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Hurricane Dorian is approaching Puerto Rico, threatening heavy rains and floods. President Trump has declared a state of emergency. Brazil has agreed to accept international aid to combat Amazon fires, after initially rejecting it. The deadline for Democratic presidential candidates to qualify for the next debate in Houston is today, with tougher fundraising and polling requirements.

What natural disaster is approaching Puerto Rico, prompting a state of emergency?

• Hurricane Dorian

• Hurricane Maria

• Tornado

• Earthquake

What condition did Brazil set for accepting international aid to fight Amazon fires?

• The aid must come from the G7

• Brazil must decide how the money is used

• The aid must be used for infrastructure

• The aid must be in the form of loans

Which country's president initially rejected aid from the G7 for Amazon fires?

• Argentina

• Colombia

• Brazil

• Venezuela

What is the deadline related to in the third section of the transcript?

• Hurricane preparedness

• International aid acceptance

• Democratic debate qualification

• Amazon fire control

How many Democratic candidates had qualified for the debate as of Monday?

• Twenty

• Fifteen

• Ten

• Five