Gunman Holds Dozens Hostage In Philippines Mall

Gunman Holds Dozens Hostage In Philippines Mall

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A gunman, reportedly a former security guard, entered a shopping mall in Manila, Philippines, taking 30 to 40 people hostage and shooting one person, who is now recovering. The incident prompted a response from armed SWAT teams and law enforcement, while evacuated shoppers and family members watched. The gunman was reportedly frustrated by his recent job dismissal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event took place at a shopping mall in Manila on Monday?

A new store opened.

A celebrity made an appearance.

A gunman took hostages.

A fire broke out.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were reportedly taken hostage in the Manila mall?

20 to 30

10 to 20

40 to 50

30 to 40

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who entered the mall to handle the hostage situation?

Paramedics

Armed SWAT team members

Mall staff

Firefighters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the relationship of the gunman to the mall?

He was a delivery person.

He was a store owner.

He was a former security guard.

He was a regular shopper.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported reason for the gunman's actions?

He wanted to rob the mall.

He was frustrated by his recent job dismissal.

He was protesting against the government.

He was seeking revenge for a personal issue.