Portland Police Declare Riot For Second Night In A Row

Protesters in the city have been demonstrating nightly for over two months since George Floyd's death. On a recent Wednesday, they attacked a police precinct, damaging property and starting a fire. Police found a suspected explosive device, which was later determined to be non-explosive, and dispersed the crowd. Protesters are demanding the defunding of the police department and the dropping of charges against arrested demonstrators.

What actions did the demonstrators take against the police precinct building?

• They handed out flyers.

• They held a peaceful sit-in.

• They rammed it with a beam and destroyed security cameras.

• They painted graffiti on the walls.

What did the police initially believe they found outside the precinct?

• A suspicious package

• A protest sign

• An explosive device

• A firework

What was the actual nature of the device found by the police?

• It was a decoy.

• It was a real explosive.

• It was a harmless object.

• It was a smoke bomb.

How long have the protests been occurring in the city?

• For a day

• For a year

• For a week

• For over 2 months

What are the protesters demanding from the city?

• To build more police precincts

• To defund the police and drop charges against arrested protesters

• To hire more police officers

• To increase police funding