Documenting Purdue Pharma’s Crimes

Documenting Purdue Pharma’s Crimes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Business, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the extensive criminal activities of Purdue Pharma, focusing on their deceitful marketing of addictive narcotics as non-addictive, which led to widespread destruction. The narrative follows investigators uncovering these crimes, highlighting the shocking elements of the story. Due to the vast amount of criminal behavior, the content exceeds two hours. Viewers are encouraged to watch the full episode of 'Hell in Hot Water' on The Recount or listen to it as a podcast.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the primary goals of the documentary?

To promote Purdue Pharma's products

To document the crimes of Purdue Pharma

To explore the history of narcotics

To discuss the benefits of non-addictive drugs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a shocking element of Purdue Pharma's story?

Their deceitful marketing of a narcotic as non-addictive

Their innovative drug development

Their charitable contributions

Their honesty in marketing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did Purdue Pharma's marketing have on the country?

It created widespread destruction

It improved public health

It reduced addiction rates

It was largely ignored

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why couldn't all the crimes be covered in two hours?

The documentary was only 30 minutes long

The focus was on other companies

The crimes were not significant enough

There were too many crimes to fit in the time

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can viewers access the full episode of the documentary?

In bookstores

On the recount streaming daily or via podcasts

In theaters

On cable TV