Columbia University goes virtual as pro-Palestinian protests continue

Palestinian protests have persisted for six days, coinciding with the start of Passover. A campus rabbi advised Jewish students to return home for safety. School president Manoush Shafiq announced that leaders will convene to resolve the crisis, amid congressional pressure to end the protests. Over 100 arrests have occurred since the protests began last Wednesday.

What event coincided with the ongoing Palestinian protests?

• Passover

• Easter

• Thanksgiving

• Ramadan

Who advised Jewish students to return home for their safety?

• A government official

• The school's president

• A campus rabbi

• A student leader

What did Manoush Shafiq say the school leaders would do in response to the crisis?

• Cancel classes

• Increase security

• Ignore the protests

• Come together to discuss a resolution

What kind of pressure is Manoush Shafiq facing regarding the protests?

• Media pressure

• Congressional pressure

• Student pressure

• Parental pressure

How many people have been arrested since the protests began?

• 100

• 75

• 50

• Over 100