PRINTERS ON STRIKE

PRINTERS ON STRIKE

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video reports on a significant printing strike that has led to the shutdown of many local newspapers in Britain. Despite this, the Billericay Observer, run by 12-year-old Winford Grant, continues to publish thanks to his dedication. The video also touches on the challenges of news gathering and the impact of these events on personal life and education.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main consequence of the printing strike in Britain?

Increase in newspaper sales

Shutdown of local newspapers

Expansion of commercial printing

Rise in book production

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for keeping the Billericay Observer running during the strike?

A team of experienced journalists

A local government official

A 12-year-old boy named Winford Grant

A group of volunteers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What roles does Winford Grant fulfill at the Billericay Observer?

Editor, printer, and delivery boy

Designer, writer, and editor

Reporter, photographer, and editor

Publisher, advertiser, and journalist

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should one go to find news according to the transcript?

Scotland Yard

Fleet Street

Local libraries

City Hall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the narrator's favorite subjects?

Art

History

Science

Mathematics