PRISON RIOT HAS STORMY SEQUEL

PRISON RIOT HAS STORMY SEQUEL

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video describes a riot at Mount Eden prison in Auckland, New Zealand, where over 200 convicts attempted a breakout, leading to widespread destruction. The chaos included fires and attacks on firemen. Some rioters were transferred to Christchurch, where they incited another riot, causing further damage and injuries.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initiated the riot at Mount Eden jail?

A fire started by the warders

A visit from a government official

An attempted breakout by two prisoners

A protest by the prisoners

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the rioters use to release other inmates?

A digital code

A stolen key

An improvised key and an iron bar

A set of lock picks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the rioters respond to the firefighters?

They helped them control the fire

They ignored them

They surrendered immediately

They attacked them with cutlery, bottles, and bricks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome for some of the rioters after the Mount Eden incident?

They were given reduced sentences

They were transferred to another penitentiary

They were sent to solitary confinement

They were released on parole

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened in Christchurch following the transfer of some rioters?

They were kept in isolation

They were rehabilitated

They started another riot and fire

They escaped successfully