CLEAN: Irish photographer recalls 'finding' Khmer Rouge torturer

CLEAN: Irish photographer recalls 'finding' Khmer Rouge torturer

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History, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses a surreal conversation about mass murder, reflecting on the normalcy of discussing horrific acts. It describes an encounter with a former Khmer Rouge soldier in Cambodia, where photographs were taken. The speaker shares their experience of carrying and showing these photographs to defectors, highlighting the impact of visual memories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unusual aspect of the conversation about mass murder in April 1999?

It was treated as a normal topic.

It involved multiple languages.

It was broadcasted live on television.

It was conducted in a secret location.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the narrator encounter while wandering in the garden?

A former Khmer Rouge soldier

A local farmer

A tourist from America

A journalist from Europe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the small man wearing when he approached the narrator?

A Khmer Rouge uniform

A military jacket

An American Refugee Committee T-shirt

A Cambodian traditional outfit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator do with the photograph in Cambodia?

Used it to identify defecting Khmer Rouge members

Sold it to tourists

Sent it to a newspaper

Displayed it in a museum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What language element is present in the final section of the transcript?

A song lyric

A poem recitation

A historical document reading

A dialogue in a different language