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VOICED: Pistorius pide disculpas

VOICED: Pistorius pide disculpas

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Oscar Pistorius criticized the prosthetics of his competitors after losing the 200m race at the Paralympics to Alan Fonteles. He later apologized, and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) agreed to review his comments. The IPC confirmed that all prosthetics were measured and legitimate. Fonteles, who had a double amputation as an infant, will face Pistorius in upcoming races.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Oscar Pistorius criticize after his race at the Paralympic Games?

The weather conditions

The race track

His competitors' prosthetics

The event organizers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the International Paralympic Committee decide to take regarding Pistorius's comments?

Ban him from future events

Ignore his comments

Discuss his concerns in a calmer setting

Change the rules immediately

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the prosthetics of the athletes verified before the competition?

By the athletes themselves

By an international classifier

By a local judge

Through a public vote

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant challenge did Alan Fonteles overcome in his life?

A serious illness

A double amputation

A language barrier

Financial difficulties

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which upcoming events will Alan Fonteles compete against Pistorius?

50 and 200 meters

Marathon and 1500 meters

100 and 400 meters

200 and 800 meters

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