VOICED : Noticias de periodista detenido

VOICED : Noticias de periodista detenido

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Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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James Foley, an American journalist, has been missing in Syria for six months and is believed to be held by Syrian intelligence. His family expressed hope upon receiving new information about his whereabouts during a press conference in Boston. Foley is thought to have been captured by pro-regime militants and handed over to government forces, possibly detained near Damascus. The conference also paid tribute to journalists who died the previous year.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is James Foley and what is his profession?

A Syrian government official

An American journalist

A British diplomat

A French photographer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the family's reaction to the new information about James Foley?

They were hopeful

They were indifferent

They were confused

They were angry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is James Foley believed to be detained?

In a foreign embassy

Near Damascus in a government-controlled area

In a rebel-controlled area

In a remote village

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is believed to have initially captured James Foley?

A group of pro-regime militants

The United Nations

A rival journalist

An international peacekeeping force

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was displayed on the walls of the press conference venue?

A list of missing persons

A timeline of events

A tribute to journalists who died last year

A map of Syria