VOICED : Familiares rinden homenaje a Foley

VOICED : Familiares rinden homenaje a Foley

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers the memorial service for James Foley, an American journalist beheaded by ISIS. His family prays for other kidnapped journalists and hopes his legacy will inspire support for free press and end suffering in war zones. They plan to establish a foundation in his name to protect journalists. The video also announces the release of Peter Theo Curtis, another American journalist held captive by a Syrian Al Qaeda group.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the memorial service held for James Foley?

To announce a new book about him

To raise funds for a new project

To pray for other journalists still held captive

To celebrate his birthday

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did James Foley's parents hope his legacy would inspire?

Support for free press and ending suffering in war zones

A new political movement

A documentary film

A new journalism award

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initiative did James Foley's parents plan to undertake in his memory?

A new media company

A charitable foundation for journalist protection

A scholarship fund

A memorial statue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced the release of Peter Theo Curtis?

The United Nations

The FBI

The Secretary of State, John Kerry

The President

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was Peter Theo Curtis held captive?

24 months

12 months

18 months

22 months