1953: PINKERTON DRAMATIZATION

1953: PINKERTON DRAMATIZATION

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the role of Pinkerton agents in monitoring and apprehending illegal bookmakers at racetracks. It highlights the process of identifying and removing these individuals to maintain the integrity of the sport. The agents work discreetly to ensure that known troublemakers find it difficult to operate at major tracks. The video also touches on the broader efforts to eliminate undesirable elements from racing.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for monitoring illegal bookmakers at the racetrack?

John Logan

Mr. O'Brady

Bill Powell

Charles Stickle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Charles Stickle and Bill Powell in the racetrack operations?

They manage the racetrack.

They are racetrack owners.

They assist John Logan in apprehending troublemakers.

They are bookmakers.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Pinkerton's racing detail maintain to prevent troublemakers from operating?

A schedule of races

A list of racetrack employees

A list of legal bookmakers

A file of known or suspected troublemakers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the recent focus of racetracks regarding undesirable elements?

Hiring more bookmakers

Intensifying efforts to eliminate troublemakers

Increasing the number of races

Expanding racetrack facilities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Joe asked to leave the racetrack?

He is a racetrack owner.

He is a legal bookmaker.

He is a racetrack employee.

He is a known troublemaker.