ShowBiz Minute: Pistorius, Thurman, Black Friday

ShowBiz Minute: Pistorius, Thurman, Black Friday

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The AP Showbiz Minute covers the extension of Oscar Pistorius' prison sentence to over 13 years for the murder of Riva Steenkamp, following a decision by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal. Uma Thurman publicly criticized Harvey Weinstein on Instagram, expressing her disdain for him and his associates. Meanwhile, shoppers across America began their holiday shopping on Thanksgiving Day, with some waiting in line for hours before stores opened.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new prison sentence given to Oscar Pistorius by South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal?

6 years

15 years

13 years and 5 months

10 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which day did Oscar Pistorius commit the murder of Riva Steenkamp?

Christmas Day

New Year's Day

Easter Sunday

Valentine's Day

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actress publicly criticized Harvey Weinstein on Instagram?

Uma Thurman

Jennifer Lawrence

Meryl Streep

Angelina Jolie

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Uma Thurman say Harvey Weinstein and his conspirators did not deserve?

A public apology

A bullet

A fair trial

A second chance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many hours before opening did shoppers in Massachusetts start lining up on Thanksgiving Day?

15 hours

17 hours

12 hours

10 hours