Gangsters nabbed in Katonah, NY

Gangsters nabbed in Katonah, NY

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, History, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The transcript describes an encounter with a suspicious driver in a Ford Coupe. Upon searching the vehicle, two guns were discovered in the luggage compartment. The driver was identified as Merle Vandenbush, a notorious bank robber. The capture was celebrated with a congratulatory message from John Edgar Hoover.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unusual about the Ford Coupe that the narrator encountered?

It had no driver.

It was a convertible.

It had only one occupant.

It was a police car.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator find in the luggage compartment of the car?

A stash of illegal drugs.

A suitcase full of money.

Two guns pointing at him.

A hidden passenger.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator react upon discovering the guns?

He called for backup immediately.

He closed the lid and called to the sergeant.

He ran away from the car.

He attempted to disarm the guns.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the occupant of the car identified as?

A local businessman.

An undercover police officer.

A famous actor.

Merle Vandenbush, a notorious bank robber.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recognition did the narrator receive after capturing Merle Vandenbush?

A medal of honor.

A promotion in the police force.

A wire of congratulations from John Edgar Hoover.

A feature in the local newspaper.