Movie stars in Jackson, MS, aid tornado relief fund for the MS city of Vicksburg

Movie stars in Jackson, MS, aid tornado relief fund for the MS city of Vicksburg

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Social Studies, History, Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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Hollywood stars arrive at Jackson Airport, greeted by local mayors, to support Vicksburg after a tornado caused $25 million in damage. They aim to boost a relief fund campaign. At the state capitol, they meet the Lieutenant Governor and participate in a rally to encourage public support for the cause. The event concludes with gratitude from Vicksburg and Mississippi.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted the Hollywood ambassadors at Jackson Airport?

Mayor Kelly and Mayor Thompson

Governor Carol Garten

Local citizens

President of the United States

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated damage caused by the tornado in Vicksburg?

$100 million

$50 million

$25 million

$10 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the stars' visit to Mississippi?

To promote a new movie

To open a new shopping mall

To support a relief fund campaign

To attend a music festival

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted the stars at the state capitol?

Lieutenant Governor Carol Garten

Mayor Thompson

Mayor Kelly

The President

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main message conveyed at the state capitol rally?

A call for more movies in Mississippi

A rally for a political campaign

A call to support a humanitarian cause

A celebration of local sports teams