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Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How long has the war in Syria been going on?

a)

since 2017

b)

since 1990

c)

since 2011

d)

since 2001

2.

The Syrian government with the support of Russia has gained back a lot of territory. Their most recent battle includes a city named______________________.

a)

Allepo

b)

Idlib

c)

Tartus

d)

Saidnaya

3.

Which of the following states is preparing for a major hurricane to hit landfall in the next few days?

a)

Texas

b)

Florida

c)

South Carolina

d)

New York

4.

The worst day in U.S. Stock Market History occurred in what year?

a)

1987

b)

1928

c)

2008

d)

1933

5.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted __________ on that single day in 1987 but the market recovered relatively quickly.

a)

22.6 percent

b)

57.8 percent

c)

10 percent

d)

78.6 percent

6.

Why is it important to know the effects of what could happen in a financial crisis like the one that happened in 1987?

a)

American citizens may not be able to access their money

b)

Americans may not be able to use their credit cards.

c)

Major financial institutions could go bankrupt.

d)

All of the above

7.

Why are dogs going surfing in the final story of the broadcast?

a)

to help raise money for orphaned pets

b)

because they are man's best friends

c)

because they are training them to work with blind travelers

d)

to help build awareness of water safety training techniques.