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WorksheetsNBC NEWS for AUG 21, 2025
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What category was Hurricane Aaron at the time of the report?
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Which area was first highlighted as being hit by Hurricane Aaron’s storm surge and flooding?
Long Island, New York
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Outer Banks, North Carolina
Miami, Florida
What unusual factor made the flooding worse even as the storm moved away?
Extremely heavy rainfall
Strong northeast winds and high tide
Multiple tornadoes spawned inland
Collapse of levees along the coast
What message did the news anchor emphasize to viewers about the Outer Banks during Hurricane Aaron?
Roads were safe to travel again
Beaches were open under caution
Water remained unsafe with double red flags posted
The storm no longer posed any risk to residents
Why was Hurricane Aaron the lead story of the broadcast?
It affected international trade
It was timely and had major impact on millions of people
It was a rare type of weather event never seen before
It was the most positive story of the day
How many years after their parents’ murder did the Menendez brothers face parole hearings?
25 years
30 years
36 years
40 years
What recent cultural event renewed attention to the Menendez case?
A new court ruling
A Netflix series
A bestselling book
A podcast investigation
The Menendez parole denial was covered in depth because:
It demonstrated timeliness and continuing public interest in the case
It was unrelated to current events
It was positive news with no controversy
It was a story that only mattered to lawyers
What major legal victory did President Trump receive in this broadcast?
Dismissal of all criminal charges
Appeal to delay an upcoming trial
Overturning of a $500 million civil fraud fine
Reinstatement of his business license
Which news value best explains why Trump’s fraud case ruling was described as a “major legal victory”?
Human interest
Conflict, because it involved competing legal arguments
Timeliness only
Proximity to viewers
Which two states’ redistricting plans were featured in the report?
Texas and California
Florida and Ohio
New York and Illinois
Georgia and Pennsylvania
The redistricting battles in Texas and California were chosen for the news because they show:
Conflict and political impact on elections
Proximity to local weather disasters
Human interest and emotional storytelling
Novelty since no other states have maps
What health-related revelation did Serena Williams share?
She was returning to professional tennis
She is taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug
She underwent surgery after retirement
She is opening a chain of fitness centers
Why was Serena Williams’ weight loss drug story included in the broadcast?
Proximity, since it affected only New York residents
Impact, because it would change sports rules
Prominence and human interest, since she is a global sports star
Conflict, because it involved a courtroom battle
What life event did NFL quarterback Tyson Bagent reveal along with his new contract?
Buying a new home
His retirement plans
Expecting a baby daughter
His father’s health struggles
The story about Tyson Bagent’s NFL contract was considered newsworthy mostly because of:
Human interest and inspiration
Proximity, since it happened in the local community
Conflict, since he fought with his coaches
Timeliness, since it happened last year
Why did the newscast end with the Tyson Bagent story rather than start with it?
It was less timely than the other stories
Human interest stories often close the broadcast to leave viewers on a hopeful note
It had greater conflict than the hurricane story
It was unrelated to news values
