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WorksheetsNEWS for SEPT 11, 2025
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Where was conservative activist Charlie Kirk when he was shot?
At a political rally in Phoenix
While answering questions at Utah Valley University
During a speech in Washington, D.C.
Outside his home in Arizona
How was the suspect described by authorities?
Middle-aged, wearing a red jacket and jeans
College-age, dressed in black with a dark cap, sunglasses, and an American flag shirt
Teenager in a white hoodie and backpack
Military veteran in camouflage gear
From where was the fatal shot fired?
Inside the auditorium
From a car parked on the street
From a rooftop more than 100 yards away
From a wooded area behind campus
What evidence did investigators find in the woods nearby?
A. A handgun and ski mask
B. A high-powered rifle wrapped in a towel and unspent cartridges
C. Surveillance cameras and cell phones
D. A backpack full of ammunition and food
How long did authorities believe the suspect watched the crowd before firing?
About 5 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
Over an hour
What did witnesses say they did immediately after the shot was fired?
Ran toward the shooter
Covered their heads and prayed
Pulled out phones to record
Left campus calmly in a line
What honor did President Trump announce for Charlie Kirk?
A statue on the Utah Valley campus
The Congressional Gold Medal
The Presidential Medal of Freedom (posthumously)
The Purple Heart
Which piece of technology are authorities using to help identify the suspect?
Drone surveillance
DNA ancestry databases
Facial recognition software
Heat-mapping cameras
What larger concern did lawmakers and leaders raise following Kirk's assassination?
Rising food prices
Political violence escalating in the U.S.
Helicopter crashes
College campus security spending
What did investigators find on the rooftop besides a footprint?
Palm and forearm prints
A pair of sunglasses
Empty shell casings
A phone with text messages
Where did the alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump take place?
A. A rally in Arizona
B. Trump’s golf course in Florida
C. A debate in Washington, D.C.
D. A campaign stop in Iowa
Why was the shooting of Charlie Kirk considered highly newsworthy?
Because it happened on a weekday
Because Kirk was a nationally prominent political activist (prominence & impact)
Because it was reported by local TV stations first
Because shootings are rare on college campuses
What unusual choice did the suspect, Ryan Ruth, make during his trial?
He refused to speak
He represented himself
He denied ever owning a gun
He fled the courtroom
Where did the Colorado school shooting take place?
Evergreen High School
Denver Central High School
Boulder West High School
Utah Valley High School
What was revealed about the 16-year-old suspect?
He was a transfer student
He had been radicalized by an extremist network
He had a long history of school suspensions
He fled to another state after the shooting
According to the report, by how much have coffee prices risen compared to last year?
10%
15%
20%
25%
Which of these food items saw a decrease in price recently?
Ground beef
Steak
Eggs
Bananas
What factor did economists say would likely drive prices higher later in the year?
Tariffs
Labor strikes
Low consumer spending
Interest rate cuts
Why did the broadcast highlight these rising grocery prices?
Because food stories always come first
Because inflation is entertaining for viewers
Because this story shows economic impact on everyday Americans
Because President Trump mentioned it in a speech
How did the stock market react to the inflation news?
Stocks fell sharply
The Dow hit record highs
Investors pulled money from banks
The market stayed flat
What sentence was handed down to Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro?
10 years in prison
15 years in prison
20 years in prison
More than 27 years in prison
Where did the helicopter crash mentioned in the broadcast occur?
Near Allentown, Pennsylvania
In upstate New York
Outside Boston, Massachusetts
In Denver, Colorado
What medical condition did former NBA player Jason Collins reveal he is being treated for?
Heart disease
A brain tumor
Diabetes
A spinal injury
What was the major health recall involving Derma Wite Industries products?
Contaminated sunscreen causing rashes
Hand soaps and lotions contaminated with bacteria that could cause sepsis
Shampoo containing harmful chemicals
Face creams linked to allergic reactions
The 9/11 remembrance coverage at the end of the broadcast is most connected to which news value?
Human interest and continuity, reminding audiences of the lasting emotional impact
Conflict, because of disputes about security
Currency, because of ongoing economic costs
Proximity, since the attacks were in New York
