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WorksheetsABC NEWS OCT 2/3, 2025
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What significant religious day was taking place when the Manchester synagogue attack occurred?
Passover
Hanukkah
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah
How did authorities stop the suspect in the Manchester attack?
He surrendered voluntarily
He fled and was captured later
He was shot and killed within minutes
He was restrained by worshippers
What does the quick police response in Manchester (stopping the suspect within 7 minutes) suggest about counter-terrorism preparedness?
Police were untrained for these events
Authorities had effective rapid-response measures in place
Community members played no role in prevention
Police overreacted without evidence
What immediate action did New York authorities take after the Manchester attack?
Closed airports
Increased synagogue security
Suspended religious services
Declared a citywide curfew
Why do you think the Manchester synagogue attack led the broadcast?
It was international breaking news with global security concerns
It was the most visually dramatic story
It was connected to the U.S. election cycle
It was the only story available at the time
What caused the collision between the two Delta planes?
Engine failure
Miscommunication with air traffic control
One plane ignored instructions and kept moving
Severe weather on the runway
The Delta jet collision had no major injuries. Why would this story still be considered newsworthy?
It occurred during a holiday
Airplane accidents are rare and high-impact, even without fatalities
It involved a famous passenger
It happened on live TV
Why might the government shutdown story be framed in terms of “mass firings of federal workers”?
To create panic among viewers
To make the conflict personal by connecting it to people’s jobs and paychecks
To avoid covering international news
To suggest Democrats caused the problem
Why might the government shutdown receive extended coverage compared to other stories?
It directly affects millions of Americans (impact and proximity)
It is entertaining to audiences
It only matters to politicians in Washington
It lacks conflict
According to the report, what did Trump’s Commerce Secretary allege about Jeffrey Epstein?
He ran a charity fraud scheme
He was the greatest blackmailer ever
He was framed by political rivals
He never had connections to powerful people
What makes the Epstein allegations especially newsworthy in this broadcast?
They involve celebrity connections and power dynamics
They are less serious than other stories
They provide comic relief in a heavy news cycle
They lack evidence and don’t deserve coverage
What tragic event happened in New Jersey involving teenagers?
A school shooting
A bus accident
A hit-and-run involving an e-bike
A house fire
This incident in New Jersey was described as “murder.” Why would prosecutors use this charge instead of “manslaughter”?
Murder carries lighter sentences
Murder suggests intent, not just an accident
Manslaughter would be easier to prove in court
Murder prevents the suspect from being charged as an adult
What illness caused nearly 100 cruise ship passengers to fall sick?
Influenza
Norovirus
Salmonella
COVID-19
The outbreak on the cruise ship was covered near the end of the broadcast. What does its placement suggest about editorial choices?
It was the least important story
It was relevant only to cruise ship passengers
It was important but less urgent than terrorism, shutdowns, or violent crime
It had no verified information
Why would ABC include the Norovirus outbreak story, even though it affects a relatively small group?
To cover a popular vacation destination (currency)
To balance international and local coverage
Because illness outbreaks are highly relatable and unusual
To fill time at the end of the broadcast
The "America Strong" story featured a woman who worked for decades in what role?
A schoolteacher
A nurse
A peanut vendor at baseball games
A train conductor
Why does ABC News often end broadcasts with “America Strong” segments like the peanut vendor story?
To add humor to serious news
To give viewers a hopeful or uplifting ending after heavy news
To promote consumer products
To extend airtime cheaply
The “America Strong” peanut vendor story is an example of which news value?
Timeliness
Human interest
Conflict
Proximity
What overall theme connects many of the stories in this broadcast (terrorism, plane collision, hit-and-run, virus outbreak)?
Government policies
Public safety and vulnerability in daily life
Celebrity scandals
Sports achievements
