Is this the end of MAGA? The discovery of a friendly message to Jeffrey Epstein is a major embarrassment for Donald Trump — but the president has survived many other scandals.
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Pals: Trump is under pressure from figures in his own party over his friendship with Epstein. Comprehension quiz
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The word “fraudulent” most nearly means:
A: Honest and legal
B: Related to education
C: Intended to deceive people for financial gain
D: Expensive and exclusive
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Which word is the closest synonym for “incited”?
A: Prevented
B: Encouraged
C: Calmed
D: Ignored
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Add the correct punctuation to the sentence below.
in 2022 trump was found to have taken more than 15 boxes of top secret documents with him when he left the white house
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According to the article, why was Donald Trump ordered to pay $25m in 2018?
A: For tax fraud.
B: To students of a “fraudulent university”.
C: For discriminating against tenants.
D: As damages to a woman who accused him of abuse.
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What is Donald Trump’s reaction to the news about the birthday book page?
A: He admits he wrote it.
B: He says he cannot remember it.
C: He says it is a fake and is suing the newspaper.
D: He has refused to comment on it.
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The article mentions Donald Trump said he could “shoot somebody with[out] losing any voters”. Why did the author most likely include this quote?
A: To prove that he has committed violent crimes.
B: To show that he has a sense of humour.
C: To highlight his belief that he can survive scandals because his voters are very loyal.
D: To list one of the reasons he was impeached.
Answers
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1. C 2. B 3. In 2022 , Trump was found to have taken more than 15 boxes of top-secret documents with him when he left the White House . 4.B 5. C 6. C
1. C 2. B 3. In 2022 , Trump was found to have taken more than 15 boxes of top-secret documents with him when he left the White House . 4.B 5. C 6. C
Glossary
Jeffrey Epstein - He was a financier arrested in July 2019 on charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking. He was denied bail ahead of his trail and died while in jail. His death has been officially ruled a suicide by the New York City medical examiner, though a pathologist hired by Epstein's brother claims it may have been a murder.
Discriminating - Treating a group of people unfairly because of who they are.
Fraudulent - Intentionally false and meant to harm or deceive.
Impeached - In the USA, formally accusing a public official of misconduct whilst in office. Three presidents - Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump - have been impeached by the House of Representatives. In all three cases, the Senate voted not to remove them.
Joe Biden - An American politician who was the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025.
Incited - Encouraged or stirred up, especially unlawful or violent behaviour.
Capitol - The building in Washington DC where the US Congress meets. It was named after the Capitoline Hill in Rome.
MAGA - Make America Great Again. The slogan was a key part of Trump’s election campaign in 2016.