Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Home Listening: Due 24 March 2008

BARACK OBAMA
Due 24 March 2008

Click on Barack Obama's image, view the broadcast, then answer the following questions.

    1. What issue did Barack Obama take on in Philadelphia?
    2. Who made inflammatory comments that Barack addressed in his speech?
    3. What did Barack Obama repudiate in his speech?
    4. In one word, how did Obama define Reverent Wright's comments?
    5. At this time in history, what does Obama think Americans need?
    6. Who does Obama say has been like family to him?
    7. Did Obama repudiate Reverend Wright in his speech?
    8. Who on more than one occasion has uttered racical or ethnic stereotypes that made Obama cringe?
    9. Which people did Obama say were part of him?
    10. Who did Obama suggest as a metaphor for America?
    11. For the men and women of Reverend Wright's generation, what memories have not gone away?
    12. What person was listening to his speech solemnly and with deep emotion?
    13. According to Obama, what was the profound mistake of Reverend Wright made in his sermons?
    14. How late was Obama up writing his speech?


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