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      Comprehension Quiz

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      What is Petro’s central allegation about the “last bombed boat”?

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      How did the White House respond to Petro’s statement?

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      Which recent strike is mentioned as an example?

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      Which statement best reflects the diplomatic tension described?

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      How did the U.S. president frame the moral rationale for the strikes?

      6

      What legal framing does the administration use for people on alleged drug boats?

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      What position do some critics in Congress take?

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      What happened when the Senate tried to block further strikes?

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      Which is the best summary of the article?

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      Words

      Definitions

      a claim that something is true without proof presented
      to take back a statement publicly
      lacking supporting evidence
      careful and critical public examination
      a fighter not protected by standard laws of war
      about to happen; very near in time
      the act of officially naming or classifying
      official legal permission to act

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      Words

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      assertion
      condemned
      ally
      deployment
      dangers
      was defeated
      proof
      occupants

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      What kind of evidence would meaningfully support or refute Petro’s claim?

      When, if ever, is it acceptable to use lethal force at sea without identifying passengers?

      Does labelling suspects “unlawful combatants” clarify the law or create loopholes? Explain.

      How do phrases like “act of kindness” or “baseless and reprehensible” influence public opinion?

      What oversight should Congress exercise over such operations, and why?

      If families come forward, how might that change the diplomatic conversation between the U.S. and Colombia?

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      “Baseless” or Buried Truth? Petro’s Boat Claim Collides with Washington’s Denial

      “Baseless” or Buried Truth? Petro’s Boat Claim Collides with Washington’s Denial

      October 22, 2025•5 min read•International•Upper Intermediate