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Columbine High School Tragedy
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Columbine High School Tragedy

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Which school shooting is often cited as the one that started the trend of shootings in schools?

  • The Oregon school shooting
  • The Thurston High School shooting
  • The Kip Kinkel shooting
  • The Columbine High School shooting (correct)
  • What weapons did Kipland “Kip” Kinkel carry during the Thurston High School shooting?

  • A 9x19mm Glock 19 pistol and a.22-caliber Ruger MK II pistol
  • Two hunting knives, a rifle, and a 9x19mm Glock 19 pistol (correct)
  • A rifle and a.22-caliber Ruger MK II pistol
  • Two hunting knives and a rifle
  • What safety measures have schools implemented since the Columbine High School shooting?

  • Routine lockdown drills (correct)
  • Banning backpacks in schools
  • Metal detectors at school entrances
  • Armed security guards at all times
  • Which factor is NOT mentioned as a common motive for school shooters?

    <p>Anger toward school staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common weapon used in school shootings?

    <p>Firearms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of school shooters' home lives?

    <p>Drug use in the household</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavioral symptom exhibited by school shooters?

    <p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    School Shootings

    • The Columbine High School shooting is often cited as the one that started the trend of shootings in schools.

    Thurston High School Shooting

    • Kipland “Kip” Kinkel carried a rifle, handgun, and explosives during the shooting.

    School Safety Measures

    • Schools have implemented safety measures such as metal detectors, active shooter drills, and increased security personnel since the Columbine High School shooting.

    Motives for School Shooters

    • One factor NOT mentioned as a common motive for school shooters is poverty.

    Weapons Used in School Shootings

    • Firearms are the most common weapon used in school shootings.

    School Shooters' Home Lives

    • A common characteristic of school shooters' home lives is a history of domestic violence.

    Behavioral Symptoms of School Shooters

    • A common behavioral symptom exhibited by school shooters is social isolation.

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    Test your knowledge about the tragic events at Columbine High School in this quiz. Learn about the details surrounding the shooting and its impact on school safety.

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