Kennedy casket leaves compound – answers
correct the information
- Today is a day of morning. mourning
- The coffin is being taken for a private mass. the mass took place before this film clip
- The Senator is the oldest brother in the Kennedy family. he is the longest surviving, not the oldest
- The flag was removed. the flag was at half staff (half mast)
- Edward is the last of the Kennedys. no, the clip tells us that the entire Kennedy clan (family) was following the hearse – so there is still a large family
- The public will be able to see the open coffin on Friday.the coffin will be closed
- A public memorial service will be held on Friday evening. this will be a private service
- The senator gave over 50 years to the US senate. almost half a century, so less than 50 years