Who was Jan Palach?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. A student who set himself on fire in Prague in 1969 to protest against the occupation
- Step 1: The event shocked the country. Step 2. Palach protested against the occupation. Answer: a student who protested. Why not the others: Palach was not a writer, a party leader or a football player.
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