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World Report March 2, 2001

This Issue:
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Cover Story - Spanish Version
Mini-Lesson
Comprehension Quiz
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Comprehension Quiz

Directions:

  1. Print the student quiz with the ten questions below.

  2. Customize this quiz by changing questions 9 and 10.

  3. Find the answer key to the quiz in this week's Teachers' Guide. Look under the ANSWERS section on page 2.

  • Article:A Spy in the FBI?


    1. Why was Robert Philip arrested?

    1. He sold sensitive information to the Soviet Union.
    2. He stole $50,000 from his neighbors.
    3. He bought a stolen car.

  • Article:Race Is Over for a Legend


    2. Which NASCAR race ended in tragedy last week?

    1. Darlington
    2. Charlotte
    3. Daytona 500

  • Article:Top 5


    3. Which country uses the most oil?

    1. Saudi Arabia
    2. Russia
    3. United States

  • Article:Top 5


    4. Which two countries produce the most oil in the world?

    1. Iran and China
    2. United States and Saudi Arabia
    3. Russia and Iran

  • Article:The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil


    5. What is the "black pool" under the Arctic white?

    1. A dirty water stream
    2. Oil
    3. Syrup

  • Article:The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil


    6. Why do oil industry leaders and President Bush believe we should drill for oil in the Arctic?

    1. Drilling will reduce high fuel prices.
    2. Drilling will reduce our country’s need to buy foreign oil.
    3. Both A and B

  • Article:The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil


    7. What do wildlife experts worry will happen if drilling proceeds in ANWR?

    1. The migration of caribou will be disrupted.
    2. All of the arctic trees will die.
    3. There will be too much oil supplied to the U.S.

  • Article:The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil


    8. According to the map, what country borders Alaska?

    1. Iran
    2. Canada
    3. Mexico

  • Article:Fantasies In Ice


    9. What is the theme of this year’s Winterlude Festival in Canada?

    1. Animals
    2. Castles
    3. Australia

  • Article:The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil


    10. Do you think we should drill for oil in ANWR? Why or why not?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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