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World Report March 23, 2001

This Issue:
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Cover Story - Spanish Version
Mini-Lesson
Comprehension Quiz
Teacher's Guide and Worksheets

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:"Look Out Below!"


    1. Which Russian space station is scheduled to come down from space this week?

    1. Discovery
    2. Mir
    3. Leonardo

  • Article:"Milk in the Coke Machine"


    2. Why have teachers, parents and government agencies criticized the sale of soft drinks in schools?

    1. They are concerned that kids are spending too much money.
    2. They are concerned that kids will get addicted to soft drinks.
    3. They are concerned about the amount of sugar kids are consuming.

  • Article:"A Long Stroll in Outer Space"


    3. What did Helms and Voss do during their space walk?

    1. prepare the ISS for Leonardo
    2. set up the ISS for the arrival next month of a giant robot arm
    3. Both A and B

  • Article:Top 5


    4. Which state has the most immigrants?

    1. Texas
    2. New York
    3. California

  • Article:"We, the People…"


    5. In the 2000 Census, why was there an increase in the number of people who identify themselves as multiracial?

    1. The number of interracial marriages has increased.
    2. The Bureau allowed people to choose more than one racial group on the form.
    3. Both A and B

  • Article:"We, the People…"


    6. Which group is the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S.?

    1. Hispanics
    2. Asians
    3. Whites

  • Article:Census 2000: The Changing U.S. Population/Inset


    7. What group did not appear in the 1990 Census but accounted for 2.4% of the population in the 2000 Census?

    1. Asians
    2. People from two or more races
    3. American Indians or Alaskan Natives

  • Article:Census 2000: The Changing U.S. Population/Inset


    8. In the past 200 years, which year had the least number of immigrants?

    1. 1990
    2. 1900
    3. 1970

  • Article:"An Outbreak Overseas"


    9. What disease is plaguing farm animals in Britain and France?

    1. foot-and-mouth disease
    2. Cancer
    3. Alzheimer’s

  • Article:"We, the People…"


    10. What are some advantages and disadvantages of having a diverse community?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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