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World Report April 29, 2005

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

"Back to Space"

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:"NASA's New Vision"


    1. Which paragraph would you read to find out more about the Vision for Space Exploration program?

    1. fourth
    2. fifth
    3. sixth
    4. seventh

  • Article:"NASA's New Vision"


    2. What is the space shuttle Discovery's mission?

    1. to bring supplies to the International Space Station.
    2. to test new safety procedures and equipment.
    3. to replace equipment in the Hubble Space Telescope.
    4. Both A and B

  • Article:"NASA's New Vision"


    3. Who is Michael Griffin?

    1. He is the head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
    2. He is the commander of the space shuttle Discovery.
    3. He designed the Hubble Space Telescope.
    4. He is an astronaut.

  • Article:"NASA's New Vision"


    4. You can tell from reading this story that Michael Griffin

    1. has worked at NASA before.
    2. is enthusiastic about space travel.
    3. is excited about NASA's new space exploration-programs.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"NASA's New Vision"


    5. How many years ago was Hubble sent into orbit?

    1. 10 years ago
    2. 15 years ago
    3. 16 years ago
    4. 25 years ago

  • Article:"Unrest and Change in Ecuador"


    6. Why did Ecuador's congress remove President Lucio Gutiérrez from power?

    1. Gutiérrez had disobeyed the country's constitution.
    2. Gutiérrez had moved to Brazil.
    3. Gutiérrez lost the recent presidential election.
    4. None of the above

  • Article:"Top 5"


    7. Which state had the largest increase in residents from 2000 to 2004?

    1. Arizona
    2. Nevada
    3. Georgia
    4. Idaho

  • Article:"The Food Pyramid's New Look"


    8. What is the purpose of the new Food Guide Pyramids?

    1. to help Americans make more healthful food choices and exercise plans
    2. to give Americans one food and exercise guide to follow
    3. to show Americans how to become better cooks
    4. to tell Americans what they should eat each day

  • Article:"New Fields of Dreams?"


    9. What is NOT a fact about the Miracle League?

    1. It is a baseball league for kids with disabilities.
    2. About 10,000 kids play on Miracle League teams in at least 30 states.
    3. Buddies help ML players hit the ball and run the bases.
    4. Major League baseball teams are not interested in this league.

  • Article:"NASA's New Vision"


    10. Choose a quote from the story. Do you agree or disagree with what was said? Explain.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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