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World Report September 16, 2005

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

"A New Order in the Court"

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:"Judging a Justice"


    1. This story is mostly about

    1. the Supreme Court and how it works.
    2. the nomination of John G. Roberts to lead the Supreme Court.
    3. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's announcement that she will retire.
    4. how Supreme Court Justices are selected.

  • Article:"Judging a Justice"


    2. How many Justices serve on the Supreme Court?

    1. Nine
    2. Eight
    3. Ten
    4. Five

  • Article:"Judging a Justice"


    3. You can tell from reading this article that

    1. both men and women can serve as Supreme Court Justices.
    2. both the President and Senate are responsible for choosing Justices.
    3. people don't care about the personal beliefs of Supreme Court Justices.
    4. Both A and B

  • Article:"Judging a Justice"


    4. Which of the following steps to becoming a Supreme Court Justice happens first?

    1. The candidate is confirmed, or accepted.
    2. The entire Senate votes on whether or not to confirm the candidate.
    3. The candidate takes the oath of office and joins the other Justices on the bench
    4. The President nominates a candidate.

  • Article:"Schools Lend a Hand"


    5. You can tell from reading this article that

    1. many people from around the country are helping hurricane survivors.
    2. some hurricane survivors will attend schools in states such as Florida and Texas
    3. it may take time for kids to adjust to their new schools.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"Farmers Serve up School Lunch"


    6. About how many school districts are serving farm-fresh foods at lunchtime?

    1. 23
    2. 400
    3. 10
    4. 20

  • Article:"Farmers Serve up School Lunch"


    7. Which of the following statements is an opinion about farm-to-school programs?

    1. The program brings locally grown fruits and vegetables into school cafeterias.
    2. At least 23 states serve farm-fresh foods at lunchtime.
    3. The program is the best way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
    4. The movement started in the late 1990's in Florida and California.

  • Article:"Meet a Star on the Fast Track"


    8. Which of the following character traits best describes Erica Enders?

    1. courteous
    2. adventurous
    3. selfish
    4. mischievous

  • Article:"Top 5"


    9. Which of the following vegetables did Americans eat the most in 2004?

    1. onion
    2. tomato
    3. potato
    4. corn

  • Article:"Judging a Justice"


    10. Do you think the job of a Supreme Court Justice is an important one? Explain.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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