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World Report September 1, 2007

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

Trouble in Toyland

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:"China's Broken Toys"


    1. This story is mostly about

    1. recent recalls of toys made in China.
    2. toys that are falling apart.
    3. kids' favorite toys.
    4. working at a toy factory in China.

  • Article:"China's Broken Toys"


    2. Many foreign companies produce goods in China because

    1. millions of toys are made there.
    2. labor is inexpensive and production costs are low.
    3. the location of the country is convenient.
    4. there are several large factories there.

  • Article:"China's Broken Toys"


    3. Which statement below is a fact?

    1. Stores should sell more American-made products.
    2. It is better for kids to have fewer toys.
    3. Millions of toys have been recalled.
    4. There are not enough inspectors in American toy factories.

  • Article:"China's Broken Toys"


    4. What proportion of the world's toys are produced in China?

    1. about 50%
    2. 100%
    3. about 80%
    4. about 19%

  • Article:"A Safe Endeavour"


    5. Before becoming an astronaut, Barbara Morgan worked as a

    1. doctor.
    2. politician.
    3. pilot.
    4. teacher.

  • Article:"Pure Pandamania!"


    6. The author compares a newborn panda to a stick of butter to

    1. make the reader laugh.
    2. help the reader picture the panda cub's color.
    3. help the reader picture the panda cub's shape.
    4. help the reader picture the panda cub's size.

  • Article:"Top 5 Home-Run Hitters"


    7. How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit?

    1. 756
    2. 755
    3. 714
    4. 660

  • Article:"Dangerous Dean"


    8. Where do hurricanes get their start?

    1. Africa
    2. Asia
    3. North America
    4. South America

  • Article:"Stargirl Shines On"


    9. The author wrote this story to

    1. inform you about a new book.
    2. persuade you to buy a new book.
    3. tell you how some teens are taking action in their communities.
    4. both A and C

  • Article:"China's Broken Toys"


    10. Why are so many toys being taken off of store shelves?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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