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World Report October 26, 2007

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

Comprehension Quiz

The Deep

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:"Deep-Sea Discoveries"


    1. This story is mostly about

    1. creatures that live in the deep ocean.
    2. a typical day for a sea explorer.
    3. buried treasure.
    4. a new book.

  • Article:"Deep-Sea Discoveries"


    2. The author compares deep-ocean creatures with monsters to

    1. communicate how big they are.
    2. suggest that they may not be real.
    3. emphasize how unusual they look.
    4. show how dangerous they are.

  • Article:"Deep-Sea Discoveries"


    3. Through a process called bioluminescence, some animals can

    1. communicate with others.
    2. swim quickly.
    3. change shape.
    4. create their own light.

  • Article:"Deep-Sea Discoveries"


    4. Which statement is a fact?

    1. Creatures that live in the deep ocean are scary looking.
    2. More scientists should study the deep ocean.
    3. There are animals that can create their own light.
    4. The deep ocean is more interesting than space.

  • Article:"A Long Dry Spell Spreads"


    5. Which region is most affected by drought at this time?

    1. Northeast
    2. Northwest
    3. Southeast
    4. Southwest

  • Article:"A Long Dry Spell Spreads"


    6. Which state is not experiencing any drought conditions?

    1. Georgia
    2. Florida
    3. Iowa
    4. California

  • Article:"It's a Small, Small World"


    7. To create his miniature masterpieces, Willard Wigan uses

    1. a microscope.
    2. a needle.
    3. a fly's hair.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"Back to Dinotopia"


    8. Which word does not describe James Gurney?

    1. creative
    2. diligent
    3. curious
    4. dull

  • Article:"Back to Dinotopia"


    9. Which genre describes the books in the Dinotopia series?

    1. fantasy
    2. biography
    3. realistic fiction
    4. mystery

  • Article:"Deep-Sea Discoveries"


    10. Why is it important for humans to explore the world's oceans?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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