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World Report November 16, 2007

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

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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:"A Life of Service to His Country"


    1. This story is mostly about

    1. John F. Kennedy's childhood.
    2. John F. Kennedy's life and accomplishments.
    3. John F. Kennedy's wife.
    4. U.S. Presidents.

  • Article:"A Life of Service to His Country"


    2. J.F.K. supported all of the following except

    1. space exploration.
    2. public service.
    3. equality for all Americans.
    4. communism.

  • Article:"A Life of Service to His Country"


    3. Directly before becoming President, J.F.K. served in the

    1. Navy.
    2. House of Representatives.
    3. Senate.
    4. Marines.

  • Article:"A Life of Service to His Country"(see time line)


    4. How old was J.F.K. when he joined the Navy?

    1. 18
    2. 20
    3. 24
    4. 36

  • Article:"A New View of the Boy King"


    5. King Tut's mummy has been moved to a glass case in order to

    1. hide it from the public.
    2. keep it warm.
    3. transport it to museums around the world.
    4. protect it from heat and humidity.

  • Article:"A New View of the Boy King"


    6. The author compared the mummy's face to clay to express

    1. its value.
    2. its shape.
    3. its texture.
    4. its size.

  • Article:"Pakistan's Political Problems"


    7. Musharraf's opponents say he declared a state of emergency

    1. to stop Islamic militants from gaining power.
    2. to restore democracy.
    3. to gain popularity among the people of Pakistan.
    4. to prevent himself from being ousted as Pakistan's president.

  • Article:"Pakistan's Political Problems"


    8. Which city is the capital of Pakistan?

    1. Islamabad
    2. Karachi
    3. Lahore
    4. Multan

  • Article:"Spotlight on Service"


    9. Which word does not describe Colton Lockner?

    1. self-centered
    2. thoughtful
    3. committed
    4. optimistic

  • Article:"A Life of Service to His Country"


    10. What advice do you think J.F.K. would give today's young people?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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