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World Report February 29, 2008

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

Still On Duty

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:"Five Years of War" (Identify Author's Purpose)


    1. The author wrote this story to

    1. inform readers about Iraq's history.
    2. update readers about the situation in Iraq.
    3. persuade readers that all U.S. troops should be sent home now.
    4. tell readers about an Iraqi shopping district called al-Kindy.

  • Article:"Five Years of War" (Identify Cause and Effect)


    2. One year ago, additional troops were sent to Iraq in order to

    1. allow the troops that were already there to come home.
    2. find and destroy dangerous weapons.
    3. remove Saddam Hussein from power.
    4. help stem violence.

  • Article:"Five Years of War" (Draw Conclusions)


    3. According to the article, the situation in Iraq is now

    1. at a standstill.
    2. completely resolved.
    3. quickly deteriorating.
    4. gradually improving.

  • Article:"Five Years of War" (Read a Time Line)


    4. When was Saddam Hussein captured?

    1. April 9, 2003
    2. June 24, 2004
    3. December 13, 2003
    4. October 15, 2005

  • Article:"A Nation Is Born" (Recall Facts and Details)


    5. Until February 17, Kosovo was part of what country?

    1. Serbia
    2. Russia
    3. Spain
    4. Germany

  • Article:"Top 5 Most Famous Americans" (Recall Facts and Details)


    6. According to a recent survey, who is the most famous American?

    1. Rosa Parks
    2. Benjamin Franklin
    3. Martin Luther King Jr.
    4. Harriet Tubman

  • Article:"Quick Change" (Identify Fact and Opinion)


    7. Which statement is an opinion?

    1. The Daytona 500 took place on February 17.
    2. Ryan Newman won this year's Daytona 500.
    3. Pit crews make repairs, change tires and refuel cars.
    4. The finish to this year's Daytona 500 was thrilling.

  • Article:"Quick Change" (Read a Diagram)


    8. Which crew member uses a tool to lift the car?

    1. rear tire carrier
    2. jackman
    3. catch can man
    4. front tire changer

  • Article:"5 Questions for Jeff Gordon" (Identify Character Traits)


    9. Which word does not describe NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon?

    1. experienced
    2. wise
    3. positive
    4. naive

  • Article:"Five Years of War" (Draw Conclusions)


    10. What are some of the challenges to peace in Iraq?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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