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World Report February 1, 2002

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

Comprehension Quiz

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:Congo's Devastating Volcano


    1. Why was the city of Goma buried under a layer of Lava?

    1. Mount Nyiragongo, a volcano near Goma, erupted.
    2. A hurricane dumped lava onto the city.
    3. The rivers overflowed and flooded Goma.

  • Article:Congo's Devastating Volcano


    2. On what continent is the city of Goma?

    1. Asia
    2. North America
    3. Africa

  • Article:Top 5


    3. According to the Top 5, which country has won the most gold medals in the Winter Games?

    1. United States
    2. Norway
    3. Austria

  • Article:Attention, Kmart Shoppers!


    4. Now that it has filed for bankruptcy, what does Kmart have to do to pay its bills?

    1. Borrow money.
    2. Ask customers to pay the bills.
    3. Both A and B

  • Article:Cartoon of the Week


    5. What is the Cartoon of the Week about?

    1. Increased security at the Winter Olympics
    2. Police men who really want to be Olympic athletes
    3. A new sport that features a skier and a security guard on the same set of skis

  • Article:Off to the Olympics


    6. Where is the 2002 Winter Olympics being held?

    1. Tokyo
    2. Salt Lake City
    3. Beijing

  • Article:Off to the Olympics


    7. About how many countries will participate in the 2002 Winter Olympics?

    1. 60 countries
    2. 85 countries
    3. 115 countries

  • Article:Off to the Olympics


    8. What was the purpose of the first Olympic Games?

    1. Prove that some people are naturally more athletic.
    2. Increase competition among countries.
    3. Promote peace and understanding among nations.

  • Article:Off to the Olympics


    9. Why do you think sports are a good way to bring countries, and their people, together?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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