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World Report November 8, 2002

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

From Books to Movies

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:From Page to Film


    1. According to the author of Tuck Everlasting, why is it difficult to make movies from beloved books.

    1. Fans already have an idea of what the movie should look like.
    2. People never like the movies as much as they like the books.
    3. The video cameras are heavy and make it difficult to film scenes.

  • Article:From Page to Film


    2. What is the "silver screen?"

    1. The silver screen is the metal-colored screen placed in front of the camera.
    2. The silver screen is another way of saying movie screen.
    3. The silver screen is the equipment used by filmmakers to make a movie.

  • Article:From Page to Film


    3. Which of the following are issues that filmmakers face when making a book into a movie?

    1. Pacing
    2. Length
    3. Both A and B

  • Article:From Page to Film


    4. One of the major differences between writing a book and creating a movie is

    1. a movie requires a team effort, the team effort, including actors & designers.
    2. a movie needs only one person involved in the filmmaking process.
    3. the length of time it takes to create the finished product.

  • Article:Top 5


    5. According to the Top 5, which movie made the most money in 2001?

    1. Shrek
    2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
    3. Spy Kids

  • Article:War Without End


    6. Who is the Russian President?

    1. President George W. Bush
    2. President Hosny Mubarak
    3. President Vladimir Putin

  • Article:War Without End


    7. What is the conflict between Chechnya and Russia?

    1. Chechens want to form their own country, but Russia won’t allow it.
    2. The Chechens want to be part of Russia, but Russia won’t allow it.
    3. The Russians want to elect their own government, but Chechnya won’t allow it.

  • Article:A Volcano Awakes


    8. What is Mount Etna?

    1. Mount Etna is the highest mountain peak in the world.
    2. Mount Etna is the largest volcano in Europe.
    3. Mount Etna is the most famous ski resort in the world.

  • Article:A Volcano Awakes


    9. What caused the volcano to erupt?

    1. Small earthquakes in the region caused the volcano to erupt.
    2. The rainy weather in the region caused the volcano to erupt.
    3. Scientists don’t know what caused the volcano to erupt.

  • Article:


    10. What kinds of things can be included in a movie that can not be included in a book? What kinds of things can be included in a book that can not be included in a movie?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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