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World Report February 14, 2003

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

Comprehension Quiz

Why did it happen?

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:The Loss of Shuttle Columbia


    1. True or false? At this moment, NASA is continuing its shuttle operations until further notice.

    1. True
    2. False

  • Article:The Loss of Shuttle Columbia


    2. Which of the following may replace the spacecraft?

    1. A jumbo jet that can fly into space
    2. Small orbiter capsules
    3. A spacecraft that resembles a train

  • Article:Big Events in U.S. Space Exploration


    3. Which U.S. President announced the goal of putting a man on the moon before 1970?

    1. Harry S. Truman
    2. George W. Bush
    3. John F. Kennedy

  • Article:Here come the Toys!


    4. The Toy Fair gives

    1. stores an opportunity to decide which new toys they want to sell.
    2. kids the chance to decide which toys they want next.
    3. parents lessons on the toys their kids want.

  • Article:The Case Against Saddam


    5. What did Colin Powell reveal during his address to the United Nations on February 5th?

    1. He revealed his ideas for the space program.
    2. He revealed evidence that Iraq is hiding weapons.
    3. He revealed his wish to give Iraq more time to cooperate with the inspectors.

  • Article:Two Visions for the Twin Towers Site


    6. Both finalists’ plans include

    1. a memorial to honor September 11 victims.
    2. a structure that looks like it’s hanging in middair.
    3. hanging gardens.

  • Article:Profiles in African American History


    7. What "first" is Guion S. Bluford Jr. known for?

    1. He was the first African American to fly a plane over the Atlantic Ocean.
    2. He was the first African American to be elected to Congress.
    3. He was the first African American to travel into space.

  • Article:Top 5


    8. Which of the following chocolates is the most popular?

    1. Chocolate covered coconuts
    2. Chocolate covered cherries
    3. Solid chocolate

  • Article:A Terrible Loss


    9. Do you think space exploration should continue? Why?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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