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World Report March 7, 2003

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

Are You Eating Right?

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:Ancient Warriors Ride Again


    1. Why are scientists racing against the clock to preserve the ancient figures recently unearthed in China?

    1. Scientists are worried that the villagers will steal the figures.
    2. The statues’ painted decorations will fade if exposed to the air for too long.
    3. The figures will melt in the sun.

  • Article:Top 5 Fruit


    2. According to the Top 5, the average American eats about 12 pounds of __________ each year.

    1. Cantaloupes
    2. Watermelons
    3. Oranges

  • Article:What’s For Lunch?


    3. According to a 2001 report, what percent of American children are obese?

    1. 13%
    2. 25%
    3. 70%

  • Article:What’s For Lunch?


    4. According to Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, who is responsible for encouraging kids to make healthier choices?

    1. Parents and teachers
    2. Government
    3. Both A and B

  • Article:What’s For Lunch?


    5. Why does the U.S. government want to give more money to school lunch programs?

    1. The government wants schools to buy more sugary food like soda and candy.
    2. The government wants schools to order food from kids’ favorite restaurants.
    3. The government wants schools to buy more healthy treats like produce.

  • Article:What’s For Lunch?


    6. Which of the following is not a good source of calcium?

    1. A piece of cheese
    2. Chicken Nuggets
    3. Yogurt

  • Article:What’s For Lunch?


    7. True or False? Nuts are very healthy even though they are high in fat.

    1. True
    2. False

  • Article:The Code Breaker


    8. What is DNA?

    1. DNA is the chemical that carries the recipe for every living thing.
    2. DNA is a magazine about kids.
    3. DNA is a type of butterfly.

  • Article:Profiles in Women’s History


    9. Who was the first woman elected to Congress?

    1. Nancy Pelosi
    2. Jeannette Rankin
    3. Hillary Clinton

  • Article:What's For Lunch?


    10. According to Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman, parents, teachers and the government are responsible for encouraging kids to make healthier choices. Do you agree with her? How responsible are kids for making the decision to eat right?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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