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World Report March 21, 2003

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

Mean TV

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:Tracks from Our Stone Age Past


    1. In what country did scientists recently find Stone Age footprints?

    1. Europe
    2. Italy
    3. France

  • Article:Frances C. Wilson


    2. Frances C. Wilson serves in what branch of the U.S. military?

    1. Navy
    2. Army
    3. Marines

  • Article:Profiles in Women's History


    3. From the article about Frances C. Wilson you can tell that

    1. Frances C. Wilson is not a leader.
    2. Frances C. Wilson is afraid to work hard.
    3. Frances C. Wilson respects herself and her country.

  • Article:Top 5


    4. Indiana has won how many NCAA championships?

    1. 5
    2. 9
    3. 11

  • Article:Get Real!


    5. Which of these statements is an opinion?

    1. Reality TV shows are unscripted.
    2. People on reality TV shows are not actors.
    3. Reality TV shows make fun of people and should be taken off the air.

  • Article:Underwater Secret Agents


    6. Which statement about sea lions is not correct?

    1. They bark!
    2. They can't see as well as humans in shallow water.
    3. They eat fish.

  • Article:Underwater Secret Agents


    7. How are sea lions helping the U.S. Navy?

    1. They are being trained to protect ships from attack.
    2. They are trained to detect and mark intruders near ships.
    3. Both A and B

  • Article:Peanut Better?


    8. The author wrote this article to

    1. convince readers to buy peanut products.
    2. explain how to make peanut butter.
    3. tell readers about a new drug that may help people with peanut allergies.

  • Article:Who's News


    9. Alex Rodriguez plays what sport?

    1. baseball
    2. football
    3. basketball

  • Article:TIME For Kids


    10. Choose one quote from the story. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your choice.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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