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World Report December 19, 2003

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

Comprehension Quiz

"2003 The Year In Pictures"

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:"Big Events of 2003"


    1. The Marines helped Iraqi's tear down a statue of Saddam Hussein in what city?

    1. Iraq
    2. Hong Kong
    3. Baghdad
    4. Basra

  • Article:"Big Events of 2003"


    2. Which of the following is NOT a fact about SARS?

    1. It is a flulike illness.
    2. It originated in Asia.
    3. It caused school closings.
    4. It affected only Asian countries.

  • Article:"Big Events of 2003"


    3. Which event happened first?

    1. Hurricane Isabel swept across the East Coast of the United States.
    2. A blackout affected parts of the United States and Canada.
    3. The fifth Harry Potter book went on sale in the United States.
    4. Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France.

  • Article:"Big Events of 2003"


    4. Which of the following is an opinion about The Order of the Phoenix?

    1. It is the fifth book in the Harry Potter series.
    2. It is the most exciting book in the Harry Potter series.
    3. It set several sales records in the United States.
    4. It went on sale June 21.

  • Article:"Not Enough Kids in School"


    5. The author wrote this story to

    1. inform you of a world problem concerning children's education.
    2. teach you about other cultures.
    3. convince you to become a teacher.
    4. encourage you to do your homework.

  • Article:"Not Enough Kids in School"


    6. According to the State of the World's Children Study

    1. 121 million children around the world don't go to school.
    2. More than half of the children who don't go to school are boys.
    3. Less than half of the children who don't go to school are girls.
    4. None of the above

  • Article:"Top 5 Board Games"


    7. How many years ago was Monopoly invented?

    1. 69 years ago
    2. 31 years ago
    3. 61 years ago
    4. 79 years ago

  • Article:"A Campaign-Finance Law Stands"


    8. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the McCain-Feingold law?

    1. It restricts donations made by large companies to political campaigns.
    2. It sets limits on TV ads paid for by corporations.
    3. It prevents politicians from raising money.
    4. It is named after two senators.

  • Article:"A Campaign-Finance Law Stands"


    9. Which government body decided on how politicians can raise money?

    1. The Supreme Court
    2. The Senate
    3. The House of Representatives
    4. Congress

  • Article:"Big Events of 2003"


    10. Which photograph in this week's TFK is the most important. Why?

Customize questions 9 and 10

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