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News Scoop February 13, 2004



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

Comprehension Quiz

"This Is A Museum?"

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 New Kids' Museums"


    1. This article is mostly about

    1. how more and more children's museums are opening.
    2. how many new children's museums provide hands-on activities.
    3. Both A and B

  • Article: "Big Wins, Tough Losses"


    2. Which Democratic candidate for President has won the most contests so far?

    1. Joe Lieberman
    2. John Edwards
    3. John Kerry

  • Article: "Big Wins, Tough Losses"


    3. According to the map, how many states have races remaining in February?

    1. nine
    2. ten
    3. eight

  • Article: "Profiles in African-American History: Jacob Lawrence"


    4. Where were some of the places Jacob Lawrence learned about art?

    1. in libraries and museums
    2. at an art academy
    3. Both A and B

  • Article: "Profiles in African-American History: Jacob Lawrence"


    5. Where did Lawrence get ideas for his art?

    1. by observing his New York City neighborhood
    2. by listening to talented musicians and writers
    3. Both A and B

  • Article: "Who's News"


    6. Who are Simon Murray and Pen Hadow?

    1. explorers
    2. senators
    3. sailors

  • Article: "Who's News"


    7. Which of the following statements is an opinion about the explorer Simon Murray?

    1. He is the oldest person to hike across Antarctica to the South Pole.
    2. He is the strongest person to hike across Antarctica to the South Pole.
    3. He is an explorer from England.

  • Article: "Who's News"


    8. What does the word quest mean?

    1. "a world record"
    2. "an exciting job"
    3. "an adventurous journey"

  • Article: "Top 5 Early Jobs of Presidents"


    9. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Presidents and their jobs?

    1. Most U.S. Presidents were members of the military.
    2. More U.S. Presidents held jobs as journalists than as farmers.
    3. Six U.S. Presidents were businessmen.

  • Article: "The New Kids' Museums"


    10. Which museum mentioned in this week's cover story would you like to visit? Explain your choice.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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