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World Report September 17, 2004

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

"Saving Lions"

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:"Nowhere to Roam"


    1. The authors wrote this article to

    1. share a folktale about the lions of Africa.
    2. tell you why big cats are in danger and what is being done to protect them.
    3. convince you to become a conservationist when you are older.
    4. compare lions and tigers.

  • Article:"Nowhere to Roam"


    2. Conservationists are

    1. animals that hunt other animals for food.
    2. people who protect the earth's natural resources.
    3. livestock owners.
    4. people who work to keep lions in zoos.

  • Article:"Nowhere to Roam"


    3. Which of the following is NOT a fact about lions?

    1. Lions can be found on the grassy plains of Africa.
    2. There are currently 100,000 lions left in the world.
    3. Male lions weigh more than female lions.
    4. Lions sleep as much as 19 hours a day.

  • Article:"Nowhere to Roam"


    4. The goal of the Laikipia Predator Project is to

    1. find ways for big cats and humans to live together.
    2. keep lions off Mugie Ranch.
    3. move all wild lions to zoos.
    4. None of the above

  • Article:"Down Came the Sun"


    5. The NASA team wants to collect and study tiny bits of the sun to

    1. find clues about how the Sun was formed.
    2. discover what has kept the sun burning for so long.
    3. learn how our solar system was formed.
    4. All of the above

  • Article:"The Vikings Were Here"


    6. Which of the following statements is an opinion about the Viking burial site?

    1. It contained swords, jewelry and other items.
    2. Viking burial grounds have been found in western Europe.
    3. It is an incredible find.
    4. It is believed to date back to the 10th century.

  • Article:"Terror in Russia"


    7. Chechnya is a

    1. city in Russia.
    2. country that is north of Russia.
    3. region in southwestern Russia.
    4. Both A and B

  • Article:"A Writer of Wrongs"


    8. What problem do the Baudelaire orphans face in the The Grim Grotto?

    1. They cannot stop weeping.
    2. They do not know how to swim.
    3. They face rapidly multiplying mushrooms and a mechanical monster.
    4. They must protect their fortune from Lemony Snicket.

  • Article:"Top 5 Biggest Cats"


    9. How much more does a male tiger weigh than a male lion?

    1. 127 pounds
    2. 77 pounds
    3. 123 pounds
    4. 37 pounds

  • Article:"Nowhere to Roam"


    10. Why are lions in danger? Give two examples from the article.

Customize questions 9 and 10

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