WORLD REPORT EDITION:
September 15, 2006
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Directions: Do you have a nose for the news? Find out by answering the following questions from this week's TIME FOR KIDS magazine. Just circle the letter next to the correct answer or write your answer below the question.
Article:
“A Larger-Than-Life President”
1.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
A.
He was the 20th President of the United States.
B.
He was a general in the U.S. Army.
C.
In 1905, he was the president of the U.S. Forest Service.
D.
He was the 26th President of the United States.
Article:
“A Larger-Than-Life President”
2.
What is asthma?
A.
a disease that makes it difficult to walk
B.
a disease marked by difficulty breathing and coughing
C.
a disease that affects hearing
D.
a disease that affects only adults
Article:
“The Self-Made Man”
3.
What event happened in 1904?
A.
Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
B.
Roosevelt was elected President of the United States.
C.
Roosevelt ran for Vice President.
D.
Roosevelt traveled to Panama.
Article:
“The Self-Made Man”
4.
Theodore Roosevelt was born how many years ago?
A.
184
B.
48
C.
158
D.
148
Article:
“A Larger-Than-Life President”
5.
You can tell from reading this article that Theodore Roosevelt
A.
did not like to travel.
B.
wanted the United States to be a world leader.
C.
was sick most of his life.
D.
had little interest in protecting the environment.
Article:
“A New Little Prince in Japan”
6.
Which of the following is an opinion?
A.
In Japan, only males can become Emperor.
B.
Japan is headed by Emperor Hirohito.
C.
Japan has a prime minister.
D.
In Japan, both men and women should be allowed to rule.
Article:
“Top 5”
7.
What three items are in the lunch boxes of the Americans surveyed in this week’s Top 5?
A.
cookies, fruit, chips
B.
fruit, crackers, peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich
C.
peanut butter -and -jelly sandwich, cookies, fruit
D.
fruit, chips, peanut butter -and -jelly sandwich
Article:
A Democracy Divided
8.
How are Mexico and the United States similar?
A.
Both countries elect a president.
B.
Both countries hold presidential elections on the same day.
C.
Citizens in both countries are not allowed to organize protests.
D.
The presidents of both countries start their terms on December 1.
Article:
“Reading for Riches”
9.
Who is Michael Stadther?
A.
a photographer
B.
an explorer
C.
an author
D.
a jeweler
Article:
“A Larger-Than-Life President”
10.
. Do you think Theodore Roosevelt is a hero? Why or why not? Support your opinion with examples from this week’s cover story.
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