WORLD REPORT EDITION:
November 16, 2007
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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 Life of Service to His Country"
1.
This story is mostly about
A.
John F. Kennedy's childhood.
B.
John F. Kennedy's life and accomplishments.
C.
John F. Kennedy's wife.
D.
U.S. Presidents.
Article:
"A Life of Service to His Country"
2.
J.F.K. supported all of the following except
A.
space exploration.
B.
public service.
C.
equality for all Americans.
D.
communism.
Article:
"A Life of Service to His Country"
3.
Directly before becoming President, J.F.K. served in the
A.
Navy.
B.
House of Representatives.
C.
Senate.
D.
Marines.
Article:
"A Life of Service to His Country"(see time line)
4.
How old was J.F.K. when he joined the Navy?
A.
18
B.
20
C.
24
D.
36
Article:
"A New View of the Boy King"
5.
King Tut's mummy has been moved to a glass case in order to
A.
hide it from the public.
B.
keep it warm.
C.
transport it to museums around the world.
D.
protect it from heat and humidity.
Article:
"A New View of the Boy King"
6.
The author compared the mummy's face to clay to express
A.
its value.
B.
its shape.
C.
its texture.
D.
its size.
Article:
"Pakistan's Political Problems"
7.
Musharraf's opponents say he declared a state of emergency
A.
to stop Islamic militants from gaining power.
B.
to restore democracy.
C.
to gain popularity among the people of Pakistan.
D.
to prevent himself from being ousted as Pakistan's president.
Article:
"Pakistan's Political Problems"
8.
Which city is the capital of Pakistan?
A.
Islamabad
B.
Karachi
C.
Lahore
D.
Multan
Article:
"Spotlight on Service"
9.
Which word does
not
describe Colton Lockner?
A.
self-centered
B.
thoughtful
C.
committed
D.
optimistic
Article:
"A Life of Service to His Country"
10.
What advice do you think J.F.K. would give today's young people?
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