Article: "The Games Turn Serious" (Identify Main Idea)

1.	This story is mostly about

A.	the history of the Olympic Games.
B.	the Summer Olympics.
C.	the Winter Olympics.

Article: "The Games Turn Serious" (Recall Facts and Details)

2.	Where will the Summer Olympics take place?

A.	Indonesia
B.	China
C.	United States

Article: "The Games Turn Serious" (Identify Cause and Effect)

3.	People protested the Olympic torch event in Indonesia because

A.	they do not like the Olympics.
B.	they are angry at Indonesia's leaders.
C.	they are angry at China's leaders.

Article: "The Games Turn Serious" (Interpret a Quote)

4.	Based on his quote, President Bush most likely thinks that

A.	fans should skip the opening ceremonies.
B.	fans should attend the opening ceremonies.
C.	the Summer Olympics should be cancelled.

Article: "The Games Turn Serious" (Recall Facts and Details)

5.	The Beijing Summer Olympics begin on

A.	July 8.
B.	August 8.
C.	June 8.

Article: "Top 5 Olympic-Medal-Winning Countries" (Read a Graph)

6.	Which country has won almost 600 Olympic medals?

A.	United States
B.	Great Britain
C.	France

Article: "She's Still in the Race" (Make Inferences)

7.	The headline of this story suggests that

A.	Senator Clinton will definitely win.
B.	Senator Clinton is in the lead.
C.	Senator Obama is in the lead.

Article: "Mrs. Bush's Book" (Recall Facts and Details)

8.	Who wrote Read All About It?

A.	Laura Bush only
B.	Laura Bush and Jenna Bush
C.	Jenna Bush only

Article: "Time for Olympians" (Recall Facts and Details)

9.	Which Olympian is youngest?

A.	Shawn Johnson
B.	Michael Phelps
C.	Deena Kastor

Article: "The Games Turn Serious" (Draw Conclusions)

10.	Why are some people angry with China's leaders?

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