WORLD REPORT EDITION:
October 26, 2001
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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:
Up Above the Sky So High
1.
Balloonists from how many countries participated in this year's Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta?
A.
700
B.
17
C.
4
Article:
A Red, White and Blue Halloween
2.
Many kids plan to dress up as which of the following patriotic figures and everyday heroes?
A.
Firefighters
B.
Police Officers
C.
Both A and B
Article:
Behind the Magic
3.
Why does the director ask Emma to run in place?
A.
to get her out of breath so she sounds more intense
B.
to make her tired and want to go to sleep
C.
to encourage her to run a marathon
Article:
Top 5 Candy Bar Brands
4.
In 2000, how much chocolate did Americans eat?
A.
3 billion pounds
B.
30 billion pounds
C.
300 million pounds
Article:
The Facts About Anthrax/Quote of the Week
5.
Senator Tom Daschle is the Senator of what state?
A.
South Carolina
B.
South Dakota
C.
New York
Article:
Behind the Magic
6.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "humongous" in the following sentence: "On a giant sound stage in London, England, three young actors take their places on a humongous chessboard."
A.
tiny
B.
huge
C.
miniature
Article:
Behind the Magic
7.
"It's a weird sensation when you're up there 22 feet in the air." Round 22 to the nearest ten.
A.
15 feet
B.
20 feet
C.
25 feet
Article:
Fly Away Home
8.
How have construction and development affected whooping cranes?
A.
Construction and development have made migrating very dangerous for the birds.
B.
Construction and development have made migrating easier for the birds.
C.
Construction and development have had no effect on whooping cranes.
Article:
Fly Away Home
9.
In what general direction are the whooping cranes migrating to their winter home?
A.
North
B.
West
C.
South
Article:
Furry Fingers That Help
10.
What do you think the director of Helping Hands, Judi Zazula, means when she says, "Animals with hands can be helpful, but being there to share your life with somebody when it's lonely is a special gift."
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