WORLD REPORT EDITION:
February 1, 2002
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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:
Congo's Devastating Volcano
1.
Why was the city of Goma buried under a layer of Lava?
A.
Mount Nyiragongo, a volcano near Goma, erupted.
B.
A hurricane dumped lava onto the city.
C.
The rivers overflowed and flooded Goma.
Article:
Congo's Devastating Volcano
2.
On what continent is the city of Goma?
A.
Asia
B.
North America
C.
Africa
Article:
Top 5
3.
According to the Top 5, which country has won the most gold medals in the Winter Games?
A.
United States
B.
Norway
C.
Austria
Article:
Attention, Kmart Shoppers!
4.
Now that it has filed for bankruptcy, what does Kmart have to do to pay its bills?
A.
Borrow money.
B.
Ask customers to pay the bills.
C.
Both A and B
Article:
Cartoon of the Week
5.
What is the Cartoon of the Week about?
A.
Increased security at the Winter Olympics
B.
Police men who really want to be Olympic athletes
C.
A new sport that features a skier and a security guard on the same set of skis
Article:
Off to the Olympics
6.
Where is the 2002 Winter Olympics being held?
A.
Tokyo
B.
Salt Lake City
C.
Beijing
Article:
Off to the Olympics
7.
About how many countries will participate in the 2002 Winter Olympics?
A.
60 countries
B.
85 countries
C.
115 countries
Article:
Off to the Olympics
8.
What was the purpose of the first Olympic Games?
A.
Prove that some people are naturally more athletic.
B.
Increase competition among countries.
C.
Promote peace and understanding among nations.
Article:
Off to the Olympics
9.
Why do you think sports are a good way to bring countries, and their people, together?
Article:
10.
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