NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
January 17, 2003
Name:_________________________________________
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 Sister Remembers
1.
What did Dr. King spend his life fighting for?
A.
Free ice cream for all people
B.
Equality for all people
C.
Musical freedom
Article:
A Sister Remembers
2.
Use context clues to determine the definition of the word
segregation
in the following sentence: Their parents tried to shield them from unfair
segregation
laws that separated black and white people.
A.
Segregation
means to keep one group separate from another
B.
Segregation
means to teach math
C.
Segregation
means to share
Article:
A Sister Remembers
3.
Dr. King?s sister said her brother was a _________ kid.
A.
Friendly
B.
Quiet
C.
Typical
Article:
Welcome to Washington
4.
Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to do what?
A.
Have the job of House Minority Leader
B.
Have the job of Senate President
C.
Have a sister in Congress
Article:
Welcome to Washington
5.
How many Hispanics are in the House of Representatives?
A.
54
B.
22 (a record!)
C.
11
Article:
Who?s News
6.
Grant Paulsen first appeared on TV at age 10 when he covered what event?
A.
The Winter Olympics
B.
The World Series
C.
The Super Bowl
Article:
Top 5
7.
According to the Top 5, which resolution was the most popular amongst kids?
A.
Get better grades
B.
Eat less junk food
C.
Get more exercise
Article:
A Historic Journey
8.
List three reasons to explore new lands. For example, one reason is the possibility of finding new resources.
Article:
9.
Article:
10.
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