WORLD REPORT EDITION:
March 21, 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:
Tracks from Our Stone Age Past
1.
In what country did scientists recently find Stone Age footprints?
A.
Europe
B.
Italy
C.
France
Article:
Frances C. Wilson
2.
Frances C. Wilson serves in what branch of the U.S. military?
A.
Navy
B.
Army
C.
Marines
Article:
Profiles in Women's History
3.
From the article about Frances C. Wilson you can tell that
A.
Frances C. Wilson is not a leader.
B.
Frances C. Wilson is afraid to work hard.
C.
Frances C. Wilson respects herself and her country.
Article:
Top 5
4.
Indiana has won how many NCAA championships?
A.
5
B.
9
C.
11
Article:
Get Real!
5.
Which of these statements is an opinion?
A.
Reality TV shows are unscripted.
B.
People on reality TV shows are not actors.
C.
Reality TV shows make fun of people and should be taken off the air.
Article:
Underwater Secret Agents
6.
Which statement about sea lions is not correct?
A.
They bark!
B.
They can't see as well as humans in shallow water.
C.
They eat fish.
Article:
Underwater Secret Agents
7.
How are sea lions helping the U.S. Navy?
A.
They are being trained to protect ships from attack.
B.
They are trained to detect and mark intruders near ships.
C.
Both A and B
Article:
Peanut Better?
8.
The author wrote this article to
A.
convince readers to buy peanut products.
B.
explain how to make peanut butter.
C.
tell readers about a new drug that may help people with peanut allergies.
Article:
Who's News
9.
Alex Rodriguez plays what sport?
A.
baseball
B.
football
C.
basketball
Article:
TIME For Kids
10.
Choose one quote from the story. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your choice.
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