WORLD REPORT EDITION:
December 19, 2003
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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:
"Big Events of 2003"
1.
The Marines helped Iraqi's tear down a statue of Saddam Hussein in what city?
A.
Iraq
B.
Hong Kong
C.
Baghdad
D.
Basra
Article:
"Big Events of 2003"
2.
Which of the following is NOT a fact about SARS?
A.
It is a flulike illness.
B.
It originated in Asia.
C.
It caused school closings.
D.
It affected only Asian countries.
Article:
"Big Events of 2003"
3.
Which event happened first?
A.
Hurricane Isabel swept across the East Coast of the United States.
B.
A blackout affected parts of the United States and Canada.
C.
The fifth Harry Potter book went on sale in the United States.
D.
Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France.
Article:
"Big Events of 2003"
4.
Which of the following is an opinion about
The Order of the Phoenix?
A.
It is the fifth book in the Harry Potter series.
B.
It is the most exciting book in the Harry Potter series.
C.
It set several sales records in the United States.
D.
It went on sale June 21.
Article:
"Not Enough Kids in School"
5.
The author wrote this story to
A.
inform you of a world problem concerning children's education.
B.
teach you about other cultures.
C.
convince you to become a teacher.
D.
encourage you to do your homework.
Article:
"Not Enough Kids in School"
6.
According to the State of the World's Children Study
A.
121 million children around the world don't go to school.
B.
More than half of the children who don't go to school are boys.
C.
Less than half of the children who don't go to school are girls.
D.
None of the above
Article:
"Top 5 Board Games"
7.
How many years ago was Monopoly invented?
A.
69 years ago
B.
31 years ago
C.
61 years ago
D.
79 years ago
Article:
"A Campaign-Finance Law Stands"
8.
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the McCain-Feingold law?
A.
It restricts donations made by large companies to political campaigns.
B.
It sets limits on TV ads paid for by corporations.
C.
It prevents politicians from raising money.
D.
It is named after two senators.
Article:
"A Campaign-Finance Law Stands"
9.
Which government body decided on how politicians can raise money?
A.
The Supreme Court
B.
The Senate
C.
The House of Representatives
D.
Congress
Article:
"Big Events of 2003"
10.
Which photograph in this week's TFK is the most important. Why?
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