NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
October 29, 2004
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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:
"Animals at Work"
1.
This story is mostly about
A.
a pony named Petie.
B.
animal helpers.
C.
how to train animal helpers.
Article:
"Animals at Work"
2.
What does the word
assist
mean?
A.
"to train"
B.
"to help"
C.
"to swim"
Article:
"Animals at Work"
3.
You can tell from reading this story that
A.
animal helpers make some people with special needs feel happy.
B.
dogs are the only animals that help humans.
C.
animals have not been helping humans for very long.
Article:
"It's World Series Time!"
4.
Which team will the Boston Red Sox play in the World Series?
A.
Saint Louis Cardinals
B.
Houston Astros
C.
New York Yankees
Article:
"It's World Series Time!"
5.
Which of the following statements is an opinion about the Boston Red Sox?
A.
They will play in the World Series this year.
B.
They are a better team than the Saint Louis Cardinals.
C.
They have not won a World Series in 86 years.
Article:
"Funny Bunny Tales"
6.
James and Deborah Howe wrote the first
Bunnicula
book
A.
100 years ago.
B.
60 years ago.
C.
25 years ago.
Article:
"Funny Bunny Tales"
7.
What is another good title for this article?
A.
Happy Birthday, Bunnicula!
B.
The Life of James Howe
C.
Bunnicula Saves the Day
Article:
"Who's News"
8.
What does Barbara French study?
A.
bugs
B.
children
C.
bats
Article:
"Who's News"
9.
Which of the following character traits best describes Barbara French?
A.
foolish
B.
curious
C.
shy
Article:
10.
Why do you think animals can help make people who are sick feel better?
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