NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
November 19, 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:
"Caring for Kids in Need"
1.
This story is mostly about
A.
poverty in the United States and what some people are doing to help.
B.
groups that give away groceries.
C.
after-school programs for poor children.
Article:
"Caring for Kids in Need"
2.
How many children live in poverty in the United States?
A.
one out of every 100 children
B.
one out of every six children
C.
one out of every 1,000 children
Article:
"Caring for Kids in Need"
3.
Poor families do not have enough money to pay for basic needs. Which of the following is NOT a basic need?
A.
food
B.
housing
C.
television
Article:
"Caring for Kids in Need"
4.
How do some people help poor families?
A.
They build houses for poor families.
B.
They give away free groceries.
C.
Both A and B
Article:
"A Change on Bush's Team"
5.
Who is President George W. Bush's choice for U.S. attorney general?
A.
John Ashcroft
B.
Alberto Gonzales
C.
John Kerry
Article:
"A Change on Bush's Team"
6.
What is the U.S. attorney general's job?
A.
He or she works to make sure that laws are obeyed.
B.
He or she is the head of the Department of Justice.
C.
Both A and B
Article:
"A Change on Bush's Team"
7.
You can tell from reading this article that
A.
the President will not choose new advisers.
B.
many Hispanics have served as U.S. attorney general.
C.
the President does not choose the U.S. attorney general by himself.
Article:
"A Tale from the Halls"
8.
Where does Andrew Clements say he gets ideas for his books?
A.
from his own life and experiences
B.
from old movies that he watches on television
C.
from his days as a singer
Article:
"Top 5 Holidays for Travel"
9.
More Americans travel the most during which of the following holidays?
A.
Independence Day
B.
Christmas through New Year's Day
C.
Thanksgiving
Article:
"Caring for Kids in Need"
10.
Do you think it's important for kids to volunteer to help out in their communities? Explain.
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