Quick quiz.

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SPECIAL REPORT: TERROR IN RUSSIA, PAGES 4-7

* Select the Word, phrase, or number that best completes each sentence.

--1 .The terrorists who seized Middle School No. 1 in Beslan last month demanded--.

A. the withdrawal of Russian troops from Chechnya

B. independence for Chechnya

C. A and B are correct.

--2. Many analysts believe the recent terrorist attacks in Russia were the result of--.

A. a centuries-long conflict between Russia and Chechnya

B. President Putin's support of Iraq's interim government

C. the failed policies of Soviet Communism

--3. During World War II, Russia and Chechnya--.

A. were allies against Japan

B. were part of the Soviet Union

C. signed a nonaggression pact with Nazi Germany

--4. Shamil Basayev, a Chechen guerrilla leader, said the terrorist attacks in Russia were justified because--.

A. the Chechen economy had lost 1 million jobs

B. President Yeltsin had invaded Afghanistan

C. Russian troops had committed atrocities against Chechens

--5. The U.S. does not support President Putin's response to the terrorist incidents because--.

A. his "reforms" limit democratic freedoms

B. it could raise the price of oil exports

C. Russian support for the coalition forces in Iraq would be withdrawn

USA: TEEN ATHLETES, PAGES 8-9

* Decide whether each sentence is true, false, or an opinion.

--6. Carly Patterson and Freddy Adu credit their success to hard work and discipline.

--7. Some experts believe that an intense desire for fame can overwhelm a teenage athlete.

--8. Most teenagers who commit themselves to sports eventually become professional athletes.

--9. Carly Patterson should win the gold medal again at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

--10. Playing sports can lead to improved emotional health.

WORLD: CANADA, PAGES 10-13

* Use a word from the list to correctly complete each sentence.

British, countries, election, English, French, provinces, Quebec, referendum, separatists, teenagers, states, the Supreme Court, U.S.

11. Canada is made up of 10--and 3 territories.

12. In 1995, the issue of Quebec's secession from Canada was decided by--.

13. --do not want Canada to remain united.

14. Several laws promote the--language in Quebec.

15. Canada's population is about 10 percent the size of the--population.

AMERICAN HISTORY PLAY: THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR, PAGES 14-17

* Match the clue in the left column with the answer in the right column.

--16. Lake Erie                  A. failed to the use the
                                    natural surroundings
                                    to a military advantage

--17. Iroquois                   B. commanded by
                                    George Washington
                                    in 1775

--18. Williamsburg               C. capital of colonial
                                    Virginia

--19. Continental Army           D. some shifted allegiance
                                    from the
                                    British to the French

--20. British soldiers           E. area that was part of
                                    New France

--21. General Edward             F. criticized American
      Braddock                      officers as inferior to
                                    all British officers

--22. Fort Necessity             G. renamed after the
                                    leader of New France

--23. King George II             H. killed in battle at Fort
                                    Duquesne

--24. Fort Duquesne              I. western border of the
                                    Pennsylvania colony

--25. Appalachian                J. attacked by French
      Mountains                     on July 3, 1754

ANSWERS

1. C; 2. A; 3. B; 4. C; 5. A; 6. True 7. True; 8. False; 9. Opinion 10. True; IL. provinces; 12. referendum 13. Separatists; 14. French; 15. U.S. 16. E; 17. D; 18. C; 19. B; 20. A; 21. H; 22. J; 23. F; 24. G; 25. I.