Ten Questions: Fifth-grader aces SAT math section, Supermarkets change lives in India

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(CNN Student News) -- February 13, 2007

Answer the following questions about today's featured news stories. Write your answers in the space provided.

1. What are the SATs? Why is Darryl Wu's SAT math score significant? To whom does Wu credit his love for learning?

2. How do you feel about the SAT? Do you think that it is an accurate gauge of academic ability? Why or why not?

3. According to the report, what attacks took place in Baghdad yesterday? Whom does the Iraqi government blame for the assault?

4. What is President Bush's goal in sending additional troops to Iraq?

5. According to the program, on what nonbinding resolution is the House expected to vote this week? What are the possible political ramifications of the resolution?

6. Who was Alvin Ailey, and what were some of his contributions to the field of dance? In your view, how does dance reflect and influence American culture?

7. How many additional supermarkets does Reliance Industries Ltd. plan to open in New Delhi by April?

8. Do you think that these new supermarkets will impact the way in which Indians shop? If so, how? If not, why not?

9. Why are some traditional store owners concerned about the emergence of the new supermarkets?

10. Do you think that the new supermarkets could have a significant impact on India's culture? If so, how? If not, why not?

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