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(CNN Student News) -- May 16, 2008

Name that noun - Answer the following questions about people, places or things from this week's news. Fill in your answers in the space provided.

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1. Residents of what country are struggling to recover from the devastating effects of Cyclone Nargis?

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2. What famous hook-and-loop fastener is celebrating its 50th anniversary?

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3. What U.S. state held presidential primaries on Tuesday?

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4. What is the name of the online vocabulary game that helps deliver rice to countries in need?

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5. Who was the first U.S. postmaster general?

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6. The epicenter of Monday's 7.9-magnitude earthquake was located in what Chinese province?

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7. What former U.S. representative announced that he is seeking the U.S. Libertarian Party's presidential nomination?

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8. What state's Supreme Court struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage?

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9. Josh Packwood is the first white student to become valedictorian at what historically black college?

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10. What non-profit organization did Kate Atwood establish to help young people grieving the loss of a loved one?

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