CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- October 6, 2008

1. What is the status of the financial bailout bill that went before the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote on Friday? Why do you think that this bill was controversial?

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2. According to the segment, what pressures did congressional representatives face in terms of deciding how to vote on the bill? If you had been able to vote on the bill, what factors might you have considered to determine your position on it? Which of these factors do you think would have been the most important, and why?

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3. Why does Rep. Howard Coble believe that voting for the bill was potentially risky? Do you think that this concern is warranted? State your rationale.

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4. According to the program: What action prompted the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Britain to meet recently? What was the outcome of this meeting? Why do you think that the current U.S. financial crisis might be affecting other markets around the world?

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5. According to the report, how is the tough economic climate impacting London's Theatreland?

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6. If commercial theaters were unable to stay afloat financially, what do you think might be the financial ripple effect? What related businesses or industries could be affected?

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7. Why does Alistair Smith, the news editor for The Stage, believe that theater is one of the last things that people cut back on in a recession? If money were tight, what types of expenses might you first cut back on, and why?

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8. What is an entrepreneur? What types of personal qualities and abilities do you think that a person needs to be a successful entrepreneur?

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9. Who is Sammy Senechal? What business did Sammy and her mother start? What inspired Sammy to start the business? What lessons, if any, do you think can be learned from Sammy's story?

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10. Can you think of other types of business ventures that might appeal to young entrepreneurs?

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