WR News Smarts Issue #18
Write in the correct answers for each question. Then write the page you found the answer on and the headline of the story.


1. On what date did Abraham Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?

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2.  In what year did Israel withdraw from the Gaza Strip to let Palestinians govern themselves?

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3. How many pictures have Spirit and Opportunity taken of the surface of Mars?

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4. According to the Container Recycling Institute, how many plastic water bottles end up in the garbage?

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5. How many tons of pet food has Mimi Ausland donated?

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6. In what town is the Seeds of Peace International Camp?

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7. How long is "four score"?  

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8. What is the name of the Mars vehicle that NASA plans to launch in 2011?

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Vocabulary Challenge!
Match each new word below with its definition.

____ 1. proponent ____ 2. rugged ____ 3. endure (verb) ____ 4. conceive (verb) ____ 5. clash (verb) ____ 6. conquer (verb) ____ 7. sustainable ____ 8. in vain ____ 9. perish (verb) ____ 10. nobly ____ 11. blockade ____ 12. proposition ____ 13. sole ____ 14. frigid

A. to die B. an idea C. bravely D. only E. for no good reason F. to last G. rough H. a barrier I. to create J. to take control of K. lasting L. cold M. a supporter N. to fight

Get Writing!
Encourage students to write letters to the editors about articles in WR News. Students can e-email their letters to wrnews@weeklyreader.com. We will print selected letters in WR News.

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