CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- April 16, 2008

1. Why is Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States historically significant? According to the report, what is the purpose of his trip?

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2. Based on the information in the program, do you think that the pope will be able to achieve his goals for this visit? Explain.

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3. Earlier this month, pirates took control of a French yacht off the coast of what African nation? According to the program, what is the status of the yacht's crew and the pirates? Do you think that the suspects should be tried in France? Why or why not?

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4. What two U.S. airlines recently announced that they plan to merge? In your view, what are some of the possible benefits and drawbacks of this merger?

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5. According to the segment, what types of cutbacks are some U.S. school districts making to cope with rising fuel costs?

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6. What action, if any, do you think that state and local governments should take to address this problem?

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7. What is plagiarism? Give an example. Do you think that plagiarism is wrong? Why or why not?

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8. Why has author J.K. Rowling accused RDR Books of plagiarism? How has the publisher responded to this accusation?

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9. According to the report, why is this lawsuit significant?

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10. What is your opinion of the lawsuit? Which side do you think has the better case? Explain.

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