Read the October 1, 2007 issue of Scholastic News 5/6.
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1. What is the name of the local money used and created by the citizens of Great Barrington, Massachusetts?
		a) Berkshire
		b) BerkShares
		c) Barringtons
		d) Ithaca Hours
2. Why are some communities across the U.S., creating laws to ban sagging jeans worn below the waistline?
		a) because fashion laws say that they should
		b) because school dress codes require them to do so
		c) because some community officials believe that such clothing is indecent
		d) all of the above
3. Park rangers at the Lake Tawakoni State Park in Texas say that ___ spider is responsible for spinning the giant web found covering a large area of trees and shrubs.
		a) a new species of
		b) a jumping
		c) an unknown species of
		d) a prehistoric
4. Off which continent are the Galápagos Islands located?
		a) South America
		b) Ecuador
		c) Europe
		d) Africa
5. The Al Asad Airbase in Iraq is located ___ of the country's capital.
		a) northeast
		b) southeast
		c) west
		d) south
6. According to the Scholastic News story, which state has communities that have their own local money?
		a) North Carolina
		b) Kansas
		c) Delaware
		d) Utah
7. Bill Richardson is the first Hispanic Democratic candidate for President of the United States. Currently he is a state Governor. Which state is he Governor of?
		a) Alaska
		b) New Mexico
		c) Arizona
		d) Texas
8. Ceviche is a typical meal on the Galápagos Islands it is made of ___.
		a) vegetables and fruits
		b) raw seafood soaked in lemon or lime juice
		c) roasted tortoise and beans
		d) baked chicken and vegetables
9. David Petraeus is a top ___ leader in Iraq.
		a) local government
		b) business
		c) U.S. military
		d) U.N.
10. The main issue in the debate over new laws in some American towns that have banned the wearing of sagging pants is ___.
		a) changing fashion trends versus school dress codes
		b) state laws versus federal laws
		c) civil liberties versus local indecency laws
		d) young people versus older people

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