1.  The first paragraph of a news article generally answers the questions who, what, where and when. Answer those questions for this article. 

2.  The remainder of a news article answers the questions why and/or how.  The terrorist group al-Shabab is believed to be responsible for the attack.  Why (for what reason) do you think they launched this particular attack on graduating students?

3.  How many people were killed?  Who were they?

4.  How was the suicide bomber able to get so close to the front of the graduation ceremony?

5.  Why was Benadir University founded in 2002?

6.  Somalia is a country of violence and anarchy.  Read the "Background" below for more information on its government.  Al Shabab controls many parts of the country and has ties to al Qaeda. Do you think the international community should take action against this Islamic terrorist safe haven?  Explain your answer.