1. Define the following words as used in the article:
partisanship (para. 1)
assiduously (para. 2)
fluent (para. 3)
deregulation (para. 8)
hybrid (para. 20)

2. On what issues did each vice presidential candidate criticize the other in last night's debate?

3. How did Gov. Palin's performance at the debate differ from what many had expected?

4. Re-read para. 7-10. What do you think of Gov. Palin's response to Sen. Biden's accusation that she did not answer the question about deregulation?

5. Why was Gov. Palin the candidate with the most to prove in the debate?

6. What challenge did Sen. Biden face in last night's debate?

7. Both candidates winked at the camera at different points in the debate. If you saw both do so, how effective do you think this method was for each candidate? Explain your answer.

8. Did this article accurately represent what you saw and heard in the debate last night?  Expalin your answer.  If you have not seen the debate, watch at least part of it at youdecide2008.com.