1. a) Who is the president of Brazil?
b) What is the capital of Brazil?
c) List the countries that border Brazil.

2. a) Where will the 2016 Olympic Games be held?
b) What concerns were raised about the 2016 Games after the past weekend's violence in Rio?

3. a) How did those promoting Rio's bid to host the 2016 Olympics convince Olympic officials that the city, one of the world's most dangerous, could keep spectators and athletes safe?
b) Do you think these measures will be adequate? Explain your answer.

4. In addition to gangs, organized crime and drug traffickers who mainly operate in the slums that overlook Rio, what types of criminals does the average person have to watch out for throughout the city?

5. In addition to taking care of current violence and crime, what other security issues will the Brazilian government need to address for the 2016 Olympics? (Answer not in the article - consider the times in which we live.)

6. Rio de Janeiro is the first South American city to host the Olympics. Considering safety concerns, do you think that another South (or Central) American country should have been chosen instead? Explain your answer.