1.  Name the countries that border Venezuela. For a map, go to WorldAtlas.com.

2.  Before reading this article, what did you know about Hugo Chavez?

3.  What did you learn about Hugo Chavez from this article?

4.  Define socialist.

5.  a) Define rhetoric and belie as used in para. 22.
b) How does Mr. Chavez's rhetoric belie his trade ties with the U.S.?

6.  a) A supporter and an opponent of Hugo Chavez were quoted for this article.  List the reasons each gave for his vote.
b) How do you think each man formed his opinion?