1.  a) Name the capital of Pakistan.
b) List the countries that border Pakistan.
c) Who is the President of Pakistan?

2.  For what reasons do analysts believe President Musharraf might lose power by the end of the summer? (answer found in para. 2, 4-6, 9-11)

3.  How would Musharraf's exit affect the U.S.?

4.  Why has the U.S. given President Musharraf so much support (including arms sales and low-interest loans)?

5.  In what ways has al Qaeda recently been linked to Pakistan?

6.  What men have been named as possible successors should President Musharraf lose power?

7.  Do you think that the U.S. should continue to work with President Musharraf, despite his dealings with pro-Taliban groups that have links to al-Qaeda?  Explain your answer.