1. Who is Sarah Palin?

2. a) Why did Gov. Palin say about the media in her speech last night?
b) What message did she give to the media in her speech last night?

3. When talking about her post as mayor of a small town in Alaska, what criticism did Gov. Palin make of Sen. Obama?

4. a) Why was there uncertainty about how swing voters would respond to Mrs. Palin?
b) Would that be important to you when deciding on whether to support her nomination or not? Explain your answer.

5. a) In his speech prior to Gov. Palin's, what criticism did Rudy Giuliani have for Sen. Obama?
b) Would this information about Sen. Obama affect your vote? Explain your answer.
c) For what reason did Mr. Giuliani criticize the media?

6. Re-read the comments made by conservative commentators (para. 17-20). After watching Gov. Palin's speech, do you think they are correct in their assertions? Explain your answer.