1.  Where in Iraq did a terrorist detonate a suicide vest this week?

2.  How might the suicide bomber have gotten into the building? 

3.  a) What group is believed to be responsible for the suicide bombing? 
b) For what reasons is this assertion a strong possibility?

4.  Re-read the reaction to the bombings by the following Iraqi lawmakers:
Shiite Jabar Habib Jabar (para. 6)
Sunni Ayad Samarrai (para. 13-14)
Kurd Latif Haji Dartash (para. 17)
a) Who is resigned but determined?
b) Who is resolute but pessimistic?
c) Who is determined and optimistic?

CHALLENGE QUESTION: Why do you think that one lawmaker in particular is more pessimistic than the other two?

5. a) According to an American military officer, what are the two ways Iraqi lawmakers could respond to the bombings?
b)  What do you think their overall response will be?  Explain your answer.