1. List the following information about Poland:
a) population compared to Russia
b) capital
c) countries that border Poland

2. Why was the plane crash in Russia this weekend so devastating to Poland?

3. Why were so many Polish officials traveling to Russia? Be specific.

4. How are average Poles reacting to the death of their President?

5. How did Russia observe the deaths of the Polish officials?

6. a) What does it mean to "lie in state" (as used in para. 13)?
b) Why is the Polish government unsure about having President Kaczynski lie in state?