1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. Why have they made these plans? Be specific.

3. Define contingency as used in the article.

4. What/where is Volgograd?

5. Read "Background" below the questions. Watch the video under "Resources."
The Olympic games always have security. After 9/11 security has greatly increased. However, there are direct threats of terrorist attacks by Muslim extremists for the Sochi Olympics.
a) From what has been made public, do you think the Russian government is doing enough, too much, or not enough to ensure the safety of the Games? Explain your answer.
b) From what has been made public, do you think the U.S. government is doing enough, too much, or not enough? Explain your answer.
c) Hearing about this real possibility for terrorist attacks, would you go to Sochi if you had the opportunity to see your favorite sport/ athlete? Explain your answer.

6. Whether they kill or injure anyone or not, do you think these terrorists will succeed in disrupting the 2014 Olympics in Russia? Explain your answer.