1. According to Mr. Tucker, for what reason are people opposed to nuclear power? (e.g. leaders of the environmental group Greenpeace, a professor at Stanford University, the city government of Berkeley, California)

2. What benefits has France received from using nuclear power?

3. In which countries is Russia building nuclear reactors? With which countries has Russia signed technological pacts?

4. Do you think so many countries would be using nuclear power if it was as dangerous as opponents say? Explain your answer.

5. Which countries have developed their own nuclear weapons?

6. What is the main point of William Tucker's commentary?

7. Do you think Mr. Tucker makes a persuasive argument for using nuclear power in the U.S.? Explain your answer.

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