1. How many people were killed in China's recent earthquake?
b) How many people are still listed as missing?
c) What is the number of people who lost their homes in the earthquake?
(How does the number of people who lost homes compare to the population of your state? - to find the population of your state, do an internet search for "U.S. state populations")

2. a) Why did a young man living in a refugee camp near Sichuan wish to remain anonymous when speaking to the reporter for this article?
b) How did the Sichuan man view his prospects for returning to his town?

3. a) How does the Chinese government aid to survivors in a natural disaster contrast with that of the U.S. government?
b) CHALLENGE: In addition to government assistance, what other U.S. groups offer immediate and long-term help to victims in the aftermath of disaster?

4. a) Who is Ron Drisner?
b) What is the best way to help survivors, according to Mr. Drisner?

5. a) Who is Paul Wu?
b) How does he plan to help the earthquake survivors?

6. Although the situation is still dire for those in the refugee camps, how does the man from Sichuan show that he will not be defeated?