1. For each of the 5 countries, give the following information:
a) the continent on which it is located
b) the name of the capital city
c) the type of government
d) the chief of state (and head of government if different)
e) the population

[Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country: type of government, capital and executive branch (chief of state/head of government) can be found under the "Government" heading; population is listed under the "People" heading.  Go to worldatlas.com for a list of continents.]

2. For Italy:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What do you know about Moammar Gadhafi? Ask a parent the same question.

3. For the United Kingdom:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Define lexicographer.
c) Why might Oxford University Press make this momentous change?
d) What do you think about the probable end of the dictionary's print version? Explain your answer. Ask a parent, and then a grandparent the same question.

4. For Spain:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What is the total amount of spending cuts proposed by Spain's government? - what is the motive behind the proposed spending cuts?

5. For China:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What was the purpose of Kim Jong-il's trip?

6. For Venezuela:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b)  What charges were made against Mr. Pena Esclusa?