1.  Locate Tamil Nadu, then the city of Nagapattina on a map. (You can use www.mapsofindia.com)

2.  What are the two main sources of income for the people of Nagapattina?

3.  Describe the plight of the tsunami survivors in Nagapattina.

4.  What are the people doing to try to get help from the government?

5.  What is the official reason given by the Indian government for politely declining all foreign aid?

6.  What does India's press suggest is the real reaon for the government declining foreign aid?

7.  What is the best thing to do in this situation?  Be specific.