CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- October 16, 2008

1. Where was the third and final 2008 U.S. presidential debate held? What were some of the issues that were addressed during the debate? According to the report, how do the candidates' views on the economy differ?

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2. If you were moderating last night's debate, what questions would you have asked the candidates, and why?

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3. Do you think that this final presidential debate will sway undecided voters? State your rationale.

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4. How would you describe the current state of the U.S. economy? According to the program, what activity did oil prices and the stock market experience yesterday? To what extent, if any, do you think that oil prices could impact the U.S. economy?

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5. According to the people featured in the segment, what are some of their different definitions of a recession? How would you define a recession?

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6. According to the report, what nations are officially experiencing a recession? While we are not experiencing a global recession, in your opinion, what factors might lead to one?

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7. In the segment, CNN's Jim Boulden asserts that "fear is why stock markets have plummeted from the highs of last year." What do you think that he means? Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not?

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8. What unique sound does Frankie the Chihuahua emit? What are some of the pros and cons of Frankie's unique ability, as discussed in the report?

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9. Do you know of other animals that have unusual abilities? If so, what are they?

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10. Why has a Texas police department painted its jail pink? What is your opinion of this strategy? Do you think that it will work? Why or why not?

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