CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- November 17, 2008

1. According to the program: What kinds of damage have recent wildfires caused in California? What challenges are firefighters facing in battling these flames?

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2. How have the fires impacted Augustine Reyes? What concerns does Reyes have about telling his 7-year-old son about their home? In your opinion, how should Reyes address this issue with his son?

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3. Where is Indonesia located? What magnitude earthquake struck parts of Indonesia on Sunday? What concern did officials have immediately following the quake? What is the status of this concern?

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4. What is the G-20? What was the focus of the G-20 summit that took place during this past weekend? According to the program, what was the outcome of this meeting?

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5. What agreement did the Iraqi Cabinet reach regarding a timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq? What step needs to take place for this agreement to become final? In your view, what are the potential pros and cons of this plan for Iraq and the U.S.?

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6. Who is Ann Dunwoody? Why was her recent military promotion historic? What are your thoughts regarding Dunwoody's achievement?

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7. According to the report, how has the role of women in the U.S. Army changed since Dunwoody entered the military 33 years ago? Why do you think that these changes have occurred?

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8. In your opinion, should female U.S. soldiers be barred from serving in frontline ground combat? Why or why not?

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9. According to the report, how is the current financial crisis impacting colleges, universities and college students across the U.S.?

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10. Are you planning on going to college? If so, what are your greatest concerns about attending college at this point in time? If the current financial crisis continues, do you think that it might impact what school you attend or your desired course of study? If so, how? If not, why not?

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