CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- March 5, 2008

1. What U.S. states held presidential primary contests yesterday?

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2. What were the results of some of yesterday's Republican and Democratic contests? Which candidate has emerged as the presumptive GOP nominee?

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3. If you were a campaign advisor, what advice would you have for each of the U.S. presidential candidates as they gear up for the next round of primaries and caucuses?

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4. What milestone did Britain's Queen Elizabeth II recently reach? How is Queen Elizabeth described in this story? What have been some of her historical achievements?

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5. In the segment, CNN's Emily Chang asserts that Queen Elizabeth is "an indisputable icon of popular culture." What do you think that she means? Give an example. Why do you think that Queen Elizabeth continues to be popular after so many years? Discuss.

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6. What action is Britain's government taking to protect some of its texters? Why is the government taking this action?

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7. Do you think that the pads are an effective solution? Why or why not? If not, can you think of an alternative one?

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8. Who is Chelsea Branham? Why did she get detention last week?

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9. According to the report, why does Shepherd Junior High School have a no-hugging rule?

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10. What action did Branham take in response to the school's no-hugging policy? What are your thoughts regarding the no-hugging rule and the students' protest?

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