CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- April 1, 2008

1. Who is Henry Paulson? According to the program, what types of changes is he proposing for America's financial system?

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2. According to the report, what are some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of the plan?

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3. What is the status of Paulson's proposal?

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4. Why is President George W. Bush in Europe this week? What nations will he be visiting during his trip?

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5. What is the Green Zone? What is the status of the recent fighting between Iraqi forces and militia fighters?

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6. Where in China was a celebration held to mark the arrival of the Olympic torch? What is the next stop on the torch's tour? In your view, what does the Olympic flame symbolize?

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7. According to the program: What is autism? How prevalent is autism in the United States? Why is autism difficult to diagnose?

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8. When is World Autism Awareness Day taking place? What is the goal of this day?

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9. How has autism touched the lives of the Gaston family? What challenges do you think lie ahead for Mr. and Mrs. Gaston and their three sons?

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10. What is believed to be the origin of April Fools' Day? Are you a fan of April Fools' Day jokes? Why or why not?

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