CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- April 30, 2008

1. Who is Reverend Jeremiah Wright? Why is he currently at the center of controversy? How have this year's presidential candidates responded to Rev. Wright's recent comments?

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2. How do the people featured in the segment view Rev. Wright and his recent comments? Do you think that Rev. Wright should continue to speak out? Why or why not?

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3. Do you think that this issue will impact the 2008 U.S. presidential election? Why or why not?

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4. According to the segment: How many tornadoes swept through Virginia this week? What damage did these twisters cause?

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5. What emotions do you think that the tornado victims might experience in the days and months ahead?

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6. According to the report, why might some families have a tougher time paying for college this year?

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7. What advice does CNN's Gerri Willis offer to students and parents for securing a good loan to pay for college?

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8. What do you think are some of the pros and cons of taking out a loan to finance college? If you were planning to attend college and money were an issue, would you prefer to take out a loan or defer your acceptance in order to save money? State your rationale.

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9. What discovery did the principal of Sandy Elementary recently make at the school? What questions regarding the discovery remain unanswered?

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10. What are your theories about the scroll?

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