Newsquiz

The following questions relate to events that were covered this week on CNN Student News. Write your answers in the space provided. 

1. What planet is NASA's Curiosity rover planning to explore?

* Mars: it tries to find "life" on the planet.

2. In what mountain range are some Peruvians coating rocks white?

* Andes. By painting white on the rocks, the mountain could get less hit from the sun.

3. What U.S. airline filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday?

* American airline

4. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited what Asian nation, its first visit by an American secretary of state in 50 years?

*Myanmar.

*The country has been reclusive, keeping itself from being exposed to the world.

5. Is yawning a voluntary or involuntary action?

* Yawning is a involunary action. That's why teachers should not be offended by studetnt's yawning.
 

6. What country's public-sector workers went on strike on Wednesday to protest government plans to reduce their pensions?

*Britain. 

*Many people are angry about the country's austerity measure.