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(CNN Student News) -- April 11, 2008

Where in the world? -- You've heard many different places mentioned this week on CNN Student News. Show you know your news by answering the following questions about locations that have been in the headlines. Write your answers in the space provided.

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1. Pirates took control of a French yacht off the coast of what African nation?

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2. Authorities purposely extinguished the Olympic torch during its run through what European capital?

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3. What Russian city hosted the final meeting between Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin before both men leave office?

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4. Officials from what Asian country have denounced recent protests as violations of the Olympic Charter?

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5. What city was the site of the first modern Olympic games?

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6. Yi So-Yeon is the first astronaut from what nation?

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7. What city was the only U.S. stop on the 2008 Olympic torch relay?

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8. The Palace of Westminster Clock Tower sits on the banks of what river?

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9. Ryan Crocker is the U.S. ambassador to what Middle Eastern nation?

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10. Six Maasai warriors are participating in what city's annual marathon?

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