CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- December 17, 2008

1. Who is Bernard Madoff? What high-profile post did he once hold? What charge is he facing?

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2. According to the report, who are some of the victims of Madoff's alleged scheme?

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3. What action is the SEC taking in response to this situation? Why are some critical of the role of the SEC and other regulatory agencies in this case?

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4. What is a Ponzi scheme? How does this type of scam work, and what can cause it to fall apart?

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5. What is the Federal Reserve, or Fed? What action did the Fed take yesterday? In your opinion, what impact, if any, will this move have on the U.S. economy?

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6. According to a new study, how many hours of sleep should teens get each night? On average, how many hours of sleep do you get?

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7. Do you think that adequate sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle? Why or why not? What actions do you think that teens could take to get more sleep?

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8. Who is the current governor of New York? According to the report, why is he upset about a recent parody of him on Saturday Night Live?

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9. How did Ranson Rhoden and Frank Primeggia, at the Helen Keller School for the Blind, react to the parody? When asked if he thinks Gov. Paterson should be "fair game as a politician," what is Primeggia's response? Do you agree or disagree with his statement? Explain.

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10. In your opinon, is there a "line" that should not be crossed when it comes to comedy? If so, what is that line? If not, how do you respond to those who might be offended by what you think is funny?

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