Problem: Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Rebels pushed Thursday northward on three fronts toward the coastal cities of al-Zawiya, Aziziya and Sorman, with their ultimate goal being Tripoli, rebel field commander Adel Al-Zintani told CNN.

Six rebels died and dozens more were wounded in fighting Wednesday and Thursday, he said.

He predicted that the fighters would reach the coastal road that leads to the capital city within days.

Zawiya is strategically important because the coastal road through the city is the main supply line from the Tunisian border to areas held by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Regime officials were not available Thursday evening for comment.

Fighting was continuing around Misrata, where rebel spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim said the main hospital reported four rebels killed and 54 wounded.

Meanwhile, in New York, a spokesperson for Ban Ki-moon said the U.N. secretary-general "is deeply concerned by reports of the unacceptably large number of civilian casualties as a result of the conflict in Libya."

Ban is urging "all Libyan parties" to engage with his special envoy, Abdel-Elah Al-Khatib, "and respond concretely and positively to the ideas presented to them, in order to end the bloodshed in the country," the spokesperson said.

His remarks came three days after allegations that a NATO strike in the village of Majer near Zlitan wound up killing 85 civilians --- 33 children, 32 women and 20 men.

The Tripoli government called it "a massaacre" of civilians; NATO has said its warplanes struck two farms used as a staging point for Gadhafi's forces
1. In what direction were the rebels headed on Thursday?
2. On how many fronts?
3. What's one of them?
4. Can you name another?
5. And the last?
6. Which was the main city on their agenda?
7. In what country?
8. How long would it take them to arrive at the capital?
9. Who was the leader there?
10. What two places shared a common supply line?
11. Were there any casualties during this midweek battle?
12. How many?
13. Which field commander spoke with CNN?
14. Was it peaceful in Misrata?
15. Who reported the dead and wounded there?
16. How many were wounded?
17. Did any die?
Answer: 1. northward
2. Three
3. Aziziya
4. Sorman
5. al-Zawiya
6. Tripoli
7. Libya
8. within days
9. Moammar Gadhafi
10. Zawiya and Tunisia
11. yes
12. 85
13. Adel Al-Zintani
14. no
15. main hospital
16. 54
17. yes

Q: National Geographic, formerly the National Geographic Magazine, is the official magazine of the National Geographic Society. It has been published continuously since its first issue in 1888, nine months after the Society itself was founded. It primarily contains articles about science, geography, history, and world culture. The magazine is known for its thick square-bound glossy format with a yellow rectangular border and its extensive use of dramatic photographs. Controlling interest in the magazine has been held by 21st Century Fox since 2015.

The magazine is published monthly, and additional map supplements are also included with subscriptions. It is available in a traditional printed edition and through an interactive online edition. On occasion, special editions of the magazine are issued.

As of 2015, the magazine was circulated worldwide in nearly 40 local-language editions and had a global circulation of approximately 6.5 million per month according to data published by "The Washington Post" (down from about 12 million in the late 1980s) or 6.7 million according to National Geographic. This includes a US circulation of 3.5 million.

The current Editor-in-Chief of the "National Geographic Magazine" is Susan Goldberg. Goldberg is also Editorial Director for National Geographic Partners, overseeing the print and digital expression of National Geographic's editorial content across its media platforms. She is responsible for News, Books (with the exception of National Geographic Kids books), "National Geographic Traveler" magazine, "National Geographic History" magazine, Maps, and all digital content with the exception of National Geographic Kids. Goldberg reports to Declan Moore, CEO of National Geographic Partners.

Answer the following questions:
1. What is the name of the magazine?
2. What did it used to be called?
3. Where is it published?
4. How many per month?
5. How many in the US?
6. What was it's peak?
7. How many languages does it support?
8. In how many mediums is the magazine available?
9. Is it a bi-monthly publication?
10. How often is it published?
11. When was it first published?
12. Has publication ever been ceased since then?
13. What organization produces it?
14. Does it contain cultural information?
15. Who does the Editor-in-Chief report to?
16. What is her name?
17. Is she responsible for National Geographic Kids?
18. What other position does she hold?
19. What is Moore's position?
A: 1. National Geographic
2. National Geographic Magazine
3. a global circulation
4. approximately 6.5 million
5. 3.5 million.
6. 12 million in the late 1980s
7. nearly 40 local-language editions
8. two
9. no
10. monthly
11. in 1888
12. No
13. the National Geographic Society
14. yes
15. to Declan Moore
16. Susan Goldberg
17. Not it's books
18. Editorial Director for National Geographic Partners
19. CEO of National Geographic Partners

Problem: Jeremy was born with a twisted body, and terminal illness slowly killing him throughout his young life. Still, his parents had tried to give him as normal a life as possible and had sent him to St. Theresa's Elementary School. At the age of 12, Jeremy was only in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became angry with him. He would often disturb the class by squirming in his seat, drooling and making grunting noises. Doris had 18 other youngsters to teach and she didn't want to waste time on Jeremy. Spring came, and the children talked excitedly about the coming of Easter. Doris told them of the story of Jesus, and stressed the idea of new life springing forth, she gave each of them a large plastic egg. "Now," she said to them, "I want you to take this home and bring it back tomorrow with something inside that shows new life. Do you understand?" "Yes, Miss Miller!" All the children responded except Jeremy. He just listened, his eyes never left her face. He did not even make his usual noises. The next morning, the children came to school and placed their eggs in a large basket on Doris' desk. After they completed their Math lesson, it was time to open the eggs. In the first egg, Doris found a flower. "Oh yes, a flower is certainly a sign of new life," she said. The next egg had a plastic beautiful butterfly in it. Then Doris opened the fourth egg. It was empty! Surely it must be Jeremy's she thought, and he did not understand the instructions. She put that egg down so she wouldn't embarrass him. Suddenly Jeremy spoke up and said "Aren't you going to talk about my egg?" Doris replied, "But Jeremy - your egg is empty!" He looked into her eyes and said softly, "Yes, but Jesus' tomb was empty too!" Doris asked him, "Do you know why the tomb was empty?" "Oh yes!" Jeremy exclaimed. "Jesus was killed and put there. Then His Father raised Him up!" After class the children excitedly ran out, but Doris cried. The cold inside her melted completely away. Three months later, Jeremy died. Those who paid their respects at the funeral were surprised to see 19 eggs on top of Jeremy's casket, all of them empty.
1. Who was born with a deformed body?
2. How old is he?
3. What grade is he in?
4. What school does he attend?
5. Is it an elementary school?
6. Who was his teacher?
7. How many other students did she have?
8. Did she want to bother with Jeremy?
9. Was he able to learn?
10. What did the teacher give the students for Easter?
11. Did he get one too?
12. Was there a flower in one of the eggs?
13. Is he alive now?
14. How many eggs were on his casket?
15. What was in Jeremy's egg?
16. Did the teacher cry?
17. When did Jeremy die?
18. Were the eggs on the casket empty?
Answer:
1. Jeremy
2. 12
3. second
4. St. Theresa's
5. Yes
6. Doris Miller
7. 18
8. No
9. No
10. large plastic egg
11. Yes
12. Yes
13. No
14. 19
15. It was empty
16. Yes
17. Three months later
18. Yes