1.  a) List the countries that border Chad.
b)  Who is the president of Chad?
c)  What is the capital of Chad?

2.  When did rebels in Chad begin their most recent coup attempt against the president? Be specific.

3.  How does the rebels' reason for retreating from the capital today differ from the reason the government gave for their retreat?

4.  Describe the relationship Chad has with France, and what type of help France has offered to give in the current crisis.

5.  How is the conflict in Chad linked to Darfur, Sudan?