1. What short-term solution to the oil leak is being implemented today in the Gulf of Mexico?

2. How does the Subsea Oil Recovery System work?

3. a) Define silver bullet as used in para. 14.
b) Why is success of the Subsea Oil Recovery System uncertain?

4. a) What challenges do engineers/crews face with this endeavor?
b) How do they plan to overcome the problem created by the water temperature?

5. What additional solution is BP exploring?

6. What is currently being done to slow the spread of the oil?

7. The AP (Associated Press) states in the article that they are the only news organization with access to this story.
a) Why do you think this is so?
b) Do you think other news organizations should have access to the story, including local news from Louisiana, Mississippi, etc.? Explain your answer.

OPTIONAL CHALLENGE QUESTION: Read today's commentary on the oil leak at: studentnewsdaily.com/commentary/keep-the-lights-on.
a) Do you agree with the commentator? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent or grandparent the same question.