1. Who is Angela Merkel?

2. What will Mrs. Merkel propose creating in Europe during her meeting with French President Hollande?

3. Why is Mrs. Merkel making this proposal?

4. What similar proposal has President Dilma Rousseff made in Brazil (South America's largest economy)?

5. What concerns does an unnamed U.S. internet service provider have about Mrs. Merkel's proposal? (also see "Background" below the questions for this answer)

6. Re-read paragraphs 12-14. What was your initial reaction to Germany's plan, as well as the government's current lack of ability to carry it out?

7. All countries' governments spy on each other.
a) Do you think the NSA went too far by tapping Chancellor Merkel and President Rousseff's cell phones? (Before you answer: Do you think if any leader had the opportunity to spy on President Obama or our government they would not do so?)
b) Do you think Snowden's revelations harmed U.S.-foreign relations? (Was it good or bad for this information to be exposed?) Explain your answer.
c) Ask a parent the same questions.