1. Define the following as used in the article.
-biosecurity
-bioterror/bioterrorism
-inert

2. a) Describe the biosecurity drill DHS will conduct in Newkirk, OK.
b) What is the purpose of the tests?
c) Why did DHS choose this particular site?

3. a) For what reason is Newkirk resident Brian Hobbs opposed to his town being used as a test site?
b) Do you think he makes a valid point? Explain your answer.

4. What are the residents of Newkirk and surrounding communities asking the government to do?

5. a) Kitty Cardwell, a professor at Oklahoma State University and expert in agricultural biosecurity who has been involved in other Homeland Security projects, said that the insecticide being used for the test - DiPel, which is approved for use in organic farming - is "only bad news if you're a caterpillar." For what reason does Cardwell think residents are opposed to the testing?
b) What do you think: If you live/lived in this area, do you think your view of the testing would be different, or would you oppose/support it regardless? Explain your answer.