NOTE to students: Read the "Background" and watch the video under "Resources" before answering the questions.

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. What caused the massive ongoing protests that have taken place in Ukraine since December?

3. How did President Yanukovych attempt to appease protesters earlier this week?

4. How are the protesters reacting to the President's concessions?

5. Why are protesters skeptical about Mr. Yanukovych's concessions?