BEFORE answering the questions, read the "Background" below the questions, and check out the information under "Resources."  

1.  For how many years did Ali Abdullah Saleh rule Yemen?

2.  Name the three Arab leaders who were ousted in the past year before Ali Saleh (also name their country and the number of years each ruled).

3.  a) Who was elected Yemen's next president on Feb. 21?
b)  How much of the vote did he receive?
c)  Why do you think Mr. Hadi received such a large number of votes?

4.  What hope did newly elected President Hadi express during the hand-over of power ceremony on Monday?

5.  What vow did President Hadi make as he assumed the office of president?