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Read the newspaper article on the opposite page and answer the questions below. Then check with "answers" at the bottom of the page.

1. This article is mainly concerned with ...

a. the past.
b. the present.
c. the future.
d. the distant future.

2. Has Wuffyburgers been successful?

a. No.
b. Possibly.
c. Probably.
d. Yes.

3. What problems does Wuffy now face?

a. An economic slowdown.
b. Rival hamburger chains
c. Rising costs.
d. Less expansion.

4. What was the problem with Burgerzone?

a. A bad business model.
b. Low share price.
c. A disasterous takeover.
d. Bad accounting

5. At present Wuffyburger shares are -

a. Low.
b. Below 1998 levels.
c. Higher than ever.
d. The article doesn't say.

6. What does the article suggest investors should do?

a. Sell Wuffyburger shares.
b. Buy Wuffyburger shares.
c. Keep Wuffyburger shares..
d. Wait for the right moment

7. What is Wuffyburgers probably doing now?

a. Borrowing money.
b. Buying shares.
c. A company takeover.
d. Being sold.

8. Buying shares in Wuffyburgers now is ..

a. a good idea.
b. a bad idea.
c. good if you trust Mr Wuffy.
d. for people with a Midas touch.

ANSWERS