Read “Abolish the Penny” and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.
1. According to the author, how many pennies drop out of circulation?
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2. According to the author, why do shopkeepers put “penny cups” next to the register?
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3. According to the article, which other nations are mentioned as having eliminated the “peskiest” little bits of coinage?
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4. What are pennies made from?
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5. What is the primary metal in nickels?
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