This is an interview with Obama before he became president. Before watching it, go this link and read the brief article about the relationship between President Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney: http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2007/10/16/4426031-cheney-and-obama-cousins



Questions (You only need to watch the video until minute 4:30).
1. What does Obama say about Cheney's role in the family?
2. Why does Ellen joke about going hunting with Cheney? (You might have to do some research on this - google 'Cheney hunting accident').
3. Referring to genealogy, Obama says that when you look into your family history you end up discovering that you're related to some _________________.
4. Obama says Ellen 'makes a good Elvis,' and especially which part of the Elvis costume? What is Ellen's response to this?
5. What compliments does Ellen pay Obama about his personality?
6. What word does Obama use to explain his background? Where were his mother and father from? What is different about his sister?
7. What motivated Obama to get involved in public service? Who is he 'real sympathetic' towards?
8. Why did Obama go to Chicago? What type of programs did he help to set up?
9. What word does Obama use to describe himself (referring to his background and his name, for instance) - he says he's an 'under_______' - What does this mean?
10. According to Obama, part of the reason people may not pay attention to politics is because it's ________________________ and it doesn't seem like politicians get ______________________________.