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The United States Census of 1880 conducted by the Census Bureau during June 1880 was the tenth United States Census. It was the first time that women were permitted to be . The Superintendent of the Census was Francis Amasa Walker.
Five schedules were authorized by the 1880 Census Act, four of which were filled out b... | what was the tenth United Census | 0 | 232 | The United States Census of 1880 conducted by the Census Bureau during June 1880 was the tenth United States Census. It was the first time that women were permitted to be . The Superintendent of the Census was Francis Amasa Walker. | The United States Census of 1880 |
CHAPTER C - DOWN IN SUFFOLK
It need hardly be said that Paul Montague was not long in adjusting his affairs with Hetta after the visit which he received from Roger Carbury. Early on the following morning he was once more in Welbeck Street, taking the brooch with him; and though at first Lady Carbury kept up her oppos... | what did he do? | 58 | 110 | Paul Montague was not long in adjusting his affairs | adjust his affairs |
(HLNtv.com) -- The father of two Southern California children who went missing after their mother was killed pleaded Tuesday for their suspected abductor to release his daughter.
A massive manhunt is under way for James DiMaggio, whom law enforcement authorities describe as a friend of the mother, Christina Anderson.... | Do the police have any information on James's location? | 1,473 | 1,580 | We've received some information that either Texas or Canada may have been the destination he was heading to | yes |
CHAPTER XIX
For the Princess it was a day full of excitements. The Count had only just reluctantly withdrawn, and Jeanne had gone to her room under the plea of fatigue, when Forrest was shown in. She started at the look in his drawn face.
"Nigel," she exclaimed hastily, "is everything all right?"
He threw himself... | Did she take a seat by him? | 1,004 | 1,024 | sat down by his side | yes |
Māori, also known as Te Reo ("the language"), is an Eastern Polynesian language spoken by the Māori people, the indigenous population of New Zealand. Since 1987, it has been one of New Zealand's official languages. It is closely related to Cook Islands Māori, Tuamotuan, and Tahitian.
A national census undertaken in 2... | Has the written language gone through a lot of changes since then? | 889 | 933 | Written Māori has changed little since then. | No |
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted the former city administrator of Vernon, California, an industrial city that borders scandal-plagued Bell, on three felony counts after an investigation into questionable business practices.
Court documents show that Donal O'Callaghan has b... | What is his name? | 271 | 455 | null | Donal O'Callaghan |
Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- Libya's transitional government picked an engineering professor and longtime exile as its acting prime minister Monday, with the new leader pledging to respect human rights and international law.
The National Transitional Council elected Abdurrahim El-Keib, an electrical engineer who has held ... | Who was chosen? | 222 | 284 | null | Abdurrahim El-Keib |
Saint Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ SAYNT-hə-LEE-nə) is a volcanic tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro and 1,950 kilometres (1,210 mi) west of the Cunene River, which marks the border between Namibia and Angola in southwestern Africa. It is part of the British Ove... | Where's it located? | 0 | null | Saint Helena (/ˌseɪnt həˈliːnə/ SAYNT-hə-LEE-nə) is a volcanic tropical island in the South Atlantic Ocean | in the South Atlantic Ocean |
(CNN) -- Andres Iniesta could miss Spain's opening game at the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury in a warm-up match.
The Barcelona midfielder set up two goals for Spain in their emphatic 6-0 win over Poland in Murcia on Monday, but was substituted after just 39 minutes.
Iniesta missed a large chunk of Barcel... | Anyone else injured? | 914 | 1,019 | Two of Spain's other injury doubts, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Liverpool striker Fernando Torre | yes |
(CNN) -- Barcelona moved five points clear in Spain as manager Pep Guardiola celebrated his 100th match in charge with a 4-0 victory at home to Racing Santander on Saturday.
The injury-hit defending champions brushed off the pre-match loss of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to romp into a 3-0 halftime lead as they pu... | of what team? | null | 76 | Barcelona moved five points clear in Spain as manager Pep Guardiola | Barcelona |
CHAPTER XXIII HOPE
"Faith, Madame!" said Sir Andrew, seeing that Marguerite seemed desirous to call her surly host back again, "I think we'd better leave him alone. We shall not get anything more out of him, and we might arouse his suspicions. One never knows what spies may be lurking around these God-forsaken plac... | What did Sir Andrew do to make sure that there were no spies in the room? | 215 | null | ran up the rickety steps that led to the attic | ran up the rickety steps that led to the attic |
Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States of America, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the ce... | is hawaii cold? | 1,001 | 1,022 | warm tropical climate | no |
Moscow (CNN) -- There is no basic human right to barge into a church to make a political statement, jump around near the altar, and shout obscenities. But there is most certainly the right not to lose your liberty for doing so, even if the act is offensive.
But that is exactly what happened Friday. A court in Moscow ... | When they did the so called punk prayer? | 1,315 | 1,396 | On February 21, four members of the group performed what they call a "punk prayer | On February 21 |
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA ) is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
MoMA has been important in developing and collecting modernist art, and is often identified as one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world. Mo... | Who officially documented photographs for over three decades? | 1,703 | 1,978 | null | Soichi Sunami |
CHAPTER XX.
THE FIRST EASTERN WAR.
215-183.
Scipio remained in Africa till he had arranged matters and won such a claim to Massinissa's gratitude that this king of Numidia was sure to watch over the interests of Rome. Scipio then returned home, and entered Rome with a grand triumph, all the nobler for himself tha... | What were the Rocks also called? | 1,473 | 1,507 | Cynocephalæ, or the Dogshead Rocks | Cynocephalæ |
CHAPTER VIII--SNOBBISHNESS
"Why then should vain repinings rise, That to thy lover fate denies A nobler name, a wide domain?"--SCOTT.
The friendship with the Sisters was about three weeks old when, one morning, scaffold poles were being erected in the new side aisle of St. Kenelm's Church, and superintending them... | Who else? | 427 | 432 | Vera | Vera |
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 191 Member States and Territories. It originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was founded in 1873. Established by the ratification of the WMO Convention on 23 March 1950, WMO became t... | What kind of agency is it, within the United Nations? | 322 | 341 | specialised agency | specialised agency |
The Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815), were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions, financed and usually led by Great Britain. The wars stemmed from the unresolved disputes associated with the Frenc... | Where did the British fight? | 964 | null | At sea | At sea |
CHAPTER III.
TWO QUARRELS.
Three days later the shooting party assembled. Several gentlemen came to stay at the house, while Ronald Mervyn and his party, of course, put up at Mervyn Hall. The shooting was very successful, and the party were well pleased with their visit. Reginald Carne was quiet and courteous to hi... | Where did everyone eat the first night? | 413 | 485 | After the first day's shooting there was a dinner party at Mervyn Hall, | Mervyn Hall. |
(EW.com) -- Identity Thief (CinemaScore: B) fared even better than expected, bringing in $36.6 million over the weekend across 3,141 theaters. For comparison, Melissa McCarthy's last major film Bridesmaids (though it was in a supporting role) opened at $26.2 million, in 2,918 theaters. With an opening like this, big th... | Was she the main actress? | -1 | -1 | unknown | unknown |
CHAPTER XVIII. THE ZENITH
Andrea Doria did not remain to make formal surrender of the citadel of Sinigaglia to the duke--for which purpose, be it borne in mind, had Cesare been invited, indirectly, to come to Sinigaglia. He fled during the night that saw Vitelli and Oliverotto writhing their last in the strangler's h... | Where there troops there? | 815 | null | whilst the troops of the Orsini and Vitelli lodged in the castles of the territory, | yes |
The Australian is a broadsheet newspaper published in Australia from Monday to Saturday each week since 14 July 1964. The editor in chief is Paul Whittaker; the editor is John Lehmann and the editor-at-large is Paul Kelly.
Available nationally (in each state and territory), "The Australian" is the biggest-selling nat... | And another? | 1,484 | 1,520 | "Australian Financial Review" (1951) | "Australian Financial Review" |
Billy and Sara are brother and sister. They went to the beach with their family last July for a week, and had the best time ever! On Monday, Billy and Sara wanted to build a giant sandcastle. They invited their new friends Jack and Jane to help build the sandcastle. Jack and Jane had a house on the beach, so they were ... | Who did? | null | 306 | Jack and Jane had a house on the beach, | Jack and Jane |
The Kingdom of Prussia () was a German kingdom that constituted the state of Prussia between 1701 and 1918 and included parts of present-day Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Denmark, Belgium and the Czech Republic. It was the driving force behind the unification of Germany in 1871 and was the leading state of the Ge... | and when was it the leading state of the empire until? | 332 | 361 | until its dissolution in 1918 | until its dissolution in 1918 |
CHAPTER II
ABOUT THE PAST
"Did you get any more particulars?" asked Sam, of the college poet.
"No. The newspaper man was busy, so the Doctor said, and didn't have time to go into details," answered Songbird.
"Did he say who the other prisoners were who got away?" asked Dick.
"Yes, a tramp who was up for robbi... | Why not? | 105 | 194 | The newspaper man was busy, so the Doctor said, and didn't have time to go into details," | The newspaper man was busy and didn't have time to go into details," |
(CNN) -- Closing arguments were made Friday in the trial of Steven Hayes, the man accused of killing three members of a Connecticut family in a 2007 home invasion.
Jurors are expected to begin deliberations as early as midday Monday.
Hayes, 47, who has entered a plea of not guilty, is currently on trial in New Have... | What are their names? | 620 | 663 | Hayes and co-defendant Joshua Komisarjevsky | Steven Hayes and Joshua Komisarjevsky |
CHAPTER IV--PAUL BLACKTHORN
'I say,' cried Harold, running up into his brother's room, as soon as he had put away the pony, 'do you know whether Paul is gone?'
'It is always Paul, Paul!' exclaimed Ellen; 'I'm sure I hope he is.'
'But why do you think he would be?' asked Alfred.
'Oh, didn't you hear? He knows no... | What did he do when he saw him? | 1,157 | 1,217 | Well, there he is,' said Alfred, pointing into the farm-yard | pointed into the farm-yard |
CHAPTER XXXV.
RALPH A PRISONER.
At the appointed time, Ralph called again upon Horace Kelsey, and was given instructions in regard to the work he would be called on to do.
"But you had better not start in until you hear from your mother," said the insurance agent. "She may wish you to pay a visit home before you ... | Is Ralph young or old? | 612 | 844 | Kelsey then asked him what he intended to do while waiting, and learning Ralph had nothing in particular in view, he advised the boy to get a guide-book of the city and walk about, so that he might become familiar with the streets. | Young |
CHAPTER XVIII
WILDCAT AND WATER
Dave was both startled and alarmed when the wildcat came down almost on top of his bare head, and even more frightened when the beast made a leap for his naked shoulder. He had had several experiences with wildcats and knew them to be both powerful and bloodthirsty.
By instinct mor... | What did he know about them? | null | 301 | to be both powerful and bloodthirsty | to be both powerful and bloodthirsty |
(CNN) -- A former campaign staffer for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner became the second woman to publicly accuse him of sexual harassment, saying Tuesday that the then-congressman patted her "posterior" while at a fundraising event.
Laura Fink, who now runs a political consulting firm, told KPBS-TV that it happened in 20... | what is her current position? | 231 | null | Laura Fink, who now runs a political consulting firm | she runs a political consulting firm |
(CNN) -- A federal grand jury Thursday charged two friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev with obstructing justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice, the U.S. attorney's office in Boston said.
Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev -- 19-year-old roommates and Kazakh nationals who began attendin... | ACCORDING TO THE INDICTMENT, HOW DID THE THREE STUDENTS COMUNICATE? | 1,351 | 1,372 | socialized and texted | socialized and texted |
CHAPTER XII
Königstein
Phineas Finn and Lady Laura Kennedy sat together discussing the affairs of the past till the servant told them that "My Lord" was in the next room, and ready to receive Mr. Finn. "You will find him much altered," said Lady Laura, "even more than I am."
"I do not find you altered at all."
... | Who interrupted? | 76 | 173 | discussing the affairs of the past till the servant told them that "My Lord" was in the next room | the servant |
CHAPTER XX
DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND
Tuesday afternoon Miss Lord's big touring car stood at the door of Hillcrest Lodge, for Agatha had invited the Conant party to ride with her to Millbank. Irene was tucked into the back seat in a comfortable position and beside her sat Mrs. Conant, who was going to make a few purchases... | Of what location? | null | 117 | null | Hillcrest Lodge |
Pesticides are substances meant for attracting, seducing, and then destroying any pest. They are a class of biocide. The most common use of pesticides is as plant protection products (also known as crop protection products), which in general protect plants from damaging influences such as weeds, fungi, or insects. This... | what are 2 targets? | null | 1,075 | Target pests can include insects, plant pathogens | insects and plant pathogens |
Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula CHO. Glucose circulates in the blood of animals as blood sugar. It is made during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight. It is the most important source of energy for cellular respiration. Glucose is stored as a polymer, in plants a... | What is it in animals? | 58 | 115 | Glucose circulates in the blood of animals as blood sugar | blood sugar |
CHAPTER L
Mrs Dale Is Thankful for a Good Thing
On that day they dined early at the Small House, as they had been in the habit of doing since the packing had commenced. And after dinner Mrs Dale went through the gardens, up to the other house, with a written note in her hand. In that note she had told Lady Julia, w... | Why? | 362 | 413 | Lily was unable to go out so soon after her illness | Lily was unable to go out so soon after her illness |
Modern-day Nigeria has been the site of numerous kingdoms and tribal states over the millennia. The modern state originated from British colonial rule beginning in the 19th century, and the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914. The British set up administrative and lega... | and South? | null | null | Christians, who live mostly in the southern part of the country | Christians |
An arm, legs, underwear, dark jeans and size 5½ Air Jordan sneakers turned up on the Queens side of the East River. The jeans and shoes were the same size of Avonte Oquendo, an autistic 14-year-old last seen last fall walking unsupervised out of his school.
Yet his mother was steadfast: "It's not Avonte until it's Av... | was he autistic? | null | 258 | Avonte Oquendo, an autistic 14-year-old last seen last fall walking unsupervised out of his school. | yes |
(CNN) -- Defending champion Serena Williams will miss the Australian Open in January to give herself more time to recover from foot surgery.
The former world number one has not played competitively since winning her fourth Wimbledon crown in July.
She sustained the original injury after standing on broken glass at ... | What win of her career was that? | 358 | 422 | second grand slam of the year and 13th of her glittering career | 13th |
Electronica is an umbrella term that encompasses a broad group of electronic-based styles such as techno, house, ambient, drum and bass, jungle, and industrial dance, among others. It has been used to describe the rise of electronic music styles intended not just for dancing but also concentrated listening.
In North ... | Where does the term get its roots from? | 916 | 924 | academia | academia |
CHAPTER XXIV: LOVE'S LABOUR LOST
'And well, with ready hand and heart, Each task of toilsome duty taking, Did one dear inmate take her part, The last asleep, the earliest waking.'
In the course of the afternoon Lord Rotherwood and Florence called, to see Eleanor, inquire after Ada, and make the final arrangements... | who owed her? | 1,135 | 1,224 | 'I will,' said Lily, 'but first I must ask Emily to pay me for the London commissions.'
| Emily |
Beginning in 1689, the colonies became involved in a series of wars between Great Britain and France for control of North America, the most important of which were Queen Anne's War, in which the British conquered French colony Acadia, and the final French and Indian War (1754–63) when Britain was victorious over all th... | how long was the french and indian war? | null | 279 | French and Indian War (1754–63 | about 9 years |
Carl Linnaeus (; 23 May 1707 – 10 January 1778), also known after his ennoblement as Carl von Linné (), was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who formalised the modern system of naming organisms called binomial nomenclature. He is known by the epithet "father of modern taxonomy". Many of his writings were i... | What did Strindberg say of him? | 1,422 | 1,488 | Linnaeus was in reality a poet who happened to become a naturalist | Linnaeus was in reality a poet who happened to become a naturalist |
CHAPTER VII. TOM RESPECTS THE FLEA
"NOON!" says Tom, and so it was. His shadder was just a blot around his feet. We looked, and the Grinnage clock was so close to twelve the difference didn't amount to nothing. So Tom said London was right north of us or right south of us, one or t'other, and he reckoned by the weath... | Were they related? | -1 | -1 | unknown | unknown |
(CNN) -- Before he was Pope Benedict XVI, before he earned the nickname "Cardinal No" as the enforcer of church doctrine, he was Joseph Ratzinger -- the son of Maria and police officer Joseph Ratzinger, learning about life and God in Germany between two world wars.
According to Roman Catholic doctrine, Benedict is no... | What instrument did Joseph Ratzinger play? | 118 | null | pianist | pianist |
CHAPTER XLIV. THE GALIMAFRE
Speats and raxes, speats and raxes, speat and raxes Lord Somerville's billet
Never wont to let the grass grow under his feet, Henry of Navarre was impatient of awaiting his troops at Pont de Dronne, and proposed to hasten on to Quinet, as a convenient centre for collecting the neighbou... | And the second messenger? | 936 | 981 | econd was found on the road with a lame horse | he was found on the road with a lame horse |
KUPANG, Indonesia (CNN) -- At Roslin Orphanage, children giggle through deep concentration as they try to master the "Chicken Dance." It's a far cry from the Indonesian orphans' earlier months and years.
Budi Soehardi poses with young residents of Roslin Orphanage.
"They are cheerful-looking and photogenic, but clo... | how many kids live in the orphanage? | 775 | 804 | 47 children at the orphanage. | 47 |
(CNN) -- Novak Djokovic fought like a true champion to extend his winning run to 36 matches this year as he reached the final of the Rome Masters at the expense of Andy Murray on Saturday.
The Serbian triumphed 6-1 3-6 7-6 (7-2) in a three-hour semifinal epic to set up another showdown with world No. 1 Rafael Nadal, ... | How many title matches were won? | 345 | 392 | three Masters Series title matches this season | three Masters Series title matches |
Chapter 14: The Battle Of Clissow.
Charlie sent in his name, and was shown in at once.
"I glad, indeed, to see you, Captain Carstairs," the minister said, as he entered. "We had given you up for lost. We heard first that you had been murdered in the streets of Warsaw. A month later, a man brought a letter to me fro... | What kind of service did Charlie do for Count Staroski? | 303 | 304 | some service | some service |
DENVER, Colorado (CNN) -- Serving time for lesser crimes, Scott Kimball is leading investigators to bodies.
Scott Kimball is currently serving a 48-year sentence on theft and habitual criminal convictions.
Partly mummified bones thought to be those of his uncle, Terry Kimball, were discovered Monday in a remote Roc... | What was the cause of Terry Kimball's death? | 102 | 105 | null | pending a forensic examination |
(CNN) -- When Dallas nurse Nina Pham left hospital after treatment for Ebola last week, all she wanted to do was hug her dog.
She'll get a chance to do that Saturday, when she's reunited with Bentley, her beloved King Charles Spaniel.
The puppy got a third negative test for Ebola, and the two are meeting after his ... | What breed of dog is Bentley? | 61 | 64 | king charles spaniel | king charles spaniel |
It was a hot Saturday afternoon, and James was going shopping with his mother. While she made her shopping list, James looked out the window. In the sky, he saw pretty birds. He smiled - James liked birds. He saw one last Friday when he was getting muddy in the puddles, and another on Wednesday when he was playing with... | what did he do while she made her grocery list? | 119 | 140 | null | looked out the window |
CHAPTER VII.
A FIRE
The last of February drew nigh, which was the time fixed upon for Josey to go home. He had remained with his uncle much longer than his father had at first intended; but now they wanted him to return, before the roads broke up in the spring.
The evening before Josey was to go, the farmer was s... | Who was there when Josie came inside? | 268 | 374 | The evening before Josey was to go, the farmer was sitting by the fire, when Jonas came in from the barn. | the farmer |
A public company, publicly traded company, publicly held company, publicly listed company, or public corporation is a corporation whose ownership is dispersed among the general public in many shares of stock which are freely traded on a stock exchange or in over the counter markets. In some jurisdictions, public compan... | Any other names? | 0 | 183 | A public company, publicly traded company, publicly held company, publicly listed company, or public corporation is a corporation whose ownership is dispersed among the general public | Yes |
The original Latin word "universitas" refers in general to "a number of persons associated into one body, a society, company, community, guild, corporation, etc." At the time of the emergence of urban town life and medieval guilds, specialised "associations of students and teachers with collective legal rights usually ... | When? | 816 | 831 | in 1158 or 1155 | in 1158 or 1155 |
CHAPTER XX.
"White as a white sail on a dusky sea. When half the horizon's clouded and half free, Fluttering between the dim wave and the sky Is hope's last gleam in man's extremity."
_The Island._
The dawning of day, on the morning which succeeded, was a moment of great interest on board the different English sh... | Watching what? | 761 | 926 | d together they stood leaning against the topmast rigging, watching the slow approach of those rays which gradually diffused themselves over the whole of a panorama | the slow approach of rays |
New York (CNN) -- Tommy Hilfiger began his career selling jeans out of the back seat of his car in upstate New York. On Sunday night, the designer celebrated the 25th anniversary of his fashion label with 25 limited-edition pieces inspired by American legends.
"It's been an amazing journey from where I started," Hilf... | what was Tommy dressed in? | 1,040 | 1,060 | one of his own looks | one of his own looks |
Chapter 1
Kidnapped
"The entire affair is shrouded in mystery," said D'Arnot. "I have it on the best of authority that neither the police nor the special agents of the general staff have the faintest conception of how it was accomplished. All they know, all that anyone knows, is that Nikolas Rokoff has escaped."
... | Why? | 953 | 1,201 | Tarzan had recently brought his wife and infant son to London to escape the discomforts and dangers of the rainy season upon their vast estate in Uziri--the land of the savage Waziri warriors whose broad African domains the ape-man had once ruled. | to escape the discomforts and dangers of the rainy season |
(CNN)Abror Habibov, 30, operated kiosks at malls along the East Coast. He sold kitchenware and repaired mobile phones, according to a complaint unsealed Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn, New York.
Last fall, Habibov hired Akhror Saidakhmetov, 19, to work at kiosks in Savannah, Georgia; Philadelphia and Chesapea... | The second city? | 205 | null | Last fall, Habibov hired Akhror Saidakhmetov, 19, to work at kiosks in Savannah, Georgia; Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
CHAPTER XIX.
CAST ASHORE.
WHEN Jack opened his eyes he lay for some time wondering where he was and what had become of him. There were stars in the sky overhead, but the light was stealing over it, and he felt that it was daybreak. There was a loud, dull, roaring sound in his ears--a sound he could not understand, ... | What time did he guess it must be now? | 1,667 | 1,672 | five | five |
(CNN) -- The man whose face was chewed off by a naked man in a brutal assault in Miami says he doesn't know why his attacker singled him out, according to CNN affiliate WFOR.
"He attacked me," Ronald Poppo said of his assailant in a police recording obtained by the affiliate and broadcast Thursday. "He just ripped me... | What did he think at first? | 429 | 515 | Poppo, who is now blind, said he initially thought Rudy Eugene, 31, was "a good guy." | Eugene was a good guy |
SHANGHAI, China (CNN) -- If it weren't for the Internet, Murong Xuecun might still be working as a sales manager at a car company in the southern Chinese city of Chengdu. That is what he was doing when he started writing his first novel on his office's online bulletin board system back in 2001.
The Internet is increa... | amongst who? | 1,138 | 1,178 | particularly among young Chinese writers | young Chinese writers |
The Dutch Republic, also known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden), Republic of the United Netherlands or Republic of the Seven United Provinces (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Provinciën), was a republic in Europe existing from 1581, when part of the Netherlands s... | Who ruled them? | 928 | 945 | Holy Roman Empire | Holy Roman Empire |
(CNN) -- German striking legend Miroslav Klose has signed a two-year contract with Italian side Lazio, following his failure to agree a new deal with Bayern Munich.
The 33-year-old leaves the Bavarian giants after four years at the club, although he endured a disappointing season just gone, scoring just once after ma... | Who did Klose join in 2004? | 1,367 | 1,397 | joining Werder Bremen in 2004 | Werder Bremen |
Occitan, also known as lenga d'òc by its native speakers, is a Romance language. It is spoken in southern France, Italy's Occitan Valleys, Monaco, and Spain's Val d'Aran; collectively, these regions are sometimes referred to as Occitania. Occitan is also spoken in the linguistic enclave of Guardia Piemontese (Calabria,... | Where? | null | 169 | Monaco, and Spain's Val d'Aran | Monaco and Spain's Val d'Aran |
Nazi Germany is the common English name for the period in German history from 1933 to 1945, when Germany was governed by a dictatorship under the control of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party (NSDAP). Under Hitler's rule, Germany was transformed into a totalitarian state in which the Nazi Party controlled nearly all aspec... | Which one? | 761 | 797 | the President of the Weimar Republic | the President of the Weimar Republic |
(CNN) -- Michael Schumacher has been one of Pirelli's biggest critics this season, but Formula One's tire supplier has backed the seven-time world champion to end his long wait for a victory at Sunday's European Grand Prix.
The 43-year-old, who has not finished on the podium since coming out of retirement in 2010, to... | How many? | 1,150 | 1,185 | null | 91 |
(CNN) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has added his brother-in-law to a military board in a move analysts say paves the way for an heir, according to South Korea's state-sponsored Yonhap news agency.
Kim Jong-il has named his brother-in-law Jang Song Thaek to a top military board.
The addition of his kin to the ... | How long has Jang been married to Kim's sister? | 674 | 684 | since 1972 | 46 years today |
NAIROBI, Kenya (CNN) -- One of the FBI's most wanted terrorists escaped a raid over the weekend, Kenyan police said Monday.
Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, a suspected terrorist, is shown in photos released by the FBI.
Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, indicted in the United States for alleged involvement in the 1998 bombings of U... | What? | 1,550 | null | Kenyan police said he escaped authorities. | that he escaped authorities. |
Nokia Bell Labs (formerly named AT&T Bell Laboratories, Bell Telephone Laboratories and Bell Labs) is an American research and scientific development company, owned by Finnish company Nokia. Its headquarters are located in Murray Hill, New Jersey, in addition to other laboratories around the rest of the United States a... | What prize did Bell win in 1880? | 1,052 | 1,063 | Volta Prize | Volta Prize |
Jim was looking up at the sky when he saw it. He saw a bright light. It got brighter and brighter. But after a few seconds, it started getting less bright. It took him a second to know for sure, but he knew he had seen a shooting star!
This wasn't the first time that Jim had seen something strange in the sky. It was ... | When had he seen something else? | 313 | 329 | It was last year | Last year. |
CHAPTER THE SEVENTH.
THE DEBT.
ARNOLD was the first who broke the silence. "Is your father seriously ill?" he asked.
Geoffrey answered by handing him the card.
Sir Patrick, who had stood apart (while the question of Ratcatcher's relapse was under discussion) sardonically studying the manners and customs of mode... | who became leader of family | 394 | 405 | Lady Lundie | Lady Lundie |
Kathmandu(/ˌkɑːtmɑːnˈduː/; Nepali pronunciation: [kɑʈʰmɑɳɖu]) is the capital and largest municipality of Nepal. It also hosts the headquarters of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It is the only city of Nepal with the administrative status of Mahanagar (Metropolitan City), as compared to Upa... | What is it's population? | 704 | null | null | 975,453 |
300 (three hundred) is the natural number following 299 and preceding 301. The number 300 is a triangular number and the sum of a pair of twin primes (149 + 151), as well as the sum of ten consecutive primes (13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 + 31 + 37 + 41 + 43 + 47). It is palindromic in 3 consecutive bases: 300 = 606 = 454 = 3... | What is the HTTP code for a temporary redirect? | 714 | 780 | 302 is the HTTP status code indicating the content has been moved | 302 |
CHAPTER III
IN THE LOW COUNTRY
Master Lirriper had stood apart while the boys were conversing with Francis Vere.
"What do you think, Master Lirriper?" Geoffrey exclaimed as they joined him. "We have asked Mr. Vere to take us with him as pages to the war in the Low Country, and though he said we were not to be hop... | How did the Master feel about he news? | 512 | 540 | It takes me all by surprise | surprise |
(CNN)Where do you go from here?
The fourth season of "Game of Thrones" saw massive battles, major deaths (Tywin!) and White Walkers, but what can fans expect Sunday as we head into a fifth season of one of the most popular shows in HBO history?
It's the most high-profile premiere yet, airing simultaneously in 170 c... | Who writes the books that the show is based on? | 1,157 | null | George Martin | George Martin |
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a passenger railroad service that provides medium- and long-distance intercity service in the contiguous United States. Founded in 1971 to take over most of the remaining U.S. passenger rail services, it is partially government funded yet operat... | how many people rode in 2015 | 561 | 607 | null | 30.8 million |
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Wearing a plaid green A-line spring skirt from her new fashion line, paired with a black patent leather belt and black leather gladiator sandal stilettos, "Sex and the City" actress Kristin Davis is the perfect combination of sweet and fierce when we meet up after her fashion show at the Belk ... | Name another role in the show? | 517 | null | creen pal Carrie | Carrie |
CHAPTER VIII
Whilst Tallente, rejuvenated, and with a wonderful sense of well-being at the back of his mind, was on his feet in the House of Commons on the following afternoon, leading an unexpected attack against the unfortunate Government, Dartrey sat at tea in Nora's study. Nora, who had had a very busy day, was l... | Who is the hostess? | 280 | 284 | null | Nora |
Derek was sad. He was playing in the school yard at recess and a girl in his class was being mean to him. Her name was Sandy. Sandy was best friends with Alexis. Alexis was nice to Derek, but Sandy kept being mean. Sandy kicked dirt at Derek and called him mean names. Alexis felt bad that her friend was so nasty to Der... | Who called the police to report what had happened? | 239 | 239 | jenny | jenny |
CHAPTER VII
For some reason or other, the house was crowded that night, and the fat Jew manager who met them at the door was beaming from ear to ear with an oily, tremulous smile. He escorted them to their box with a sort of pompous humility, waving his fat jewelled hands, and talking at the top of his voice. Dorian ... | what did he go bankrupt over? | 648 | 660 | over a poet | over a poet |
Anna's parents told her they were going to have a new baby brother. She had never had a brother before. She was not sure what to think about it.
"What if he cries?" asked Anna.
"If he cries we hold him until he is quiet," said Anna's dad.
"What if he makes a mess in his diaper?" asked Anna.
"Diapers smell but w... | Had she ever had one before? | 67 | 103 | She had never had a brother before. | No |
Stephenville, Texas (CNN)A former deputy testified last week that he overheard the defendant in the "American Sniper" murder trial explain why he killed two men.
Gene Cole, who worked for the Erath County Sheriff's Office at the time, testified Friday that on June 22, 2013, he "heard Mr. [Eddie Ray] Routh say, 'I sho... | Who searched Routh's residence? | 967 | 980 | investigators | investigators |
Baghdad (CNN) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told reporters in Baghdad that his current visit to Iraq will probably be his last.
He has previously announced that he intends to retire sometime this year.
Gates made the comment while speaking to reporters at the U.S. Division-Center headquarters, where he add... | What other issues did he speak on? | null | 472 | possible U.S. government shutdown | possible U.S. government shutdown |
The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. Busch Stadium has been their home ballpark since 2006. With origins as one of the early professional baseba... | is that the most in the MLB? | 849 | 889 | the second-most in Major League Baseball | No |
World War I (WWI or WW1), also known as the First World War, the Great War, or the War to End All Wars, was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilised in one of the largest wars in history.... | how many other countries joined? | 906 | 1,198 | The war drew in all the world's economic great powers, assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the Russian Empire, the French Third Republic, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland) versus the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary. | Look like 6 more |
NEW YORK (CNN) -- After spending nearly 28 years in an irreversible coma, heiress and socialite Martha "Sunny" von Bulow died Saturday in a New York nursing home, according to a family statement. She was 76.
Sunny von Bulow is pictured during her 1957 wedding to Prince Alfred von Auersperg.
Von Bulow was subject of... | How did she die? | -1 | -1 | unknown | unknown |
(CNN) -- Michigan authorities are pursuing a new lead in the case of the infamous Oakland County child killer who abducted and murdered at least four boys and girls in the 1970s.
"We would be thrilled if this is the one piece of evidence that we are looking for to give closure to the families, but we want to do our d... | How many tips have there been? | 1,218 | 1,226 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
A gramophone record (phonograph record in American English) or vinyl record, commonly known as a "record", is an analogue sound storage medium in the form of a flat polyvinyl chloride (previously shellac) disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the cen... | What are they? | 337 | null | Phonograph records are generally described by their diameter in inches (12", 10", 7"), the rotational speed in rpm at which they are played (16 2⁄3, 33 1⁄3, 45, 78), and their time capacity resulting from a combination of those parameters (LP – long playing 33 1⁄3 rpm, SP – 78 rpm single, EP – 12-inch single or extende... | diameter, speed, time capacity, reproductive quality and number of audio channels |
CHAPTER XXIX
LOCATING THE LOST MINE
While Yates and another of the men ran toward Noxton to make him a prisoner, the others turned their attention to the Baxters and Al Roebuck.
The Baxters were hiding behind a clump of bushes, but now, as soon as discovered, they took to their heels, making sure that the bushes ... | Who ran toward Noxton? | 45 | null | Yates and another of the men ran toward Noxton | Yates |
(CNN) -- With Walter White dead, fans everywhere are mourning, celebrating, tallying up bets and discussing what just happened. Was the series finale of "Breaking Bad" satisfying? Did it tie up all loose ends? Did the character you wanted to live survive and did the ones you wanted to die get their just deserts? Is it ... | Who is going to help get the money to them? | null | 770 | Elliot and Gretchen Schwartz (for dismissing his involvement with Gray Matter Technologies in the episode previous), he pulled the first of several surprises of the evening. Instead of threatening to kill them outright, he asks them to set up a trust fund so that his children would benefi | Elliot and Gretchen Schwartz |
New York (CNN) -- Longtime local news anchor Sue Simmons will no longer fill her familiar co-anchor chair at New York's NBC station, according to a company statement.
Simmons, 68, who has spent more than three decades on-air for WNBC and was reportedly at one time the highest paid local television anchor in the count... | How long has Sue Simmons been an anchor for WNBC? | 58 | 61 | more than three decades | more than three decades |
CHAPTER XIII.
Morning found the settlers, with the exception of Col. Zane, his brother Jonathan, the negro Sam, and Martin Wetzel, all within the Fort. Col. Zane had determined, long before, that in the event of another siege, he would use his house as an outpost. Twice it had been destroyed by fire at the hands of t... | How many were with him? | 77 | 131 | his brother Jonathan, the negro Sam, and Martin Wetzel | Three |
CHAPTER XXXV.
LILY DALE WRITES TWO WORDS IN HER BOOK.
John Eames saw nothing more of Lily Dale till he packed up his portmanteau, left his mother's house, and went to stay for a few days with his old friend Lady Julia; and this did not happen till he had been above a week at Guestwick. Mrs. Dale repeatedly said tha... | Will she be happy to see him? | 820 | 857 | null | Yes |
(CNN) -- Nicklas Bendtner scored a hat-trick as a rampant Arsenal side thrashed Porto 5-0 at The Emirates to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Danish international Bendtner had been widely criticized for missing a host of chances in Arsenal's 3-1 Premier League win over Burnley on Saturday -... | who reached the quarter finals? | 57 | 133 | null | Arsenal |
CHAPTER XX
Julian and Furley left the place together. They looked for the Bishop but found that he had slipped away.
"To Downing Street, I believe," Furley remarked. "He has some vague idea of suggesting a compromise."
"Compromise!" Julian repeated a little drearily. "How can there be any such thing! There might ... | By whom? | 1,365 | 1,763 | null | Julan |
(CNN) -- Cristiano Ronaldo has consistently been linked with a move back to Manchester United -- but Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil insists his club must hold onto the player if it is to challenge at the very top.
Ronaldo, who left United for Real in a world record $130 million deal in 2009, has been the subject of much... | What year did he make a deal with Real? | 285 | 290 | 2009 | 2009 |
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Health and Human Services' acting secretary has appointed Dr. Richard Besser as the interim director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
William Gimson will return to his position as the CDC's chief operating officer.
He replaces William Gimson, who took over as interim CDC... | What was William Gimson's position before he took over as interim CDC director? | 69 | 71 | chief operating officer | chief operating officer |
Tony was riding his bike home from school. Then he saw Cindy riding her bike in front of him.
Tony yelled, "Hey, Cindy!" Then he rode faster to catch up with her.
Cindy said, "Tony! Hey! Where are you going?"
"I'm going to the empty lot on Maple Street to ride my bike. The other kids are going to be there. Do you... | who was riding their bike? | 0 | 24 | Tony was riding his bike | Tony |
CHAPTER VIII
It was a fine summer evening, and Richard and Carloman were playing at ball on the steps of the Castle-gate, when a voice was heard from beneath, begging for alms from the noble Princes in the name of the blessed Virgin, and the two boys saw a pilgrim standing at the gate, wrapt in a long robe of serge, ... | Where? | null | 103 | on the steps | on the steps |
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