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Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review
When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelm... | What does Charrerbox think is the most important thing that happened in 1999? | [
"The Senate endorsed nuclear proliferation.",
"More than half of US homes had a personal computer.",
"Susan Lucci finally won an Emmy.",
"A sitting president was accused of rape."
] | 1 | true |
Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review
When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelm... | Where does Chatterbox think world policing was effective? | [
"Haiti",
"Kosovo",
"Bosnia",
"Rwanda"
] | 1 | false |
Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review
When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelm... | What does the Dalai Lama think is the most important thing in the world? | [
"Happiness",
"Impermanence",
"Mindfulness",
"Meditation"
] | 0 | false |
Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review
When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelm... | What caused increased attention to the Women's World Cup in Soccer? | [
"Sports bras",
"Cheating",
"Trans players",
"Steroid use"
] | 0 | false |
Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review
When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelm... | What did Kurt Schmoke try to do in 1988? | [
"He tried to get elected as governor of Texas.",
"He tried to impeach Clinton.",
"He tried to win the Stanley Cup.",
"He tried to end drug prohibition."
] | 3 | false |
Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review
When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelm... | Who was the most shameless in 1999? | [
"Stanley Kubrick",
"Arlen Specter",
"JFK Jr.",
"Bill Clinton"
] | 1 | false |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | Who is the gaming industry's number one lobbyist? | [
"Jim Gibbons",
"Frank Fahrenkopf",
"Bob Miller",
"Terrence Lanni"
] | 1 | false |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | Why say gaming instead of gambling? | [
"Gaming sounds more fun than gambling.",
"Gaming sounds young, gambling sounds old.",
"Gaming sounds classier than gambling.",
"Gaming doesn't have the negative connotation that gambling does."
] | 3 | false |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | How does the gaming industry exploit problem gamblers? | [
"Casinos offer fine dining, shopping, and big-budget attractions to entice gamblers.",
"Casinos offer complimentary rooms to entice gamblers.",
"Casinos offer complimentary food and drinks to entice gamblers.",
"Casinos allow gamblers easy access to cash through ATM machines on casino floors, and credit card ... | 3 | false |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | What does the author think the gaming commission will recommend? | [
"Removing a percentage of slot machines from each casino.",
"Specific policies that target compulsive gambling.",
"Shutting down half the casinos in Vegas.",
"Capping the betting at tables."
] | 1 | false |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | A former gaming commissioner compared gambling to: | [
"Cigarettes",
"Alcohol",
"Prostitution",
"Drugs"
] | 1 | true |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | Why does the author think the casino owners will actively support the gaming commission's recommendations for regulation? | [
"They'll support the regulations because focusing on compulsive gamblers, makes the problem seem like a medical one.",
"They'll support the regulations because it makes them look good in the eyes of the public.",
"They'll support the regulations so they don't lose their liquor licenses.",
"They'll support the... | 0 | false |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | Who on the commission is gambling's most fervent opponent? | [
"Bill Bible",
"Terrence Lanni",
"Bob Miller",
"James Dobson"
] | 3 | false |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | Who thinks the majority of lawmakers have been bribed regarding gambling regulations? | [
"Terrance Lanni",
"Bob Miller",
"James Dobson",
"Bill Bible"
] | 2 | true |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | What is next door to the author's hotel? | [
"David Cassidy's show",
"The Bellagio",
"The Eifel Tower",
"The MGM Grand"
] | 2 | false |
Is <A NAME=
Gambling's would-be federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's dispatch, gambling's foes learn the ... | Why does the author think Tom Grey is fighting a losing battle? | [
"Rev. Grey and his organization do not have the financial backing to fight a political battle with the casinos.",
"Rev. Grey is trying to warn against the dangers of gambling, but the atmosphere of Vegas makes people feel like they can win and be successful.",
"Rev. Grey is trying to warn against the dangers of... | 1 | true |
Republican Shakeout
This weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will ... | Of all the individuals described in the article, who seemed to make the riskiest decision described? | [
"McCain",
"Buchanan",
"Dole",
"Bauer"
] | 0 | false |
Republican Shakeout
This weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will ... | What was the overall structure of the article? | [
"Describing the progress of a few candidates during the primaries",
"Describing a few major candidates and their core beliefs during and at the end of the primaries",
"Describing George W. Bush's decisions over the course of the presidential primaries",
"Describing every candidate's major decisions over the c... | 0 | false |
Republican Shakeout
This weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will ... | What is one major advantage that Dole had over Bush? | [
"Dole cared about the environment which was refreshing to the voters",
"Dole was a woman which made her more sympathetic to female voters",
"Dole had a surprising amount of financial backing",
"Dole had spent more time in politics than Bush"
] | 3 | true |
Republican Shakeout
This weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will ... | What was something that Dole, Bauer, and McCain all have in common? | [
"They were all trying to justify their position in the primaries",
"They were all trying to secure financial backing",
"They all had very small odds of winning overall",
"They all had things that were actively going against their personal record"
] | 0 | true |
Republican Shakeout
This weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will ... | What makes Buchanan different from the other candidates? | [
"He had less financial backing than most of them (he had almost no financial backing at all)",
"He had different politics than the others",
"He was more moderate than the others",
"He cared about meeting with Americans in person during his campaigning more than the rest of them did"
] | 1 | true |
Republican Shakeout
This weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will ... | What makes Dole different from the other candidates? | [
"Dole had significant financial backing from the fruit company of the same name",
"She's more conservative than the others",
"She's more sympathetic to the voters because of her upbringing",
"A certain part of her identity might make her sympathetic to the voters in a way that would not work for the other can... | 3 | false |
More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of b... | Why was the second round of tests more important to the test subjects? | [
"They wanted to prove themselves as being knowledgable about expensive beers",
"They wanted to prove themselves as being knowledgable about wines",
"They wanted to prove themselves as being knowledgable about hard liquor",
"They wanted to prove themselves as being knowledgable about cheap beers"
] | 0 | false |
More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of b... | What is NOT a recommendation they make in future experiments? | [
"If you're going to test a certain type of beer, they recommended specific brands to try and one to avoid",
"Give the test subjects a palette cleanser (they didn't and it would make the data a lot cleaner in future studies)",
"Provide the test subjects with different information",
"If you're running the exper... | 1 | false |
More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of b... | What was the difference between the first and second test? | [
"Beer type and expense",
"Beer type only",
"The types of beer in both stages of the test were the same, but the presentation method differed significantly",
"Expense only"
] | 0 | true |
More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of b... | How good were test subjects at labeling the beers in round two? | [
"Few of them got anything correct",
"None of them could guess any of them",
"Most of them got most things correct",
"Most of them got them perfect"
] | 0 | false |
More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of b... | Why are the experimental results somewhat irrelevant? | [
"The experimenters were unqualified",
"The experiment subjects were unqualified",
"The sample size was too small",
"Part of what matters is the label itself"
] | 3 | false |
More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of b... | Round 2 did all but what to make things more interesting? | [
"Included some less high quality beers",
"Asked for people to label type if they could",
"Added a control drink",
"Learned everyone's favorite beers and included those in the samples"
] | 3 | true |
More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of b... | What was NOT a metric test subjects were asked to use in these experiments? | [
"Choosing their favorite of the samples",
"Guessing the most expensive of the samples",
"Personal opinion of the sample",
"Choosing their least favorite of the samples"
] | 1 | true |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why does Infield don a lightning rod at the beginning of the story? | [
"He wants to infiltrate the fraternal club for the Cured in order to prevent Price's authoritarian rule, so he must blend in.",
"It will protect him against lightning strikes and is meant as a Cure for his astraphobia.",
"He wants to know what it feels like to be a Cured, and therefore he pretends to have a fea... | 2 | false |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why did Mrs. Price carry around a baby? | [
"The baby was a mechanized half-human robot that functioned as Mrs. Price's Cure for the trauma she experienced after accidentally killing her real child.",
"It made her feel matronly, which was a kind of Cure for the trauma she had experienced as a child.",
"The baby was the child she had with her husband, Geo... | 3 | false |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why did Morgan turn on the lights at Infield & Morgan when Reggie entered? | [
"The room was too dark, and he wanted to see who had entered his business so suddenly in the middle of a bad storm.",
"He wanted to surprise Reggie with his presence so that he could dismantle Reggie's Cure easier.",
"Because he was sensitive to sound, Morgan's Cure was wearing ear protection. So he had to turn... | 2 | true |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why was Infield opposed to a world comprised completely of the Cured? | [
"He was completely against the genocidal notions of Georgie in reference to his solution for handling the Incompletes.",
"As one of the Normals, Infield had an interest in maintaining a society that balanced those who had Cures with those who did not.",
"The Cures gave the individuals who had them abilities alm... | 3 | false |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why does Price believe it is important for everyone in the world to be Cured? | [
"He believes untreated, repressed fears may arise at any time and manifest as violence towards others.",
"As a former psychiatrist, he believes it is essential for everyone to address their deep-seated issues, and pairing Cures with appropriate psychiatric therapy is the only way to do that.",
"He is a demagogi... | 0 | true |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why did Davies attach himself to Infield outside of Infield & Morgan? | [
"He was afraid of heights and falling over, so he had affixed himself to Infield in order to calm his fear.",
"He was attempting to catch Infield after he ran away from the fraternal club for the Cured.",
"He was afraid of the rain and lightning, and the cables helped him to feel more secure.",
"He had been a... | 0 | true |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why does Morgan believe Henry Infield is an idealist? | [
"Infield has a vision of the world that includes complete and total Cures for everyone who has a phobia of anything.",
"Infield is skeptical that Cures cause limited interference like Morgan claims. He believes they will drive people to insanity.",
"Infield calls Morgan out for knowingly developing Cures that d... | 1 | true |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why does Reggie wear glasses? | [
"He wants to study passages from the Bible in order to honor his deceased father.",
"He is forced to read passages from the Bible or else his father will die.",
"If he doesn't study biblical scriptures, then he will die and go to Hell (according to his father).",
"It is his Cure for bad eyesight and also allo... | 0 | true |
Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he ... | Why does Price have a Cure for alcoholism? | [
"His alcoholism led him to destructive behavior in the past, including the death of his and Mrs. Price's only child.",
"Although he is not an alcoholic, Price wants to demonstrate his kinship with other people with Cures so that they are more likely to follow him.",
"Although he is not an alcoholic, he has a tr... | 2 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | What is NOT true of the crew? | [
"They are all different species",
"They are all focused on finding evidence to support an important theory",
"They are all respected in their field",
"They could all mate with each other (it was explicitly discussed as a possibility in the story)"
] | 3 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | What is NOT a reason that a child probably shouldn't read this? | [
"There was casual sexism",
"There were implications of sex",
"There was gun violence (with space rays)",
"There was abuse between partners"
] | 2 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | What is NOT true of the contract discussed in the story? | [
"The contract was eventually signed",
"The contract had serious implications",
"Meredith knew more contract details than the rest of the crew",
"The person who produced the contract was Taphetta"
] | 2 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | Of the following options, which best describe Meredith? | [
"Bold and pretty",
"Brave and adventurous",
"Beautiful and brave",
"Smart and kindhearted"
] | 0 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | How do you think Meredith feels about the rest of the crew? | [
"She has a close bond of respect and (platonic) love for the rest of the members",
"She respects and loves one person the most",
"She's become friends with them slowly over time and appreciates them all",
"She respects one person the most and loves another person the most"
] | 3 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | What is NOT a similarity between Taphetta and the rest of the crew? | [
"All of them are critical to the success of the mission",
"All of them are respected in their fields",
"All of them have a comparably good reputation",
"All of them are smart"
] | 2 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | What traits accurately describe Sam? | [
"Introspective and blunt",
"Attractive and strong",
"Kindhearted and generous",
"Strong and respected"
] | 0 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | Of the four main crew members, who are focused on the most in the story? | [
"Kelburn and Halden",
"Meredith and Emmer",
"Halden and Meredith",
"Kelburn and Meredith"
] | 2 | true |
BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
ra... | What is NOT a technological advancement involved in this story? | [
"Rapid healing abilities",
"Advanced space travel",
"Rapid mutations",
"Advanced weaponry"
] | 3 | true |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | Of the following options, what traits best describe Purnie? | [
"Kind and Naive",
"Resourceful and prepared",
"Careful and brave",
"Cautious and dilligent"
] | 0 | false |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | What is NOT true of Purnie? | [
"Purnie isn't human",
"Purnie meets his best friends",
"Purnie is thoughtful",
"Purnie is young"
] | 1 | true |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | What is NOT a technological/social advancement involved in this story? | [
"Radiation impacting life forms",
"Time travel",
"Teleportation",
"Colonization of other planets"
] | 2 | true |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | What is the tone like throughout the story? | [
"Happy throughout",
"Calm to intense",
"Sad throughout",
"Joyous to sad"
] | 3 | false |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | What is the relationship like between Purnie and his new friends? | [
"They don't get along at all",
"Purnie likes his new friends more than they like him",
"His new friends like Purnie more than Purnie likes them",
"They all get along well"
] | 1 | false |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | Why is the first part of the story so important? | [
"It lets the reader know that it's Purnie's birthday (which becomes important later)",
"It lets the reader see how Purnie interacts with his family",
"It shows the reader a skill that Purnie's been practicing",
"It give great detail of the setting (which Purnie has to use later in the story to his advantage)"... | 2 | true |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | What were Purnie's friends like in this story? | [
"Self-interested and ignorant",
"Intelligent and caring",
"Malicious and blunt",
"Sweet and charming"
] | 0 | true |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | What was the purpose of the box in the story? | [
"To transport Purnie",
"To kill Purnie",
"To save Purnie from the environment",
"To heal Purnie's injuries"
] | 0 | false |
BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends ... | Why was the water important in this story? | [
"It's where Purnie went searching for a device to help his friends",
"It's where Purnie likes to hang out with his friends",
"It's where Purnie gets most of his food source",
"It's where Purnie went to save his friends"
] | 3 | true |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | Why did the bartenders water down the Joe's drinks? | [
"To avoid having to provide a room for anyone too drunk to leave.",
"To avoid chaos in their establishments.",
"To keep the patrons purchasing more and more.",
"Drunkenness was illegal."
] | 3 | false |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | In what significant way was the CPA system different than other judicial systems for criminals? | [
"Crimes were not punished.",
"All crimes had the same punishment.",
"Criminals were kept on lock-down forever without any kind of trial.",
"Criminals were hired for higher-up jobs in society."
] | 0 | true |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | Why did Joe want to commit a crime and be caught by the CPA? | [
"So that he would fit the part of a hardened criminal.",
"So that he could become a part of the CPA team.",
"So that he could receive the CPA Treatment and be offered a good job.",
"So that he could get into the prison."
] | 2 | false |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | Why was the girl unable to help Joe commit his planned crime? | [
"She was a part of the CPA and didn't agree with his idea.",
"She was unable to accept his small payment for a large possible consequence.",
"She was a part of the WSDA and obviously knew how to defend herself.",
"She knew no one would believe that he had actually tried to rape her because of her status as a ... | 2 | false |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | How was Joe able to find an apartment to break into to commit his crime of theivery? | [
"Hendricks had left out a book with unsecured addresses.",
"He paid someone to allow him to rob them and then report his crime.",
"He unsuccessfully attempted robbery until he was successful.",
"Hendricks had shown him the apartment that he could rob and be caught for."
] | 0 | false |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | What happens to the Ex members who think about committing a crime? | [
"They are unable to think about crime.",
"They are locked back away in the hospital for more treatment.",
"They are given another DCT card.",
"They feel immense head pain at the thought of crime."
] | 3 | false |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | What did Joe take from the apartment that he was later charged with theft? | [
"Magazines",
"A watch",
"A engraved bracelet.",
"Underwear"
] | 1 | false |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | What did Joe find strange when he first awoke at the hospital after his treatment? | [
"He had a pounding headache.",
"He felt unable to lie.",
"He felt no different.",
"He felt like a hero."
] | 2 | true |
Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on ... | Which of the following was not heard by Joe as the voice in his head after his treatment? | [
"Unlawful to curse.",
"Unlawful to divulge CPA procedure.",
"Unlawful to communicate with a DCT.",
"Unlawful to strike someone except in self-defense."
] | 2 | false |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | What traits best describe Caswell? | [
"Athletic and generous",
"Charismatic and fair",
"Confident and smart",
"Confident and handsome"
] | 2 | false |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | What is the relationship between Caswell and the protagonist? | [
"They're coworkers",
"One is the other's boss",
"They're old friends",
"They're brothers"
] | 1 | true |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | What is the relationship between Caswell and the protagonist like? | [
"They don't know each other too well but they get to know each other better",
"They barely tolerate each other",
"They don't know each other too well but dislike each other",
"They respect each other greatly"
] | 0 | true |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | What traits best describe the protagonist? | [
"Pragmatic and entertaining",
"Smart and handsome",
"Curious and pragmatic",
"Socially inept and smart"
] | 2 | false |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | What was the initial goal of the protagonist? | [
"To collect more money",
"To increase his personal reputation",
"To improve his institution's reputation",
"To befriend his colleague"
] | 0 | false |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | How good is Caswell at his job? | [
"He's good at his job but not enough people know it",
"He's incompetent",
"He's known as the best in the world",
"He's respected by his students but never by his fellow staff"
] | 0 | true |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | What did Caswell's theories help predict? | [
"How to collect the most money for personal gain as fast as possible",
"How to fundraise the most money for an institution as fast as possible",
"How to expand an organization and increase its power",
"How to win an election while creating as few political promises as possible"
] | 2 | false |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | What was an error in Caswell's theories (in reference to how they were applied)? | [
"Their experiment assumed that only men would be interested in the test at hand",
"Their experiment assumed that only women would be interested in the test at hand",
"Their experiment was using too small a sample size",
"Their experiment was using too large an initial sample size"
] | 1 | true |
The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can n... | What traits best describe Searles? | [
"Empathetic and beautiful",
"Resourceful and dilligent",
"Original and bold",
"Intelligent and original"
] | 1 | true |
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction August 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's l... | Rather than protecting Martin from Conrad, over the years, the descendants | [
"force Martin to abandon his way of life in favor of theirs, as he realizes how \"good\" they do have it in the future.",
"seem to dull Martin's initially-sharp ability to be perceptive and instinctual.",
"solely ingratiate Martin to the ways of future life, ensuring he will embrace their ideals.",
"do nothin... | 1 | true |
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction August 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's l... | At the age of eleven, Martin recognizes | [
"Conrad is the enemy, and the only way to keep the future generation safe is to fight him to the death if it comes to it.",
"the descendants are on to something with the way they live in the future.",
"the descendants are really the instrument of Conrad, and they are there to do his bidding.",
"the descendant... | 3 | true |
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction August 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's l... | The changes that Ninian make in Martin's life | [
"serve to do nothing other than send a perpetual beacon into the future to let Conrad know where to find Martin.",
"do nothing rather than offer her creature comforts and show Martin what he has to look forward to.",
"make other descendants want to come to the past to meet Martin because they will not only have... | 3 | false |
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction August 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's l... | Read the following passage:
"Ninian bought one of those smallish, almost identical houses that mushroom on the fringes of a city after every war, particularly where intensive bombing has created a number of desirable building sites."
What, in that passage, is symbolic? | [
"\"houses that mushroom on the fringes of a city after every war, particularly where intensive bombing has created a number of desirable building sites,\" is symbolic of the way things like the atom bomb, that leaves a mushroom cloud in its wake, are thought to have been unleashed upon the world to preserve or \"cr... | 0 | false |
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction August 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's l... | By all accounts, Martin should be grateful for the descendants, | [
"yet he resents them. He rebels against the new way of life they try to petition upon him.",
"and he is. He is appreciative of the fact that they want to make him an integral part of securing their future way of existence.",
"and he is. They have introduced Martin to a much better lifestyle than he was accus... | 3 | true |
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction August 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's l... | Raymond sees the two hundred years between his time and Martin's time _____. Martin sees the time span as _____. | [
"as time to allow for people to realize that everyone is expendable.\n\njust enough time to dull the perceptions of an entire society.",
"as time to lose something, though he was unable to define it, that was important to society as a whole.\n\ntime to refine people.",
"as time to refine people.\n\ntime to lose... | 2 | false |
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction August 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's l... | Raymond comments, " ' Ninian was a ninny to locate in a mercantile suburb where any little thing out of the will cause talk. How thankful I am that our era has completely disposed of the mercantiles --' "
What irony can be found in this statement? | [
"It truly is sad that someone who had the insight to create a plan as detailed could not have avoided living in such an area.",
"He calls the master behind their grand plan \"a ninny.\"",
"Raymond has no right to call anyone \"a ninny,\" as he is the dumbest descendant to arrive from the future.",
"Rather tha... | 3 | true |
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction August 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's l... | Though Raymond and Martian live in something comparable to a castle, Raymond "turns his nose up to it." This shows that | [
"for the people from the future, regardless of its grandeur, nothing in the past is good enough for them.",
"in the past, class was determined by what you had to show, and in the future, it is based upon who you are as a person. Materialism doesn't exist in the future.",
"Raymond's purpose there is to show Mar... | 0 | false |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | The tone of the story, especially towards its end, is delivered very simplistically, in an almost child-like fashion. This is to show that the story | [
"is like a fable. It offers a moral to the story and teaches a truth about society.",
"is like a fairy-tale because the characters go on a magical journey, but its main purpose as a story is to decieve.",
"is like a ghost story. It frightens the reader by playing on the dark and supernatural.",
"is like myt... | 0 | false |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | What do the characters refer to as "the world?" | [
"Their ship, which is all they have ever known.",
"The men's quarters, which is all they have ever known.",
"The planet they are preparing to plummet onto.",
"They use it as a general term for the \"universe.\""
] | 0 | false |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | The first time Rikud feels pain or discomfort is when | [
"the light he peered into was too bright, and his eyes hurt as a result.",
"he tried to hit his head intentionally.",
"he experienced hunger for the first time.",
"he hits his head and bleeds for the first time."
] | 0 | true |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | What caused the ship to leave its planet initially? | [
"There was a shortage of women, and the main characters were sent to find mates.",
"The reason is never disclosed.",
"The planet they were from ran out of viable resources.",
"They are explorers who got lost, and their fate was to drift the universe."
] | 1 | true |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | What is not a theme explored in this story? | [
"Change is necessary and inevitable for survival.",
"Fear is a powerful motivator.",
"Perception can often be all-encompassing.",
"Equality must be realized."
] | 3 | true |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | What has conditioning done to the characters? | [
"It has kept them in shape, both mentally and physically, and ready to face the struggles they encounter.",
"Nothing. They were left to their own devices for so long that they abandoned any notion.",
"It has made them fear one another.",
"It has become a way of life for them. Without the buzzer, their life ... | 3 | false |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | As the story reaches its climax, the antagonist is | [
"Wilm, who appeared out of the blue.",
"The garden, because it holds so many evils for the characters as they enter.",
"Chuls, as it had been from the story's rising action.",
"Crifer, the only person Rikud ever thought of as a companion."
] | 3 | true |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | One of the main causes of trepidation as Riduk prepares to enter the garden is | [
"nothing. Riduk is ready to go.",
"is its vast endlessness.",
"Riduk is fearful that his shipmates will want to go with him, and he wants the garden and its beauty for himself.",
"that Riduk is fearful he will get caught and punished for attempting to leave."
] | 1 | false |
The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
... | The characters experience many emotions for the first time during the events of this story. What emotion(s) push the characters through the door. | [
"Sadness",
"Hatred and anger.",
"Excitement and curiosity.",
"Pure happiness."
] | 1 | true |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | Why did Ben fear the Venusians? | [
"They stood eerily motionless.",
"He had heard they were telepaths.",
"They stood silent and unblinking in a eerie manner.",
"They were large and scaly and resembled toads."
] | 1 | false |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | Why was Ben in search of the man with the red beard? | [
"He was hoping to order a drink.",
"He was able to take him back to Mars.",
"He would be able to get away from the Martians playing sad music.",
"He would then be able to escape the dead man."
] | 3 | false |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | What did the dead man compare the Spacemen to in disgust? | [
"Bees",
"Garbage",
"Maggots",
"Flies"
] | 3 | false |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | How long ago had it been since Ben had first encountered the dead man? | [
"3 weeks",
"1 month",
"3 months",
"1 week"
] | 3 | false |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | From the passage, at what age can we determine that Ben decide that his future would involve being a Spaceman? | [
"5",
"25",
"10",
"16"
] | 0 | true |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | Where was the rumored headquarters for the group of renegade spacemen? | [
"Venus",
"Mars",
"Earth",
"exiled in the Solar System"
] | 0 | false |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | How long did Maggie care for Ben before he finally awoke after rescuing him? | [
"Nine days",
"Three days",
"Nineteen days.",
"Six days"
] | 0 | false |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | What caused Ben to physically assault Cobb? | [
"Cobb physically assaulted Ben first.",
"Cobb's vocal disgust for spacemen.",
"Ben was trying to prove a point about his masculinity.",
"He thought he was someone else."
] | 1 | true |
A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space fel... | Why did Maggie decide to save Ben? | [
"She felt sorry for him, knowing he hadn't meant to kill Cobb.",
"She knew her husband needed an astrogator.",
"She was also on the run and needed a companion.",
"She was pressured by the others."
] | 1 | false |
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