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CHAPTER VII. LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS. THE intelligence with which Lestrade greeted us was so momentous and so unexpected, that we were all three fairly dumfoundered. Gregson sprang out of his chair and upset the remainder of his whiskey and water. I stared in silence at Sherlock Holmes, whose lips were compressed and h...	What was Gregson's opinion of the situation?	239	250	stangerson was concerned in the death of drebber	stangerson was concerned in the death of drebber
Jamie was on the playground. As he was running towards his friends, he tripped on a classmate's toy truck and fell. He skinned his knee. He got up and saw that the watch that his brother had given him had broken when he fell. Jamie was very sad about his watch breaking, which was the second bad thing to happen to him t...	Who was she?	658	672	Miss Henderson	Miss Henderson
CHAPTER XXI OFF FOR THE MINING DISTRICT While Jack Wumble was off attending to his private business the three Rover boys took a stroll through Denver. The city was different from any they had visited, and their walk was full of interest. Coming to a store in the window of which were exhibited a number of Indian...	Who was sitting on his chest?	1,406	1,466	Dick had him down on his back and was sitting on his chest.	Dick
(CNN) -- Lewis Hamilton has always been driven by his emotions -- for better or for worse -- but has he found a new level of maturity with Mercedes? The double world champion has been schooled in the harsh lessons that Formula One can mete out since he joined McLaren's junior program when just 13 years old. But, de...	What difficulties did Hamilton face during the 2011 campaign?	277	null	his long - distance relationship with american pop star nicole scherzinger was more off than on and he had ditched his dad anthony as manager in favor of a high - profile agency	his long - distance relationship with american pop star nicole scherzinger was more off than on and he had ditched his dad anthony as manager in favor of a high - profile agency
When Graham was a little boy, he really like giraffes. They were his favorite animal to see at the zoo. He liked giraffes more than elephants, pandas, tigers or lions. He dreamed of going to Africa to see giraffes in the wild. He told his family how much he liked them and they made sure he had plenty of books about gir...	What animal does Graham like?	1	null	hen Graham was a little boy, he really like giraffes	giraffes
Cyprus (i/ˈsaɪprəs/; Greek: Κύπρος IPA: [ˈcipros]; Turkish: Kıbrıs IPA: [ˈkɯbɾɯs]), officially the Republic of Cyprus (Greek: Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία; Turkish: Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti), is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, off the coasts of Syria and Turkey.[e] Cyprus is the third largest and third most populo...	What year did Alexander the Great seize control of Cyprus?	274	275	333 bc	333 bc
CHAPTER LVII. THE LOVES AND HOPES OF ALBERT FITZALLEN. Felix Graham, when he left poor Mary Snow, did not go on immediately to the doctor's shop. He had made up his mind that Mary Snow should never be his wife, and therefore considered it wise to lose no time in making such arrangements as might be necessary both f...	Was he alone?	null	1,128	null	Yes
The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper. Published in Washington, D.C., it was founded on December 6, 1877. Located in the capital city of the United States, the newspaper has a particular emphasis on national politics. Daily editions are printed for the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. It is ...	Who did they sell it to?	null	1,240	, the Graham family, sold the newspaper to billionaire entrepreneur and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos	Jeff Bezos
Chapter 9 Chivalry or Villainy From her cabin port upon the Kincaid, Jane Clayton had seen her husband rowed to the verdure-clad shore of Jungle Island, and then the ship once more proceeded upon its way. For several days she saw no one other than Sven Anderssen, the Kincaid's taciturn and repellent cook. She ask...	Who was rowed ashore?	73	null	Jane Clayton had seen her husband rowed to the verdure-clad shore of Jungle Island,	Her husband.
(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...	In how many cities?	205	335	Last fall, Habibov hired Akhror Saidakhmetov, 19, to work at kiosks in Savannah, Georgia; Philadelphia and Chesapeake, Virginia.	Three
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 is the difference between an LP and an EP?	136	175	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 extended play , 33 or 45 rpm	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 extended play , 33 or 45 rpm
CHAPTER XIII. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY Miss Mohun came back in the dark after a long day, for once in her life quite jaded, and explaining that the health-officer and the landlord had been by no means agreed, and that nothing could be done till Sir Jasper came home and decided whether to retain the house or not. All t...	What did Miss Mohun telegraph to Aden?	null	110	there must be no going back to silverfold for the present	there must be no going back to silverfold for the present
(CNN) -- Ohio has executed its second inmate using a new one-drug method, officials said Thursday. Vernon Smith, 37, was pronounced dead at 10:28 a.m., according to a statement from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Smith was convicted of killing Toledo, Ohio, store owner Sohail Darwish during a...	How many states currently have the death penalty?	381	381	34	34
Washington (CNN)Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's surprise announcement that he'll "actively explore" a presidential bid Tuesday morning did little to dissuade his potential Republican opponents from the race. Following the news, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who might make a White House bid, offered the clearest ...	Is he running for President as well?	1,328	1,434	Marco's decision on whether to run for president or re-election will be based on where he can best achieve	Yes
CHAPTER VII. AN EMPTY NEST There had been no injunctions of secrecy, and though neither Miss Mohun nor Gillian had publicly mentioned the subject, all Rockquay who cared for the news knew by Sunday morning that Lady Merrifield's two elder daughters were engaged. Gillian, in the course of writing her letters, had ...	Did Gillian know what happened?	960	1,020	Accordingly, Gillian communicated the facts as she knew them	yes
(CNN) -- A story this week by the Associated Press has caused quite a stir, especially among African-Americans, when multiple news outlets ran it with the attention-grabbing headline, "Some black pastors are telling their flocks to stay home Election Day." The New York Daily News ran the story, along with the Fort Wo...	Who said that their church-goers should abstain?	1,232	1,344	Not a single one of these pastors was quoted as saying they have or plan to tell their congregations not to vote	none of them
Today Bob was hungry. He had some pancakes in his fridge but did not feel like eating pancakes today. He thought to himself, "I want to get some food from the store." So he went to the store and bought a sandwich. When he was at the store there was a picture of a brown cat on the wall. Under that picture was a box full...	did he buy a lot?	331	null	Bob knew that he did not want to eat too much candy, but he wanted to get some candy anyway.	no
CHAPTER XVIII BLAND MAKES A SACRIFICE Sylvia was sitting by the hearth in Ethel West's drawing-room, her neatly shod feet on the fender, her low chair on the fleecy rug, and she made a very dainty and attractive picture. She felt the cold and hated discomfort of any kind, though it was characteristic of her that sh...	Was anybody else there?	448	489	Mrs. Lansing was talking to Stephen West	yes
(CNN) -- The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph on a winding, hilly portion of a southern California interstate. It took the California Highway Patrol to bring the car safely to a stop. The driver, Jim Sikes,...	How was the California Highway Patrol able to bring the car to a safe stop?	257	265	used the patrol car ' s public address system	used the patrol car ' s public address system
The philosophy and subsequent pedagogy developed for judo became the model for other modern Japanese martial arts that developed from . The early history of judo is inseparable from its founder, Japanese polymath and educator , born . Kano was born into a relatively affluent family. His father, Jirosaku, was the seco...	Why was it hard to locate a helper?	1,110	1,142	jujutsu had become unfashionable	jujutsu had become unfashionable
CHAPTER XVII South they held along the coast, hunting, fishing, swimming, and horse-buying. Billy shipped his purchases on the coasting steamers. Through Del Norte and Humboldt counties they went, and through Mendocino into Sonoma--counties larger than Eastern states--threading the giant woods, whipping innumerable t...	How did the male character describe Bennett Valley?	1,333	1,346	null	mighty pretty
CHAPTER VIII: PASSING THE OUBLIETTE Who can describe the dreariness of being snowed-up all the winter with such a mother-in-law as Freiherrinn Kunigunde? Yet it was well that the snow came early, for it was the best defence of the lonely castle from any attack on the part of the Schlangenwaldern, the Swabian Leag...	Anything else?	1,542	null	all her scanty purse	all her scanty purse
CHAPTER XXIV. SAINT MARTIN'S EVE Uneasy in his mind, seeking some way to tell the thing and acquit himself of the painful task before him, Garnache took a turn in the apartment. Mademoiselle leaned against the table, which was still burdened by the empty coffin, and observed him. His ponderings were vain; he could ...	What he wanted?	76	140	ell the thing and acquit himself of the painful task before him,	To avoid a task
Oxygen is a chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8. It is a member of the chalcogen group on the periodic table and is a highly reactive nonmetal and oxidizing agent that readily forms compounds (notably oxides) with most elements. By mass, oxygen is the third-most abundant element in the universe, after hy...	What is the chemical symbol for oxygen?	17	17	o	o
The Ford Motor Company (commonly referred to simply as "Ford") is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobiles and commercial vehicles under the Ford brand and most luxury cars ...	Was it named after someone?	159	189	It was founded by Henry Ford	Yes
(CNN) -- The four New York Times staffers recently held captive for about a week by pro-Moammar Gadhafi troops made it out of Libya alive. However, they're unsure if their driver, Mohammed, did. And the experience is forcing the seasoned war journalists to reconsider how they look at the world. "We probably should ...	Who did Addario think he saw?	1,165	1,208	And my initial thought was, 'It's Mohammed.	Mohammed
(CNN) -- Asian football chief Mohammed Bin Hammam will be Sepp Blatter's only opponent in the forthcoming FIFA presidential elections, the sport's governing body confirmed on Monday. The 75-year-old Blatter, who has held office since 1998, will go head-to-head with the Qatari on June 1 in Zurich, Switzerland. Elias...	Who?	31	49	ohammed Bin Hammam	Mohammed Bin Hammam
Cornwall is a ceremonial county in the United Kingdom. It is also a unitary authority area of England, administered by Cornwall Council. The county is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar which forms most of t...	where?	167	181	north and west	north and west
(CNN) -- The American woman who sent her adopted son back to Russia must pay $150,000 in child support, a Tennessee judge reaffirmed Friday. Torry Hansen's attorney, Ed Yarbrough, told CNN he will file a motion within a few weeks asking the court to modify or terminate the support, which was first ordered earlier thi...	Where is the boy now?	null	1,422	The child has been living in a group care facility outside of Moscow.	outside of Moscow.
Arabic (, ' or ' or ) is a Central Semitic language complex that first emerged in Iron Age northwestern Arabia and is now the "lingua franca" of the Arab world. It is named after the Arabs, a term initially used to describe peoples living from Mesopotamia in the east to the Anti-Lebanon mountains in the west, in northw...	What is the modern written form of Arabic derived from?	102	103	classical arabic	classical arabic
Los Angeles (CNN) -- MIchael Jackson and Dr. Conrad Murray tried to recruit an anesthesiologist to join them on his comeback tour, according to testimony in the AEG Live wrongful death trial. Murray arranged the meeting in March 2009 in which Jackson asked Dr. David Adams to travel with him to London, Adams testified...	Did he agree to the job?	511	524	I'm on board	yes
(CNN) -- Americans snicker over the sordid details of Rep. Anthony Weiner's Internet escapades. But they pity his wife, Huma Abedin. They see an accomplished and beautiful woman betrayed by her husband's Twitter posts. And she's pregnant? The details just get worse and worse. Abedin and other political wives before h...	How did Huma Abedin cope with the public flogging of her husband's Twitter posts?	69	null	betrayed by her husband ' s twitter posts	betrayed by her husband ' s twitter posts
CHAPTER III THE LIBERTY GIRLS An hour later six girls met at the home of Alora Jones, who lived with her father in a fine mansion across the street from Colonel Hathaway's residence. These girls were prepared to work, and work diligently, under the leadership of Mary Louise, for they had been planning and discussing ...	What did Alora tell the girls to put on?	1,293	1,344	get on your costumes, girls," suggested Alora Jones	their costumes
CHAPTER IV: AN ARRANGEMENT "That is serious," said Dick, more intellectually than he had spoken for a long time. The truth was that Geoffrey knew nothing about his daughter's continued walks and meetings with Dick. When a hint that there were symptoms of an attachment between them had first reached Geoffrey's ears,...	When will Fancy go home?	1,471	1,484	Saturday week	Saturday week
CHAPTER XXXVIII When parliament reassembled in February, the Neuchatels quitted Hainault for their London residence in Portland Place. Mrs. Neuchatel was sadly troubled at leaving her country home, which, notwithstanding its distressing splendour, had still some forms of compensatory innocence in its flowers and sylv...	who had schemed to try to remain?	331	338	Adriana	Adriana
(CNN) -- Andy Murray will look to clinch the 29th singles title of his career on Sunday when he faces Spain's Tommy Robredo in the final of the inaugural Shenzhen Open in China. Murray, who is bidding to win his first title since lifting the Wimbledon crown almost 15 months ago, was made to work hard by his semifinal...	What would a win do for him?	747	771	strong end to the season	strong end to the season
Four years after Michael Jackson died, his oldest son is ready to tell a jury about the last days of his life. Prince Jackson, now 16, was 12 when he followed an ambulance carrying his father to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on the afternoon of June 25, 2009. On Monday, in the Jackson family's wrongful death la...	When did he die?	224	null	null	June 25, 2009
Lulu is a little dog. She likes to play with her toys. She really likes her little lamb. She likes when Lauren throws her lamb. Lulu likes to chases the lamb. Lulu doesn't like to bring the lamb back to Lauren. Lauren gets mad. Lulu likes to bark. She barks at the children outside. She barks when the mailman comes to...	what toy does she like the most?	55	87	null	lamb
(RealSimple.com) -- A lengthy separation -- and a surprise trip to Paris -- caused this husband and wife to realize that their marriage could be saved. Mary L. Tabor and Del Persinger Washington, D.C. Married 26 years Mary was still in her nightgown and robe, sipping a cappuccino in the kitchen of the Washington, D...	How long had they been married for?	203	220	Married 26 years	26 years
(CNN) -- Police have made an arrest in the home invasion slaying last year of a Southern California couple in their beach house, authorities said Monday. Joshua Graham Packer, 20, of Ventura is facing charges including three counts of murder and two counts of robbery, Capt. Ross Bonfiglio of the Ventura County Sherif...	Were they spared?	1,269	1,347	He walked past the child who was watching television and stabbed the Husteds.	yes
CHAPTER XXVIII. THE BAXTERS TALK IT OVER, "Tom, we are in a fix." "So it would seem, Sam. Who ever dreamed of running across the Baxters in this fashion?" "We are in the hands of a trio of rascals now, for Crabtree is as bad as the others." "Perhaps, but he hasn't the nerve that Arnold Baxter has. What shall ...	who got stuck?	576	630	Sam Rover worked rapidly, and was soon as free as ever	Sam Rover
Sally the cat went outside to play. First she went on the trail to the river. Sally sat and watched the fish. She wanted to catch a fish. The fish swam away too fast. Next she went to the field. Sally laid down in the grass and took a nap. There's nothing like a cat nap on a warm day. When Sally woke up she saw a mouse...	Did she catch it before then?	null	369	tried to catch it	No
(CNN) -- A federal jury convicted a California man Monday in a case in which prosecutors say he convinced a woman to bomb a federal courthouse so he could turn her and others involved the scheme in to authorities, and collect reward money. Donny Love was found guilty on 10 charges, including the use of a weapon of ma...	Was Love rich?	1,372	null	Love was in "dire financial straits,"	No
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- The trial of an Iraqi journalist charged with throwing his shoes at U.S. President George Bush has been postponed, Iraq's Council of Ministers and one of the journalist's lawyers said Tuesday. Amman protesters support Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi journalist held for throwing his shoes at Presid...	In what city?	785	792	Baghdad	Baghdad
(CNN) -- I've returned to Washington after a long time away in my home in Britain to get a sense of the political mood in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election. And I'm pretty depressed to discover that everyone is talking about Jeb Bush. It's not that he wouldn't make a strong candidate for the GOP. It's that...	Who is a candidate?	236	244	Jeb Bush	Jeb Bush
CHAPTER XX—LANDING ON CAVE ISLAND At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever. Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed. Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board. The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on...	who was the captain of the Golden Eagle?	381	388	Sanders	Sanders
CHAPTER IV. Notwithstanding the earnest injunction that Maria had given to Mr. Delafield to continue where she left him, until her return, she expressed no surprise at not finding him in the room. The countenance of this young lady exhibited a droll mixture of playful mirth and sadness; she glanced her eyes once arou...	Who?	353	387	it was occupied only by her friend	her friend
CHAPTER XX Now, what is this that haunts me like my shadow, Frisking and mumming like an elf in moonlight! --BEN JONSON. Peveril found the master of the vessel rather less rude than those in his station of life usually are, and received from him full satisfaction concerning the fate of Fenella, upon whom the captai...	Who was less rude?	139	163	null	the master of the vessel
The term Carnival is traditionally used in areas with a large Catholic presence. However, the Philippines, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, does not celebrate Carnival anymore since the dissolution of the Manila Carnival after 1939, the last carnival in the country. In historically Lutheran countries, the celebr...	What was the last carnival there called?	null	272	the dissolution of the Manila Carnival after 1939, the last carnival in the country	Manila Carnival
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a continuously updated catalog of human genes and genetic disorders and traits, with a particular focus on the gene-phenotype relationship. , approximately 8,425 of the over 23,000 entries in OMIM represented phenotypes; the rest represented genes, many of which were relate...	who is the doctor mentioned?	null	1,426	Dr. Ada Hamosh	Dr. Ada Hamosh
(CNN) -- The unexpected resignation of David Petraeus as head of the CIA must have come as a shock to many Americans, especially given his impeccable record as a distinguished military commander. But like the greatest heroes from Shakespeare, it would appear that he was not exempt from the time-honored temptations of h...	What are the details of the scandal involving Gen. John Allen?	95	121	details emerge that gen . john allen , the commander of u . s . and nato troops in afghanistan , is involved somehow in the scandal	details emerge that gen . john allen , the commander of u . s . and nato troops in afghanistan , is involved somehow in the scandal
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Michael Jackson's sister, LaToya Jackson, told a London newspaper she suspects her brother was "murdered" in a conspiracy by "a shadowy entourage." Michael Jackson "was surrounded by a bad circle," LaToya Jackson told a British newspaper. London's Daily Mail newspaper paid for the i...	was she suspicious?	99	154	she suspects her brother was "murdered" in a conspiracy	yes
CHAPTER XVII. NEAR TO DEATH. The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter. Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the h...	To do what?	1,362	1,414	"Oi'll go up an' see if there is anything missing."	See if there is anything missing.
Starting in the coal mines, by the mid-19th century elevators were operated with steam power and were used for moving goods in bulk in mines and factories. These steam driven devices were soon being applied to a diverse set of purposes - in 1823, two architects working in London, Burton and Hormer, built and operated a...	What applied the pressure?	null	784	A water pump	A water pump
I have a friend who is a princess of the piggies. No, really! She lives in a piggy castle and has piggy gowns and piggy balls and a piggy carriage, though no piggy crown. She loves being a princess, but sometimes it gets boring. There's only so much fun to be had walking around a castle. She likes to cook too. So somet...	what does she do then	null	349	she goes to the kitchen	goes to the kitchen
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (WMF, or simply Wikimedia) is an American non-profit and charitable organization headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is mostly known for participating in the Wikimedia movement. It owns the internet domain names of most movement projects and hosts sites like Wikipedia. The foun...	How many workers does it have?	447	482	null	280 people
(CNN) -- Ariel Castro used the promise of a puppy to lure Michelle Knight into the Cleveland home where he held her hostage for 11 years. "He tells me, 'Just come in for a little while. The puppies are upstairs. You can take one home to your son,'" Knight said in an interview broadcast Tuesday on the syndicated "Dr. ...	When?	953	1,031	lured Knight into his vehicle from a Family Dollar store in Cleveland in 2002,	2002,
Sparta (Doric Greek: ; Attic Greek: ) was a prominent city-state in ancient Greece. In antiquity the city-state was known as Lacedaemon (), while the name Sparta referred to its main settlement on the banks of the Eurotas River in Laconia, in south-eastern Peloponnese. Around 650 BC, it rose to become the dominant mili...	What does the Modern Sparta process?	null	1,112	processing of goods such as citrus and olives	citrus
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE DINNER AT BICKERSTAFF'S--HIFFERNAN AND HIS IMPECUNIOSITY--KENRICK'S EPIGRAM--JOHNSON'S CONSOLATION--GOLDSMITH'S TOILET--THE BLOOM-COLORED COAT--NEW ACQUAINTANCES--THE HORNECKS--A TOUCH OF POETRY AND PASSION--THE JESSAMY BRIDE In October Goldsmith returned to town and resumed his usual haunts. We...	Did the snoring make him quit?	null	1,437	Bickerstaff was embarrassed, but continued to read in a more elevated tone	Bickerstaff didn't stop his reading
(CNN) -- A conservative novelist in Saudi Arabia has triggered a firestorm on social media after one his tweets was misunderstood in Western media. The translation snafu hinged on a subtle grammatical fine point, said Abdallah al-Dawood. An article on the Financial Times online reported that he had called for women...	What had been called for?	null	364	called for women working as cashiers to be sexually harassed	women working as cashiers to be sexually harassed
Ontario, one of the 13 provinces and territories of Canada, is located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province accounting for nearly 40 percent of the country's population, and is the second-largest province in total area. Ontario is fourth-largest in total area when the territories of the Northwe...	does it house the country's capitol?	374	400	the nation's capital city	Yes.
Orkney (), also known as the Orkney Islands, is an archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated off the north coast of Great Britain. Orkney is 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of the coast of Caithness and comprises approximately 70 islands, of which 20 are inhabited. The largest island Mainland is often referre...	What island group is it part of?	11	43	also known as the Orkney Islands	the Orkney Islands
CHAPTER XXXII. The Pass List Is Out With the end of June came the close of the term and the close of Miss Stacy's rule in Avonlea school. Anne and Diana walked home that evening feeling very sober indeed. Red eyes and damp handkerchiefs bore convincing testimony to the fact that Miss Stacy's farewell words must have ...	Who?	885	903	null	Ruby
World music (also called global music or international music) is a musical category encompassing many different styles of music from around the globe, which includes many genres including some forms of Western music represented by folk music, as well as selected forms of ethnic music, indigenous music, neotraditional m...	or?	null	60	global music or international music	international music
(CNN) -- If Barack Obama could make three wishes, he would probably ask for the crisis in Syria to go away. That would help him receive another wish: Getting reelected as president of the United States. Unfortunately for Obama, and tragically for the people in Syria, history has brought the American presidential camp...	Does he still have it?	867	909	then-Russian President Dimitry Medvedev,	no
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a measurement standards laboratory, and a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness. NIST's activities are organized into laboratory programs that include Nanoscale...	What did President George Washington order Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson to do in 1790?	null	297	prepare a plan for establishing uniformity in the coinage , weights , and measures of the united states	prepare a plan for establishing uniformity in the coinage , weights , and measures of the united states
CHAPTER XI Several days after Norman of Torn's visit to the castle of Leicester, a young knight appeared before the Earl's gates demanding admittance to have speech with Simon de Montfort. The Earl received him, and as the young man entered his presence, Simon de Montfort, sprang to his feet in astonishment. "My Lo...	Where was the castle	13	81	Several days after Norman of Torn's visit to the castle of Leicester	Leicester
A man who allegedly was with Aaron Hernandez the night Odin Lloyd was killed pleaded not guilty Friday to a single count of being an accessory to murder after the fact. As members of his and Lloyd's family looked on, Carlos Ortiz uttered only those two words -- "not guilty" -- during his brief arraignment in Bristol ...	Who was with Aaron Hernandez when a man was killed?	1,122	1,174	Hernandez, Ernest Wallace and Ortiz picked Lloyd up	Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz
Homer ( , "Hómēros") is the name ascribed by the ancient Greeks to the legendary author of the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey", two epic poems which are the central works of ancient Greek literature. The "Iliad" is set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Greek states. It focuses on...	Was he blind?	null	null	blind bard	yes
The University of Toronto (U of T, UToronto, or Toronto) is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as "King's College", the first institution of higher learning in the colony of Upper Canada. Originally controlled by th...	what city is the school in?	1,361	1,370	Montreal.	Montreal.
(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...	Has he read the books?	546	567	he has read the books	Yes
PANAMA CITY, Panama (CNN) -- Ricardo Martinelli, the multimillionaire owner of a supermarket chain, was inaugurated as president of Panama on Wednesday. Ricardo Martinelli is a pro-business conservative who defeated a candidate from the ruling center-left party. National Assembly President Jose Luis Varela performe...	What was the reaction of the Organization of American States to the coup in Honduras?	259	259	condemned	condemned
(CNN) -- Marc Marquez barely held off the legendary Valentino Rossi in a nail-biting conclusion to the opening race of the 2014 MotoGP season in Qatar but judging by his performances this weekend the second race won't be as close. Marquez, the reigning world champion from Spain, finished well ahead of the pack Saturd...	Who barely won in Qatar?	9	21	Marc Marquez	Marc Marquez
So ill he could not move, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart supposedly sang parts of his final masterpiece, "Requiem," from his deathbed. Two centuries later, the exact cause of the Austrian composer's premature death, in December 1791 at age 35, is still a mystery. This portrait by painter Johann Georg Edlinger, showed Mozart...	What did he do while on his deathbed?	26	97	null	sing
(CNN) -- The Tennessee Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to modify or overturn a lower court's ruling allowing Mary Winkler, convicted of killing her minister husband, visitation rights with the couple's three daughters. Holding baby Brianna, Mary Winkler stands next to Matthew. In the foreground are Mary Alice and ...	Why?	1,242	1,262	null	undesirable sex acts
CHAPTER X. THE BETTER PART OF VALOUR. For who is he, whose chin is but enriched With one appearing hair, that will not follow These culled and choice-drawn cavaliers 'gainst France? Work, work your thoughts, and therein see a siege. King Henry V. The next forenoon, Mary met James in the park, wandering in search ...	Who was bummed?	949	1,029	'Louis must have been seeing them off. How disappointed he must be not to go!'	Louis
One sunny day, Martha went on a walk through the park. While walking, she noticed something strange. No one was outside. She was the only person at the park. "How strange, where is everyone?" she thought. Martha looked everywhere. She looked inside the restrooms, under the benches, and even at the top of the slide. She...	Was she the only person there?	101	120	null	Yes
CHAPTER XII THE WHITE WITCH I descended from the litter and told the others what the old fellow had said. Robertson did not want to come, and indeed refused to do so until I suggested to him that such conduct might prejudice a powerful person against us. Umslopogaas was indifferent, putting, as he remarked, no fait...	That led them onto what?	912	null	came into a court	a court
(CNN) -- The two young women were as different as could be when they met in a small farming village outside Uganda's capital in 2004. Orphans perform at the opening ceremony for their new home in Mutungo, Uganda. Brittany Merrill was a 19-year-old Southern Methodist University broadcast journalism student from an a...	How old was she?	658	670	22 years old	22 years old
It was a beautiful day. In the morning Tommy and I went to the park to play. We rode our bikes around and went down to the lake. We swam around in the lake and splashed water on other kids. We got back on our bikes and rode back home. Mommy made lunch. It was yummy, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and milk. Then it ...	When?	24	38	In the morning	In the morning
CHAPTER XXXIII RALPH FINDS THE DREAM MOUNTAIN Now I must go back to that evening when we learned the great tidings from the lips of the lad Gaasha, whose life Ralph had saved after the attack by the Kaffirs upon the laager. There sat Gaasha on the ground staring, and there, not far away, Ralph was lying in his swoo...	What mountain was being sought?	589	627	he has sought that mountain Umpondwana	Umpondwana
Botany, also called plant science(s) or plant biology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist or plant scientist is a scientist who specializes in this field. The term "botany" comes from the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning "pasture", "grass", or "fodder"; βοτάνη is in turn derived ...	what was one of the earliest?	1,193	1,243	One of the earliest was the Padua botanical garden	the Padua botanical garden
Buenos Aires ( or ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Argentina. The city is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the South American continent's southeastern coast. "Buenos aires" can be translated as "fair winds" or "good airs", but the first one was the meaning intended by t...	What country is Buenos Aires in?	46	72	populous city of Argentina	Argentina
CHAPTER VI WAITING FOR NEWS It took Randolph Rover several minutes to comprehend the various statements made by the boys. That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him. "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick. "That is t...	Who was his partner in crime?	539	584	"I'd like to catch that Merrick and that Pike	Pike
CHAPTER VII FUN ON THE CAMPUS "It was Lew Flapp, just as I supposed," said Dick, when he heard the news from Captain Putnam. "What a rascal he is getting to be! Almost as bad as Dan Baxter." "Oh, he would have to be a good deal worse than he is to be as bad as Dan," returned Sam. "But I admit, he is bad enough." ...	Did Tom believe in nonviolence?	381	420	Oh, but wouldn't I punch his head good	No
Chapter 22: Oudenarde. The trumpet call which summoned Rupert and his friends to horse was, as he suspected, an indication that there was a general movement of the troops in front. Vendome had declined to attack the allies in the position they had taken up, but had moved by his right to Braine le Leude, a village c...	What did Vendome move towards with his main army to cover the siege?	null	439	lessines	lessines
Morality (from the Latin "" "manner, character, proper behavior") is the differentiation of intentions, decisions and actions between those that are distinguished as proper and those that are improper. Morality can be a body of standards or principles derived from a code of conduct from a particular philosophy, religio...	are ethics and morality mostly the same?	1,345	1,531	The word "ethics" is "commonly used interchangeably with 'morality,' and sometimes it is used more narrowly to mean the moral principles of a particular tradition, group, or individual."	yes
CHAPTER 52 Nicholas despairs of rescuing Madeline Bray, but plucks up his Spirits again, and determines to attempt it. Domestic Intelligence of the Kenwigses and Lillyvicks Finding that Newman was determined to arrest his progress at any hazard, and apprehensive that some well-intentioned passenger, attracted by th...	Where was he going?	713	719	Bray's	Bray's
(CNN) -- He was the soccer referee known as "golden whistle" who officiated in high-profile events such as the World Cup and the Olympics. But a Chinese court has called fulltime on Lun Ju's career by jailing him for match fixing. China's state news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday that Lu has been sentenced to f...	What was Lun Ju's job?	9	null	He was the soccer referee known as "golden whistle" who officiated in high-profile events such as the World Cup and the Olympics. But a Chinese court has called fulltime on Lun Ju's career by jailing him for match fixing.	soccer referee
The movement was pioneered by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso, joined by Jean Metzinger, Albert Gleizes, Robert Delaunay, Henri Le Fauconnier, Fernand Léger and Juan Gris. A primary influence that led to Cubism was the representation of three-dimensional form in the late works of Paul Cézanne. A retrospective of Cézan...	When did this occur?	375	379	1904	1904
Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. The city anchors the north end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "Calgary–Edmonton Corridor". The city...	why is called that?	1,213	1,254	It hosts a year-round slate of festivals	It hosts a year-round slate of festivals
(CNN) -- Katy Perry is officially the queen of Twitter. The singer has reached more than 50 million followers on the social media site, making her the most followed person in the universe. Perry took the milestone in stride. "Oh yeah AND we grew to 50 million Katycats! Eh, regular day at the office," she tweeted (o...	How many followers does Justin Bieber have on Twitter?	107	110	49 . 4 million	49 . 4 million
And the winner is ... Yale. That was the selection made Wednesday by Kwasi Enin, the New York high school student accepted by the eight Ivy League schools -- Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Princeton and Cornell. He made his pick in style, staging a news conference in the gym ...	who did he thank?	783	865	His father, Ebenezer, thanked all those at the high school who encouraged his son.	all those at the high school who encouraged his son.
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) -- As violence continues to wrack Iraq, another ethnic slaughter may be in the making by Sunni extremists from ISIS. ISIS fighters have besieged the ethnic Turkmen Shiite town of Amerli in the north for two months, and its fewer than 20,000 residents are without power and running out of food, wate...	How many people reside there?	201	272	Amerli in the north for two months, and its fewer than 20,000 residents	fewer than 20,000
Los Angeles (CNN) -- Actor Jeff Conaway, who was in the TV series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died Friday morning, his manager said. While pneumonia was the cause of death, the doctor who treated him for drug addiction for years says it was his dependence on prescription painkillers that eventually cost him his li...	In what movie did they act together?	null	1,217	"Grease" co-star John Travolta	"Grease"
English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now a global "lingua franca". Named after the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes that migrated to England, it ultimately derives its name from the Anglia (Angeln) peninsula in the Baltic Sea. It is closely related to the Frisian ...	How did French influence Middle English?	181	187	the language was influenced by french .	the language was influenced by french .
Luke was starting his first day of day care. He was a little nervous about meeting his new teacher and all of his new friends. When his mother dropped him off, he kissed her goodbye and sat down in the green seat that his teacher showed him. He looked around the room. There were a lot of other kids there. A baby sat in...	This was his initial day of what?	0	44	Luke was starting his first day of day care.	Day care
CHAPTER 21 Madam Mantalini finds herself in a Situation of some Difficulty, and Miss Nickleby finds herself in no Situation at all The agitation she had undergone, rendered Kate Nickleby unable to resume her duties at the dressmaker's for three days, at the expiration of which interval she betook herself at the acc...	What phsyical signs did she show?	1,711	1,745	Miss Knag to toss her head so much	she tossed her head
In a telephone call Monday between Russia's Defense Minister General Sergei Shoigu and the U.S. Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel, Shoigu described the activity of U.S. and NATO troops near Russia's border as "unprecedented." According to the official Russian version of the call, his American counterpart assured him t...	What accusation did U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry make about Russia after the takeover of Crimea?	326	337	behaving in a 19th century fashion in the 21st century	behaving in a 19th century fashion in the 21st century
The Han dynasty (Chinese: 漢朝; pinyin: Hàn cháo) was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–207 BC) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). Spanning over four centuries, the Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history. To this day, China's majority ethnic gro...	How so?	368	418	Chinese script is referred to as "Han characters".	Chinese script is referred to as "Han characters".

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