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20022 | What isn't true about A Civil Action?
Choices:
(A) it is weaker than the book at times
(B) the actors portray the character emotions well
(C) the protagonists win at the end of the film
(D) Beatrice and Grace were financially impacted because of the film | [
"C",
"the protagonists win at the end of the film"
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> War and Pieces<br/><br/> No movie in the last decade<br/>has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful,<br/>rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema<br/>after 20 years. I've sat through it... | {
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; Media Coverage"
} |
20061 | Who does the author seem to appreciate the most in Meet Joe Black?
Choices:
(A) Martin Brest
(B) Bo Goldman
(C) Brad Pitt
(D) Claire Forlani | [
"D",
"Claire Forlani"
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Warrior Queens<br/><br/> <br/> Elizabeth is a lurid<br/>paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin<br/>Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan,<br/>redheaded princess (Cate... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; Media Coverage"
} |
20061 | Who is the best actor mentioned, according to the author?
Choices:
(A) Anthony Hopkins
(B) Miranda Richardson
(C) Cate Blanchett
(D) Johnathyn Rhys-Meyers | [
"C",
"Cate Blanchett"
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Warrior Queens<br/><br/> <br/> Elizabeth is a lurid<br/>paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin<br/>Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan,<br/>redheaded princess (Cate... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; Media Coverage"
} |
20061 | Which is probably the author's favorite movie?
Choices:
(A) Velvet Goldmine
(B) Meet Joe Black
(C) Elizabeth
(D) Shooting to Kill | [
"A",
"Velvet Goldmine"
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Warrior Queens<br/><br/> <br/> Elizabeth is a lurid<br/>paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin<br/>Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan,<br/>redheaded princess (Cate... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; Media Coverage"
} |
20043 | What is a similarity between Dole and Clinton?
Choices:
(A) the Times has showed them both at their worst
(B) the Times has downplayed both of their scandals
(C) the Times has published unflattering pictures of both of them
(D) the Times improperly quotes what they've said | [
"A",
"the Times has showed them both at their worst"
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Dole vs. the <I>Times</I><br/><br/> For several weeks now,<br/>pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a<br/>negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he<br/>leave with anger or with hum... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; Media Coverag... |
42111 | Which word least describes Don?
Choices:
(A) secretive
(B) calm
(C) inquisitive
(D) caring | [
"D",
"caring"
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And Then the Town Took Off
... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
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51170 | What doesn't Tunpesh seem to have less of than Earth?
Choices:
(A) weapons
(B) beautiful people
(C) illness
(D) bad weather | [
"B",
"beautiful people"
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THE FIRE and THE SWORD
</h1>
<p>
By FRANK M. ROBINSON
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by EMSH
</p>
... | {
"choices": "(A) weapons\n(B) beautiful people\n(C) illness\n(D) bad weather",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Science fiction; Extrasolar planets -- Fiction; PS; Suicide -- Fiction"
} |
47841 | What did Lorraine likely learn by the end of this text?
Choices:
(A) be loyal to your friends
(B) honesty can keep you out of trouble
(C) be skeptical of stories
(D) jealousy can get you in trouble | [
"B",
"honesty can keep you out of trouble"
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The Haunted Fountain
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Bolton, Judy (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction; PZ; Mystery and detective stories; Women detectives -- Juvenile fiction"
} |
51361 | What are the aliens in line hoping will happen?
Choices:
(A) that they will get paid to work at a zoo on their home planet
(B) their talent will win them a trip to Earth
(C) that they will be able to pay for a chance to see Earth
(D) that they will get to work for the Corrigan Institute | [
"D",
"that they will get to work for the Corrigan Institute"
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<h1>
Birds of a Feather
</h1>
<p>
By ROBERT SILVERBERG
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by WOOD
</p>
<p>... | {
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction;... |
51361 | Would the narrator consider his trip worthwhile?
Choices:
(A) No - it was more trouble than it was worth
(B) All of the above
(C) No - it nearly cost him his life
(D) Yes - he found many new non-terrestrials | [
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"All of the above"
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Birds of a Feather
</h1>
<p>
By ROBERT SILVERBERG
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by WOOD
</p>
<p>... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Swindlers and swindling -- Fiction; Short stories; Science fiction; PS; Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction"
} |
50988 | What didn't this "bodyguard" do for Gabe?
Choices:
(A) tell his wife the truth
(B) pulled him out of a helicopter crash
(C) chase him across multiple planets
(D) stop him from being beaten up | [
"A",
"tell his wife the truth"
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<h1>
Bodyguard
</h1>
<p>
By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by CAVAT
</p>
<p>
[Tra... | {
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction; PS; Identity -- Fiction; Man-woman relationships -- Fiction; Science fiction"... |
50988 | What is foliage?
Choices:
(A) a person's ticket into zarquil
(B) a transportation pass
(C) the leaves on trees
(D) the local currency | [
"D",
"the local currency"
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Bodyguard
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<p>
By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by CAVAT
</p>
<p>
[Tra... | {
"choices": "(A) a person's ticket into zarquil\n(B) a transportation pass\n(C) the leaves on trees\n(D) the local currency",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction; PS; Identity -- Fiction; Man-woman relationships -- Fiction; Science fiction"
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50988 | How are Helen and Gabriel Lockhard similar?
Choices:
(A) they both despise Gabe
(B) they are both running away from something
(C) they both seek revenge
(D) they both regret playing zarquil | [
"A",
"they both despise Gabe"
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<h1>
Bodyguard
</h1>
<p>
By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by CAVAT
</p>
<p>
[Tra... | {
"choices": "(A) they both despise Gabe\n(B) they are both running away from something\n(C) they both seek revenge\n(D) they both regret playing zarquil",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction; PS; Identity -- Fiction; Man-woman relationships -- Fiction; Science fiction"
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50988 | What would be the worst thing for Helen to do next?
Choices:
(A) divorce her husband
(B) try to find the real Gabriel Lockhard
(C) continue living her life with her husband
(D) play zarquil | [
"C",
"continue living her life with her husband"
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Bodyguard
</h1>
<p>
By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by CAVAT
</p>
<p>
[Tra... | {
"choices": "(A) divorce her husband\n(B) try to find the real Gabriel Lockhard\n(C) continue living her life with her husband\n(D) play zarquil",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction; PS; Identity -- Fiction; Man-woman relationships -- Fiction; Science fiction"
} |
51046 | What does the older man plan to do after this event?
Choices:
(A) retire
(B) grow his company and make more money
(C) go to another dimension
(D) travel back in time again | [
"A",
"retire "
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<h1>
... and it comes out here
</h1>
<p>
By LESTER DEL REY
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by DON SIBLEY
... | {
"choices": "(A) retire \n(B) grow his company and make more money\n(C) go to another dimension\n(D) travel back in time again",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Short stories; Time travel -- Fiction; Science fiction"
} |
51433 | What don't Mia and Ri have in common?
Choices:
(A) they both think Extrone is going to kill them
(B) they've killed farn beasts
(C) they're businessmen
(D) they both dislike Extrone | [
"A",
"they both think Extrone is going to kill them"
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<h1>
HUNT the HUNTER
</h1>
<p>
BY KRIS NEVILLE
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE
</p... | {
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "PS; Hunting stories; Science fiction; Short stories"
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51433 | How is their world different from ours?
Choices:
(A) there is distrust among the citizens
(B) the government is run the same
(C) they both have powerful armies
(D) powerful people control what happens next | [
"B",
"the government is run the same"
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HUNT the HUNTER
</h1>
<p>
BY KRIS NEVILLE
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE
</p... | {
"choices": "(A) there is distrust among the citizens\n(B) the government is run the same\n(C) they both have powerful armies\n(D) powerful people control what happens next",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Hunting stories; Science fiction; Short stories"
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49165 | Which word least describes McIvers?
Choices:
(A) fidgety
(B) experienced
(C) lucky
(D) stubborn | [
"D",
"stubborn"
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Brightside
<br/>
Crossing
</h1>
by Alan E. Nourse
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"choices": "(A) fidgety\n(B) experienced\n(C) lucky\n(D) stubborn",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Science fiction; PS; Mercury (Planet) -- Fiction; Explorers -- Fiction"
} |
51249 | Which word least describes Charlie?
Choices:
(A) proud
(B) sick
(C) experienced
(D) regretful | [
"D",
"regretful"
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<h1>
Spacemen Die at Home
</h1>
<p>
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by THORNE
</p>
... | {
"choices": "(A) proud\n(B) sick\n(C) experienced\n(D) regretful",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Short stories; PS; Science fiction; Space travelers -- Fiction"
} |
51249 | Why did Ben leave with two rings?
Choices:
(A) to symbolize the life he's giving up
(B) to represent his marriage to Luna
(C) to remind him to come home and get married
(D) to honor Stardust Charlie | [
"A",
"to symbolize the life he's giving up"
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<h1>
Spacemen Die at Home
</h1>
<p>
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by THORNE
</p>
... | {
"choices": "(A) to symbolize the life he's giving up\n(B) to represent his marriage to Luna\n(C) to remind him to come home and get married\n(D) to honor Stardust Charlie",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Short stories; PS; Science fiction; Space travelers -- Fiction"
} |
20032 | What do critiques 2 and 5 have in common?
Choices:
(A) they both believe that the models won't be truthful
(B) they both believe that egg auctions will create beautiful babies
(C) they both believe that people will get their hopes too high
(D) they both believe that bad genes could come through | [
"D",
"they both believe that bad genes could come through"
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> eBabe<br/><br/> This<br/>week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion<br/>models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show<br/>Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from ... | {
"choices": "(A) they both believe that the models won't be truthful\n(B) they both believe that egg auctions will create beautiful babies\n(C) they both believe that people will get their hopes too high\n(D) they both believe that bad genes could come through",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Periodicals; Speciali... |
20038 | Who is writing this?
Choices:
(A) Chatterbox
(B) a variety of people
(C) Dan Crist
(D) Chatterbox's readers | [
"B",
"a variety of people"
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review<br/><br/> When Chatterbox invited<br/>readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc.,<br/>for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news<br/>organizations choos... | {
"choices": "(A) Chatterbox\n(B) a variety of people\n(C) Dan Crist\n(D) Chatterbox's readers",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; Media Coverage"
} |
51305 | Why does the narrator only want one bed?
Choices:
(A) He wants to be able to buy himself a coffee later on
(B) He needs the spare money to buy food for himself and Doc
(C) He is convinced everyone is trying to cheat him out of his money, and refuses to pay for more than he needs
(D) He is frugal on principle, and knows... | [
"A",
"He wants to be able to buy himself a coffee later on"
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<h1>
Confidence Game
</h1>
<p>
By JIM HARMON
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by EPSTEIN
</p>
<p>
[Tr... | {
"choices": "(A) He wants to be able to buy himself a coffee later on\n(B) He needs the spare money to buy food for himself and Doc\n(C) He is convinced everyone is trying to cheat him out of his money, and refuses to pay for more than he needs\n(D) He is frugal on principle, and knows that Doc needs supervision",
... |
51344 | What is the relationship between the priest and the captain, in terms of their jobs?
Choices:
(A) The priest is held in higher esteem and has the nicest living arrangements
(B) The captain is in charge of the ship, but he allows the priest to make cultural decisions
(C) The priest is very bitter at the captain's contro... | [
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<h1>
VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD
</h1>
<p>
By KRIS NEVILLE
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by MACK
</p>
<p>
... | {
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51201 | What motivated the narrator to design the Volpla origin story as he did?
Choices:
(A) He enjoyed creating backstories for the creatures as part of the stories he told them
(B) He did not want the creatues to feel like they did not have a rich history
(C) The Volpla asked him to tell them their history, and when they gu... | [
"D",
"Making them think they were aliens was part of preventing any traceable ties between them and himself"
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Volpla
</h1>
<p>
By WYMAN GUIN
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
</p>
<p>
[Transc... | {
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51201 | What kind of relationship does the narrator have with his children?
Choices:
(A) The children don't talk to him at all, because they are constantly disappointed by his not sharing his work with them
(B) The children see him as a kind but absent father figure who is dedicated to his science
(C) The children think he is ... | [
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Volpla
</h1>
<p>
By WYMAN GUIN
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
</p>
<p>
[Transc... | {
"choices": "(A) The children don't talk to him at all, because they are constantly disappointed by his not sharing his work with them\n(B) The children see him as a kind but absent father figure who is dedicated to his science\n(C) The children think he is nice but odd, perhaps a bit too talkative about his own pri... |
51305 | What is the most revealing reason for Miss Casey smelling good?
Choices:
(A) She uses soap to bathe.
(B) She is a police officer.
(C) She uses perfume.
(D) She has no vices. | [
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"She has no vices."
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Confidence Game
</h1>
<p>
By JIM HARMON
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by EPSTEIN
</p>
<p>
[Tr... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Science fiction; Short stories; PS"
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51305 | What is Doc's profession?
Choices:
(A) Scientist
(B) Addict
(C) Book collector
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Confidence Game
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By JIM HARMON
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<p>
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"choices": "(A) Scientist\n(B) Addict\n(C) Book collector\n(D) Doctor",
"difficulty": "0",
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51344 | Where are the characters from?
Choices:
(A) The land of Meizque.
(B) The city-state of Koltah.
(C) They all live aboard a ship.
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VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD
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By KRIS NEVILLE
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Illustrated by MACK
</p>
<p>
... | {
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Manners and customs -- Fiction; Death -- Fiction; PS; Space ships -- Fiction; Science fiction"
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51344 | What is the Carstar thing?
Choices:
(A) Someone was killed.
(B) A person attempted to avoid duty by hastening to the Reward.
(C) There was questionable intent.
(D) He had a very pretty wife. | [
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VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD
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By KRIS NEVILLE
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Illustrated by MACK
</p>
<p>
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Manners and customs -- Fiction; Death -- Fiction; PS; Space ships -- Fiction; Science fiction"
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51201 | How does the volplas' culture differ from traditional human Western culture?
Choices:
(A) Volplas have a superior morality.
(B) Volplas have larger families.
(C) Volplas care for their children.
(D) Volplas can be promiscuous. | [
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Volpla
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<p>
By WYMAN GUIN
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "California -- Fiction; Scientists -- Fiction; Families -- Fiction; PS; Science fiction"
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51201 | Why is the narrator the only one who notices a flight of volplas soaring slowly across the full Moon?
Choices:
(A) Because volplas are fictional creatures and people do not believe they exist.
(B) Because other witness believe this was ET with a little boy riding his bicycle over the moon.
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Volpla
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<p>
By WYMAN GUIN
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<p>
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
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<p>
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"choices": "(A) Because volplas are fictional creatures and people do not believe they exist.\n(B) Because other witness believe this was ET with a little boy riding his bicycle over the moon.\n(C) Because people generally only notice what they look for and would dismiss the phenomenon as something else.\n(D) Beca... |
20074 | What point is being made by comparing Fight Club to the UFC?
Choices:
(A) While Fight Club glorifies the emasculated American male, the UFC tells a cautionary tale of prudishness, heavy-handed politics, and cultural myopia.
(B) The UFC now actually thrives in a context similar to that of the fictional organization.
(C)... | [
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"The UFC now actually thrives in a context similar to that of the fictional organization."
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Fight Clubbed<br/><br/> <br/> Fight Club , a movie about a fictional<br/>organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked<br/>more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about<br/>Holly... | {
"choices": "(A) While Fight Club glorifies the emasculated American male, the UFC tells a cautionary tale of prudishness, heavy-handed politics, and cultural myopia.\n(B) The UFC now actually thrives in a context similar to that of the fictional organization.\n(C) Both organizations share the same rules, but neithe... |
20074 | According to the writer, precisely why is it preferable not to wear boxing gloves in the UFC?
Choices:
(A) Because boxing has shown that wearing boxing gloves encourages head injury and leads to death, UFC fighters do not wear them.
(B) Wearing boxing gloves makes it easier to throw repeated head punches.
(C) Ultimate... | [
"B",
"Wearing boxing gloves makes it easier to throw repeated head punches."
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Fight Clubbed<br/><br/> <br/> Fight Club , a movie about a fictional<br/>organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked<br/>more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about<br/>Holly... | {
"choices": "(A) Because boxing has shown that wearing boxing gloves encourages head injury and leads to death, UFC fighters do not wear them. \n(B) Wearing boxing gloves makes it easier to throw repeated head punches.\n(C) Ultimate fighters don't wear boxing gloves so that they don't break their hands.\n\n(D) UFC f... |
20074 | When you compare UFC now to what it was, what distinct differences emerge?
Choices:
(A) The current UFC is more similar to Fight Club.
(B) Before, there was a clear national vision for UFC; currently, fans lack a definitive notion of the nature of the UFC as an American sport since it has been condemned to an undergr... | [
"A",
"The current UFC is more similar to Fight Club."
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Fight Clubbed<br/><br/> <br/> Fight Club , a movie about a fictional<br/>organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked<br/>more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about<br/>Holly... | {
"choices": "(A) The current UFC is more similar to Fight Club.\n(B) Before, there was a clear national vision for UFC; currently, fans lack a definitive notion of the nature of the UFC as an American sport since it has been condemned to an underground existence.\n(C) The early UFC was more similar to Fight Club.\n... |
20067 | What does the Shopping Avenger serve as in the process of disputing claims?
Choices:
(A) Informant.
(B) Judge and jury.
(C) Legal counsel.
(D) Mediator. | [
"D",
"Mediator."
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul!<br/><br/> Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the<br/>Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger,<br/>his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less<br/>... | {
"choices": "(A) Informant.\n(B) Judge and jury.\n(C) Legal counsel.\n(D) Mediator.",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; Media Coverage"
} |
51407 | Why is Wyandotte didactic?
Choices:
(A) He is likely being monitored by the Terrans and cannot speak freely.
(B) He thinks Craig is an uneducated hick.
(C) He knows that gravity conditioning is horrible. He is trying to change Craig's mind about going to Terra.
(D) He thinks Craig will be a fish out of water in Terran ... | [
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SEA LEGS
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<p>
By FRANK QUATTROCCHI
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by EMSH
</p>
<p>
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"choices": "(A) He is likely being monitored by the Terrans and cannot speak freely.\n(B) He thinks Craig is an uneducated hick.\n(C) He knows that gravity conditioning is horrible. He is trying to change Craig's mind about going to Terra.\n(D) He thinks Craig will be a fish out of water in Terran society.",
"dif... |
20069 | What is the plot of American Beauty?
Choices:
(A) A middle-aged man tries to seduce a high school cheerleader.
(B) A middle-aged couple's marriage breaks down.
(C) A middle-aged man goes through a mid-life crisis.
(D) An American nuclear family is on the verge of a meltdown. | [
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"An American nuclear family is on the verge of a meltdown."
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"choices": "(A) A middle-aged man tries to seduce a high school cheerleader.\n(B) A middle-aged couple's marriage breaks down.\n(C) A middle-aged man goes through a mid-life crisis.\n(D) An American nuclear family is on the verge of a meltdown.",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; M... |
51407 | Why is it important to watch the ones who don't become physically ill during the conditioning process?
Choices:
(A) They could be tapped as leaders for Freedomite missions
(B) It is a sign that they are deviant extraterrestrials
(C) Their bodies' familiarity with gravity naturally makes them suspicious
(D) Their bodie... | [
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SEA LEGS
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<p>
By FRANK QUATTROCCHI
</p>
<p>
Illustrated by EMSH
</p>
<p>
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"choices": "(A) They could be tapped as leaders for Freedomite missions\n(B) It is a sign that they are deviant extraterrestrials\n(C) Their bodies' familiarity with gravity naturally makes them suspicious \n(D) Their bodies may naturally produce paraoxynebutal",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Political fiction; ... |
43046 | What, within the context of the passage, is a 'marker'?
Choices:
(A) A microchip inserted into a person, designating them as a fugitive
(B) A safe space for a spacecraft to land on an alien planet
(C) A sound picked up on a radar that reveals the closest habitable planet
(D) A location on the alien planet that indicate... | [
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PLANET of DREAD
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"difficulty": "0... |
20069 | According to the reviewer, Carolyn's preference for "Muzak" and "nutritious yet savory" food most likely symbolize:
Choices:
(A) The characters' desperate desire to be perceived as ordinary
(B) The deterioration of the American nuclear family
(C) The tendency for people to be consumed by what their values
(D) The dange... | [
"A",
"The characters' desperate desire to be perceived as ordinary"
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"choices": "(A) The characters' desperate desire to be perceived as ordinary\n(B) The deterioration of the American nuclear family\n(C) The tendency for people to be consumed by what their values\n(D) The dangers of standing out in a society that demands conformity",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Periodicals; Sp... |
20072 | In reviewing "Music of the Heart," the reviewer believes that the director's greatest flaw is:
Choices:
(A) Not focusing enough on the violin music
(B) Trying too hard to appeal to the film industry's elite
(C) Ignoring the perspectives of the children in the film
(D) Mischaracterizing Roberta Guaspari | [
"D",
"Mischaracterizing Roberta Guaspari"
] | <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Machines in the Garden<br/><br/> In the animated ecological<br/>epic <br/> Princess Mononoke<br/> , the camera travels over landscapes with a<br/>clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the<br... | {
"choices": "(A) Not focusing enough on the violin music\n(B) Trying too hard to appeal to the film industry's elite\n(C) Ignoring the perspectives of the children in the film\n(D) Mischaracterizing Roberta Guaspari",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Periodicals; Specialized Magazine; Media Coverage"
} |
23588 | What likely happens to Thaddeus after the story ends?
Choices:
(A) He uses the Washington Monument to travel to space
(B) Various government agencies continue to study him to find out his secrets
(C) He is locked in the Pentagon forever so he cannot create any more devices
(D) He is sent back to the mental institution ... | [
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"difficulty": "1",
... |
23588 | What kind of person is Miss Abercrombie? Choose the best option
Choices:
(A) Cautious and discouraging
(B) Impatient but well-meaning
(C) Encouraging and strict
(D) Patient but sometimes easily shaken | [
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Science fiction; Short stories; PS"
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23592 | How is Phil feeling at the beginning of the story?
Choices:
(A) He is nervous about the mission but hopeful that it will be a success and he could return home.
(B) He is uncertain if he is the right person to go on this mission.
(C) He is upset by the way Mary stifles his hopes.
(D) He is too excited about fulfilling h... | [
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"choices": "(A) He is nervous about the mission but hopeful that it will be a success and he could return home.\n(B) He is uncertain if he is the right person to go on this mission.\n(C) He is upset by the way Mary stifles his hopes.\n(D) He is too excited about fulfilling his dream that he ignores everything else ... |
23592 | Which of these is a reason that Mary would have wanted Sammy to replace Phil?
Choices:
(A) She knows that Sammy is more careful, and would have a greater chance at mission success.
(B) She thought she could protect herself if someone else went.
(C) She thought that Sammy was more qualified.
(D) She thought but his lack... | [
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"choices": "(A) She knows that Sammy is more careful, and would have a greater chance at mission success.\n(B) She thought she could protect herself if someone else went.\n(C) She thought that Sammy was more qualified.\n(D) She thought but his lack of family showed his dedication to his job.",
"difficulty": "1",
... |
23592 | How long was Mary standing outside?
Choices:
(A) She had gone home but came back for the launch.
(B) For almost half a day.
(C) For a couple hours as Phil went through pre-boarding procedure.
(D) A full 24 hours. | [
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"choices": "(A) She had gone home but came back for the launch.\n(B) For almost half a day.\n(C) For a couple hours as Phil went through pre-boarding procedure.\n(D) A full 24 hours.",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Short stories; Science fiction"
} |
23592 | What is the most salient part of the final scene the reflects on the initial conversation?
Choices:
(A) Mary promising she would only stay with him if he did not go
(B) Phil knowing he wouldn't be the same if he did not go on the mission
(C) The fact that their love was stronger than Phil's independent goals
(D) Phil d... | [
"B",
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"choices": "(A) Mary promising she would only stay with him if he did not go\n(B) Phil knowing he wouldn't be the same if he did not go on the mission\n(C) The fact that their love was stronger than Phil's independent goals\n(D) Phil decided not to go on the mission in the end",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS;... |
23942 | Why is the lack of hotel space important for Simon's story?
Choices:
(A) It made him cut his trip short without finding any time travelers.
(B) Simon would have to learn how to time travel in order to keep his bag from being stolen.
(C) It set the stage for him to encounter an alien's home for himself.
(D) It meant he ... | [
"C",
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UNBORN
<br/>
TOMORROW
</h1>
<h2>
BY MACK REYNOLDS
</h2>
Unfortunately
, there was only
one thing he could bring back
from the won... | {
"choices": "(A) It made him cut his trip short without finding any time travelers.\n(B) Simon would have to learn how to time travel in order to keep his bag from being stolen.\n(C) It set the stage for him to encounter an alien's home for himself.\n(D) It meant he would find a number of unsavory characters as he t... |
23942 | What is the goal of the story that Simon tells Mr. Oyster?
Choices:
(A) Simon wanted to show that he had spent a lot of time thinking about encounters with time travelers.
(B) He wanted to explain why the trip would not be successful if he went to Germany.
(C) He wanted to mock his prospective client for his ideas abou... | [
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"He wanted to explain why the trip would not be successful if he went to Germany."
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UNBORN
<br/>
TOMORROW
</h1>
<h2>
BY MACK REYNOLDS
</h2>
Unfortunately
, there was only
one thing he could bring back
from the won... | {
"choices": "(A) Simon wanted to show that he had spent a lot of time thinking about encounters with time travelers.\n(B) He wanted to explain why the trip would not be successful if he went to Germany.\n(C) He wanted to mock his prospective client for his ideas about time travel.\n(D) He wanted to prove that Oktobe... |
23942 | Why is Simon so unenthusiastic when the client shows up at the beginning of the story?
Choices:
(A) He knows Mr. Oyster's reputation, and does not want to get involved in his affairs.
(B) He knows he cannot accomplish what Mr. Oyster is asking, and knows he will have to turn him away.
(C) He only takes on easy cases th... | [
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UNBORN
<br/>
TOMORROW
</h1>
<h2>
BY MACK REYNOLDS
</h2>
Unfortunately
, there was only
one thing he could bring back
from the won... | {
"choices": "(A) He knows Mr. Oyster's reputation, and does not want to get involved in his affairs.\n(B) He knows he cannot accomplish what Mr. Oyster is asking, and knows he will have to turn him away.\n(C) He only takes on easy cases that he knows will pay the bills.\n(D) He has too much of a headache to deal wit... |
23942 | Why did Simon's new friend not give him an aspirin when Simon asked for one?
Choices:
(A) He had run out of aspirin and did not know how to help.
(B) The friend thought Simon needed to deal with his headache like a man.
(C) He needed to knock him out to go back to the festival so that Simon would not know what had happ... | [
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UNBORN
<br/>
TOMORROW
</h1>
<h2>
BY MACK REYNOLDS
</h2>
Unfortunately
, there was only
one thing he could bring back
from the won... | {
"choices": "(A) He had run out of aspirin and did not know how to help.\n(B) The friend thought Simon needed to deal with his headache like a man.\n(C) He needed to knock him out to go back to the festival so that Simon would not know what had happened.\n(D) He gave him a different medicine instead that he thought ... |
24150 | Which of these is the most important reason Dr. Niemand contacted Dr. Hillyard specifically?
Choices:
(A) Dr. Hillyard is located on the east coast
(B) Dr. Niemand wanted to see if this was happening in other parts of California
(C) They were old roommates, so Dr. Niemand could trust him with his theory
(D) They were f... | [
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DISTURBING SUN
</h1>
<h2>
By PHILIP LATHAM
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by Freas
</h3>
<p>
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Sun -- Research -- Fi... |
24161 | Why does Evans have difficulty identifying crystals?
Choices:
(A) All of the crystals he found were very rare
(B) He does not have much experience in doing so
(C) They were not actually crystals to begin with
(D) None of the crystals were native to the moon | [
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ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
</h1>
<h2>
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by van Dongen
</h3>
<p>
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Moon -- Fiction; PS; Short stories; Science fiction; Miners -- Fiction... |
24161 | Why is Jones a change in the pricing structure for supply runs?
Choices:
(A) He thinks it would save time in writing contracts
(B) He thinks he can make a bigger profit if he has more control
(C) It would allow more necessary supplies to reach Earth
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ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
</h1>
<h2>
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by van Dongen
</h3>
<p>
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Moon -- Fiction; PS; Short stori... |
24192 | Which best describes how Edith feels about Henry's return home?
Choices:
(A) She is uncertain about how the Henry in front of her is different from the one who left 11 months ago
(B) She feels relieved that he made it back from his trip alive.
(C) She is thankful that her family is now back together.
(D) She is nervous... | [
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THE FIRST ONE
</h1>
<h2>
By HERBERT D. KASTLE
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by von Dongen
</h3>
<p>
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24517 | Why was Charley so interested in the Minnow?
Choices:
(A) He has been sent to steal the technological secrets
(B) His species does not have space travel and he wants to learn from the humans
(C) They do not have similar wildlife on his planet
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<h1>
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
</h1>
<h2>
BY PETER BAILY
</h2>
<p class="tease">
<i>
<b>
The most
dangerous of weapons
<br/>
i... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Human-alien encounter... |
24521 | What do Miss Drayson and Kylen Braynek have in common?
Choices:
(A) They externalize a lot of their thought processes.
(B) They are constantly processing extreme amounts of details.
(C) They both dislike interacting with other people.
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<h1>
IN CASE OF FIRE
</h1>
<h2>
By RANDALL GARRETT
</h2>
<b>
<i>
There are times when a broken tool is better
than a sound one, or a twi... | {
"choices": "(A) They externalize a lot of their thought processes.\n(B) They are constantly processing extreme amounts of details.\n(C) They both dislike interacting with other people.\n(D) They are both paranoid about what other people think.",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Psychological fiction; Science fi... |
24958 | What is the relationship between the two aliens?
Choices:
(A) The very strict power structure means that the second alien never has a say in the decisions that are made.
(B) They are equal rank and similar opinions means decisions are made quickly.
(C) They are nervous about overstepping the other's authority, meaning ... | [
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<h1>
SECOND LANDING
</h1>
<h2>
By FLOYD WALLACE
</h2>
<b>
<i>
A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an
oft-told tale with a wistful tw... | {
"choices": "(A) The very strict power structure means that the second alien never has a say in the decisions that are made.\n(B) They are equal rank and similar opinions means decisions are made quickly.\n(C) They are nervous about overstepping the other's authority, meaning nothing ever gets done.\n(D) They are cu... |
24966 | Why were the robots built?
Choices:
(A) Nobody knows, they were already on the planet's surface.
(B) To kill any people invading the planet.
(C) To perform labor and help the people build their city.
(D) To protect the people from dangerous animals. | [
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<h1>
SURVIVAL
<br/>
TACTICS
</h1>
<h2>
By AL SEVCIK
</h2>
<p>
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
</p>
<p>
<i>
The robots were built to serve... | {
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"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Science fiction, American; Robots -- Fiction; Sh... |
24966 | How does the darkness affect the robots' mobility?
Choices:
(A) It makes it harder for them to differentiate people from other animals.
(B) Their tracking of animals is unimpeded, but they still have plans to contend with.
(C) Their mobility is not affected, but it is harder for them to aim their blasters.
(D) It makes... | [
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SURVIVAL
<br/>
TACTICS
</h1>
<h2>
By AL SEVCIK
</h2>
<p>
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
</p>
<p>
<i>
The robots were built to serve... | {
"choices": "(A) It makes it harder for them to differentiate people from other animals.\n(B) Their tracking of animals is unimpeded, but they still have plans to contend with.\n(C) Their mobility is not affected, but it is harder for them to aim their blasters.\n(D) It makes smaller signals from insects more distra... |
24977 | What is Frank's relationship with loyalty?
Choices:
(A) Frank had not found an opportunity to show loyalty until the events of the story took place.
(B) Frank is loyal to women, which he shows by pointing out their flaws.
(C) Frank considers loyalty to be a weakness, and only takes care of himself.
(D) Frank wishes tha... | [
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THE PERFECTIONISTS
</h1>
<h2>
By ARNOLD CASTLE
</h2>
<p class="illo">
<b>
ILLUSTRATED by SUMMERS
</b>
</p>
<b>
<i>
Is ... | {
"choices": "(A) Frank had not found an opportunity to show loyalty until the events of the story took place.\n(B) Frank is loyal to women, which he shows by pointing out their flaws.\n(C) Frank considers loyalty to be a weakness, and only takes care of himself.\n(D) Frank wishes that he could be loyal to someone, b... |
25086 | Why didn't the Delegate have a robotic voice?
Choices:
(A) The robot was programmed by the Venusians to speak the many languages of Earth.
(B) The robot was programmed by Professor Coltz and the group that helped him to speak eight languages.
(C) The robot was voiced by Professor Coltz remotely.
(D) The advanced Venusi... | [
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<b>
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
</b>
<h1>
The
<br/>
DELEGATE
<br/>
FROM
<br/>
VENUS
</h1>
<h2>
... | {
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26066 | Why is the machine operator willing to risk his job by sending Eric and Nada to Venus?
Choices:
(A) The operator is an alcoholic, and alcohol has been outlawed.
(B) The operator thinks he sent them to Hong Kong,
(C) The operator is a friend of Eric's, and he owes Eric a favor.
(D) It does not occur to him that he is ri... | [
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Transcriber's Note:
</b>
This etext was produced from
<i>
Amazing Stories
</i>
December 1961 and
was first published in
<i>
Amazing ... | {
"choices": "(A) The operator is an alcoholic, and alcohol has been outlawed.\n(B) The operator thinks he sent them to Hong Kong,\n(C) The operator is a friend of Eric's, and he owes Eric a favor.\n(D) It does not occur to him that he is risking his job to send them.",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Short stor... |
26066 | Why does the Cosmic Express official assume Eric and Nada are the victims of the situation?
Choices:
(A) The official is more concerned about the drunk operator, given that alcohol is outlawed. It does not occur to the official that anyone would request to be sent to Venus.
(B) There are only 16 designated Cosmic Expre... | [
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Transcriber's Note:
</b>
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<i>
Amazing Stories
</i>
December 1961 and
was first published in
<i>
Amazing ... | {
"choices": "(A) The official is more concerned about the drunk operator, given that alcohol is outlawed. It does not occur to the official that anyone would request to be sent to Venus.\n(B) There are only 16 designated Cosmic Express destinations, and Venus is not one of them.\n(C) The official knows Eric and Nada... |
26957 | How long did Martha spend outside looking at the stars waiting for Terry's first pass?
Choices:
(A) Two to three hours
(B) Less than an hour
(C) More than three hours
(D) Between one and two hours | [
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STAR MOTHER
</h1>
<h2>
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
</h2>
<i>
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.... | {
"choices": "(A) Two to three hours\n(B) Less than an hour\n(C) More than three hours\n(D) Between one and two hours",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "PS; Science fiction; Short stories"
} |
27110 | How does Loy Chuk communicate with Ned?
Choices:
(A) Loy Chuk communicates with Ned through telepathy.
(B) Loy Chuk has a device that translates his speech into English.
(C) Loy Chuk has a device that lets him speak English.
(D) Loy Chuk has a device that converts his thoughts into English. | [
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THE
<br/>
ETERNAL
<br/>
WALL
</h1>
<h2>
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
</h2>
<p>
<i>
A scream of brakes, t... | {
"choices": "(A) Loy Chuk communicates with Ned through telepathy.\n(B) Loy Chuk has a device that translates his speech into English.\n(C) Loy Chuk has a device that lets him speak English.\n(D) Loy Chuk has a device that converts his thoughts into English.",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Short stories; Science ... |
27110 | How does Loy Chuk bring the mummy to life?
Choices:
(A) While rehydrating the body, Loy Chuk sent electricity into the body using a metal helmet.
(B) After rehydrating the body, Loy Chuk sent electricity into the body using a metal helmet.
(C) While rehydrating the body, Loy Chuk used electrodes to send energy througho... | [
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THE
<br/>
ETERNAL
<br/>
WALL
</h1>
<h2>
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
</h2>
<p>
<i>
A scream of brakes, t... | {
"choices": "(A) While rehydrating the body, Loy Chuk sent electricity into the body using a metal helmet.\n(B) After rehydrating the body, Loy Chuk sent electricity into the body using a metal helmet.\n(C) While rehydrating the body, Loy Chuk used electrodes to send energy throughout the body.\n(D) After rehydratin... |
24192 | Why are they throwing a parade for Hank?
Choices:
(A) Hank is back from a mission to Mars.
(B) Hank is back from an experimental continent-to-continent flight.
(C) Hank is back from the dead.
(D) Hank is back from beyond the Great Frontier. | [
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THE FIRST ONE
</h1>
<h2>
By HERBERT D. KASTLE
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by von Dongen
</h3>
<p>
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"choices": "(A) Hank is back from a mission to Mars.\n(B) Hank is back from an experimental continent-to-continent flight.\n(C) Hank is back from the dead.\n(D) Hank is back from beyond the Great Frontier.",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Short stories; Psychological fiction; Science fiction; PS"
} |
24192 | What was Hank's mission?
Choices:
(A) Hank's mission was to touch down on Mars in preparation for a future colony.
(B) Hank's mission was to experience death and be brought back to life.
(C) Hank's mission was to build a colony on the moon.
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THE FIRST ONE
</h1>
<h2>
By HERBERT D. KASTLE
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by von Dongen
</h3>
<p>
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"choices": "(A) Hank's mission was to touch down on Mars in preparation for a future colony.\n(B) Hank's mission was to experience death and be brought back to life.\n(C) Hank's mission was to build a colony on the moon.\n(D) Hank's mission was to pilot an experimental continent-to-continent flight.",
"difficulty... |
24192 | How does Edith feel about Hank's return?
Choices:
(A) Edith is happy that Hank has returned, but she is scared he might have changed.
(B) Edith is happy that Hank has returned if he is Hank. He may be a Martian shapeshifter.
(C) Edith is happy that Hank has returned, but she is scared that he may be a zombie or a vampi... | [
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THE FIRST ONE
</h1>
<h2>
By HERBERT D. KASTLE
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by von Dongen
</h3>
<p>
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"choices": "(A) Edith is happy that Hank has returned, but she is scared he might have changed.\n(B) Edith is happy that Hank has returned if he is Hank. He may be a Martian shapeshifter.\n(C) Edith is happy that Hank has returned, but she is scared that he may be a zombie or a vampire.\n(D) Edith is happy that Han... |
24278 | Why does the UN want to arrest Umluana?
Choices:
(A) Umluana conspired to attack Belderkan.
(B) Umluana conspired to attack another nation.
(C) Umluana has violated the Nuclear Disarmament Treaty.
(D) Umluana is the head of a gang called The Golden Spacemen. | [
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"Umluana has violated the Nuclear Disarmament Treaty."
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<p class="center">
This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961.
<br/>
Extensive research did... | {
"choices": "(A) Umluana conspired to attack Belderkan.\n(B) Umluana conspired to attack another nation.\n(C) Umluana has violated the Nuclear Disarmament Treaty.\n(D) Umluana is the head of a gang called The Golden Spacemen.",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Political fiction; Soldiers -- Fiction; Science fict... |
24278 | Why would the psychologists be surprised to see Read blow up the tank?
Choices:
(A) Read's psych tests said he only cared about himself.
(B) Read's psych tests said he would likely fall apart under pressure.
(C) Read's psych tests said he was only driven by pride.
(D) Read's psych tests said he was a coward. | [
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Transcriber's Note:
</p>
<p class="center">
This etext was produced from Analog, January 1961.
<br/>
Extensive research did... | {
"choices": "(A) Read's psych tests said he only cared about himself.\n(B) Read's psych tests said he would likely fall apart under pressure.\n(C) Read's psych tests said he was only driven by pride.\n(D) Read's psych tests said he was a coward.",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "PS; Political fiction; Soldiers -- F... |
24521 | Why doesn't Bertrand Malloy appear in public?
Choices:
(A) Threats have been made against Malloy's life. He needs to stay out of sight.
(B) Malloy is too frail to leave his apartment.
(C) He holds a prestigious title. Prestigious men aren't seen in public.
(D) He is agoraphobic. | [
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"He is agoraphobic."
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<h1>
IN CASE OF FIRE
</h1>
<h2>
By RANDALL GARRETT
</h2>
<b>
<i>
There are times when a broken tool is better
than a sound one, or a twi... | {
"choices": "(A) Threats have been made against Malloy's life. He needs to stay out of sight.\n(B) Malloy is too frail to leave his apartment.\n(C) He holds a prestigious title. Prestigious men aren't seen in public.\n(D) He is agoraphobic.",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Psychological fiction; Science fictio... |
24521 | Why do the Karna demand the conference begin in three days?
Choices:
(A) There is an immediate threat to the planet of Karn, and the Karna desperately need help from Earth.
(B) The Karna are hoping to disrupt Earth's supply chain.
(C) The Karna want to make Earth look bad in the eyes of the other planets.
(D) The Karna... | [
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"The Karna are skilled negotiators and want to control the peace talks."
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<h1>
IN CASE OF FIRE
</h1>
<h2>
By RANDALL GARRETT
</h2>
<b>
<i>
There are times when a broken tool is better
than a sound one, or a twi... | {
"choices": "(A) There is an immediate threat to the planet of Karn, and the Karna desperately need help from Earth.\n(B) The Karna are hoping to disrupt Earth's supply chain.\n(C) The Karna want to make Earth look bad in the eyes of the other planets.\n(D) The Karna are skilled negotiators and want to control the p... |
24958 | Why doesn't the Earth shoot the spaceship out of the sky?
Choices:
(A) The Earth does not have weapons that are capable of going as high as the spaceship. Nor are their weapons capable of penetrating the spaceship's hull.
(B) Bal and Ethaniel are using the spaceship to broadcast a message of peace in all the languages ... | [
"C",
"The combination of the Christmas holiday, aliens that look like angels, and what looks to be the star of Bethlehem, has convinced the people of Earth that Bal and Ethaniel are friends and not foes."
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<h1>
SECOND LANDING
</h1>
<h2>
By FLOYD WALLACE
</h2>
<b>
<i>
A gentle fancy for the Christmas Season—an
oft-told tale with a wistful tw... | {
"choices": "(A) The Earth does not have weapons that are capable of going as high as the spaceship. Nor are their weapons capable of penetrating the spaceship's hull.\n(B) Bal and Ethaniel are using the spaceship to broadcast a message of peace in all the languages of the world.\n(C) The combination of the Christma... |
24966 | Why is Alan in the jungle?
Choices:
(A) Alan is hiding from the killer robots in the jungle.
(B) Alan is with a group of colonists, who are going to build a new colony on the jungle planet.
(C) Alan is hunting pumas in the jungle.
(D) Alan is camping with friends in the jungle. | [
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<h1>
SURVIVAL
<br/>
TACTICS
</h1>
<h2>
By AL SEVCIK
</h2>
<p>
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
</p>
<p>
<i>
The robots were built to serve... | {
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"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "PS; Science fiction, Am... |
24966 | How is Alan able to evade so many robots?
Choices:
(A) Luckily for Alan, the robots are shooting at all the living creatures, including bugs.
(B) Luckily for Alan, the robots are being attacked by pumas.
(C) Luckily for Alan, the robots are having a difficult time navigating the jungle terrain.
(D) Luckily for Alan, a... | [
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"Luckily for Alan, the robots are shooting at all the living creatures, including bugs. "
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<h1>
SURVIVAL
<br/>
TACTICS
</h1>
<h2>
By AL SEVCIK
</h2>
<p>
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
</p>
<p>
<i>
The robots were built to serve... | {
"choices": "(A) Luckily for Alan, the robots are shooting at all the living creatures, including bugs. \n(B) Luckily for Alan, the robots are being attacked by pumas.\n(C) Luckily for Alan, the robots are having a difficult time navigating the jungle terrain.\n(D) Luckily for Alan, a sticky oozing blob-like creatur... |
23588 | Which group of people shares the most similarities with the group of patients in the mental institution, as they are described by the author?
Choices:
(A) A circus troupe
(B) A disorderly mob
(C) An artists' collective
(D) A Kindergarten class | [
"D",
"A Kindergarten class"
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Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that... | {
"choices": "(A) A circus troupe\n(B) A disorderly mob\n(C) An artists' collective\n(D) A Kindergarten class",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Science fiction; Short stories; PS"
} |
23588 | What is the main theme of this story?
Choices:
(A) Fear and exploitation of the mentally ill
(B) The perilous impact of government secrets
(C) The damaging impact of mental illness on perception
(D) Society's rejection of divergent thought | [
"D",
"Society's rejection of divergent thought"
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"choices": "(A) Fear and exploitation of the mentally ill\n(B) The perilous impact of government secrets\n(C) The damaging impact of mental illness on perception\n(D) Society's rejection of divergent thought",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Science fiction; Short stories; PS"
} |
23588 | What is the significance of the lifting-off of the Washington Monument at the story's conclusion?
Choices:
(A) Mental 'illness' could and should, in many cases, be viewed as an asset, rather than a deficit
(B) Society is too quick to dismiss the thoughts and behaviors of people living with mental illness as irrational ... | [
"B",
"Society is too quick to dismiss the thoughts and behaviors of people living with mental illness as irrational or absurd"
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"choices": "(A) Mental 'illness' could and should, in many cases, be viewed as an asset, rather than a deficit\n(B) Society is too quick to dismiss the thoughts and behaviors of people living with mental illness as irrational or absurd\n(C) People living with mental illness pose risks and/or threats to society and ... |
23592 | How might the story's conclusion have differed if Phil, in the beginning of the story, had agreed to Mary's wish?
Choices:
(A) The conclusion would likely not have differed -- Phil would lose his sense of purpose and thus his vitality in a relationship
(B) Phil would have agreed to Mary's wishes, but left to go on the ... | [
"A",
"The conclusion would likely not have differed -- Phil would lose his sense of purpose and thus his vitality in a relationship"
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Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science
Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evide... | {
"choices": "(A) The conclusion would likely not have differed -- Phil would lose his sense of purpose and thus his vitality in a relationship\n(B) Phil would have agreed to Mary's wishes, but left to go on the mission without telling here\n(C) Phil would eventually come to accept Mary's fear and let go of his dream... |
23592 | What is most ironic about the conclusion of the story?
Choices:
(A) While Sammy is the least qualified to go into space, he was the only replacement for Phil
(B) Everything that used to give Phil joy will now represent pain and suffering
(C) Mary's fear of losing Phil became a self-fulfilling prophecy
(D) Phil trained ... | [
"C",
"Mary's fear of losing Phil became a self-fulfilling prophecy"
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Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evide... | {
"choices": "(A) While Sammy is the least qualified to go into space, he was the only replacement for Phil\n(B) Everything that used to give Phil joy will now represent pain and suffering\n(C) Mary's fear of losing Phil became a self-fulfilling prophecy\n(D) Phil trained all of his life for one moment, and gave it a... |
23592 | Which of the following best serves as a metaphor for Phil and Mary's relationship, by the end of the story?
Choices:
(A) Mary's cigarette burned down too far
(B) The new, government-built town
(C) The barbed wire fence
(D) The broken zipper on Phil's space suit | [
"B",
"The new, government-built town"
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Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science
Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evide... | {
"choices": "(A) Mary's cigarette burned down too far\n(B) The new, government-built town\n(C) The barbed wire fence\n(D) The broken zipper on Phil's space suit",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Short stories; Science fiction"
} |
23592 | What best represents the theme of the story?
Choices:
(A) Compromise is essential to long-lasting, happy successful relationships
(B) It is better to be honest about something bothering you than to withhold it and possibly cause a shared goal to fail
(C) Keeping one's family happy and intact is ultimately more importan... | [
"D",
"Rigid thinking and ultimatums in relationships rarely result in desired outcomes"
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Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science
Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evide... | {
"choices": "(A) Compromise is essential to long-lasting, happy successful relationships\n(B) It is better to be honest about something bothering you than to withhold it and possibly cause a shared goal to fail\n(C) Keeping one's family happy and intact is ultimately more important than any personal or professional ... |
23767 | Of what does Kolin and his peers need to be most careful of managing, lest they be perceived as treasonous?
Choices:
(A) Their language
(B) Their guise
(C) Their rations
(D) Their thoughts | [
"B",
"Their guise"
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By H. B. Fyfe
</p>
<h1>
THE TALKATIVE
<br/>
TREE
... | {
"choices": "(A) Their language\n(B) Their guise\n(C) Their rations\n(D) Their thoughts",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Short stories; Science fiction"
} |
23767 | What do the vines in the forest represent?
Choices:
(A) The nature of rampant colonialism
(B) The possibility to be who one wishes to be
(C) The destructive power of nature
(D) The lower end of social strata | [
"A",
"The nature of rampant colonialism"
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<p style="text-align: right; margin-top: 80px; margin-bottom: 2em;">
By H. B. Fyfe
</p>
<h1>
THE TALKATIVE
<br/>
TREE
... | {
"choices": "(A) The nature of rampant colonialism\n(B) The possibility to be who one wishes to be\n(C) The destructive power of nature\n(D) The lower end of social strata",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "PS; Short stories; Science fiction"
} |
23942 | How has Simon manipulated Mr. Oyster?
Choices:
(A) He has traveled back in time thrice to attempt to bring back a time traveler
(B) He has taken over $50,000 of Mr. Oyster's money based on unfulfilled investigations
(C) He has discovered that Mr. Oyster is actually Arth from several decades ago
(D) He has used the oppo... | [
"A",
"He has traveled back in time thrice to attempt to bring back a time traveler"
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<h1>
UNBORN
<br/>
TOMORROW
</h1>
<h2>
BY MACK REYNOLDS
</h2>
Unfortunately
, there was only
one thing he could bring back
from the won... | {
"choices": "(A) He has traveled back in time thrice to attempt to bring back a time traveler\n(B) He has taken over $50,000 of Mr. Oyster's money based on unfulfilled investigations\n(C) He has discovered that Mr. Oyster is actually Arth from several decades ago\n(D) He has used the opportunity to travel to Oktober... |
24150 | Which statement most accurately represents Niemand's beliefs toward humans and free will?
Choices:
(A) Some humans have more control over the impact of sunspot disturbances on their mental health than others
(B) All human desires are influenced, in some way, by the frequency and intensity of sunspots in any given time
... | [
"C",
"Humans have the free will to pursue their desires, which are in part influenced by external influences"
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<h1>
DISTURBING SUN
</h1>
<h2>
By PHILIP LATHAM
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by Freas
</h3>
<p>
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced... | {
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24161 | Moon inhabitants must make all of the following considerations regarding their equipment EXCEPT:
Choices:
(A) Protection from meteor showers and volcanic eruptions
(B) The cost of rare materials imported from Earth
(C) Protection from extreme temperatures
(D) The ability to function with minimal water use | [
"C",
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<h1>
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
</h1>
<h2>
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by van Dongen
</h3>
<p>
[Transcriber's Note: This etext w... | {
"choices": "(A) Protection from meteor showers and volcanic eruptions\n(B) The cost of rare materials imported from Earth\n(C) Protection from extreme temperatures\n(D) The ability to function with minimal water use",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Moon -- Fiction; PS; Short stories; Science fiction; Miners -- Fi... |
24161 | What is the worst consequence of the Geiger being off scale?
Choices:
(A) The moon and Earth will enter a war fought over natural elements
(B) Evans will die before he is discovered by a rescue team
(C) Authorities will be forced to make more strict limitations when it comes to water
(D) The entire Survey will be fired... | [
"C",
"Authorities will be forced to make more strict limitations when it comes to water"
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<h1>
ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
</h1>
<h2>
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
</h2>
<h3>
Illustrated by van Dongen
</h3>
<p>
[Transcriber's Note: This etext w... | {
"choices": "(A) The moon and Earth will enter a war fought over natural elements\n(B) Evans will die before he is discovered by a rescue team\n(C) Authorities will be forced to make more strict limitations when it comes to water\n(D) The entire Survey will be fired and forced to compete over prospecting jobs",
"d... |
25086 | Which two terms best describe Jerry's tone toward Greta?
Choices:
(A) misogynistic and dismissive
(B) lustful and manipulative
(C) rueful and vexed
(D) condescending and harsh | [
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<b>
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
</b>
<h1>
The
<br/>
DELEGATE
<br/>
FROM
<br/>
VENUS
</h1>
<h2>
... | {
"choices": "(A) misogynistic and dismissive\n(B) lustful and manipulative\n(C) rueful and vexed\n(D) condescending and harsh",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Short stories; PS; Science fiction; Journalists -- Fiction"
} |
25086 | What ultimately revealed the true identity of the Venusian delegate to Jerry?
Choices:
(A) It's opening monologue
(B) The origin of its materials
(C) Notes that Greta stole from a source
(D) Its style of self-destruction | [
"A",
"It's opening monologue"
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<b>
The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
</b>
<h1>
The
<br/>
DELEGATE
<br/>
FROM
<br/>
VENUS
</h1>
<h2>
... | {
"choices": "(A) It's opening monologue\n(B) The origin of its materials\n(C) Notes that Greta stole from a source\n(D) Its style of self-destruction",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Short stories; PS; Science fiction; Journalists -- Fiction"
} |
26066 | The plot of Eric's newest book most likely reflects:
Choices:
(A) How Eric wishes he could have provided for Nada on their visit to Venus
(B) How Nada resents Eric for not providing for her on their visit to Venus
(C) How Eric has contorted his experience on Venus to seem more like his protagonist
(D) How Nada would ha... | [
"A",
"How Eric wishes he could have provided for Nada on their visit to Venus"
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<b>
Transcriber's Note:
</b>
This etext was produced from
<i>
Amazing Stories
</i>
December 1961 and
was first published in
<i>
Amazing ... | {
"choices": "(A) How Eric wishes he could have provided for Nada on their visit to Venus\n(B) How Nada resents Eric for not providing for her on their visit to Venus\n(C) How Eric has contorted his experience on Venus to seem more like his protagonist\n(D) How Nada would have envisioned her and Eric's visit to Venus... |
26066 | What is ironic about Eric and Nada's desire to return to nature?
Choices:
(A) They can only do so using the most advanced modern technology
(B) Once they experience the return to nature, they don't know how to survive
(C) Their current residence is similar to what it would be like on Venus
(D) Their vision of nature is... | [
"A",
"They can only do so using the most advanced modern technology"
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<b>
Transcriber's Note:
</b>
This etext was produced from
<i>
Amazing Stories
</i>
December 1961 and
was first published in
<i>
Amazing ... | {
"choices": "(A) They can only do so using the most advanced modern technology\n(B) Once they experience the return to nature, they don't know how to survive\n(C) Their current residence is similar to what it would be like on Venus\n(D) Their vision of nature is unrealistic and based solely on images from fictional ... |
27665 | What is the most likely reason for the junior achievement group's shared characteristics?
Choices:
(A) They have experienced expected and unanticipated consequences of nuclear fallout
(B) Their parents are all members of the Ridgeville Commission
(C) They are all actually androids that have been programmed by scientist... | [
"B",
"Their parents are all members of the Ridgeville Commission"
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<i>
<b>
Fallout is, of course, always disastrous—
<br/>
one way or another
</b>
</i>
<h1>
<i>
<b>
JU... | {
"choices": "(A) They have experienced expected and unanticipated consequences of nuclear fallout\n(B) Their parents are all members of the Ridgeville Commission\n(C) They are all actually androids that have been programmed by scientists of the Ridgeville Commission\n(D) They have been meeting secretly for years bef... |
51597 | Which is the best description of the impact of ketchup being a personal effect?
Choices:
(A) It showed how dedicated the captain was to his ploy to get the cook to be more creative
(B) It made the rest of the crew angry that they did not have condiments of their own
(C) It took away from the weight allowances of the re... | [
"A",
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GOURMET
</h1>
<p>
By ALLEN KIM LANG
</p>
<p>
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced f... | {
"choices": "(A) It showed how dedicated the captain was to his ploy to get the cook to be more creative\n(B) It made the rest of the crew angry that they did not have condiments of their own\n(C) It took away from the weight allowances of the rest of the crew, showing how selfish the captain is\n(D) It showed how l... |
51597 | What likely happens after the story is over?
Choices:
(A) The Doc has to treat the crew for food poisoning because they are not used to real meat
(B) Bailey is renowned for his culinary breakthrough, and his future restaurant is a success
(C) The crew goes down in history, but not for the culinary feat
(D) Bailey decid... | [
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GOURMET
</h1>
<p>
By ALLEN KIM LANG
</p>
<p>
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced f... | {
"choices": "(A) The Doc has to treat the crew for food poisoning because they are not used to real meat\n(B) Bailey is renowned for his culinary breakthrough, and his future restaurant is a success\n(C) The crew goes down in history, but not for the culinary feat\n(D) Bailey decides not to open a restaurant so he c... |
60995 | What likely happens to Linton at the end of the story?
Choices:
(A) He and his wife live happily, both as cybernetic creatures
(B) He repeats a cycle of having his money taken from him from doctors
(C) He goes to rehab and then moves on with his life
(D) He will never leave the asylym because he needs too much help | [
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<i>
FEBRUARY STRAWBERRIES
</i>
</h1>
<h2>
By JIM HARMON
</h2>
<p class="ph1">
<i>
... | {
"choices": "(A) He and his wife live happily, both as cybernetic creatures\n(B) He repeats a cycle of having his money taken from him from doctors\n(C) He goes to rehab and then moves on with his life\n(D) He will never leave the asylym because he needs too much help",
"difficulty": "1",
"topic": "Resurrection ... |
32836 | Who is the Watcher?
Choices:
(A) Someone who has been granted the honor of watching over the mountain region
(B) A man who was exiled from society because of violent tendencies
(C) An old man who has retracted from society
(D) An alien in charge of protecting the planet | [
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WHEN THE MOUNTAIN SHOOK
</h1>
<... | {
"choices": "(A) Someone who has been granted the honor of watching over the mountain region\n(B) A man who was exiled from society because of violent tendencies\n(C) An old man who has retracted from society\n(D) An alien in charge of protecting the planet",
"difficulty": "0",
"topic": "Short stories; Science f... |
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