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52995
[ "Why is Si retirement so significant to the Space Exploration Team? ", "What makes Gubelin an outlier in the present day?", "What is the main reason that Gubelin is so resentful of Si’s decision?", "What is the main reason behind the Welfare State operating as it does?", "What happens to drafted workers?", ...
[ [ "There aren’t enough working people in the world. They won’t be able to find a replacement.", "As one of two remaining spacemen, it would likely mean the defunding and shut down of the Space Exploration Team.", "Training new spacemen is costly and time consuming. They won’t have anyone else ready afte...
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[ [ "The fact of the matter was, Si knew that his retiring had set them\n back. They hadn't figured he had enough shares of Basic to see him", "that you were the last of the space pilots. The last man in the whole\n world trained to pilot a space craft. And here you were, retiring.\"", "Si was expansive. ...
train
63109
[ "What effects do the Green Flame rocks have?\n", "Why is Grannie Annie so concerned about the Green Flame’s whereabouts?", "What makes Grannie Annie's writing remarkable?", "Why is Billy so drawn to Grannie Annie? ", "What is Grannie Annie referring to when she says \"the I.P men aren't strong enough?\" ", ...
[ [ "It makes people lethargic and easily manipulated.\n", "They spread radioactivity to people and make them ill. ", "They influence people to take power over other people. ", "They are electromagnetic and shock people. " ], [ "She wants to finish writing her story about them and needs to see...
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[ [ "Flame rock, they produce in the creature's brain a certain lassitude\n and lack of energy. As the period of exposure increases, this condition\n develops into a sense of impotence and a desire for leadership or", "\"And you can lay it all to the Green Flames. It seems incredible that a\n single shipload ...
train
61007
[ "What does the E.P. Locator detect?", "Why was each inhabitant of the moon-town only referred to as their specific species rather than a distinct name?", "Which fruit was NOT allowed to be tasted by the crew while visiting the moon-town?", "What was thought to be used as an indication to settle the confusion ...
[ [ "Level of Human Activity", "Level of Probing", "Level of Spinal Fluid", "Level of Perception" ], [ "They were all distinct by their light, and only needed to be referred to as their species. ", "The population was much too large to name each creature. ", "The humans of moon-town fe...
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[ [ "And there was no denying that the Extraordinary Perception Locator (or\n Eppel) was a contrary machine. On Earth it had read\nPositive", "The E. P. Locator had been designed by Glaser. But when the Locator\n had refused to read\nPositive", "There was one more test to run, one very tricky and difficul...
train
62569
[ "Which best describes the relationship between the protagonists?", "What makes the protagonists become less concerned about being trapped by the beasts?", "How would you describe the pace of the characters, and why?", "What is not a type technology that is used in this story?", "What are Hathaway and Marnag...
[ [ "They're friendly but their friendship detracts from their ability to problem-solve and be productive.", "They're both in a tough situation but their hatred for one another pushes them to work independently.", "They work together and are able to coordinate with each other pretty well.", "They don'...
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[ [ "Marnagan said nothing, but his thick lips went down at the corners, far\n down, and the green eyes blazed.\n\n\n They stopped, together.\n\n\n \"Oops!\" Click said.", "\"They got impervious hides. No use. Gahh! And that was a pretty chase,\n eh, Click?\"\n\n\n \"Yeah. Sure.\nYou\nenjoyed it, every moment...
train
63919
[ "Why is David Corbin on the ship in the first place?", "Of his fellow crew members, who does David seem to have the most concern for and why?", "What is one potential moral of this story?", "Of the following, which personality traits best describe David?", "If David had entirely forgotten his life prior to ...
[ [ "He has to direct his crew to an area with potentially large amounts of natural resources.", "He has to direct his crew to an area with potentially habitable planets.", "He's a doctor who has to tend to the other crew members who were medically sedated.", "He has to direct his crew home to Earth o...
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[ [ "David Corbin.", "\"Your name is David Corbin.\"", "\"Your name is David Corbin. Do you understand?\"", "\"Your name is David Corbin. If you understand, press button A on your\n right.\"", "\"Your name is David Corbin. If you understand, press button A on your\n right.\"", "CAPTAIN CHAOS\n...
train
61499
[ "Why did the first policeman smirk at Brian’s door?", "Why was the woman in Brian’s apartment?", "Why did Pete send the rebels to break Brian out of jail?", "What would have happened if Brian didn’t escape with Crystal?", "What advantage did the rebels have over the Venus Consolidated police?", "What is t...
[ [ "He recognized Brian as the boss of Venus Consolidated Research Organization.", "He saw a woman in the bedroom.", "He was sorry for getting Brian out of the bathtub.", "He saw that Brian’s towel was open and not covering his body." ], [ "She was drawing his bath and cleaning his apartment....
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[ [ "Brian closed the door in puzzlement. What the devil had that flat-foot\n been smirking about? Well, maybe he could get his bath now.", "\"Hello.\" The voice matched the calm alertness of a pair of deep-blue\n eyes. Brian just stared at her in numbed fascination. That was what the\n policeman had meant wi...
train
61405
[ "Where did Mia grow up?", "What is the Trial?", "What happened to Earth?", "What is the name of the first person to talk to Mia on Tintera?", "What is NOT a reason that Mia pulled out her pistol the first time?", "What did Mia have for siblings?", "Why did Mia begin to feel defeated and tired?", "What...
[ [ "Earth", "a space ship", "Tintera", "The Third Level" ], [ "your chance to find a suitable partner", "your first flight away from Earth", "proving your ability to survive on your own", "defending your right to have children" ], [ "People divided into small, vicious colo...
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[ [ "My name is Mia Havero. I'm fourteen, of course, or I wouldn't be", "had two or three brothers and sisters, but it didn't strike me until\n that moment that it wouldn't even seem out of the ordinary to these\n kids. Isn't that horrible?", "Don't think I was helpless. I'm hell on wheels. They don't let...
train
52326
[ "What shocked Myles the most when he woke up on the beach?", "What was most often on Myles's mind during his time away?", "How did Doggo feel about their plan?", "Why did Yuri go back to Cupia?" ]
[ [ "Enemies arrived that he believed to be dead.", "He was on Venus instead of Mars.", "He realized Prince Yuri was alive.", "He knew he'd been dreaming." ], [ "Doggo ", "His friends on Earth", "Lilla", "Revenge" ], [ "Hesitant for it to happen so soon", "Reluctant at ...
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[ [ "How long his unconsciousness lasted he knew not. He\n was some time in regaining his senses. But when he had\n finally and fully recovered, he found himself lying on a\n sandy beach beside a calm and placid lake beneath a silver\n sky.", "alone. By the agitation of the beast’s antennae the earth\n man co...
train
61139
[ "How long ago was Retief given Whaffle’s consul position? \n\n", "Of what species is Miss Meuhl and Retief?", "What is the simplest description of what Miss Meuhl and Retief are in the minds of the Groacian race? Why is this significant to the story? \n\n", "What is the conspiracy Retief is trying to uncover...
[ [ "Three months ", "Nine months ", "Nine years ", "One month" ], [ "Groacian", "Unknown ", "Human", "Reptile " ], [ "They are illegal space travelers. This is significant because the crimes of explorers like them are what prompted the Groaci to hide the first human cruise...
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[ [ "\"Whaffle left here three months ago,\" Retief said, \"leaving me in\n charge.\"", "\"I don't recall dictating any letters today, Miss Meuhl,\" Retief said,\n pulling on a light cape.\n\"I wrote them for you. They're just as Consul Whaffle would have wanted\n them.\"", "It was an hour before dawn whe...
train
61097
[ "Why is Retief being sent to Jorgenson's Worlds?", "How does Retief navigate his problems with most people?", "How does Retief convince the captain to keep him on board?", "Why does Chip seem to enjoy talking to Retief?\n", "What makes the captain’s recent trips to Jorgenson’s suspicious?", "What is signi...
[ [ "He memorized the contents of the folder that will help them win against the Soetti.", "He is carrying with him the plans for the anti-acceleration field.", "He’s being sent to oppose the Soetti invasion and help with Jorgenson’s Worlds meager military.", "He’s to make contact with the Soetti defe...
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[ [ "\"Which gate?\" Retief said.\n\n\n \"For ... ah...?\"\n\n\n \"For the two twenty-eight for Jorgensen's Worlds,\" Retief said.", "\"Umm,\" Magnan said. \"Don't make the error of personalizing this\n situation, Retief. Overall policy calls for a defense of these\n backwater worlds. Otherwise the Corps woul...
train
63527
[ "Why are Quezy and Bob investigating the asteroid?", "Why are Quezy and Bob pressed for time? ", "Why does Starre lay claim to the asteroid?", "Why is Starre hesitant to accept Bob's feelings?", "How does the shape of Starre's ship benefit them?", "What happens at the second confrontation with the Saylor ...
[ [ "To see if it matches the specifications of the person who ordered it. ", "To investigate the ship that's been parked on it. ", "To check what minerals and ores are present in it. ", "To check its overall dimensions. " ], [ "They don't want their competitors getting to the asteroid before ...
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[ [ "Now that he and Queazy had found the asteroid, they were desperate to\n get it to its destination, for fear that the Saylor brothers might get\n wind of what was going on, and try to beat them out of their profits.", "Neither he nor Queazy had the opportunity to observe the pointer any\n further. A cold,...
train
62198
[ "What is the purpose of the Orthan taking over a human host?", "Lew's memories are intermingling with Thigs, making him feel what?", "What is the major difference between Orthan and Earth culture that appeals to Thig?", "Why does Thig change his mind about the invasion?", "What saves Thig life in his fight ...
[ [ "To get the full human experience, and understand what makes the planet worthwhile. ", "To investigate the planet without vslling attention, and determine if it's worth colonizing. ", "To assimilate the human host into the Hord, and add to it their knowledge. ", "To examine the memories of the hum...
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[ [ "So it was that the bodies of the Earthman and the Orthan were strapped\n on two parallel tables of chill metal and the twin helmets, linked to\n one another by the intricacies of the psychic relay, put upon their\n heads.", "owed his life. A cool-headed robot of an Orthan would have efficiently\n used th...
train
61097
[ "From the passage, what can be inferred about Retief's personality?", "What can be inferred from the passage about Jorgensen's Worlds?", "How do you think Retief felt during his time on the ship?", "What would have likely happened if Tony had attempted to apprehend and remove Retief himself?", "Why did the ...
[ [ "He's a \"hick\" as he is referred ", "He's careful with his decisions", "He's scared to push the buttons on the wrong person", "He's tough and determined " ], [ "It's difficult to locate and makes travel rather uncommon", "Tourists are no longer welcome and travel has been halted.", ...
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[ [ "\"I have here,\" he said solemnly, \"information which will change that\n picture completely.\" He leaned back and blinked at Retief.", "Retief put his bag down. He turned at a sound behind him. A tall,\n florid man with an expensive coat belted over a massive paunch stood in", "\"Okay,\" Retief said...
train
63527
[ "Why was Queazy given his said nickname?", "Why were Parker and Queazy voyaging on the trip looking for an asteroid?", "What would have likely happened had Parker and Queazy or the Saylor brothers never located the asteroid?", "Why was Mr. Burnside so determined to have such a large and specific asteroid deli...
[ [ "Because his name was Quentin Zuyler", "Because no one could recall his real name. ", "Because he had been known for being whimsical", "Because he often became queasy while flying" ], [ "The Interplanetary Hauling & Moving Co. was in difficult competition with Saylor & Saylor to get to it ...
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[ [ "\"Thanks, Queazy,\" he said huskily.\n\n\n Queazy was bending over him, his anxiety clearing away from his\n suddenly brightening face.", "\"Queazy!\" he whispered. \"Queazy! I'm running out of air!\"", "Queazy looked from one to another of them. He waved his hand scornfully\n at Bob. \"You're plain ...
train
62198
[ "What was Lewis doing when he was captured by Thig?", "Why was Thig informed that he should be camouflaged as a human?", "How long did Thig spend traveling with Ellen while posing as Lewis?", "What would happen if Lewis did not finish his short stories in the timeline he was given?", "What did Torp and Kam ...
[ [ "Going swimming", "Going fishing", "Trying to type on his typewriter", "Finalizing a novelet" ], [ "So that he could scout out the surroundings without suspicions", "So that he could learn the inner thoughts of humans.", "So that no one would know that Lewis was taken.", "So th...
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[ [ "his head. Blackness flooded the brain of Lewis, and he knew no more.\n\"There it is,\" announced Thig, dropping the limp body of the captured", "Then it was that Thig went berserk. His fists slashed into the thick\n jaw of the scientist and his fingers ripped at the hard cords overlying", "For the mo...
train
60507
[ "Which is *not* a competitor to the Piltdon Can Opener?", "Which is *not* a can-opener feature that Ogden Piltdon cares about?", "Why did Kalvin commit to Piltdon’s unreasonable deadline?", "Why did Kalvin hesitate to share information about the new invention?", "Why did Kalvin continue researching on his o...
[ [ "International", "Minerva Mighty Midget", "Universal", "Super-Opener" ], [ "Lightweight", "Musical", "Speed", "Stability" ], [ "He felt challenged to develop creative solutions.", "He didn’t want to lose his job.", "He wanted to earn recognition.", "He was a...
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[ [ "\"For two years there hasn't been one lousy improvement in the Piltdon\n Can-Opener!\" roared Mr. Piltdon. \"Look at our competitors. The", "\"As chief engineer you're not carrying the ball,\" Piltdon went on\n savagely. \"The Piltdon Can-Opener is trailing the competition.", "After Piltdon had seen ...
train
61053
[ "How do the crew feel about “home office relatives”?", "What is Jeffers’ opinion about taking graft?", "What and where is Ganymede?", "What is the landscape of Ganymede like?", "Why did “Betty Koslow” really come to Ganymede?", "What was the number that Betty called?", "What is the purpose of “touching ...
[ [ "It’s a waste of time and fuel to bring them back and forth.", "It’s a chance to impress the bosses and land better positions.", "It’s a great way to have fun and earn tips.", "It’s a chance to go on dates with pretty girls." ], [ "Taking extra is stealing and is wrong.", "He takes ext...
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[ [ "airlock, a crewman helped him load two trunks and a collection of bags\n into the tractor. He was struggling to suppress a feeling of outrage at\n the waste of fuel involved when the home-office relative emerged.", "\"We'll just have to ride it out,\" he said sympathetically. \"The ship is\n provisioned ...
train
63875
[ "What isn't true of the red-headed girl?", "What doesn't describe Jaro?", "Which isn't true about the Mercurians?", "Which isn't true about Stanley?", "Why did Jaro sneak out of his hostelry?", "What does Peet seem to care about the most?", "What words best describe Miss Webb?", "Why did Jaro ask to m...
[ [ "she was undercover", "she was sure her plan would succeed", "she was trying to set up an assassination", "she was kidnapped" ], [ "he's curious", "he's a murderer", "he'll do anything for money", "he's well-known on many planets" ], [ "they're peaceful people", "mo...
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[ [ "She bent her head in acknowledgment so that her bronze red hair fell\n down about her face. There was perspiration on her upper lip and\n temples. Her crimson mouth wore a fixed smile. Her eyes were frightened.", "\"So,\" said the red-head; \"you have come. I did not think you would be\n in time.\" Her h...
train
20012
[ "Who seems to be writing the most falsehoods?", "Do Cassidy and Arrow feel the same way about Krugman?", "Which writer seemed to like Krugman the most?", "Which would Fishman not use to describe Brian Arthur?", "What seems to be Krugman's biggest issue with Arthur?", "Which of the following most likely ha...
[ [ "M. Mitchell Waldrop", "John Cassidy", "Paul Krugman", "Kenneth J. Arrow" ], [ "No - Arrow finds him less offensive than Cassidy", "Yes - They both think he was misinformed", "No - Cassidy thinks he's a liar, but Arrow doesn't", "Yes - They both think he wrote inaccurate statem...
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[ [ "a fabricator or a liar. The quotes in question came", "Krugman appears to suggest that I made up some quotes,", "story that puts them in a bad light,\" he pronounces.", "Arthur has never, to my knowledge, claimed any such thing.", "Krugman is remarkably cavalier about attributing motives and ...
train
63890
[ "What is the origin of the name Joe on Venus? \n", "Who is Joe? \n", "What is the first clue that hints at how Venusian culture has absorbed the name Joe? \n", "What is the significance of the mission Colonel Walsh gives Major Polk? \n", "Major Polk refers to his long hike through the jungle with guide Joe ...
[ [ "The Venusians use “Joe” as an idiom, referring to friends and family as Joe, even though that is not their given Venusian name. \n", "Terrans use the term “Joe” to refer to each other. The Venusians took the idiom literally and adopted it in earnest as the global name.", "There is a Venusian hero nam...
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[ [ "\"His name is Joe,\" the Venusian told me. \"Best damn guide on the\n planet. Take you anywhere you want to go, do anything you want to do.", "\"I hadn't realized this was your first time on Venus,\" he said.\n\n\n \"Is there a local hero named Joe?\" I asked.", "\"Sure thing,\" the Venusian answered...
train
60515
[ "How can the description the protagonist’s eyes as “aflame” be understood as symbolic? \n", "Who is the protagonist of the story and what is their main objective? \n", "Why does the protagonist want to get back to his wife? \n", "What effect do the bombs have on the war?\n", "Who shows the protagonist the f...
[ [ "It is symbolic for his drive to win the war. \n", "It is symbolic for his drive to find shelter.\n", "It is symbolic for his drive to return home to his wife.\n", "It is symbolic for his drive to cross the Rio Grande. \n" ], [ "An ex soldier who fought in World War III, looking for his ch...
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[ [ "The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly\n hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive and aflame. They had no place in", "burning stream within his body. But day at last gave way to night, and\n the sun to the moon. The torch became a white pock-marked goddess, with\n streaming hair call...
train
20014
[ "What does Fiss mean by Irony? \n", "What is the best description of what the article is doing with Fiss’s book? \n", "What is the meaning of Fiss’s title? \n", "What is one description of a putative right to individual self-expression?\n", "According to Fiss, free speech issues should be thought of as a co...
[ [ "That true freedom of speech calls for the silencing of a few groups. \n", "That true freedom of speech calls for the silencing of unorthodox artists, as their work so often offends on a large scale and does not bode positively for the groups the artist hopes to represents. \n", "That true freedom of ...
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[ [ "what Fiss means by the \"irony\" in his title: that", "irony. It is a paradox. An irony would be the", "Fiss' analysis of", "The Irony of Free Speech is a discussion of", "bankruptcy of individualism. The thesis of the book is Fiss',", "the speech of some. This is not, technically, an iro...
train
63890
[ "Why did the narrator initially become frustrated with the task that Captain Walsh gave him.", "What made the narrator's mission so difficult?", "Given the details in the article, what best describes Captain Walsh and Major Polk's relationship?", "Who was the mission intended to benefit?", "What would have ...
[ [ "The narrator realized the directions he was given were unclear.", "The task proved much harder than the narrator thought.", "He realized that he was part of a more important mission.", "He realized he was sent to the wrong planet." ], [ "No one cooperated with the narrator to help him fin...
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[ [ "I was beginning to get angry. Very angry. I was thinking of Walsh\n sitting back in a nice cozy foam chair back on Earth.\n\n\n \"Get to the point, Captain!\" I barked.", "If Walsh really wanted to know the reasons for the revolt, I could give\n them to him in one word: Walsh. I had to laugh at the way h...
train
60515
[ "What is the overall tone of the article?", "How would the main character's reaction been different if his wife was alive when he came back home?", "How did the gloomy outcome of World War III in the article foreshadow the rest of the main character's story?", "What is a theme of the article?", "What can yo...
[ [ "Serious", "Grim", "Violent", "Objective" ], [ "He would have realized her love for him had vanished.", "He would not have been as solemn as he was when he discovered she was no longer there. ", "He would have been in a state of confusion because he would not have recognized his wi...
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[ [ "In the fading light, he ate the hard beef jerky and drank the scalding\n coffee. Refreshed and momentarily content, he sat staring into the", "mirror. His muscles were lean and hard, evenly placed throughout the\n length of his frame. A deep ridge ran down the length of his torso,\n separating the muscle...
train
20014
[ "What best summarizes Fiss' main motive as discussed in the article?", "What would be Fiss' opinions on the current laws regarding self expression today?", "How would one describe Fiss' viewpoints.", "Would Fiss believe that free speech is really \"free?\"", "What is the overall mood portrayed by the articl...
[ [ "He wants to problematize the U.S. constitution and its values.", "He wants to build animosity against contemporary liberals.", "He wants to highlight problems with free speech.", "He wants to teach minority and underrepresented groups how to gain true free speech for themselves." ], [ "He...
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train
50103
[ "What is particularly strange about humans this world? ", "Why is communication so slow between colonies?", "Why is Earth so stunted in comparison to other colonies? ", "How is it this society can manage such slow communications?", "In simple terms, how does the anti-aging process work?", "What is the con...
[ [ "They have achieved immortality, ", "They use telecommunications across planets to stay in contact. ", "They no longer have the same family values most people do. ", "People are living for far, far longer than they ever have before. " ], [ "There isn’t a lot of time out into the communicat...
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[ [ "a family, rather than a mere\n group. A very pleasant family in\n a very pleasant world.\nHe read Harry’s note again,\n with its praise for the planet and", "pointed to it. “Great work, Mr.\n Giles. Maybe we’ll all get to see\n some of those other worlds yet.”\n Then he studied Giles more carefully.", ...
train
51129
[ "What characteristic of Zotul does he believe he shares with the Earthmen? ", "What changes Koltan's mind about Earthmen, and ultimately condemns the Masur House to ruin?", "what is the 'gift from Earth'?", "The story implies that ____ is responsible for fueling capitalism and colonialism?", "What is ironic...
[ [ "cunning", "integrity", "creativity", "impartiality" ], [ "He sees potential for the House of Masur to profit off of the Earthmen's inventions", "He predicts that the Earthmen will not be able to withstand Zurian conditions for long, and that they will soon depart", "He believes he...
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[ [ "Zotul, youngest of the Masur brothers, stirred uneasily. Personally, he\n was in favor of the coming of the Earthmen to the world of Zur.", "Zurians, and many blessings would rain down from the skies. This, in\n effect, was what the Earthmen had to say. Zotul felt greatly cheered,", "\"You mean,\" ex...
train
20046
[ "What does the following quotation from the article -- \"Nobody deserves it more than Barry Switzer. He took all of this [expletive].\" -- most likely imply?", "What word best describes Tynan's reputation in Britain?", "How was the reaction toward Lloyd and Irvin different than that toward Tynan?", "Members o...
[ [ "Switzer deserves to be punished for using explicit language", "Switzer deserves to be rewarded for speaking honestly and in-the-moment", "Switzer deserves to be rewarded for the sacrifices he made to win the NFC title", "Switzer deserves to be punished for using blasphemous language on live telev...
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[ [ "A few hours later, Michael Irvin of the Dallas Cowboys offered this spirited defense of his coach on TV after his team won the National Football Conference title: \"Nobody deserves it more than Barry Switzer. He took all of this [expletive] .\"", "said, \"along with the [expletive] Super Bowl.\"", "w...
train
20043
[ "Dole makes all of the following charges against the New York Times EXCEPT for: with the NYT? ", "Why does the author believe Clinton is better represented than Dole?", "Dole blames Clinton for increased _____ within the American population", "What does Dole hope to accomplish by juxtaposing Clinton's drug us...
[ [ "They don't publish stories about him on the front page", "They purposefully misquote him", "Their reporting on his campaign is inaccurate", "They are colluding with Clinton to get him elected" ], [ "Clinton is more experienced and knowledgeable than Dole", "Clinton is more progressive...
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[ [ "stories in the New York Times .\" Dole repeated his", "stories in the New York Times . Only anti-Dole stories", "Oct. 26 story reporting Dole's attack on the Times ,", "Oct. 24. In New Orleans, Dole charged the paper with", "Dole is attacking the Times because he is truly furious", "at th...
train
51656
[ "What is the relationship between Hendricks and Joe?", "Why is Joe trying to get drunk?", "Why does Joe want to be an EX?", "Why are there hidden microphones?", "Why is an EX an ideal employee?", "How does the CPA prevent crime?", "Why does Hendricks help Joe?" ]
[ [ "Hendricks is Joe's uncle. He has bailed Joe out many times over the years.", "Hendricks is the psychological officer for the police department. He's offered Joe free treatment many times over the years.", "Hendricks is Joe's parole officer and has been for many years.", "Hendricks is the Police C...
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[ [ "Hendricks leaned even closer and glared. \"You listen, Joe. This is\n interesting. You see, it doesn't stop with Mr. and Mrs. Jones. There's", "Hendricks smiled. \"Sorry, Joe. You missed the boat again.\" He reached\n out and turned a dial on his desk top. \"We had a microphone hidden in", "Joe's fac...
train
51203
[ "What does the dead man represent for Ben?", "Why does Ben take offence to Cobb's comments about spacemen?", "Ben runs from the crime scene, but isn't remorseful for doing so. Why is that, even though he killed a man?", "What is the irony in Ben's contempt for a single action destroying \"a man's life and his...
[ [ "His conscious. He is manifesting as Ben's rage, and the anger that he felt during the incident. ", "The end of his freedom. He represents his new life as an outlaw. ", "His conscious. He is manifesting as Ben's unaddressed guilt, and what he can never run away from. ", "The end of his career. He ...
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[ [ "His body was buried now—probably in the silent gray wastes outside\n Luna City. But he'd become a kind of invisible Siamese twin, as much a\n part of Ben as sight in his eyes.", "He sank to the floor, eyes glassy, blood tricking down his jaw.\n\n\n Ben knew that he was dead.", "For an instant, Ben's ...
train
47841
[ "Why did Judy spent a week with her grandmother for a week during summer?", "Who did Judy give credit for warning the people in town that a flood was coming?", "Why would the trip Judy had taken with her grandparents to the fountain have likely felt longer than when she was traveling with Lois and Lorraine?", ...
[ [ "So that her parents could take a vacation. ", "So that her grandmother would have an opportunity to spent time with her. ", "So that her father, a doctor, could travel out of the country for work. ", "So that she could solve mysteries that were filed away in her grandmother's attic. " ], [ ...
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[ [ "was a precious memory. Every summer Dr. Bolton\n and his wife relived it. And every summer Judy\n went to stay with her grandmother Smeed, who", "Now Judy did remember. It was something she\n would have preferred to forget. She liked to think\n she was a good judge of character, and she had taken", "...
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51433
[ "Why are they hunting the farn beast?", "How does Ri feel about Extrone?", "How does Mia feel about Extrone?", "Why are Ri and Mia afraid of Extrone?", "How does Lin feel about Extrone?", "If Mia is wealthy enough to buy half the planet why is he Extrone's guide?", "Who is Extrone?", "Why doesn't Extr...
[ [ "This is a vacation hunting trip for Extrone.", "They are hunting the farn beasts because farn beasts are dangerous.", "Farn beasts are dangerous creatures that must be eliminated.", "Farn beasts are delicious." ], [ "Ri thinks Extrone is the kind of ruler the system needs.", "Ri hates...
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[ [ "\"Killing?\"\n\n\n \"Hunting,\" Extrone repeated harshly.\nThe farn beast coughed. Another answered. They were very near, and\n there was a noise of crackling underbrush.", "\"... It's the only thing I know anything about. The farn beast, as I\n was saying, sir, is the particular enemy of men. Or if you ...
train
20038
[ "Who is the most hated celebrity of 1999?", "What was the best movie of 1999?", "Who died in 1999?", "What does Charrerbox think is the most important thing that happened in 1999?", "Where does Chatterbox think world policing was effective?", "What does the Dalai Lama think is the most important thing in ...
[ [ "Larry Flynt", "Donald Trump", "Bob Livingston", "Linda Tripp" ], [ "All Dolled Up and Nowhere To Go", "The Red Violin", "There's Something About Mary", "The Road Not Taken" ], [ "Jim Landau", "Mel Torme", "Susan Hoechstetter", "Thomas Harris" ], [ "...
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[ [ "Here are 20 important things that happened in 1999: \n\n 1. Most Hated Celebrity--Ever?", "In 1999, more than", "You've got the wrong year. That was 1998 .", "--Jim Chapin \n\n \n\n 3. Worst/Best Films of 1999", "--Mike Gebert \n\n \n\n 7 . Children B...
train
51202
[ "Why does Infield don a lightning rod at the beginning of the story?", "Why did Mrs. Price carry around a baby?", "Why did Morgan turn on the lights at Infield & Morgan when Reggie entered?", "Why was Infield opposed to a world comprised completely of the Cured?", "Why does Price believe it is important for...
[ [ "He wants to infiltrate the fraternal club for the Cured in order to prevent Price's authoritarian rule, so he must blend in.", "It will protect him against lightning strikes and is meant as a Cure for his astraphobia.", "He wants to know what it feels like to be a Cured, and therefore he pretends to ...
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[ [ "Infield realized that he had gone mad as he held the thin blade high\n overhead, but he did need some kind of lightning rod. Price (who was", "Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The\n gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it\n leading down into his ...
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50766
[ "What traits best describe Caswell?", "What is the relationship between Caswell and the protagonist?", "What is the relationship between Caswell and the protagonist like?", "What traits best describe the protagonist?", "What was the initial goal of the protagonist?", "How good is Caswell at his job?", "...
[ [ "Athletic and generous", "Charismatic and fair", "Confident and smart", "Confident and handsome" ], [ "They're coworkers", "One is the other's boss", "They're old friends", "They're brothers" ], [ "They don't know each other too well but they get to know each other bett...
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[ [ "Poor Caswell. The bet between us was ironclad. He wouldn't let me\n back down on it even if I wanted to. He'd probably quit before I put", "\"I see you have your problems, too,\" Caswell said, conceding me\n nothing. He extended his hand with a chilly smile. \"Well, good\n afternoon, Mr. Halloway. I'm gl...
train
51310
[ "Why didn't Bradley mop up her cell?", "Why was Bradley in the Jug?", "Which of the following didn't O'Leary agree with?", "What seems to be a reason for many being sent to prison?", "What are the tangler fields?", "How did the Block O guards feel about their position?", "Why did Sauer and Flock yell so...
[ [ "she wanted Mathias to do it for her", "she wanted to start a riot", "she didn't deserve to be in the Jug", "she didn't understand the slang in the command" ], [ "she didn't understand the people she was supposed to be working with", "she wanted to be part of the Civil Service group in...
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[ [ "He said patiently: \"Bradley, the rules are you have to mop out your\n cell. If you didn't understand what Mathias was talking about, you\n should have asked her. Now I'm warning you, the next time—\"", "He demanded: \"Why wouldn't you mop out your cell?\"\n\n\n The girl lifted her head angrily and took ...
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50668
[ "How did Jery feel when he first encountered the security men?", "How did Baxter feel when he first met Jery?", "What does Jery do best?", "Why is the Brain so effective?", "Why were the Space Scouts sent on their mission?", "How did Jery act differently with Anders?", "How did Jery feel when going to B...
[ [ "confused and nervous", "frustrated and annoyed", "guilty and sad", "nervous yet excited" ], [ "guilty and sympathetic", "confused and anxious", "frustrated and nervous", "nervous yet excited" ], [ "interplanetary security", "come up with the best ways to sell produ...
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[ [ "without absolutely guaranteeing them anything, when the two security\n men came to get me. I didn't quite believe it at first, when I looked", "in the ad agency where he worked. So when the Chief of World Security\n told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's\n greatest mystery...
train
51657
[ "What didn't William get accused of as a young boy?", "What was the one thing William admitted to doing?", "Which word doesn't describe Partridge?", "Which word best describes William?", "Did William kill the man?", "Once William received the money from Partridge, what didn't he decide to do?", "Who did...
[ [ "lying to his parents", "wetting the bed", "calling his mother names", "stealing from his parents" ], [ "stealing while at school", "stealing from the church", "doing drugs", "lying to people" ], [ "suspicious", "compassionate", "patient", "sympathetic" ],...
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[ [ "almost\n—reminded of Job. William, you are\n being punished for some great sin. Of that, I'm sure.\"", "\"Of course you have, William! Say you don't remember. Say you don't\n want to remember. But don't say you have no personal experience!\"", "They were real to me. They never touched me, but they ha...
train
20022
[ "Who is the least lovable character in The Thin Red Line?", "What wouldn't the author say of Malick?", "How doesn't the author feel about Bill Clinton?", "Which would the author say of both directors?", "When discussing these films, which word best describes the author?", "What isn't true about A Civil Ac...
[ [ "Private Bell", "Lieutenant Colonel Tall", "Captain Staros", "Seargant Welsh" ], [ "he knows how to bring out the beauty amongst war", "he told a well-rounded story of war", "he's a philosophical thinker", "he did more than just make a war movie" ], [ "he's a self-servi...
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[ [ "The Thin Red Line has a curious sound-scape, as", "dialogue between Welsh and Witt, The Thin Red Line 's", "war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return", "Tall (Nolte), a borderline lunatic passed over one too many", "Billy Budd to Welsh's vindictive Claggart. But if Witt", "Wel...
train
51092
[ "What isn't something that Harshorne-Logan has?", "What is the time warp typically used for?", "What wasn't strange about the dress purchased?", "Which word least describes Mrs. Burnett?", "What wasn't abnormal in the detective kit?", "What didn't Ann receive from Hartshorne-Logan?", "What theme could b...
[ [ "doorbells", "strong liquor", "a time machine", "vacuum cleaner bags" ], [ "to visit deceased family members", "to look into the future to discover inventions", "to fix mistakes made recently by the company", "to revisit holiday parties" ], [ "it spoke to Sally ", "...
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[ [ "Hartshorne-Logan never filled! We can't have such carelessness. This\n poor woman has waited eighty years for her merchandise!\"\nMilly was reading aloud the scrawled words on the order form:", "The mailman brought a letter from Hartshorne-Logan. Ann stared stupidly\n at the envelope, until she realized ...
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50988
[ "What is something that isn't true about the man who saved Gabe?", "What is the likeliest reason that Helen married Gabe?", "What didn't this \"bodyguard\" do for Gabe?", "What is foliage?", "How does Helen feel about her husband?", "Why does Gabe travel to seedy places?", "How are Helen and Gabriel Loc...
[ [ "he's married to the light-haired girl", "he regrets his past choices", "he used to be Gabe", "he plays a dangerous game" ], [ "it was part of the game they're playing", "she knew the real him ", "he was kind to her for a long time", "he is good-looking and wealthy" ], [ ...
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[ [ "\"Look, Gabe,\" the girl said, \"don't try to fool me! I know you\n too well. And I know you have that man's—the real Gabriel", "\"I don't know who he is,\" Gabe said almost merrily, \"except that he's\n no friend of mine. Do you have a name, stranger?\"", "Gabe opened his eyes and saw the fat man ga...
train
51249
[ "Why did the story open the way it did?", "Who is most likely to end up going to Jupiter?", "Which word least describes Charlie?", "What isn't a reason for Ben to want to be a rocketman?", "What isn't a reason that Charlie came to visit?", "Which isn't true?", "Why didn't Laura say yes?", "What isn't ...
[ [ "to show how frustrated he was with space", "because his training was good and bad", "because that was how long he'd been away from Laura", "to describe how torn Ben was in his decisions" ], [ "Mickey", "Dean Dawson", "Ben", "Charlie" ], [ "proud", "sick", "expe...
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[ [ "Without answering, I walked into my room. I knew it was true now. I\n remembered Charlie's coughing, his gaunt features, his drugged gaze.\n The metallic words had told the truth.", "sense.\"\nThe next morning Charlie said good-bye in our room. He rubbed his\n scarred face nervously as he cleared his thr...
train
20026
[ "What doesn't the author believe about Bauer?", "What is a similarity between Forbes and Bauer?", "What doesn't the author believe about John McCain?", "How does the author seem to feel about the upcoming presidential race?", "Who does the author think will win?" ]
[ [ "Forbes is Bauer's current competition", "Bauer is able to spin results in his favor", "he is pro-choice and a moderate conservative", "he is an underdog because of his inexperience" ], [ "they are considered underdogs in the race", "the media attention they're receiving", "their p...
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[ [ "Bauer argued on Late Edition . \"I have never run", "wrote that Bauer \"overcame his own financial disadvantages\" and", "race,\" noting that Bauer's supporters \"love the fact that he", "the post-poll analysis. Pundits concluded that Bauer \"did what", "in a two-man race\" against Bush. Baue...
train
51201
[ "How were the Volpla able to eat solid food so quickly?", "Why is it ironic that the narrator's wife is asking him to be quiet during the broadcast?", "Why did the narrator decide not to mention the Volplas during Guy's broadcast?", "Why doesn't the narrator want to tell anyone about his experiments?", "Why...
[ [ "Their anatomy is not human, and their more developed digestive system handles solid food much earlier", "They mature very quickly, as a result of their mutant status, so it would be easy to eat anything", "Their growth had been artificially sped up, so they passed the stages where they would have nee...
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[ [ "Volpla\nBy WYMAN GUIN\n\n\n Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS\n\n\n [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from", "I saw the planes close momentarily. Then they opened again and the bird\n plummeted to a hillside. The volpla landed gently atop the hill and\n stood looking back at us.", "The volpla be...
train
51305
[ "What is the \"thing\"?", "During what instance does the narrator tell the truth without intending to?", "How do Martians communicate with men from Earth?", "Why might the narrator feel that he is \"so dirty, so very dirty that I could never get clean if I bathed every hour for the rest of my life\"?", "Wha...
[ [ "A state of pure thought.", "A book that doesn't exist.", "A vehicle to find coffee. ", "An agent of time travel." ], [ "He tells Miss Casey that he wants coffee.", "He tells Andre about Miss Casey.", "He tells Miss Casey his real first and last name.", "He tells the somber per...
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[ [ "knew\nthis last time had been\n different. Whatever it was was getting closer. This was the first time\n Doc had ever made anything. It didn't look like much, but it was a", "Doc sat on the floor in the half-darkness and he had made a\nthing\n.\nMy heart hammered at my lungs. I", "\"Concentrate,\" Do...
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20066
[ "What does the author mean when stating: \"And the people were grateful\"?", "Why does it matter that Deb has tenure?", "Why are ratings provided in count of curled toes?", "What is the writer's opinion of the instructional videos advertised in the New York Times Book Review?", "Why does the writer evoke th...
[ [ "Serious-minded people enjoyed the opportunity to discuss sexual matters because they wanted to investigate why the average American adult is sexually deprived.", "People like to gossip about other people's private sexual lives.", "President Clinton's approval ratings stayed up because people love sex...
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[ [ "And the people were grateful.", "of the other. And this, I discovered, is the chief", "The news made it possible for serious-minded people to spend", "Jean-Paul Sartre discovered something similar, although celebrating it rather than", "generated seemed forced and arbitrary. Finally, as they ...
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43046
[ "Why didn't Moran kill Harper?", "What was the monstrosity that Moran cut apart with his torch?", "What is the mission of the crew?", "Why doesn't the crew throw Moran out of the airlock?", "Why have humans been carrying beetles around the galaxy?", "Why have the planet's life forms developed abnormally?"...
[ [ "Moran is not a murderer at heart. He only killed the other man to save a life.", "Moran would rather kill Burleigh. He is waiting for the right moment.", "Moran is not a killer.", "Moran likes Harper. Harper is a decent guy." ], [ "A worm that had grown out of control.", "A roach that...
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[ [ "but they killed. Blast-rifles did not. And Harper needed to pull himself\n together again, too. Also, neither Moran nor any of the others wanted to", "which was the reason for what Moran had done. But the dead man had been\n very important, and the fact that Moran had forced him to fight and\n killed him...
train
51651
[ "What is the most dangerous aspect of the neutroids and other mutant animals?", "How are citizens organized into different classes in society?", "Which of the following is NOT true of Class C citizens?", "What act suggests that Terry empathizes with the owners of the neutroids he confiscates as part of his jo...
[ [ "Because they are grouped together in isolated areas, it is possible that they could use their adorable appearance and innocent demeanor to hide the fact that they are conspiring to overthrow the society.", "Because they only live up until a certain age, they often act with a level of invincibility that i...
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[ [ "were emotionally safer than the quasi-human chimp-K series called\n \"neutroids.\" When a pet neutroid died, a family was broken with grief;", "\"I think so,\" Norris replied slowly. \"But what do you want me to do?\n Can't you send the neutroid to a vet?\"", "Norris smiled sardonically to himself. T...
train
20072
[ "To which director does the film reviewer offer the most praise?", "In reviewing \"Princess Mononoke,\" which of Miyazaki's techniques does the reviewer appreciate the least?", "According to the reviewer, Miyazaki believes that technological and industrial advancement has had a/an ______ effect on the force of ...
[ [ "Sam Raimi", "Steven Soderbergh", "Wes Craven", "Hayao Miyazaki" ], [ "His awareness of his audience", "His digitally dazzling cinematography", "His attention to detail", "His sublime proportionality " ], [ "Cannabilistic", "Befuddling", "Lethal", "Solipsist...
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[ [ "is one of those rare filmmakers who learn on the", "film, directed by Steven Soderbergh, would be worth seeing just", "The film's most violent act happens well off screen. (You", "one of the movie's high points. It's Miyazaki's use", "The film, which is rated PG-13, is full of splattery", ...
train
23767
[ "Why is Peter on the surface of this planet?", "What would have happened if the Peace State had not crash landed?", "What is the most likely explanation for why Kolin's anger is so extreme?", "Which description is the best representation of Yrtok's role in the story?", "Why is Kolin so worried about the pur...
[ [ "His ship took a long turn and is waiting for supplies.", "He ended up there because of an accident.", "His ship is there to pass rations to the locals who are low on food.", "He is part of an exploratory crew sent to investigate." ], [ "A different crew would eventually follow a similar p...
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[ [ "\"If there was ever a fellow\n ready for this planet,\" decided\n the tree named Ashlew,\n \"you're it, Sonny! Hang on\n there while I signal the Life\n by root!\"", "\"Where's that? Oh, never\n mind—some little planet. I\n don't bother with them all,\n since I came here and found\n out I could be anythi...
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24161
[ "Why does Evans give up his drinking water?", "Why does Evans have difficulty identifying crystals?", "What do the workers of WIlliamson Town do that causes them to lose water?", "Why is Jones a change in the pricing structure for supply runs?", "How is time experienced by the people on the moon?", "How a...
[ [ "Using the water is the only way for his transportation to work", "He knows he will be able to find more soon in one of the caves", "He knows his rescuers will come find him and bring water", "He knows he does not have enough to survive so he uses it to save his equipment" ], [ "All of the...
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[ [ "\"A Welshman takes a lot of killing,\" Evans answered.\nLater, in Evans' tractor, he was telling his story:", "make it. By careful rationing, he could probably stretch his food out to\n more than a month. His drinking water—kept separate from the water in", "Evans watched the lights flicker and go ou...
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24521
[ "Why does Bertrand Malloy end up with odd officers under his command?", "What did Malloy think of Ms. Drayson's inability to share information?", "What would've happened if Bertrand had tried to introduce himself to the aliens in his building?", "How does Bertrand Malloy feel about sending the team of man in ...
[ [ "He has a reputation of being able to handle them well.", "Higher quality candidates were sent to higher priority jobs.", "He requests them specifically.", "It is part of his punishment for this low-ranking position." ], [ "He uses this to his advantage and his secrets are never shared.", ...
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[ [ "In his\n office apartment,\n on the top floor of the\n Terran Embassy Building\n in Occeq City, Bertrand\n Malloy leafed", "It was Bertrand Malloy's job to\n keep the production output high and\n to keep the materiel flowing towards\n Earth and her allies and outposts.", "So Earth had to get a delega...
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25086
[ "Why is Conners upset with Bridges?", "How does Jerry get his message to the White House press secretary?", "What do the Venusians want?", "Why does Jerry visit Professor Coltz?", "What happened to the Delegate?", "Why didn't the Delegate have a robotic voice?", "Why doesn't the robot arrive already put...
[ [ "Conners was chewed out by a Senator because Bridges was trying to get information,", "Conners has a deal with the State Department that the paper won't print certain stories.", "Conners received a report that Bridges was behaving unprofessionally.", "Conners has a deal with the White House that t...
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[ [ "\"Mr. Bridges, you don't make\n it easy for us. It's our opinion\n that secrecy is essential, that", "Jerry Bridges, sitting in the\n chair opposite his employer's\n desk, chewed on his knuckles\n and said nothing. One part of", "\"I didn't mean to make trouble,\n Mr. Conners,\" he said casually.\n \...
train
27110
[ "Why does Loy Chuk want to bring the mummy back to life?", "How did Ned become a mummy?", "Why did Loy Chuk's people live underground?", "How does Loy Chuk communicate with Ned?", "How does Loy Chuk bring the mummy to life?", "Why can't Loy Chuk use time travel to send Ned back to Earth before his death?"...
[ [ "Loy Chuk wants to experiment on the man.", "Loy Chuk wants to study the man.", "Loy Chuk thinks, if he can find a female specimen, he can restart the human race.", "Loy Chuk just wants to prove it can be done." ], [ "Loy Chuk's workers wrapped Ned's body in strips of cloth to preserve it ...
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[ [ "your body. I brought you\n back to life. We have science\n that can do that. I'm Loy\n Chuk....\"\nIt took only a moment for the", "The mummy was taken to Loy\n Chuk's laboratory, a short distance\n below the surface. Here at\n once, the scientist began his", "Loy Chuk was a scientist. In\n common wi...
train
24278
[ "Why does the UN want to arrest Umluana?", "Why don't Harry's parents want him to join the UN?", "Why did Rashid join the UN?", "How does Read feel about Rashid?", "Why wasn't Read wearing his green beret when arrested Umluana?", "Why can't they transmit Umluana as planned?", "Why are the Belderkans sho...
[ [ "Umluana conspired to attack Belderkan.", "Umluana conspired to attack another nation.", "Umluana has violated the Nuclear Disarmament Treaty.", "Umluana is the head of a gang called The Golden Spacemen." ], [ "Harry's parents think he is too lazy to succeed in the UN.", "Harry's paren...
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[ [ "\"I don't think so,\" Umluana said. \"No, if you kill me, all Africa\n will rise against the world. You don't want me dead. You want me\n in court.\"", "But the evidence was clear. Umluana was defying world law. If he\n got away with it, some larger and more dangerous nation might\n follow his precedent....
train
24966
[ "Why is Alan in the jungle?", "Why is Alan so surprised to hear blaster fighting?", "Why are the robots hunting Alan?", "How is Alan able to evade so many robots?", "Why are the robots incinerating all the living creatures?", "How does Alan interrupt the robots' communication signal?", "Why did Pete bui...
[ [ "Alan is hiding from the killer robots in the jungle.", "Alan is with a group of colonists, who are going to build a new colony on the jungle planet.", "Alan is hunting pumas in the jungle.", "Alan is camping with friends in the jungle." ], [ "Alan is surprised because he came with a team ...
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[ [ "you anywhere. This looked like Alan's blast.\nSlowly Alan looked around,\n sizing up his situation. Behind\n him the dark jungle rustled forbiddingly.", "Shakily, Alan crawled a few\n feet back into the undergrowth\n where he could lie and watch the", "with Alan, were the only humans\n on the jungle ...
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23767
[ "Which term best represents Kolin's feelings toward Slichow?", "Of what does Kolin and his peers need to be most careful of managing, lest they be perceived as treasonous?", "What component of being the first to venture out into the unknown, dangerous planet is slightly exciting to Kolin and his peers? (being o...
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[ [ "Kolin sensed a lack of direct\n attention. The rustle\n about him was natural, caused\n by an ordinary breeze. He\n noticed his hands shaking.", "Kolin permitted himself to\n wonder when anyone might\n get some rest, but assumed a\n mildly willing look. (Too eager", "When she began to smile\n dreamil...
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24161
[ "How do moon inhabitants tell the time of day?", "Of the options presented, which represents McIlroy's greatest flaw as a leader?", "What clue proves the natural existence of water on the moon?", "Moon inhabitants must make all of the following considerations regarding their equipment EXCEPT:", "What is a s...
[ [ "Identifying the shadow line as it relates to Earth's continents", "Identifying the shadow line as it relates to the moon's time zones", "Identifying the shadow line as it relates to the moon's continents", "Identifying the shadow line as it relates to the Earth's time zones" ], [ "He is t...
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[ [ "\"Good morning indeed,\" answered McIlroy. Morning to him had no meaning\n at all, but he thought in the strictest sense that it would be morning\n on the Moon for another week.", "\"I don't know, I'll call the observatory.\"\n\n\n There was a pause.\n\n\n \"They say what day where?\" she asked.", "N...
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26957
[ "What is the star mother's attitude toward space exploration? (leave it alone) she misses her son", "What is Terry's mother's attitude toward the suave reporters?", "Why is Terry's mother able to learn so much about his progress in space?", "How does Terry's mother's attitude toward celestial matters change a...
[ [ "She feels ambivalent and thinks the government's money is better spent elsewhere", "She wishes that humans and governments would abandon their space-related pursuits", "She obsesses over learning all she can about new stars and planets", "She displays strong curiosity about how discoveries could ...
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51597
[ "Which of these is the best description of the narrator? ", "Which of these is true about the importance of alge to the Martians?", "What is not true about the surgeon's job?", "What does the narrator seem to think makes a good cook on a spacer?", "Which is the best description of the relationship between t...
[ [ "A doctor who is also a food critic", "An angsty crew member who is always present in the mess hall", "A mutinous doctor who wants to run the ship himself", "A surgeon who happens to know some things about the history of food" ], [ "It is the only thing they can eat", "All of the space...
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[ [ "\"That's better,\" Winkelmann said, and took another bite. He said\n meditatively, \"Used with caution, and only by myself, I believe I have", "I sat, unfolded my napkin, and looked with hope to the electric\n warming-pan at the center of the table. Bailey served the three of", "\"I hate him,\" Baile...
train
32836
[ "Which best describes the relationship between Neena and Var?", "Who is the Watcher?", "How does the Watcher feel about Neena and Var's arrival?", "Why does Groz not want to go into the mountain? ", "What does Var think of The Watcher? ", "Which of these is not a lasting effect of the Ryzgas?", "Why doe...
[ [ "They are marrying out of familial responsibility more than love but are still happy to be together", "They have roughly equal footing in their dedication to one another", "Neena gets to make all of the decision in return for going with Var to stay with his people", "Var has convinced Neena to go ...
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[ [ "Neena pressed her face against Var's shoulder, hiding her eyes. In her\n mind as it groped for his there was a confusion of horror and pity. Var", "Var felt Neena beside him, and drew her close. As she sobbed her relief,\n he continued to look down absently at the dead man. When at last he", "Neena r...
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99901
[ "When does Stephen Cave think the general public will react to the role of AI?", "Which of these does Stephen think is a strong benefit of AIs in jobs?", "Which does Stephen think is a useful impact of AIs in a broad context?", "How would Stephen compare humans and machines?", "Which is the most likely soci...
[ [ "Once they realize they can lose money if they are not in the AI industry", "Once they realize that AI can be dangerous", "Once they think jobs are being lost to AIs", "Once the AI companies have a larger share of the general market" ], [ "They are an easy way to keep an eye on employees t...
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[ [ "Stephen Cave: Thinking about the impact of AI is not", "Executive director of the centre is Stephen Cave, a writer, philosopher and former diplomat. Harry Armstrong, head of futures at Nesta, which publishes The Long + Short, spoke with Cave about the impact of AI.", "think because thinking about AI ...
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27492
[ "Why do the Vegans want the humans to be involved in their political struggle?", "What likely happens to Crownwall after the story is over?", "What is the significance of the title of the story?", "Why is Crownwall the representative from Earth sent to Vega?", "Which is the best deccription of why the human...
[ [ "They think their numbers will even the fight", "They see the humans as having a complementary skillset", "They are desparate and will try anything to change their situation", "They think the humans can add an unexpected element to their war" ], [ "He has to find a new line of work because...
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[ [ "Crownwall shrugged. \"So?\"\nThe\n Vegan reached up and engulfed\n the end of a drinking", "blown into atoms if we don't. But\n from what you say, I'd rather be\n in bed with a rattler than have a\n treaty with a Vegan. They sound", "\"Oh, I didn't mean\nyou\nin particular,\"\n the Vegan said with a"...
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29196
[ "Why is Lane flying over Newyork at the beginning? ", "Which best describes the relationship between Lane and Colonel Klett?", "What does the reader learn from Lane's inability to identify a flag he sees flying outside a tower?", "Which is the most accurate description of the relationship between Gerri and La...
[ [ "He intends to take over the city's government", "His cybrain has malfunctioned and sent him to the city", "He is on a mission assigned by Colonel Klett", "He cracked after being trapped after combat and needed to get out" ], [ "Lane relies on Klett when he can't make his own decisions ind...
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[ [ "\"What you just said there,\n sir,\" said Lane. \"That's why\n I'm leaving Newyork.\"\n\n\n \"What do you mean?\" asked\n Colonel Klett.", "Lane stood for a moment in\n the midst of the sprawled\n men, the shrieks of the crowd\n floating up to him. Then he\n raised his glove to his lips. He\n made contac...
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31357
[ "Why do Arvid 6 and Tendal 13 want to take Nancy's baby?", "Why did Tiger die?", "What was Arvid 6's mistake?", "What does Tendal 13 mean when he says he pulled himself together?", "How does Tendal 13 feel about Arvid 6?", "How many times did Tendal 13 and Arvid 6 go to the Laughton's home?", "Who is Jo...
[ [ "They took the baby because it is not human.", "They took the baby to correct a mistake that Arvid 6 made.", "They took the baby to rescue Kanad.", "They took the baby for ransom." ], [ "Tiger died from an allergic reaction to biting Arvid 6.", "Tiger was poisoned.", "Tiger suffoca...
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[ [ "Tendal 13 turned and looked steadily and directly at Arvid 6. \"Do you\n know what I think? I think you deliberately pushed the lever over as", "\"Arvid!\"\n\n\n Tendal 13 walked briskly through the door, snatched Arvid 6 by the\n shoulders and shook him.", "\"Before we leave, Arvid,\" Tendal 13 star...
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26843
[ "Why wasn't the narrator's compartment clean during blastoff?", "How does Pat feel about the narrator?", "How long was the author away from earth on this trip?", "What portion of the journey was spent in cryosleep?", "Why do Lloyd and Jones shoot at the narrator?", "How do the Martians reproduce?", "How...
[ [ "The crew ransacked the narrator's room. They were not happy to have a journalist forced upon them for this journey.", "The narrator forgot to secure his belongings when they boarded the ship. The gyroscopic spin knocked unsecured items all around the room.", "The force of the inertial gravities knock...
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[ [ "My compartment is small but\n clean. I mean clean now. It wasn't\n during blastoff. The inertial gravities", "\"It'll be the biggest break a\n writer ever got,\" he told me, two\n days before blastoff. \"Oh, sure", "Lloyd blinked, then nodded\n back and walked around the\n rocket. I heard a crunching...
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99921
[ "How does the photographer capture their subjects in a certain way?", "How does the photographer feel about dark rooms?", "How does the photographer contribute to free culture?", "How does the photographer feel about Larry Lessing?", "How does the photographer imagine photos with a CC license will be used?"...
[ [ "They photograph subjects who are feeling very nervous. It makes the images more lively.", "They photograph subjects who are unaware the photographer is in the room. It's the only way to get truly natural-looking photos.", "They continually shoot photos while conversing with their subjects. This distr...
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27492
[ "How did Crownwall get to Vega III so quickly?", "Who is Ggarran?", "Why did the Viceroy blockade the Earth if he wanted an Earthling to come and meet with him?", "What was Earth's first Spaceship?", "Why is the distorter drive so dangerous?", "How many Viceroys are neither Vegan nor Sundan?", "Why does...
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29196
[ "How is Lane able to hover over the buildings?", "Why are the police willing to risk the life of Gerri to kill Lane?", "How does Gerri feel about Earth?", "Why is Lane so child-like?", "What is a cybrain?", "Why can't Lane read or write?", "Why does Gerri kiss Lane?", "Why do the police believe the an...
[ [ "He has anti-gravity boots.", "He is in a helicopter.", "He has a jet pack.", "He has anti-gravity devices implanted in his body." ], [ "Lane is too dangerous to be left alive. They can't risk him escaping just so they can rescue Gerri.", "They think Lane may be infected with a biologi...
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[ [ "Lane broke off. There was\n a hum outside the window. He\n whirled and stared out. The\n rounded black hulls of the two", "The two police boats were\n hovering above the towers.\n Lane's mailed hand snapped\n open a pouch at his belt. He", "Again Lane and Gerri were\n thrown to the floor. But this\n ...
train
51597
[ "The Captain is characterized in all of the following ways EXCEPT:", "What is the narrator's profession?", "The Pequod, Nimitz, and Triton are all references to? ", "According to the narrator, who is the most important figure onboard a spacecraft? ", "All of the following is 'recycled' to create extra 'food...
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[ [ "though daring him to comment. The Captain lifted a spoonful of the\n disgusting stuff to his lips, smacked and said, \"Belly-Robber, you're\n improving a little at last.\"", "\"Not much,\" I said. \"I suspect that the finest gift our Captain can\n give his mother is to be absent from her on Mother's Day....
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32836
[ "Var and Neena most likely belong to which group:", "What power does Var possess?", "What message for humanity does the author wish to communicate, regarding the fate of the Ryzgas?", "Which lingering effect of the Ryzgas' downfall makes life challenging for people like Var and Neena?", "What is the Watcher...
[ [ "A mutated strain between the slaves and masters of the Ryzgas", "Descendants of the slaves of the Ryzgas", "Members of an alien group that destroyed the Ryzgas", "Descendants of the Ryzga masters" ], [ "the ability to change his appearance", "the ability to travel through air", "t...
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[ [ "That possibility had not occurred to them at all. Var and Neena looked\n at one another. Then by common consent they blended their minds into\n one.", "Neena pressed her face against Var's shoulder, hiding her eyes. In her\n mind as it groped for his there was a confusion of horror and pity. Var", "V...
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99901
[ "Which statement best describes the purpose of this text?", "Which term best describes the approach Cave supports with regard to AI development?", "According to Cave, what must happen before different disciplines converge to guide AI development?", "According to Cave, what issue does AI development share with...
[ [ "To propose potential pathways that AI could take to eliminate social and environmental problems in the near future", "To explain how industries are approaching collaboration and making decisions in AI with regard to social responses", "To demonstrate how humans are taking advantages of AI-related opp...
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23791
[ "What makes the far side of the moon intolerable?", "What motivates Pop Young to live on the far side of the moon?", "Which item would most likely be shared by Sattell and Pop?", "What is the relationship between Sattell and Pop Young?", "What do the colony inhabitants share?", "What effect does Sattell's...
[ [ "extreme temperatures", "loud noises from the mines", "social isolation", "vicious predators" ], [ "He is being compensated for a wrongful death suit that occurred back on Earth", "He is close to Sattell's location, which enhances his memories of his wife and children", "If he left...
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[ [ "It was just barely past lunar sunrise\n on the far side of the Moon.\n Incredibly long and utterly black\n shadows stretched across the plain,", "the side of the Moon that Earth\n never sees. There is one stretch where\n it is a yawning gulf a full half-mile\n wide and unguessably deep. Where", "But ...
train
99917
[ "According to the author, what made open trade so accessible in the 14th century?", "Which terms most likely describe how the author views Brexit?", "What is the primary purpose of the article?", "According to the author, how should progressive urban cities function differently than states?", "According to ...
[ [ "Prevalence of natural resources in concentrated areas", "Agreement on shared principles of commerce", "Settlement along geographically accessible areas", "Inclusion of both rural and urban community members" ], [ "perplexing and disturbing", "ambitious and progressive", "ill-conce...
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[ [ "developed so they could be open to trade with each", "aid. Merchants who wanted to buy and sell and travel", "David Abulafia, Professor of Mediterranean History at Cambridge points out,", "What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc", "towards the New World...
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52845
[ "How much time has passed between Blake's night with Eldoria and his search for Sabrina York in his mind-world?", "Why does Deirdre get so upset when Blake Past suggests she go to prom with the young man?", "Why does shame flame in Blake's cheeks when Deirdre goes to prepare Eldoria's dias?", "Why did Blake c...
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[ [ "He went through each room systematically, but saw no sign of Sabrina\n York. He lingered for some time in his own room, wistfully watching his", "and watching till Blake died and the conglomeration of place-times\n that constituted Blake's mind-world ceased to be. Ironically, he was", "Blake sat down...
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63401
[ "Who is Billy?", "How do the women have Amazonian strength?", "Why is the main reason that Johnathan so humiliated by the women?", "What was Ann intending to do with Johnathan under the trees before the other women showed up?", "Why does Johnathan put his arm around Ann?", "Why is the Interstellar Cosmogr...
[ [ "the rawboned girl who cooked dinner", "the blond, blue-eyed woman who finds Johnathan", "he lithe red-head woman", "the grey-eyed woman with the brown hair coiled severely around her head" ], [ "The women underwent intensive physical training in their preparation to become wives for the c...
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[ [ "\"Catch a hold,\" said Billy, pushing back from the table. A dozen girls\n volunteered with a rush. \"Hoist!\" said Billy. They lifted him like a", "\"Well!\" came the strident voice of Billy from behind them. \"We're\nall\nglad to hear that!\"", "\"It don't wash,\" said Billy. \"It's time for a show...
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62139
[ "Why was the cook called Captain Slops?", "What is the most likely explanation for the cook's demeanor and behavior?", "How did Dugan find a new cook?", "How did the cook get the tool he wanted in the kitchen?", "How do they get from the kitchen to the control room?", "What would have most likely happened...
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[ [ "Which we did. And whatever failings \"Captain Slops\" might have, he\n had not exaggerated when he called himself one of the best cooks in", "before had enraged the Old Man. By sheer perseverance he earned the\n title I had tagged him with: \"Captain Slops.\"", "you take care of the cooking and let t...
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63041
[ "Which of the following is a false statement about the 98th corpse to be acquired by the ship?", "How long have the Venusians and Earth been in conflict?", "How did Burnett die?", "How many times did Burnett operate the claw in the passage?", "What likely happened to Rice in the end?", "What was Burnett’s...
[ [ "He travelled to Earth", "He turned on his superior", "He was a person of power in the opposition", "He was playing dead when found" ], [ "A decade", "Since Earthlings discovered interplanetary travel", "Since Venus was colonized", "A century" ], [ "Betrayal by Rice", ...
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[ [ "Burnett reached out with one long finger, tapped it quietly on Rice's\n barrel-chest. \"Haul a cargo of corpses for three thousand nights and", "He watched while Burnett exhaled, touched another lever and said: \"You\n know, Lethla, there's an old saying that only dead men come aboard the", "\"Number...
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62314
[ "What is the relationship like between Yasak and Koroby?", "What did Koroby think of the vehicle she took to her wedding?", "What time period in human history does the author liken the Venusian planet to?", "What likely happened to Koroby after the story ended?", "How did Yasak feel towards Robert upon thei...
[ [ "They are set to meet for the first time on the date of their marriage", "Yasak is faithfully devoted to Koroby’s needs", "Koroby is faithfully devoted to Yasak, but falls in love with Robert", "Koroby has always loved Yasak, but Yasak treats her poorly" ], [ "It was carved by craftspeople...
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[ [ "It was day. Koroby sat up in bed and scanned her surroundings. She was\n in Yasak's house. The bed was very soft, the coverlets of the finest", "Koroby stepped out to the path, straightened up, her eyes on the glow.\n \"You'd better,\" she said ominously. \"Otherwise, I'll make a complaint\n to Yasak—\""...
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61285
[ "How do the Boyars view the Aga Kagans?", "Which is the best adjective to describe the Corp's approach to governance of the planet?", "What is the Boyar's ultimate goal for Flamme?", "According to Retief what would happen if the Corps did not get involved in the dispute between the Boyars and the Aga Kagans?"...
[ [ "They view them as allies in colonizing Flamme", "They view them as invading opportunists", "They view them as old neighbors whom they dislike but tolerate", "They view them as a threat due to their highly advanced technology" ], [ "Erratic", "Aggressive", "Bureaucratic", "Effi...
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[ [ "\"The Boyars needed some co-operation sixty years ago,\" Retief said.\n \"They tried to get the Aga Kagans to join in and help them beat", "The bearded leader laughed shortly. \"Does the condemned man beg for the\n axe?\" he enquired rhetorically. \"You shall visit the Aga Kaga, then.", "The Aga Kaga...
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52855
[ "What do Dan's interactions with both Kelly and Blote signify about his overall motive throughout the article?", "What choice best describes Dan's feelings toward operating the carrier throughout the article?", "What feeling does Dan's accidental encounter with the young girl evoke for the readers?", "What wo...
[ [ "Dan realized that Kelly and Blote were deceiving him, so he decided to turn against them by disappearing with the carrier.", "Dan did not want to work with Kelly from the beginning, so he used the carrier to escape and eventually met Blote where he convinced Dan to work for him instead.", "Dan had no...
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[ [ "Blote waggled a stubby forefinger at Dan. \"I dislike pointing it out,\n Dan, but you are in a rather awkward position at the moment. Illegal", "\"I'll work cheap,\" Dan called after him as Kelly took his arm. \"I'm an\n art lover.\"", "\"Ah, let me see,\" Dan temporized. \"Time machine. Time machine...
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63616
[ "How would one describe Emerald Star Hotel?", "By the end of the article, would Harper's opinion of Mrs. Jacobsen at the front desk be different?", "How did Harper's opinion on the place of robots in the workforce change by the end of the article?", "Though the robots were the main issue at the hotel, was hum...
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[ [ "pneumatic tube directly into the lobby of the Emerald Star Hotel.", "\"Harp!\" exploded Bella. \"Stop it! Maybe Jackson doesn't know a thing\n about it, whatever it is! If it's something at the Emerald Star Hotel,", "the hotel.\" Coming around to Harper, he effusively shook Harp's scrawny\n hand, and...
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62498
[ "Why was Pop's posture so poor?", "Who is The Pooch?", "How was the Cuchulainn able to make the journey to Eros?", "Why did the family most likely move to Eros in the first place?", "How did Mom feel about moving to Eros?", "What was the root of the Cuchulainn's landing issue?", "What is Pop's ultimate ...
[ [ "It only appeared so compared to the S.S.P. man.", "He was carrying a large item.", "Because of his work doing scientific research.", "He had been standing in line all day." ], [ "The family dog.", "Dick and Eleanor's child.", "Grampaw Moseley's alter-ego.", "Mom and Pop's youn...
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[ [ "and firm. Standing beside him made Pop look sort of thin and puny; his\n chest caved in like he was carrying a heavy weight on his shoulders.", "Grampaw Moseley hobbled in, appraised the situation with his\n incomparable ability to detect something amiss. He snorted and rattled\n his cane on the floor.",...
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60412
[ "When did the earth earn its new title?", "What do the colors in the physicians' titles mean?", "How did the planet get the code to call for help?", "What kind of IV drip did the doctor give the patient?", "What did the doctor administer by feeding tube?", "Why did the Earth doctor use the mortar and pest...
[ [ "When humans from Earth started giving medical care wherever they traveled", "When Earth became known as unrivaled in its development of the biological sciences", "When humans from Earth became known as Galactic Pill Peddlers", "When the first contract was signed" ], [ "Stone focuses his p...
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[ [ "another, whether they had planned it that way or not. On Deneb III\n the Medical Service Contract was formalized, and Hospital Earth came\n into being. Into all known corners of the galaxy ships of the General", "A moment later a tall sleepy man in green undershorts appeared at\n the control room, rubbin...
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61434
[ "What was Qorn before the next to last time he estivated?", "What happens to the qornt at estivating time?", "Which reaction to the ultimatum was not suggested to Nitworth?", "How did Magnan feel about his reconnaissance assignment?", "Who found Retief and Magnan in the trees?", "Who would make the least ...
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63936
[ "When Westover was on the monster the first night remembering the speech, where was the man who gave the speech?", "Why should Westover not kill the monster?", "Where was the safest place to be on Earth?", "What about the situation made Westover feel the most upset?", "Why was Westover described as shrinkin...
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[ [ "Westover finished the brief account of his coming to dwell on the\n monster's back. The other grinned happily.\n\n\n \"You began with the practice, where I worked out the theory first.\"", "you mentioned—your monster-killing scheme.\"\nWestover flexed his hands involuntarily, like one who has been too\n ...
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62382
[ "Why does the Officer deliver his message so carefully to Kirk?", "What do the Piruts want with the Ship?", "What is the most powerful weapon any of the characters in the story have for combat?", "What is different about Jakk’s physical abilities?", "The Officer told Kirk that the following was ultimately a...
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[ [ "The Officer hit him on the jaw, carefully and without heat. Kirk sagged\n down. The Officer stepped back, looking as though he had a pain in him\n that he didn't want to show.", "There was an uneasy stirring among the Hans, a slipping aside of\n luminous black eyes. The Officer shut his jaw tight. He ste...
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55815
[ "How did the auditioners know what to read on Saturday?", "What is the storyline of Come Closer?", "Which characters don’t like to watch the auditions?", "What does the story teach the reader about their process of casting?", "What role does Greta audition for?", "What is Randy’s role during the auditions...
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[ [ "When he was done, Peggy and two others were\n given scripts and told to come to the theater on Saturday.\n Feeling lightheaded and giddy, Peggy settled", "characters you have been selected to read. You have\n three days to look it over. We’ll meet at ten o’clock\n on Saturday morning at the Penthouse The...
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63916
[ "What did Martin and Johnson have in common?", "How did Johnson’s scientific work explain The Dreaming?", "What is the relationship like between Caldwell and Johnson?", "How many different bars do Vee Vee and Johnson visit in the story?", "What best describes how the participants experience The Dreaming?", ...
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[ [ "Vee Vee's fingers dug deeper into Johnson's arm. \"How—\"\n\n\n \"Shhh. Nobody knows.\"\n\n\n No human knew the answer to that trick. Unless perhaps Martin—", "sensed a pattern. Perhaps the path to the far-off stars passed this\n way, through such scented and musical and impossible places as these\n Room...
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63855
[ "How many people are in charge of plotting navigational waypoints along the journey?", "About how big is the Cleopatra ship?", "What path did the ship Cleopatra take during the story?", "What are the Eridians?", "Why did the Eridians engage in war?", "How fast is second-order flight?", "How did Hendrick...
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[ [ "\"Plot us a course to 40 Eridani C, Bayne,\" Strykalski directed. \"On\n gyro-headings.\"", "Aboard, all hands stood at GQ. On the flying bridge Strykalski and\n Coburn Whitley worked steadily to set the ship into the proper position", "Strykalski and Ivy Hendricks stood beside Bayne in the dorsal bl...
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32665
[ "Of the following options, which best summarizes this story?", "Of the following options, which traits best describe Arthur Farrell?", "Of the following options, which technology is not used in the story?", "Did the characters accomplish their goal?", "What is the narrative purpose of having Arthur try to e...
[ [ "Men study a planet to see where they should colonize and learn the natural resources potential of the planet.", "Men study the interspecies interactions on a planet to learn whether they're allowed to colonize the planet.", "Men study the interspecies interactions on a planet to make sense of them to...
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[ [ "tentacles spread and yellow eyes studying him glassily. He heard the\n unmistakable flapping of wings behind and above him then, and thought\n with shock-born lucidity:", "He went over again the improbable drama of the past three mornings, and\n found it not too unnatural until he came to the motivation ...
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63130
[ "Of the following descriptions, which best describe Meek?", "What is the overall tone of the article?", "Which of the following does not happen in the article?", "Of the following options, who might enjoy this story the most?", "What would happen if Meek didn't meet Gus?", "What is the narrative point of ...
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[ [ "be-whiskered roamer of the outer orbits. Meek's hair was white and\n stuck out in uncombed tufts in a dozen directions. His skin was pale.", "Meek looked crestfallen.\n\n\n \"Can't get near them, then,\" he said.\n\n\n \"Sure you can,\" said Gus. \"Why not?\"", "The man flipped back his helmet, revea...
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20006
[ "What are the general trends in the listing order of individuals/groups ranked in this article?", "How does Slate morally consider the implications of being loyal or unloyal to Clinton in the scandal?", "Off the following options, which best summarizes this article?", "Within the article, which of the followi...
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[ [ "(This is not, of course, an exact science. How, for", "Slate rating: +1 \n\n The American People (The public's rating: +7 ) \n\n Minuses:", "'s entire scorecard, which ranks 31 of Flytrap's", "Slate rating-- She made a ...
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63645
[ "What unexpected characteristic did the sickness experienced by space travelers, caused by cosmic rays, display?", "How did Irgi come to be alone on his planet?", "What can we infer that Irgi is doing to himself when he bathes in the blue light created by the cones and the block?", "How does Emerson's ship fi...
[ [ "The sickness could be transferred from the space traveler exposed to the cosmic rays to other people on Earth who had not engaged in space travel.", "There was no range of effects. Everyone who traveled in space got cancer and eventually died of it.", "It was easily cured using a medicine usually emp...
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[ [ "meant a hideous death. Scientists attributed it to the cosmic rays, for\n out in space there was no blanketing layer of atmosphere to protect", "Cancer cases increased on Earth. It was learned that the virulent\n form of space cancer, as it was called, was in some peculiar manner,", "Radium. And the ...
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61434
[ "According to Ambassador Nithworth, who are the Qornt?", "The group try to come up with a plan in regards to the Qornt, and Nitworth decides", "After a short time of trying to locate the Qornt, Magnan", "What race are the aliens that attack the expedition?", "What is the difference between the two aliens th...
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[ [ "\"Indeed, Mr. Magnan?\" Nitworth smiled icily. \"It appears the Qornt do\n not share that opinion.\" He plucked a heavy parchment from a folder\n before him, harrumphed and read aloud:", "\"Gentlemen, are any of you familiar with a race known as the Qornt?\"\n\n\n There was a moment of profound silence. ...
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51461
[ "Why does the Earth have no moon?", "How many people are left alive on Earth?", "What are the layers of frozen material, from bottom to top?", "How does the family communicate when they go outside?", "Why did his father not want the boy to tell his mom if he saw more lights outside?", "How many planets we...
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[ [ "of the cruel little stars had come down out of the airless sky to\n investigate why the Earth had gone away from the Sun, and maybe to hunt\n down something to torment or terrify, now that the Earth didn't have", "carried us off. The Sun got a consolation prize, though. At the last\n minute he managed to...
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51267
[ "Who put Granthan's leg in a walking brace?", "Why did they not want to let Granthan go back to Earth?", "How did Granthan know how to reach out to the Gool?", "What was not true about the aliens?", "Why did Granthan get in the lifeboat?", "Why was it difficult for Granthan to get people to help him trave...
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51126
[ "How many titles does Zen have? Choose the one best answer.", "Which best describes Zen's powers?", "Why did the physicist and anthropologist travel to Uxen?", "Why did the king offer the scientists a palace and servants?", "Why was the king not a dictator the way his dad had been?", "What best describes ...
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[ [ "\"Zen the Terrible,\" the king repeated, \"Zen the All-Powerful, Zen the\n Encyclopedic. Surely you have heard of him?\" he asked in some surprise.", "\"How should\nI\nknow then?\" Zen asked unguardedly.\n\n\n The princess looked at him. \"Surely Zen the All-Knowing jests?\"", "\"Drat Zen and his day...
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51395
[ "Why was Lanceford trekking around the planet?", "Why was it good there was so much rain on the planet?", "What was true about the bugs on the planet?", "Why was Lanceford resigned to his death?", "What happened after the native tried to help Lanceford?" ]
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[ [ "protection suits. Lanceford never questioned the necessity or the\n inevitable price that must be paid. Like every other BEE agent, he knew\n that Niobe was crash priority—a world that\nhad", "Kron, Lanceford reflected, was a good example of the manner in which\n Nature adapts the humanoid form for survi...