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63477
[ "What caused the error in O'Rielly's controls? ", "O'Rielly starts to talk about \"venus dames\" unprompted and acting strangely. Why?", "Why have Venus men struggled to keep their women interested in them?", "What can be said about Grandmamma Berta, Trillium, and the Madame President of Earth?" ]
[ [ "A control malfunctioned and reset itself.", "He missed something when they were preparing. ", "The controls weren't locked before take-off. ", "The Venus woman tampered with it. " ], [ "He's out of sorts from working on the controls. The heat got to him. ", "He's had an experience wit...
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[ [ "\"If every control hadn't been locked in correct setting,\" O'Rielly\n answered from his own angry bewilderment, \"the error would have\n registered before blast-off—wouldn't it, sir?\"", "Old Callahan's voice crackled now through the helmet's ear contact.\n \"Well, Mr. O'Rielly?\"\n\n\n \"Fusion control...
train
62324
[ "Why does Joseph lie about the water supply?", "What is \"La-anago Yergis\"?", "Why do Harvey and Joe change thier plan when confronting Johnson about the water?", "What makes Johnson's son so different?", "How is Joe's asteroid fever cured? ", "Johnson claims to have a multitude of jobs. Which title best...
[ [ "There isn't a lot of water there, and he needs to be able to ration it out. ", "He wants people to believe they need to pay for it. ", "He wants to keep the fresh water for himself. ", "He thinks that people would prefer to buy filtered water. " ], [ "It's a panacea that can cure any ailm...
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[ [ "\"Folks are always thinkin' the other feller's out to do 'em,\" he said,\n shaking his head. \"Lemme explain about the water here. It's bitter", "But Joe was already on his knees, scooping up a handful of water and\n tasting it.\n\n\n \"Sweet!\" he snarled.", "\"We must not be selfish, my boy,\" Harv...
train
62349
[ "What was special or impressive about Gertrude?", "Why was Gertrude continuously screaming?", "How were Jig and Bucky attacked by the Vapor snakes?", "Why did the crew mind that the cave-cat had kittens?", "What did the Nahali people do in side-shows as their talent?", "Why was Kapper in such a state of d...
[ [ "Her outrageous temperment", "She was an extreme rarity.", "Her extraordinary size and young age", "She was exceptionally talented" ], [ "She was cramped in a much too small space. ", "She missed her family. ", "She was near starving.", "She was desperate for a mate" ], [ ...
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[ [ "She was also much younger, but I didn't go into that. Gertrude may be\n a little creaky, but she's still pretty impressive. I only hoped she", "Gertrude screamed again. She didn't move, not even to raise her head.\n The sadness just built up inside her until it had to come out. That", "I wouldn't kno...
train
55933
[ "Which best describes Peggy's relationship with her parents?", "What narrative role does Jean play in the story?", "Before Peggy's parents reveal their decision, was it obvious that they would let her move? ", "How would you describe the tone throughout the passage?", "Which of these sets of descriptions be...
[ [ "Her parents love her and support her, but want her to be practical as she enters an unpredictable career path.", "Her parents love her but don't truly think she'll be a successful actress because of how hard it is to get a big break.", "Her parents love her so much that they're willing to support her...
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[ [ "“Oh, Mother!” Peggy shouted, jumping down from\n the stool and throwing her arms about her mother’s\n neck. “I knew you’d understand! And you understand\n too, don’t you, Dad?” she appealed.", "said to his daughter Peggy, who perched tensely on\n the edge of a kitchen stool. “We could hardly have\n helpe...
train
52844
[ "Why didn't Tremaine automatically include the state law enforcement in his investigation?", "Did the questions Tremaine needed answers to get resolved?", "Of the following options, which set of traits best describes Tremaine?", "Of the following options, which best describes the relationship between Tremaine...
[ [ "He thinks the state law enforcement officers are all incredibly rude.", "He thinks the state law enforcement officers are all incredibly dumb.", "He's unsure of how serious the investigation is, and he doesn't want them stepping on his toes.", "He's unsure of how serious the investigation is." ...
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[ [ "The heavy voice of the State Police chief crackled. \"What's your beef,\n Tremaine?\"\n\n\n \"I thought you were going to keep your men away from Elsby until I gave\n the word, Grammond.\"", "the answers. But if you get in trouble, don't call me; call Washington.\"\nBack in his room, Tremaine put through...
train
63899
[ "Where was the Quest III coming home from?", "How did the Quest III crew feel as they first approached the Sun?", "Who did the ship’s crew expect would meet them on arrival?", "Why had the children never seen Earth?", "What would have happened if the Centaurus Expedition hadn’t failed?", "How did Gwar Den...
[ [ "A dying star", "Procyon", "Capella", "An expedition" ], [ "Satisfied that they had visited many wonderful planets.", "Eager but anxious to be home after many disappointing false hopes.", "Dizzy from the many colors displayed due to the Doppler Effect.", "Disappointed that Eart...
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[ [ "voices, in tones of mingled eagerness and apprehension, of what might\n lie at the long journey's end. For the\nQuest III\nwas coming home; the", "The\nQuest III\nbored steadily on through space, decelerating. Even if", "Quest III\nshuddered, again and again, under blows that must have had millions\n...
train
63640
[ "What wouldn't Casey say to describe himself?", "Why didn't Casey want to take the deal?", "What was the stoolie's job?", "What hadn't been smuggled out of Mars?", "What convinced Casey to go to Jupiter?", "What didn't surprise Casey about Jupiter?", "Which true statement may have changed Casey's mind i...
[ [ "He'd never give up a client", "He's a master smuggler", "He's traveled all over the solar system", "He'd do anything for money" ], [ "He'd never make a deal with the S.S.C.", "He wanted to retire from smuggling", "He didn't think he'd live through it.", "They didn't offer him ...
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[ [ "Well, Casey Ritter may be a lot of things we won't mention, but he\n doesn't rat on his clients. So there I was, closeted with the ten", "I tried to back off from him a bit, but the ship stopped me. \"I'm Casey\n Ritter. What's your label, chum?\"\n\n\n \"Attaboy,\" he ticked coyly.", "his code, she ...
train
63304
[ "How do Lowry and the Exec feel about the Venusians?", "How did Svan feel about the Earthlings?", "How did the other five people feel about Svan?", "What didn't Svan do to try to save his planet?", "What were the lights Lowry saw in the dark?", "Why did Svan smile when he was getting ready to leave them?"...
[ [ "Lowry is hoping the Earth immigrants will easily defeat the Venusians, but the Exec doesn't want immigration.", "They both believe that the immigrants from Earth will easily conquer them.", "The Exec hates them, but Lowry feels bad for them.", "They both despise the Venusians because of their un-...
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[ [ "The Exec shrugged. \"I don't know, Lowry,\" he said. \"This is a funny\n place. I don't trust the natives.\"", "\"Acclimation,\" Lowry said scientifically. \"They had to acclimate\n themselves to Venus's climate. They're friendly enough.\"", "Lowry, stung, looked to see if the Exec was smiling, but f...
train
63631
[ "What are the four hypotheses Charles has about how he might have survived the plague? ", "What is the name of the song Charles plays on the phonograph? \n\n", "What is the Bureau of Vital Statistics and what is its purpose? \n\n", "Why isn’t Charles satisfied with the beautiful woman’s reason for having a ro...
[ [ "He’s too strange; he’s a prophet; the odds were against him; he got a vaccine \n\n", "He’s a nice guy; pure chance; he’s a prophet; he received medical treatment. \n", "He’s healthier than everybody; pure chance; he knows a good doctor; he wore a mask \n\n", "He’s too normal to get it; pure chanc...
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[ [ "\"No,\" Charles said, standing up in the quiet of the spring evening.\n \"No, chance won't do it. No man can reckon with chance. The mind\n rejects such things. There must be something beyond mere accident.\n There must be!\"", "A gust of wind from the outside breezed through the shattered opening,\n att...
train
63442
[ "Why is Acoustix so valuable? ", "What is true about the Red Spot Fever?", "Why does Grannie fool Billy as well when she rides away with Park?", "What gives away the location of the lens?", "Why does the party run into duplicates of themselves?", "What is so unique about the cockatoos on this planet?", ...
[ [ "Acoustix can be sold at a high price. ", "It's an ore that can only be found in one place.", "It helps Martain people regain their ability to communicate. ", "It's an abundant ore that Earth people sell. " ], [ "It is contagious, and it is affecting nearly every worker. ", "There is n...
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[ [ "\"However, as you perhaps know, the only reason for colonial activities\n here at all is because of the presence of an ore known as Acoustix.", "Jimmy Baker had struck a new big lode of Acoustix, a lode which if\n worked successfully would see\nLarynx Incorporated", "Baker looked up. \"That's right. ...
train
62619
[ "Why was Peter Karson initially relieved when he first heard the news of the invasion?", "What seems to be the invader's reason for visiting Earth?", "What is significant about the events being broadcasted?", "How does it seem that the aliens communicate?", "Why is Peter's status so important when he wakes ...
[ [ "He was glad to know he wasn't the only person who had seen something. ", "He was glad to hear it reported, rather than ignored.", "It confirmed that what he saw was real, and he wasn't losing his mind. ", "He feared he was going mad and was relieved to hear something from the real world." ], ...
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[ [ "the invaders do. I would have no reason to kill the invaders. They are\n more nearly kin to me than your people.\"\nPeter's eyes were dull, his limbs slumped. For a moment I thought that", "the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]\nPeter Karson was dead. He had been dead for some time now, bu...
train
63398
[ "What is so significant about this new area that Rolf is in?", "What is the relationship between the Hairy people and the Furry people?", "Why is Rolf's weapon so valuable in the fights with the Furry?", "What is Rolf's new plan when he spots the rocket?" ]
[ [ "It is abundant with water. It would be enough for all of Mars and the colonies. ", "The presence of Altha, and her living here in secrecy. ", "It is a secluded area, not yet touched by most other people. ", "The miniature planet and the way it functions." ], [ "The Furry people hunt the H...
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[ [ "the green fertile plains and forests from the desolate desert wastes of\n the other half. Toward this barrier the spinner bore him, and Rolf was", "A hundred yards from the base of the rocky wall his feet scraped\n through black dust, and he came to a stop. Deftly Rolf nested the", "alternated with a...
train
63442
[ "What can be inferred about the personality of Grannie Annie from the passage?", "Why was Baker hesitant to send his employees on an enforced vacation?", "What was the point in Grannie Annie and Billy-boy venturing into the desert?", "Although Billy-boy questioned his decision of letting Grannie Annie leave w...
[ [ "She's fearless and quick-witted", "She's fearful and hard to work with", "She lacks the experience that she claims she has for her novels", "She lacks the knowledge that is needed for her novels" ], [ "He feared they would have too much difficulty getting the employees back to work.", ...
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[ [ "was crazy. But Miss Flowers, known to her friends as Grannie Annie,\n had always been mildly crazy. If you haven't read her books, you've\n missed something. She's the author of", "\"What sort of trouble?\" Grannie Annie had demanded. And when Antlers\n Park stuttered evasively, the old lady snorted, \"F...
train
62619
[ "Why did Lorelei choose to not keep up with the news for herself?", "When Peter woke in the hospital, how long was he told that he had been there?", "What was Peter's occupation?", "Why did Robert choose to not return to Earth after Peter had told him that he was ready?", "Why did Peter choose to go on the ...
[ [ "Peter always kept her informed well enough. ", "She didn't care enough to know the news. ", "She found it to be depressing or boring. ", "She didn't have time to keep up with current events. " ], [ "nine and a half days ", "nine and a half months", "Three days", "Three months"...
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[ [ "papers away from in front of it. She turned the selector dial to \"News\"\n and pressed the stud.", "He said, \"Have you seen the news recently?\"\n\n\n She frowned. \"Why, no—Harry and I have been working for thirty-six\n hours straight. Haven't seen anybody, haven't heard anything. Why?\"", "Hardly...
train
63398
[ "How many caves had Garmon and Rolf traveled through before their crash?", "After realizing his situation after the crash, why did Rolf laugh?", "What was Rolf looking for when he set off around the wall of the pit?", "What was the special power held by Altha?", "Why was Altha away from the other Hairy Peop...
[ [ "thirty seven", "forty seven", "thirty", "forty" ], [ "He was facing certain death", "His laughter was caused from the thick air", "He was satisfied with their journey.", "He was happy to be away from Garmon" ], [ "Garmon", "Light", "Food", "Other survivors"...
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[ [ "even if there were he could never hope to reach the surface forty miles\n and more overhead. The floors of the thirty-seven caves through which\n they had so carefully jetted were a splintered, creviced series of", "of the flyer crumple inward. The cabin seemed to telescope about him.\n In a slow sort of...
train
63875
[ "What is the Mercury Sam’s Garden?", "What would happen if the supply of Latonka were to be cut off?", "After the death of Karfial Hodes…", "How did the Mercurians adjust to the heat?", "Why did the Latonka Trust stock start dropping?", "Why did Moynihan shoot Stanley?", "Which planet was considered the...
[ [ "An apartment building", "A club", "An amusement park", "A family restaurant" ], [ "The Latonka Trust stock would increase.", "Mercury Sam’s Garden would gain customers.", "Demand would decrease throughout the universe.", "Albert Peet would lose his fortune." ], [ "The ...
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[ [ "the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]\nOn the stage of\nMercury Sam's Garden", "The night was very hot; but then it is always hot on Mercury, the\n newest, the wildest, the hottest of Earth's frontiers. Fans spaced", "\"Not entirely,\" said Peet uncomfortably. \"There are many of us\n ...
train
20012
[ "What was Brian Arthur’s claim to fame?", "What was “The Legend of Arthur”?", "Who does John Cassidy refer to as the “Santa Fe professor”?", "What is the educational background of the person who wrote “Complexity”?", "What is the most accurate paraphrase of Paul Krugman’s reply to John Cassidy?", "Where w...
[ [ "An economist who applied an understanding of increasing returns to high-technology markets.", "The author of “Complexity.”", "A founder of modern economics.", "A scholar of international trade who was primarily responsible for the rediscovering of increasing returns." ], [ "A comparison o...
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[ [ "Brian Arthur as the originator of increasing returns, even though", "Brian Arthur; it also painted a picture of the economics", "Brian Arthur was saying--that the whole business about the seminar", "(For additional background on the history of \"increasing returns\" and Brian Arthur's standing in...
train
61081
[ "How did Orison feel on the first day of her job?", "Would Orison be able to go out until midnight?", "Who seems to be the only person that Orison seems to trust at the bank?", "Which best describes Orison's personality?", "Why did Orison say that she quit?", "What is Orison's main reason for going to flo...
[ [ "confused about her job duties", "frustrated with the other women that worked there", "excited about such a large raise", "in love with the quirkiness of the employees" ], [ "No - she needed to be in her bed before then", "No - she works too early in the morning to be out so late", ...
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[ [ "Home in her apartment, Orison set the notes of her first day's\n observations in order. Presumably Washington would call tonight for", "Orison folded the paper and put it in the \"Out\" basket. Someone would\n be here in a moment with something new to read. She'd best get going.", "\"Yes, sir,\" Oris...
train
20010
[ "Which is the least likely reason for not circulating The Bell Curve in galleys?", "What was the basic purpose of The Bell Curve?", "Which wouldn't the author use to describe Herrnstein and Murray?", "What is the problem with using IQ to predict economic success?", "What do Herrnstein and Murray want you to...
[ [ "by the time people could intelligently criticize it, it was nearly too late", "it made people more excited to read it when it did come out", "it gave little time for people to check the facts", "there wasn't enough time between the galley publication and the official publication" ], [ "to...
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[ [ "Charles Murray is a publicity genius, and the publication of his and Richard Herrnstein's book, The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life , in the fall of 1994 was his masterpiece.", "The Bell Curve isn't a typical work of trade", "The Bell Curve 's air of strict scientism doe...
train
53269
[ "In Chapter one, what is the significance of describing Mr. Taylor as not having aged much? \n", "Who is Teena and what role does she play in Chapter one and chapter two?\n", "What is the Geiger counter and how exactly is it used in the present chapters? \n", "What dream does Eddie have and why is it signific...
[ [ "It provides the notion that Mr. Taylor is a fun, understanding, and competent professor. \n", "It provides the notion that despite Mr. Taylor’s dangerous job, the radioactivity hasn’t aged him a day. \n", "It provides a contrast for later in the story, when Mr. Taylor is described as looking aged and...
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[ [ "Mr. Taylor opened the door. He was a big\n man, broad-shouldered and still thin-waisted.\n Eddie found it easy to believe the stories he", "If there had been even the slightest doubt\n in Eddie’s mind about something being\n wrong, it vanished now. Mr. Taylor looked", "“That’s unlikely, son,” Mr. Tay...
train
61213
[ "What is Sandra reporting on? \n", "What role does Doc play in conjunction with Sandra? \n", "What is the significance of the players’ names? \n", "How does Sandra meet the chess players? \n", "Who is putting on the chess tournament? Why?\n", "What is the significance of Sandra persuading her paper into l...
[ [ "A chess tournament where the old master, Krakatower, will be present. \n", "A chess-playing machine that is able to beat humans. \n", "A chess tournament where many chess masters will be present.\n", "A chess tournament where for the very first time a machine will be taught to play.\n" ], [ ...
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[ [ "this assignment completely and now she had it laid out cold. For the\n umpteenth time in her career Sandra shied away from the guilty thought\n that she wasn't a writer at all or even a reporter, she just used", "Sandra briefly told him her story and her predicament. By the time they\n were served, Doc h...
train
20011
[ "In the context of the article, who is Si and what does he do? \n", "What is the best description of what “The Si” creates within the Condé Nast magazines? \n", "What is Si’s full name? \n", "What is the name of Si’s younger brother? Which of his are a “different story”? \n", "What group is more profligate ...
[ [ "Si, or The Si, is the person responsible for covering the absurd costs of of the New York Editor lifestyle.\n", "Si, or The Si, is the person responsible for covering the absurd expenditure of New York parties. \n", "Si, or The Si, is the person responsible for the culture that has developed around t...
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[ [ "the Si.", "His Si-ness (their joke, not mine) does not expect his", "But Si's generosity extends to even assistants and sub-sub-editors,", "S.I. \"Si\"", "Let Si Get This", "Si's party planners throw for them.", "check: \"Let Si get this.\"", "Si doesn't pay for all such treats. T...
train
53269
[ "Given the information in the article, what is the purpose of a Geiger counter?", "What best describes how the overall tone changed from the beginning of the article?", "What best describes Eddie's character?", "What best describes Eddie's usual relationship with Teena and her family?", "Out of the choices ...
[ [ "To measure rock formation patterns.", "To measure for radiation.", "To find hidden rocks.", "To measure gravity." ], [ "From worrisome to frustrated.", "From apathetic to solemn.", "From lighthearted to tense.", "From upbeat to sympathetic." ], [ "He has a deep appreci...
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[ [ "switched on the Geiger counter. The needle\n of the dial on the black box wavered slightly.\n A slow clicking came through the earphones,\n but Eddie knew these indicated no more than", "was always a mild background count when\n the Geiger counter was turned on; but to\n mean anything, the needle had to ...
train
61213
[ "What can you best infer about the characteristics of the people in attendance at the tournament hall that Sandra was at?", "What role does Doc play for Sandra?", "Given all the nationalities present at the tournament and the information presented in the article, which nationality would be most likely to win?",...
[ [ "They are arrogant and lackadaisical.", "They are sharp-minded and determined to win.", "They are confident yet humble.", "They are astute and put together." ], [ "He plays a comedic role.", "He plays a condescending role.", "He plays an entertaining role.", "He plays an inform...
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[ [ "Her last assignment had been to interview the pilot pair riding the\n first American manned circum-lunar satellite—and the five alternate\n pairs who hadn't made the flight. This tournament hall seemed to Sandra", "Four men were crossing the center of the hall, which was clearing,\n toward the tables at ...
train
20011
[ "How would one best describe the lifestyle discussed in the article?", "What is exclusively unique about working for a person like Si?", "What is the significance of including all the costs and price tags in the article?", "What is a main message conveyed in the article?", "What general structure does the a...
[ [ "Excessive", "Confidential", "Exhausting", "Competitive" ], [ "Your pay would be much higher than at a similar job with a different employer.", "You would have more communication with your employer.", "You would experience luxurious employee benefits.", "You would work signific...
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[ [ "He runs a lifestyle prison. Top editors stay because they", "An editor at Allure says that \"working lunches\" there are", "lunch is a hallowed journalistic tradition. But consider a day", "who live much better than they ever could if they wrote", "a closed economy where almost all human need...
train
50869
[ "What is Glmpauszn's goal?", "Why might the stories be true?", "What is the conflict between Glmpauszn and the not-world?", "How does Glmpauszn change over the story?", "The speaker sometimes writes in gibberish. Why is this? ", "How does the phrase \"to be or not to be\" tie into the overall story? ", ...
[ [ "To escape the not-world. ", "To eliminate humans to protect his world. ", "To venture into the human world and learn more about them. ", "To reconnect with Joe in the not-world. " ], [ "The disappearance of Joe Binkle and Ed Smith, along with the letters and leftover clothes all point to ...
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[ [ "Glmpauszn\nMoscow, Idaho", "Greetings, greetings, greetings. Hold firm in your wretched projection,\n for tomorrow you will not be alone in the not-world. In two days I,\n Glmpauszn, will be born.", "important part of my journey—completion of the weapon against the\n not-worlders—I would come to New ...
train
51053
[ "Which term best describes how the author characterizes the home in the beginning of the story? ", "What is the dynamic between Tennant and Dana?", "Which relationship best describes the dynamic between the prisoners and the figures controlling them?", "Why does Roger speculate there are more females than mal...
[ [ "neoclassical", "industrial", "eclectic", "gothic" ], [ "They are professional colleagues", "They are former romantic partners", "They are captives in a forced relationship", "They are co-conspirators in a plot to kidnap humans" ], [ "The prisoners are being groomed to ...
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[ [ "directly to the long silver cigarette box on the coffee table. It was\n proof of homecoming to fill his lungs with smoke he could\nsmell\n. He", "portion. The wing on the left was white, with slim square pillars,\n reminiscent of scores of movie sets of the Deep South. That on the\n right was sundeck sol...
train
20017
[ "The film review author gives all of the following reasons for his negative critique toward \"Unmade Beds\" EXCEPT that:", "How does Barker view his own film?", "What is ironic about \"Unmade Beds\" rejection from larger US distributors?", "The author believes that a/an ________ audience will enjoy the film \...
[ [ "he believes the director has taken too many liberties to bend the characters to his own perceptions of them", "he believes its scripted nature does not qualify it as a true documentary film", "he believes the characters to be so vulgar that the audience cannot empathize with them", "he believes t...
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[ [ "the decent thing. Unmade Beds isn't just bad--it's", "Unmade Beds might make a good date movie. There's", "Unmade Beds , Nicholas Barker's \" 'real life' feature", "by U.S. distributors, Unmade Beds opened two weeks ago", "saw. Calling his own film \"an exercise in mendacity,\"", "bad rev...
train
51202
[ "Why has Infield attached a lightning rod to his head?", "What separate Infield and Morgan from the Normals? ", "What does it mean to be Cured?", "What is the major drawback of issuing a cure to each person?", "All of the following terms describe how Infield would characterize Price EXCEPT for:", "What is...
[ [ "He needs it in order to survive the elements", "He wants to go back to being an Incomplete", "He is conducting an experiment involving electricity", "He believes it has cured him of his fear" ], [ "The Normals are cannibalistic", "The Normals are uncured", "The Normals are sociall...
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[ "Why doesn't Caswell expect the Watashaw sewing club to grow astronomically?", "How does the Dean feel about Caswell?", "What kind of organization are they looking for, for their demonstration? ", "Why doesn't the Dean want to be associated with Watashaw?", "Why is Caswell so confident that his organization...
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[ "Had the truck driver driving along Route 202 not noticed the change in road ahead while traveling, what would have likely happened?", "What had given it away to Don that the attractive redhead he saw on the train was not actually a natural redhead?", "Why did Miss Jervis think that Don worked for the governmen...
[ [ "He would have driven down into the pit where Superior was formerly located. ", "He would have passed right over the town and missed it totally. ", "He would have spilled his coffee while trying to make the sudden stop. ", "He would have floated above the ground and continued driving into the town...
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[ [ "A truck driver named Pierce Knaubloch was the first to report it. He had\n been highballing west along Route 202, making up for the time he'd spent", "over a second cup of coffee in a diner, when he screeched to a stop. If\n he'd gone another twenty-five feet he'd have gone into the pit where\n Superior ...
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[ "Why were the beings readily applying for the trip to Earth?", "Why was the Vegan not chosen to make the trip to Earth?", "Why was the large Kallerian not chosen for the journey?", "Why did the Wazzenazzian feel that he would be beneficial as an employee to the recruiter?", "Why did Lawrence close his eyes ...
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[ "What is the Brightside?", "Why does Baron think there was something wrong with Claney's filters?", "How does Claney feel about Mikuta?", "What happened to Wyatt and Carpenter?", "What was Sanderson studying?", "What does Baron think was one of the mistakes Claney's team made?", "What is the twilight zo...
[ [ "The Brightside is the side of Mercury that constantly faces the sun.", "The Brightside is the first passage to the core of Vulcan Crater on Venus.", "The Brightside is the name of the passage on the Andean mountains of Venus.", "The Brightside is the name of the crossing the climbers are going to...
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[ [ "“Not exactly. But Brightside is no place to count on luck.”\nThe Major laughed. “I don’t think we need to worry about\n McIvers. We understood each other when I talked up the", "Brightside", "do it and neither can you. No human beings will ever cross\n the Brightside alive, not if they try for centur...
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20019
[ "Who is the gaming industry's number one lobbyist?", "Why say gaming instead of gambling?", "How does the gaming industry exploit problem gamblers?", "What does the author think the gaming commission will recommend?", "A former gaming commissioner compared gambling to:", "Why does the author think the cas...
[ [ "Jim Gibbons", "Frank Fahrenkopf", "Bob Miller", "Terrence Lanni" ], [ "Gaming sounds more fun than gambling.", "Gaming sounds young, gambling sounds old.", "Gaming sounds classier than gambling.", "Gaming doesn't have the negative connotation that gambling does." ], [ ...
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[ [ "Frank Fahrenkopf, the industry's top lobbyist (who is paid", "gambling industry has become so powerful that it's politically untouchable.", "Talk about quick defeats: The first sign I see outside the MGM Grand ballroom all but declares that the National Gambling Impact Study Commission has already lo...
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50969
[ "What is NOT true of the crew?", "What is NOT a reason that a child probably shouldn't read this?", "What is NOT true of the contract discussed in the story?", "Of the following options, which best describe Meredith?", "How do you think Meredith feels about the rest of the crew?", "What is NOT a similarit...
[ [ "They are all different species", "They are all focused on finding evidence to support an important theory", "They are all respected in their field", "They could all mate with each other (it was explicitly discussed as a possibility in the story)" ], [ "There was casual sexism", "There...
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[ [ "\"It was realistic enough,\" said Meredith as the crewmen shut off their\n machines and went out. \"Do you think it will work?\"\n\n\n \"It might. We had an audience.\"", "that's true of all other creatures, intelligent or not, with the sole\n exception of mankind. Actually, the four of us here, though i...
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[ "Rather than protecting Martin from Conrad, over the years, the descendants ", "At the age of eleven, Martin recognizes", "The changes that Ninian make in Martin's life", "Read the following passage:\n\n\"Ninian bought one of those smallish, almost identical houses that mushroom on the fringes of a city after...
[ [ "force Martin to abandon his way of life in favor of theirs, as he realizes how \"good\" they do have it in the future.", "seem to dull Martin's initially-sharp ability to be perceptive and instinctual.", "solely ingratiate Martin to the ways of future life, ensuring he will embrace their ideals.", ...
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[ [ "dozen years later, they weren't touched. Martin was never sure whether\n this had been sheer luck or expert planning. Probably luck, because his\n descendants were exceedingly inept planners.", "Suddenly that seemed to make Conrad real. Martin felt a vague stirring\n of alarm. He kept his voice composed,...
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51286
[ "Why wasn't Matilda married?", "How did Matilda's mother feel about Matilda?", "What about Haron didn't excite Matilda?", "What didn't surprise Matilda about Haron's house?", "Why did Mr. Gorka let these women stay in his house?", "How didn't Matilda feel when Haron was talking?", "What is not a reason ...
[ [ "she hadn't met a man that wanted to marry her", "she wasn't interested in dating people", "she found flaws in every man she dated", "she only liked to write to men, not meet them" ], [ "she wanted Matilda to get married and finally move out", "she loves her daughter but wishes she'd s...
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[ [ "at which she would have scoffed ten or even five years ago. Matilda was\n also looking for a husband.", "Matilda was not yet that far gone in years or appearance. Dressed\n properly, she could hope to make a favorable impression in person, and", "Matilda did not say a word. One madman a day would be ...
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[ "What wouldn't Mr. Graham likely wish for at the beginning of the story?", "Which doesn't describe how Molly feels towards her husband?", "Which word best describes Nat?", "Which word least describes McGill?", "Which didn't distract Mr. Graham from getting dinner the first time?", "What didn't happen with...
[ [ "better weather", "kinder neighbors", "his wife to come home", "a better job" ], [ "wishes he was less clumsy", "loves him dearly", "worries about him when she's gone", "likes taking care of him" ], [ "dishonest", "respectable", "enthusiastic", "partier" ]...
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[ [ "\"Trouble does seem to follow you, Mr. Graham,\" was all he said.", "excuses and threats.\nDanny appeared at that moment. His face was dripping. \"You all right,\n Mr. Graham?\" he asked. \"I don't know what's going on around here, but", "He said, \"Hello, Mr. Graham. I guess you must have just have ...
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[ "Why was Humphrey being pick-pocketed so much?", "Why was Humphrey being observed?", "What is the relationship between Lanfierre and MacBride?", "Why did Humphrey decorate with a moon, neon roses, and music?", "What wouldn't be something Humphrey would want from his life?", "Which doesn't describe Mrs. De...
[ [ "to plant information necessary to arrest him", "it's a typical behavior in this city", "people typically pick-pocket him because he's distracted", "for Lanfierre to get to know Humphrey's personality better" ], [ "he didn't act like he was expected to", "to make sure he wasn't a dange...
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[ [ "It should have been difficult. Under the circumstances it was a\n masterpiece of pocket picking. What made it possible was Humphrey", "handkerchief pocket. It all went off very smoothly, like a game of put\n and take—the sole difference being that Humphrey Fownes had no idea he\n was playing.", "His ...
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20061
[ "Which word would least describe the character, Elizabeth?", "How does the author feel about the film, Elizabeth?", "Which word least describes Velvet Goldmine?", "Which isn't an apparent theme in Velvet Goldmine?", "What do Elizabeth and Velvet Goldmine seem to have in common?", "Who does the author seem...
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[ [ "Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho", "Probably, although the evidence suggests that Elizabeth had developed a", "skewered in the name of Christ, Elizabeth decides to: a)", "of Elizabeth comes nearer to the nihilistic relish of", "with uncommon subtlety. Gradually expunging all...
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[ "What didn't Pendleton and Templin have in common?", "What isn't a setting that took place in the text?", "What word doesn't describe the natives from Tunpesh?", "What doesn't Tunpesh seem to have less of than Earth?", "Which word least describes Eckert?", "How does Templin change in the story?", "What ...
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[ [ "\"You knew Pendleton,\" Templin repeated grimly. \"Do you think it was\n suicide?\"", "\"You're convinced that Pendleton was murdered, aren't you?\"\n\n\n Templin nodded. \"Sure.\"\n\n\n \"Why?\"", "even realize. He wondered what Templin would do if he ever found out\n that the actual reason he had b...
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[ "What isn't something the guest expects the younger man to do?", "What don't they know about the time machine?", "Which item doesn't get mentioned while they're in the year 2150?", "Which word doesn't describe the security guard?", "Which isn't a feeling that the older man expects of the younger man?", "W...
[ [ "steal something from a museum", "take credit for an invention from the future", "run the time machine", "listen to his directions very carefully" ], [ "who invented it", "what the third set of buttons do", "where it gets stored when not in use", "how to make it go back and for...
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[ [ "at him, not waiting for thanks. And the guard comes up, holding some\n dinkus in his hand, about the size of a big folding camera and not too", "He beams at that. \"Of course.\" The gate is swung to behind you, but\n obviously he isn't locking it. In fact, there doesn't seem to be a", "And he is. He ...
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[ "What do critiques 2 and 5 have in common?", "What theme would critiques 6 and 7 agree with?", "What would likely happen if Harris begins legally selling women's eggs?", "What isn't something Harris claims he'll do?", "What wouldn't 10 and 11 critics agree on?", "What would 12 and 13 critics agree on?", ...
[ [ "they both believe that the models won't be truthful", "they both believe that egg auctions will create beautiful babies", "they both believe that people will get their hopes too high", "they both believe that bad genes could come through" ], [ "beauty isn't everything", "people will d...
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[ [ "This critique challenges", "and content of character.\" This critique is usually offered by", "is why. Here's what the critics have to say about", "Second, Harris assumes", "kind, eventually destroying her. Critics cite Elvis Presley and", "pretty cynical view of human nature.\") Second, ...
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20028
[ "Which isn't true of this test?", "Which word best describes the author's feeling about the test?", "What is something the testers weren't given?", "What isn't a generalization that can be made from the data?", "Which isn't true of the test results?", "What isn't true of Sam Adams?", "What isn't a concl...
[ [ "the beers being used were fancy", "all testers receive the same order of beers", "it has a small testing group", "the testers come from a diverse area" ], [ "methodical", "prestigious", "formal", "amusing" ], [ "Hefeweizens", "saltines", "an import beer", "...
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[ [ "and nothing else, since on the basis of this test", "test. Intellectual vanity being what it is, people who had", "This one is designed to test fancy beers--but in the", "of the second test was not to find the difference between", "If you're going to test imported lagers, try Foster's or Coro...
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20074
[ "Why has UFC moved to smaller locations over the course of its history?", "Why does modern UFC not have stories to follow?", "Which of these things contributed most to the lowered audience for UFC?", "What motivated Sen. John McCain to push back against UFC?", "How was the start of UFC a learning experience...
[ [ "Over time, popularity decreased enough that these are the only places fights can happen", "This way, UFC fits in with public perception driven by movies like Fight Club, which is more true to its roots", "The fans are dedicated to their small local stadiums prefer to not have matches televised", ...
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[ [ "in legal fees. The UFC was exiled from mega-arenas", "the UFC from the lucrative casino market. (One public TV", "from 300,000 per show to 15,000. UFC can", "The UFC promoted itself less as a serious sport than", "UFC began in", "When you compare UFC now to what it was, the", "1) UFC ...
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51344
[ "What is the moral of the parable of the six Vergios?", "Where are the characters from?", "What is the Carstar thing?", "What will happen during the Changing of Wives?", "What might John intend to do to the captain?", "Where is the ship sailing?", "Why does the Captain resist marrying Wanda?" ]
[ [ "Secrecy makes for a long life.", "Duty first, then Reward.", "Fools live; the wise die.", "Fools die; the wise live." ], [ "The land of Meizque.", "The city-state of Koltah.", "They all live aboard a ship.", "Different city-states within the whole system." ], [ "Someon...
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[ [ "\"It puts me in mind of the parable of the six Vergios.\"\n\n\n Joanne Marie's husband sighed deeply.", "sores. For which the three wise Vergios were passing grateful. And\n within the last week, they were dead of infection. But three were\n foolish and hid their sores; and these three did live.\"", ...
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20067
[ "What is the Shopping Avenger's Achilles' heel?", "Why is U-Haul mentioned at all?", "According to the writer, what do all airlines except Southwest have in common?", "What does the Shopping Avenger serve as in the process of disputing claims?", "Who is Tad?", "What is the general tone of this writing gen...
[ [ "Materialism.", "Neither animal, vegetable, or mineral but something something less organic.", "Abstract conceptualization.", "Not an animal but the idea of an animal." ], [ "To make a joke.", "To advocate for Budget.", "To critique their service.", "To exemplify the Shopping A...
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[ [ "Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible.", "course, is where Shopping Avenger steps in. Shopping Avenger knows", "Shopping Avenger's A...
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20069
[ "How does the author feel about American Beauty?", "Why does Lester want to kill himself?", "How does the author feel about the characters in American Beauty?", "How does the author feel about For the Love of the Game?", "What is the plot of American Beauty?", "What is the plot of For Love of the Game?", ...
[ [ "It is moronic or insane or both.", "It is wittily written and gorgeously directed.", "It is lustrously hip and aware.", "It is an invigorating last of counterculture righteousness." ], [ "He feels he completely failed at life.", "He hates his wife.", "He is attracted to minors.", ...
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[ [ "lost. But the makers of American Beauty are about to", "American Beauty is Spacey's movie, though. He gives", "the druggy philosophizing, however, that makes American Beauty an emotional", "at its most fatuous. In the end, American Beauty is", "American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey),...
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[ "The first paragraph in the passage foreshadows which theme of \"Sea Legs\"? ", "What is the purpose of paraoxynebutal?", "Which activity is part of the psychometric evaluation?", "What happened to Morgan Brockman by the end of the passage?", "Why is it important to watch the ones who don't become physicall...
[ [ "Society tends to neglect those who have served", "If you don't like it, you can always leave", "The grass is always greener on the other side", "People shouldn't count on places to stay the same" ], [ "It relaxes the sympathetic nervous system", "It puts a human to sleep for up to 12 ...
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[ [ "SEA LEGS\nBy FRANK QUATTROCCHI\n\n\n Illustrated by EMSH\n\n\n [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from", "up. The sea tanned their skins and stiffened their bones, but it never\n stiffened their hearts. When they got old, it just pulled them in.", "\"Maybe you've read some of the old sea st...
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20071
[ "Of the four films reviewed in the passage, which one has received the MOST positive review?", "All four of the films reviewed share the following theme:", "In the review of \"Fight Club,\" lines from Tyler Durden cited by the reviewer illustrate the following literary device:", "Which of the following terms ...
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[ [ "of moviemaking, like Raging Bull on acid. The film opens", "most authentic emotion he has. But the film belongs to", "more explicit. But there's something deeply movie-ish about the whole", "The movie opens with Teena being shorn of her hated", "which has apparently flopped but which you can ...
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23942
[ "Why is the lack of hotel space important for Simon's story?", "What is the goal of the story that Simon tells Mr. Oyster?", "What does Simon think about the possibility of time travel?", "Why does Mr. Oyster want to hire Simon and Betty?", "Why is Simon so unenthusiastic when the client shows up at the beg...
[ [ "It made him cut his trip short without finding any time travelers.", "Simon would have to learn how to time travel in order to keep his bag from being stolen.", "It set the stage for him to encounter an alien's home for himself.", "It meant he would find a number of unsavory characters as he trie...
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[ [ "In Munich there was no hotel\n space available. I went to the Bahnhof\n where they have a hotel service\n and applied. They put my name", "\"You didn't have a hotel.\n What a stupidity. I'll be phased.\n Phased all the way down.\"", "At the Bahnhof they could do me\n no good. There were no hotel room...
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[ "Why did Edith greet her husband the way she did when he returned home?", "How did Henry feel about the remodeled bedrooms?", "Why did nobody react when Henry's mother started crying at the table?", "Why was the cemetery joke a faux pas?", "Why is it ironic that Henry was uncomfortable to see his house rebu...
[ [ "She was upset that Henry had not been there for their son for some time.", "She was nervous because she had not seen him in almost a year.", "In some ways, he was not the man who had left and she was nervous about the change.", "She had met another man and did not know how to tell Henry about him...
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[ [ "But he didn't sleep long. Edith shook him and he opened his eyes to a\n lighted room. \"Phil and Rhona are here.\" He blinked at her. She smiled,", "Edith was leading him into the living room, her hand lying still in his,\n a cool, dead bird lying still in his. He sat down on the couch, she sat\n down be...
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24958
[ "Why is it significant that the aliens only differ from humans in one physical characteristic?", "What is the aliens' goal on the surface of Earth?", "What is the relationship between the two aliens?", "Why are the aliens not sure if they can help the humans?", "Why did the aliens decide to land during wint...
[ [ "The aliens happened to look like certain beings from stories of Earth's history.", "The fact that humans are shorter makes the aliens more imposing.", "It proves that the aliens and humans are actually distant relatives.", "It means the aliens will not be trusted when they land on earth." ], ...
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[ [ "one thing they lack, and that's\n quite odd, they seem exactly like\n us. Is that what you wanted me\n to say?\"", "intently. \"Very much like ourselves,\"\n he said at last. \"A bit\n shorter perhaps, and most certainly\n incomplete. Except for the", "\"It's not what they've done,\"\n said Bal, the ...
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26066
[ "What is the moral of the story?", "How does the Cosmic Express Ray work?", "Why is the machine operator willing to risk his job by sending Eric and Nada to Venus?", "Where do Eric and Nada's meals come from?", "Why don't Eric and Nada build a shelter first?", "Why does the Cosmic Express official assume ...
[ [ "Be careful what you wish for.", "Climate change could lead to a world where humans could only survive indoors in an artificial climate.", "Overpopulation can lead to a world without nature, only giant cities.", "Make a plan and pack supplies before moving to a new place." ], [ "Matter is ...
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[ [ "At the end of the month he\n delivered his promised story to\n his publishers, a thrilling tale of", "They stood up, triumphant.\n\n\n \"At last!\" Nada cried. \"We're\n free! Free of that hateful old\n civilization! We're back to Nature!\"", "\"No, I ask nothing except that\n you don't press charges...
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27588
[ "What is Trella's relationship to Dom Blessing?", "What is Dom Blessings's relationship to Dr. Mansard?", "Why doesn't Trella tell Quest about her mission? ", "How does Jakdane feel about Trella?", "Why couldn't Dr. Mansard and his wife leave Jupiter?", "What is the Jupiter weapon?", "Why does Quest say...
[ [ "Trella is Dom Blessing's employer.", "Trella is Dom Blessing's sister.", "Trella is Dom Blessing's employee.", "Trella is Dom Blessing's mistress." ], [ "Dom Blessing was Dr. Mansard's assistant.", "Dom Blessing was Dr. Mansard's business partner.", "Dom Blessing was Dr. Mansard's...
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[ [ "Trella was silent, shocked.\n There was something here she\n hadn't known about, hadn't even\n suspected. For some reason, Dom", "it. It was Blessing's privilege to\n do this his own way, and he\n might not appreciate her meddling.\nAt midtrip, Trella made a rueful", "Trella was in the living room\n ...
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24517
[ "Who are the Chingsi?", "What happened to the Whale?", "What is the Minnow?", "Who is James?", "What was the mission of the Whale?", "Why does Matt feel the need to warn people about the Chingsi?", "Where is Matt from?" ]
[ [ "The Chingsi are the inhabitants of Alpha Centauri.", "A race of cat-like humanoids from the planet Chang.", "Chingsi is what the people of China call themselves in this story.", "The Chingsi are genetically mutated cats." ], [ "Charlie sabotaged the deuterium fusion drive. The drive shut ...
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[ [ "\"The second thing I want to say is\n about the Chingsi, and here it is:\n watch out for them. Those jokers are", "(1) The Chingsi talk and laugh but\n after all they aren't human. On\n an alien world a hundred light-years\n away, why shouldn't alien", "lose whichever Chingsi we played.\n There again...
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24977
[ "How does Pembrook feel about Mary Ann?", "Why does Pembrook shoot the man in the corner?", "What is Puerto Pacifico?", "What is wrong with the citizens of Puerto Pacifico?", "How did Pembroke get to Puerto Pacifico?", "Why do the cops shoot Spencer?", "Why is the qualification interviewer under a glass...
[ [ "Pembrook is in love with Mary Ann.", "Pembrook feels betrayed by Mary Ann because she was plotting to kill him.", "At, first Mary Ann was a means to an end, but now Pembrook is in love with her.", "Mary Ann is a means to an end for Pembrook." ], [ "The man in the corner is one of the stra...
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[ [ "It was in the privacy of his\n room that Pembroke became\n aware of just how perfect, physically,\n Mary Ann was. Too perfect.", "for a cause, for a loyalty, Frank\n Pembroke had at last found his.\n Earth and the human race that\n peopled it. And Mary Ann would", "\"Mary Ann, I love you very\n much,...
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23942
[ "What profession do Betty and Simon share?", "Why does Simon look for a bottle of aspirin in the beginning of the story?", "Where was Simon before he arrived at work in the beginning of the story?", "Why does Simon ultimately deny Mr. Oyster's request to go to Oktoberfest?", "In telling the story about pote...
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[ "Which two terms best describe Jerry's tone toward Greta?", "For what reason is Greta most angry at Jerry?\n", "What is the most surprising detail about the Venusian delegate?", "The Venusian delegate's message to humans on Earth is best characterized as a:", "What ultimately revealed the true identity of t...
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[ [ "\"Good-bye, Greta,\" Jerry said\n sadly.\n\n\n \"What?\"\n\n\n \"Good-bye. I suppose you\n won't want to see me any more.\"", "\"Greta,\" Jerry said mildly, \"I\n think you're still a little woozy\n from last night.\"", "\"Honey,\" Jerry said, taking\n her arm, \"you can trust me like\n a brother.\"\...
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[ "Upon waking up after one million years, Ned feels all of the following emotions at an extreme level, EXCEPT for ______.", "Why does the author focus on the water returning to smoothness after Ned's wreck?", "What is Ned Vince's ultimate fate?", "How has planetary leadership evolved since the 20th century?", ...
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[ "What is the significance of the story's title?", "Which is the best description of the relationship between Linton and Howell?", "What is the significance of Rogers Snead?", "What likely happens to Linton at the end of the story?", "Which is the best description of Linton?", "Which of these best describe...
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[ [ "It was what you thought was real that made it so, not the other way\n around.\n\n\n \"I've killed my wife!\" Linton called, rising from his knees, stretching\n his hands out to something.", "Linton understood immediately. He felt foolish, humiliated. All that\n money! He had resurrected a gold ring that ...
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[ "Which best describes the relationship between Russell and Dunbar?", "Which isn't a reason why Russell didn't tell Johnson and Alvar directly that he thought Dunbar was crazy?", "Which of these is the best representation of the connection between Old Dunbar and the rest of the crew?", "Which of these is not a...
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[ "What is the relationship like between Ed and Sheryl?", "What is Sara's relationship with her mom?", "What is the implication about getting TV networks through Facebook?", "Why is Sara upset when her dad asks her to read the article about solar panels?", "What is the immediate significance of Ed defending t...
[ [ "Their relationship is tense as Ed will not get help when he needs it, but it is mostly cordial", "They are fairly indifferent towards each other but interact more when there are other people around", "They have a good relationship but do not like to watch the same TV, as Sheryl hates football", "...
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[ "Which is the most accurate description of the planet Stinson finds himself on? ", "Which is the best description of the Sand God?", "Which is not a reason that Stinson decided to journey on the ice by foot [mostly didn't want to leave Sybtl behind on her own and felt important and had some level of curiosity]"...
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[ [ "\"I am Stinson, of the planet Earth.\"\n\n\n \"Yes, I see it in your mind, now. You want to live here, on this\n planet.\"", "Again Stinson felt the urge to run, or to use the cylinder to project\n himself somewhere else, but he said, \"No!\" very firmly to himself. He\n was here to investigate, to deter...
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99920
[ "Which is true about managed systems?", "What is the best representation of the author's view of human agency?", "What is the connection between places of work and the government discussed in the article?", "What is the role of the discussion of economic models?", "Which is likely the mot direct benefit of ...
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[ "What is the relationship between Meyerhoff and Zeckler?", "How does Meyerhoff feel about Zeckler?", "What did the Altairian's arrest Zeckler for?", "Why does Meyerhoff arrest Zeckler?", "Why do the Altairians let Zeckler go?", "Why don't the Altairians leave Altair I if it is so overpopulated?", "How d...
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[ "How many comanalysis sessions can someone undergo in one day?", "How does Bergstrom feel about Zarwell?", "How does the comanalysis process work?", "How does Zarwell feel about Bergstrom?", "Why doesn't Bergstrom alert the authorities that he has a wanted criminal, drugged and unconscious in his office?", ...
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99923
[ "What is Sharism?", "What is a neuron?", "What do neurons do?", "The less you share...", "Bloggers...", "When bloggers adjust their tone and privacy settings, they...", "What will be the politics of the next global superpower?" ]
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[ "Approximately how long was Stinson on the planet before he decided it was home?", "How old is the Sand God, mentally?", "What happened to the Sand God's race?", "Why are the webfoots chasing Stinson and Sybtl?", "Why do the webfoots only wear skirts?", "Why does the Sand God keep the webfoots around?", ...
[ [ "12 hours", "24 hours", "36 hours", "48 hours" ], [ "Six years", "Fifteen years", "Twelve years", "Nine years" ], [ "The Sand God's race moved to the sixth planet and left him behind.", "The Sand God burned them all.", "The webfoots killed the Sand God's race. H...
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[ [ "\"I am Stinson, of the planet Earth.\"\n\n\n \"Yes, I see it in your mind, now. You want to live here, on this\n planet.\"", "\"No!\" Stinson shot back. \"You've owned this planet for a million\n years. You have brooded here alone since before my people discovered", "Again Stinson felt the urge to ru...
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99920
[ "What was the solution for increased complexity in the late 19th, early 20th century?", "What state bureaucracy development saved Europe after WWII?", "What does Google do for their employees to foster innovation?", "How did Wikipedia eclipse all commercial encyclopedias except Britannica?", "What typified ...
[ [ "Assembly lines", "The increased role of structure and improved design", "Complex managed systems", "Child labor laws" ], [ "Frederick Taylor's Scientific Management", "The New Deal", "The Marshall Plan", "The Tennessee Valley Authority" ], [ "They use Segways on the Go...
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60995
[ "What is the central theme of February Strawberries?", "Why does Howell not want Linton to approach Snead in the restaurant?", "Howell offers all of the following reasons why resurrection is problematic EXCEPT:", "According to Howell, all of the following issues might arise from resurrecting people EXCEPT for...
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[ [ "FEBRUARY STRAWBERRIES\nBy JIM HARMON\nHow much is the impossible worth?\n[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from\n\n Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1961.", "\"Darling, resurrection is a risky business and an expensive one. You\n have to pay premium prices for strawberries in February. I no...
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31355
[ "The four men are ranked according to:", "What fuels Russell's loathing of Dunbar?", "What do the four men seek/value most in a star? That no one had ever heard of it before", "What does Dunbar mean in calling the other stars 'Jezebels' of stars? ", "What is ironic about Russell's decision to kill Dunbar?",...
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[ [ "Four men, thought Russell, held together by an invisible string of\n gravity, plunging through a lost pocket of hell's dark where there had", "After the wreck, the four of them had floated a while, floated and\n drifted together, four men in bulbous pressure suits like small", "Dunbar, the oldest of ...
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99902
[ "Which term best describes Sara's relationship with her parents?", "Why have Sara and her father not spoken in over a year?", "At what point did Sara's relationship with her father sharply transition?", "Describe Sara's attitude toward Fox:", "What is ironic about Sara's father's justification for the ads o...
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24247
[ "What is Prantera referring to when he mentions 'Quentin'?", "What is Prantera referring to when he mentions a 'mouthpiece'?", "What is Prantera referring to when he mentions a 'pressure cooker'?", "What central theme of the story is revealed in the conclusion?", "How does Prantera initially gain trust with...
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[ [ "Joe Prantera's mind suddenly reverted\n to those last memories and his\n eyes narrowed dangerously. He felt\n suddenly at bay. He said, \"Maybe\n you guys better let me in on what's\n this all about.\"", "Joe Prantera looked from one of\n them to the other, scowling. \"What\n are you guys talking about?\...
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[ "Which term best describes the author's tone toward delivering a 'baby' by C-section for the first time?", "What factor necessitates the change in frequency of performed C-sections?", "Which factor is the best predictor of necessity for an emergency C-section on a fetus?", "Describe how the frequency of C-sec...
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30029
[ "Why did the Tr'en leave Korvin's door unlocked and a weapon nearby?", "Why does the text mean when it says that Korvin was \"unconscious\" at the time of his lessons in the local language?", "How was Korvin able to avoid disclosing the true intent of his mission under the lie detector questioning? ", "What i...
[ [ "They were so caught up trying to figure out Korvin's answers that they became somewhat careless in guarding him. ", "Their subconscious knew that Korvin was an insoluble problem. This same subconscious led them to provide resources for his escape so they wouldn't have to deal with him anymore. ", "T...
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[ [ "the door behind him. Korvin thought of jumping the Tr'en, but decided\n quickly against it. He was a captive, and it was unwise to assume that", "As he reached this dismal conclusion, the cell door opened. Korvin got\n up off the bunk in a hurry and spun around to face his visitor.\n\n\n The Tr'en was ta...
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62476
[ "Why is course change dangerous?", "Did Duane actually kill Stevens? How do you know?", "The red headed woman is most likely Duane's...", "Why didn't Duane and Stevens go to the pressure bunks when they announced the course change?", "Why does Duane want to kill Stevens?", "Why does Andrias want to arm hi...
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[ [ "\"Course change!\" gasped white-haired Stevens. \"Good God!\"", "\"Hey!\" he said. \"Change of course—get to your cabins.\" He seemed about\n to walk up to them, then reconsidered and hurried off. Neither man paid\n any attention.", "\"In the sick bay,\" she said. \"You got caught out when the ship c...
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63523
[ "Why was Na alone in the forest?", "Why did Ro tell the woman not to move?", "Why did Na not meet the party on time?", "How did Ro feel about Na picking the fruit?", "What was the consequence of the white men choosing to sleep in the valley?", "Why did Ro want to fight the white man?", "Why did Grimm di...
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[ [ "Na lowered her eyes.\n\n\n \"I was caught in the forest below the cliffs. The Oan spied me and I\n ran. The chase was long and tiring. I was almost ready to drop when you\n appeared.\"", "Ro fell silent. He walked to the mouth of the cave and stared out. When\n he turned back to the others, his attention...
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30035
[ "What did the author intend the lesson of the passage to be?", "What happened to Dameri while he was in custody of the government?", "What was Dameri’s purpose in landing on earth?", "What did the people of Earth generally believe Dameri Tass would do on their planet?", "How did Dameri Tass communicate in E...
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61430
[ "Why did the supreme ruler deliver a scroll message to Jorgenson?\n", "What is the purpose of the Witnesses?", "Why was Jorgenson so angry to have his business taken by Glen-U?", "What would the Thrid likely believe drives their system of governance?", "What happened if a local governor made a mistake that ...
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62261
[ "What is the relationship between Kerry Blane and Splinter Wood?", "Why doesn't Kerry Blane take the pills that Splinter offers him?", "Why does Kerry Blane leave retirement?", "Which is not a symptom of the space bends?", "How does Splinter Wood view Kerry Blane?", "How does Kerry Blane's experience help...
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[ [ "Splinter Wood watched him with awe in his eyes, seeing for the first\n time the incredible instinct that had made Kerry Blane the idol of a", "It was there that he had met and liked the ungainly Splinter Wood.\n There was something in the boy that had found a kindred spirit in Kerry", "They laughed t...
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62085
[ "Is the motive behind the propaganda that Martian Broadcasting uses to control the reddies on Mars similar to the motive behind the mysterious hypnotizing music that the terrestrials keep hearing, and why?", "What was the author's purpose in including the tragic encounter between Jared Haller and Mr. Ranson?", ...
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[ [ "who controls propaganda, controls the nation ... or planet. Martian\n Broadcasting was an important factor in controlling the fierce warlike\n little reddies, keeping the terrestial-imposed peace on the red", "Martian war-songs being played and some rabble-rouser yelling 'down\n with the terrestial oppre...
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61467
[ "What would best describe Asa and Dorr's relationship?", "How would Asa's decision on where to become a changeling been affected if the pay range to work as a muck man on Jordan's Planet was not as high as it was originally listed in the article?", "What was the advantage of muck men being shaped like frogs?", ...
[ [ "They dislike each other because they are in a struggle for dominance over Slider egg supply and the Hazeltyne company.", "Asa is afraid of Dorr, especially after being framed.", "They have disdain for each other considering that Dorr is the reason behind why Asa was influenced to live on the treacher...
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[ [ "The girl's presence merely puzzled Asa, but Dorr's being here worried\n him. Dorr had tried to get rid of him once and was now in an excellent\n position to make the riddance permanent.", "Dorr stared at him with narrowed eyes. Suddenly he smiled in a way that\n worried Asa.", "Tom Dorr, Hazeltyne's ...
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61119
[ "Why did Madison investigate the manual record files prior to visiting Granite City?", "Why did Madison drive a Rolls?", "What is the most likely reason for the lack of car insurance claims in Granite City?", "Why did Madison ultimately think gathering the large rock was a bad decision?", "Why was Madison t...
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63855
[ "Who is called an aphrodisiac?", "What is the main reason the Cleopatra was chosen to report to Tethys?", "Why did the workers weld appendages to the Cleopatra?", "How did Gorman feel about Strike?", "How long did it take the Cleopatra to travel from Tethys to Eridanus?", "What best describes the battle?"...
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63150
[ "Why did Dennis' girlfriend leave him?", "Why did Dennis frown at the dancer?", "Where is International Police headquarters located?", "What would have happened if Dennis had not gone to the chamber?", "Why was Dennis sent on the mission even though he was grounded?", "Why was the journey not a new advent...
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20007
[ "Why did people say the story about Clinton hiding under a blanket to meet a woman was untrue?", "What made it easier for previous presidents to get away with adultery?", "Why did the press not report on JFK's adultery?", "Where in the White House is it feasible for the president to meet a woman?", "What is...
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[ [ "Gary Aldrich's tale sounded too good to be true.", "be a thirdhand rumor passed on by Clinton scandalmonger David", "Well, no. Though Clinton slavishly emulates JFK in every other way, he'd be a fool to steal Kennedy's MO d'amour . Here's why:", "Service leak--the lamp-throwing story--already dam...
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63862
[ "What is Evelyn’s key defense weapon?", "What was the relationship between the globes?", "What is the relationship like between Perat and Evelyn?", "How did the globes crash together?", "What is the most likely anatomy of the inhabited spacecrafts in the story?", "Do the Terrans ever come close to winning...
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[ [ "and unconscious superiority. To Evelyn the jeweled fingers bespoke an\n unnatural contrast to the past history of the man and were symptomatic\n of a personality that could find stimulation only in strange and cruel", "Evelyn Kane smiled gently at the impotent, inwardly raging inquisitor.\n She took the ...
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63812
[ "How many of her grandchildren did Mrs.Perkins spend time with during the story?", "Which of Mrs. Perkins’ qualities makes her suspicious?", "How many times does Mrs. Perkins run into Darling in the story?", "What best describes Mrs. Perkins' intent in the story?", "What history had the pirates had with Dar...
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[ [ "Grandma Perkins paused in her narrative and looked up at her audience,\n giving them a withered little smile. \"And if you want to know why,", "\"I beg your pardon,\" said Grandma, and quite nonchalantly shed the rest\n of the suit and sat down in a comfortable chair. \"I am Mrs. Matilda\n Perkins.\"", ...
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63833
[ "Why does the Captain decide to save Gorman?", "How are the events of the story best summated?", "How do Cob and Strike come to appreciate women of rank through the story?", "What is the relationship like between Strike and Cob?", "Why is a day 720 hours long?", "What is the general mood during space flig...
[ [ "He sees that they could be good business partners", "Gorman is Ivy’s father and she pleads to save him", "He has a sense of duty to not let innocent people die", "He prefers their ship to his own" ], [ "A delivery ship discovers and saves two other ships", "A passenger ship transiting...
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[ [ "ships. And, if I know Captain Varni on the\nLachesis\n, he won't let go\n that line even if he fries himself.\"", "\"Well,\" Cob ran a hand over his chin speculatively, \"I know Gorman's\n a prize stinker ... but you were in command of the", "much on my own initiative. Gorman doesn't like that. I los...
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62382
[ "What is not clearly an element of injustice in this story?", "Why might one not want to live in the universe in which this story takes place?", "Why is Kirk's friend considered dangerous to the community?", "Is Kirk's friend actually dangerous to the community?", "Is Kirk a model citizen?", "What happene...
[ [ "Heat stones were unfairly distributed", "There was classism", "Kirk's father was harmed", "There was rampant sexism" ], [ "Kids at Kirk's age are routinely hazed and attacked", "Mothers have to support the family through drastic measures", "Survival itself is difficult", "The ...
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[ [ "difference is they want to get it for themselves, and we want to keep\n it.\" He coughed and spat in sudden angry disgust. \"And we've swallowed", "She said, \"You men! He's no man, Ma. He's just a little boy who has to\n stay behind and shoo the beetles out of the fields.\"", "After that, even the w...
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55815
[ "How were physical features of the actors and actresses treated in this story?", "Why was it easy for the main female characters to be supportive of each other?", "If Peggy does secure this role, what would likely happen?", "If Peggy doesn't secure this role, what would likely happen?", "What would you say ...
[ [ "People were being kind, especially because there was a bit of flexibility in what the characters in the play could look like.", "People were only being supportive with each other (though not to a sugar-coating extent).", "People were being kind, but the looks of the characters had to be a certain way...
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[ [ "of the kind of character they were playing,\n and tried to create him in the brief time they had on\n stage. Others still were actors who had one rather", "Each actor, no matter how good or how bad, was\n treated with impersonal courtesy by Mal, and each\n left looking sure that the part was his. Peggy w...
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63916
[ "Of the following options, which best describes Vee Vee before the entertainment?", "Of the following options, which best describes Johnson?", "Of the following options, which technological advancement is NOT a part of this story?", "How would you describe the relationship between Vee Vee and Johnson?", "Wh...
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[ [ "\"I am not a child,\" she answered with a firm sureness that left no\n doubt in his mind that she knew what she was saying. \"And my name is\n Vee Vee.\"", "\"Vee Vee?\" Johnson suddenly realized that she had disappeared. She had\n slid out of his sight.\n\n\n \"Vee Vee!\" Johnson's voice became a shout....
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63936
[ "What was not one of Westover's goals in this passage?", "Why is Earth so bleak for human civilization?", "What is not something Westover discovers about the monsters in this passage?", "Why would it be a bad idea for Westover to disembark the monster when he realized where its next big destination was?", "...
[ [ "To find a way to kill the monsters", "To negotiate with the monsters", "To find some other people", "To locate a new food supply" ], [ "The monsters destroyed all of the Americas and Asia", "The monsters killed everyone except for Westover", "The monsters have destroyed most place...
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[ [ "For a man like Westover, who had been a scientist, it was not the\n prospect of death that was most crushing, but the death blow to his", "Westover no longer saw the murky moonlight, the far faint glitter of\n the flood or the slope of the living mountain. He saw, as he had seen", "Even as Westover b...
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61146
[ "What can we infer is the likely source of Retief's formal name?", "Did Retief follow the sealed orders given him by Passwyn?", "True or False: Flapjacks are native to Adobe.", "How did Retief narrowly escape having his skiff destroyed on the way down to the planet?", "Why doesn't Retief correct Potter abou...
[ [ "Retief had to come up with a formal title with no warning. He looked out over Hoshick's head and notice the red sun coming up over the mountains, and he thought about the flat shape of the Flapjacks, which suggested \"tape,\" and on impulse, called himself \nRetief of the Red-Tape Mountain.", "Retief was...
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[ [ "\"I'm Retief.\" Hoshick waited expectantly, \"... of the Mountain of Red\n Tape,\" Retief added.", "hoped....\" He broke off, drew a rasping breath. \"I had hoped, Retief,\"\n he said, speaking sadly now, \"to find a new land here where I might", "\"Sir!\" said Retief sternly. \"You forget yourself. ...
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20007
[ "According to The Washington Times, ", "The article names how many other presidents who were known to have had affairs while in office?", "What was the difference between Kennedy's situation and Clinton's situation?", "Who was on the list of those who knew about Kennedy's affair?", "How did Kennedy make it ...
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[ [ "The Washington Times", "Times could hardly contain its excitement: \"A former FBI agent", "was. The not-so-Secret-Service agent's \"source\" turned out to be", "JW Marriott Hotel in downtown Washington.\" For Clinton-haters, Gary", "about this more than most presidents. Not only are newspaper...
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50818
[ "What is NOT one of the reasons Manet wanted to be alone?", "What did Manet do at his job?", "What did Manet find in the desert?", "What did Manet ask for from the trader?", "Why does the trader not get any requests for returns?", "How did Manet feel about his last creation?", "Who did Manet like the be...
[ [ "To be able to practice poor hygiene", "To see how long it would take to go mad", "To compare peace and war", "To feel bored" ], [ "Take measurements of the stars, moons, and Earth", "Control the atmosphere seeder station", "Control the gimcrack", "Nothing" ], [ "Nothin...
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[ [ "Manet gave in to it. \"I want to be not alone,\" he said.", "In the beginning, he had seen many advantages to being alone. It would\n give him an unprecedented opportunity to once and for all correlate", "Manet suspected hallucination, but in an existence with all the pallid\n dispassion of a requite...
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51351
[ "What did the captain think was causing the scanning blackout?", "From whose point of view is the story told?", "Why was it his first trip as Captain?", "How did Quade feel about the situation?", "How did Quade compare himself to the captain?", "Which of the following could not be caused by transphasia?",...
[ [ "Many planetary gravitational fields", "He was uncertain", "The kites being taken out by hostiles", "Transphasia" ], [ "Multiple people", "Nagurski", "Gavin", "Quade" ], [ "He used to be First Officer", "He used to work with gemstones", "He used to be an Ordinar...
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[ [ "\"Quade,\" I said, \"there's only one way for us to find out which of us\n is right about the cause of our scanning blackout.\"\n\n\n \"We go out and find the reason.\"", "\"But look at that screen, sir,\" Quade said with an emphatic swing of\n his scarred arm. \"I've seen blank scanning like that before...
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51350
[ "Was the warden in a dream instead of real life?", "Why was the warden worried about answering Coleman's question?", "What happens after people leave Dreamland?", "What power did the warden not have?", "What did the warden enjoy about his life?", "What happens to people who serve as wardens?", "How did ...
[ [ "We never find out ", "Yes, and he never figured it out", "Yes, but he figured that out", "No" ], [ "He was afraid of people in positions of authority", "He had not been at his job very long", "He was worried Coleman would disapprove of his answer", "Coleman was an impressive f...
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[ [ "\"Naw, he ain't violent, Warden. He just thinks he's somebody important.\"\n\n\n \"Sounds like a case for therapy, not Dreamland. Who does he think he\n is?\"", "I cleared my throat. \"Unless they go mad and really believe the dream\n they are living. But as you know, sir, the rate of madness among\n Dre...
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51436
[ "How many gifts did Ernie receive above the original suggestion?", "Why did the beings give gifts to Ernie?", "What did Ernie do with his first gift?", "Why did Ernie want to put water in his car?", "Why was the neighbor surprised?", "Why did Ernie's sister stare at him?", "Where did Ernie live?", "Ho...
[ [ "1 more than the original amount", "6 more than the original amount", "2 more than the original amount", "Double the original amount" ], [ "He had earned them", "To see how he would react", "To harm him", "To be generous" ], [ "He threw it away", "He gave it to a fr...
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[ [ "\"Exactly!\" The Being and his Coadjutor understood each other very well\n and were the best of friends. \"Well, how many Gifts would you suggest\n for the test?\"", "So Ernie Meeker pushed through the little slot beside the mirror and\n heard tinkle faintly down and away the first of the Little Gifts, t...