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train | 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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] | SPACEMAN ON A SPREE
BY MACK REYNOLDS
Illustrated by Nodel
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
What's more important—Man's conquest
of space, or one spaceman'... |
train | 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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3,
3,
2
] | [
1,
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0,
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] | IMAGE OF SPLENDOR
By LU KELLA
From Venus to Earth, and all the way between,
it was a hell of a world for men ... and
Apprentice Burnerman O'Rielly particularly.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright... |
train | 61007 | [
"Why does Eppel indicate an orange light when scanning the planet?",
"Why does the crew later refer to Ha-Adamah as Adam? ",
"Why does Adam refuse to play checkers? ",
"How does the \"Old Serpent\" know that the crew is returning with settlers?",
"What ultimately makes the priest disbelieve what they've see... | [
[
"It wants the crew to make their own judgement, because it doesn't know what to make of it.",
"It senses Ha-Adamah's perception. ",
"It senses the \"Old Serpent's\" perception. ",
"It senses that an omnipotent being. "
],
[
"He responds to Adam, and they decide it's his true name",
"Ha... | [
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0,
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] | IT WAS A DULL, ROUTINE LITTLE
WORLD. IT DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A
CITY. EVERYTHING IT HAD WAS
IN THE GARDEN
BY R. A. LAFFERTY
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was ren... |
train | 62349 | [
"Why does Shannon reach for his gun when Beamish introduces himself?",
"Why is it so important for Jig and Shannon to find Gertrude a mate?",
"Who does Jig suspect wants them dead, and let loose the vapor snakes?",
"What is Ahra referring to when she says \"something has been taken?\"",
"How does Shannon fe... | [
[
"The sound of the chair being pulled back sets him on high alert. \n",
"He sees that Beamish has something in his hands. \n",
"Shannon is prone to suspicion after being hunted down by people they owe money to, and thinks Beamish is one of them. ",
"Beamish tells them he's there to collect money fr... | [
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1,
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] | The Blue Behemoth
By LEIGH BRACKETT
Shannon's Imperial Circus was a jinxed
space-carny leased for a mysterious tour
of the inner worlds. It made a one-night
pitch on a Venusian swamp-town—to
find that death stalked it from the
jungle in a tiny ball of flame.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced fro... |
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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] | Doctor Universe
By CARL JACOBI
Grannie Annie, who wrote science fiction
under the nom de plume of Annabella C. Flowers,
had stumbled onto a murderous plot more
hair-raising than any she had ever concocted.
And the danger from the villain of the piece
didn't worry her—I was the guy he was shooting at.
[Tran... |
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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4,
3,
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2,
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3,
2
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1,
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1,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | GRIFTERS' ASTEROID
By H. L. GOLD
Harvey and Joe were the slickest con-men ever
to gyp a space-lane sucker. Or so they thought!
Angus Johnson knew differently. He charged them
five buckos for a glass of water—and got it!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories May 1943.
Extensive re... |
train | 52995 | [
"Why was Si given a symbolic gold watch by the Department of Space Exploration?",
"Why did the Department hope that Si would continue for three more space missions?",
"What clearly showed a sense humbleness presented by Si?",
"What was considered a downside to the space exploration by Si?",
"Based on indica... | [
[
"He had just successfully completed a dangerous space mission that they were impressed with. ",
"As an apology for the difficult task he had to complete while in space. ",
"He was retiring from the Department.",
"As a means to convince him to stay on with the Department and continue completing mis... | [
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0,
0,
0,
0,
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] | SPACEMAN ON A SPREE
BY MACK REYNOLDS
Illustrated by Nodel
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
What's more important—Man's conquest
of space, or one spaceman'... |
train | 63477 | [
"How did Trillium end up as a stow-away on the ship?",
"How had the fusion control points been adjusted?",
"Had Trillium known the outcome of her stowing away, would she have likely still stowed away?",
"What were the hiding places selected by Trillium while stowing away?",
"Why were the Venus women transfi... | [
[
"She had been kidnapped by the men under the official command of the President of Earth. ",
"She had fallen for the Earthmen and had chosen to run away with them.",
"She chose to show away so that the Venus women could bring their cause to the attention of Earth's President. ",
"She had accidental... | [
3,
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1,
4,
1,
4,
2,
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2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | IMAGE OF SPLENDOR
By LU KELLA
From Venus to Earth, and all the way between,
it was a hell of a world for men ... and
Apprentice Burnerman O'Rielly particularly.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright... |
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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0,
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0,
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] | IT WAS A DULL, ROUTINE LITTLE
WORLD. IT DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A
CITY. EVERYTHING IT HAD WAS
IN THE GARDEN
BY R. A. LAFFERTY
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was ren... |
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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4,
2,
4,
3,
2,
2
] | [
1,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | The Blue Behemoth
By LEIGH BRACKETT
Shannon's Imperial Circus was a jinxed
space-carny leased for a mysterious tour
of the inner worlds. It made a one-night
pitch on a Venusian swamp-town—to
find that death stalked it from the
jungle in a tiny ball of flame.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced fro... |
train | 63109 | [
"Why did Billy-boy take Grannie Annie to the grille?",
"What brought Billy-boy to the realization of why Grannie Annie had brought him to the Satellite Theater?",
"What was supposedly destroyed after the crash of the Vennox regime?",
"How is one able to escape the Varsoom?",
"By what were Grannie Annie and ... | [
[
"He felt he needed to be polite and take her to dinner. ",
"No females were allowed in the club",
"He wanted to go somewhere where no one would over hear their conversation",
"He wanted to inspect the book she had been writing. "
],
[
"The publication of her newest book",
"The appearan... | [
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4,
2,
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2,
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3,
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4,
4
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1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | Doctor Universe
By CARL JACOBI
Grannie Annie, who wrote science fiction
under the nom de plume of Annabella C. Flowers,
had stumbled onto a murderous plot more
hair-raising than any she had ever concocted.
And the danger from the villain of the piece
didn't worry her—I was the guy he was shooting at.
[Tran... |
train | 62324 | [
"What can be determined as a similarity between Harvey, Joe, and Johnson?",
"Why did Harvey and Joe have such a large tab and the bar that was ran by Johnson?",
"Despite the menu prices for the restaurant food being remarkably low, how were Harvey and Joe met with an outrageous bill of 328 buckos?",
"Why did ... | [
[
"They all have a tendency to want the best for one another to a personal fault. ",
"They all have a tendency to think they are more advanced than one another",
"They all have a tendency to spend too much time at the bar where Johnson works",
"They all have a tendency to be greedy at any opportunit... | [
4,
1,
2,
2,
2,
4,
4
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | GRIFTERS' ASTEROID
By H. L. GOLD
Harvey and Joe were the slickest con-men ever
to gyp a space-lane sucker. Or so they thought!
Angus Johnson knew differently. He charged them
five buckos for a glass of water—and got it!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories May 1943.
Extensive re... |
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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1,
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0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | The Monster Maker
By RAY BRADBURY
"Get Gunther," the official orders read. It
was to laugh! For Click and Irish were
marooned on the pirate's asteroid—their only
weapons a single gun and a news-reel camera.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1944.
Extensive research did... |
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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] | PEGGY FINDS THE THEATER
I
Dramatic Dialogue
“Of course, this is no surprise to us,” Thomas Lane
said to his daughter Peggy, who perched tensely on
the edge of a kitchen stool. “We could hardly have
helped knowing that you’ve wanted to be an actress
since you were out of your cradle. It’s just that decisions
like t... |
train | 61499 | [
"Generally, which of the following best describes Brian's character? ",
"Generally, which of the following best describes Crystal's character? ",
"What is one potential moral to this story?",
"How would you describe the changes in tone through the passage?",
"If it did, how do you think Brian's opinion on t... | [
[
"Dutiful, oblivious, and practical",
"Smart, kind hearted, and humorous",
"Practical, humorous, and laid-back",
"Dutiful, meek, and persistent"
],
[
"Kind, quiet, and persistent",
"Naive, fun, and brave",
"Focused, bold, and charismatic",
"Focused, meek, and understanding"
],... | [
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2,
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3
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
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] | MONOPOLY
By Vic Phillips and Scott Roberts
Sheer efficiency and good management can
make a monopoly grow into being. And once
it grows, someone with a tyrant mind is
going to try to use it as a weapon if he can—
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Astounding Science-Fiction April 1942.
Extens... |
train | 63899 | [
"What were the two main goals of the Quest III ship in this story?",
"How would you describe Captain Llud's character transformation across the entire Quest III journey?",
"What characteristics best describe Captain Llud in the present part of the story?",
"At what moment in the story did the characters seem ... | [
[
"To survey galaxies for non-human life forms and return to Earth safely.",
"To scout for new worlds to live in and return to Earth safely.",
"To stay away from Earth for 900 years during a major world war and to return back safely.",
"To return safely to Earth and return with new raw materials for... | [
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4,
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3
] | [
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0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | THE GIANTS RETURN
By ROBERT ABERNATHY
Earth set itself grimly to meet them with
corrosive fire, determined to blast them
back to the stars. But they erred in thinking
the Old Ones were too big to be clever.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1949.
Extensive research did n... |
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... | [
2,
1,
2,
2,
3,
1,
3
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By D. ALLEN MORRISSEY
Science equipped David Corbin with borrowed time;
sent him winging out in a state of suspension to future
centuries ... to a dark blue world whose only defense
was to seal tight the prying minds of foolish interlopers.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet ... |
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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1,
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0,
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] | THE LONG REMEMBERED THUNDER
BY KEITH LAUMER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow April 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
He was as ancient as time—and as strange as
his own frightful battle against in... |
train | 62569 | [
"What is the relationship between the two main characters?",
"Why does Click suspect that the meteor strike wasn’t accidental?",
"Who does Click refer to as the “Big Producer?”",
"What would have happened if Click’s camera broke in the crash?",
"Why didn’t the proton gun hurt the monsters?",
"What is the ... | [
[
"Patrolman and Bodyguard",
"Patrolman and Filmmaker",
"Filmmaker and Bodyguard",
"Patrolman and Target"
],
[
"The meteor was quiet and stealthy.",
"Gunther had thrown meteors before.",
"The meteor was unusually hot and glowing.",
"The gravity threw them out of orbit."
],
[
... | [
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3,
3,
4,
3,
2,
4,
2,
1
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1
] | The Monster Maker
By RAY BRADBURY
"Get Gunther," the official orders read. It
was to laugh! For Click and Irish were
marooned on the pirate's asteroid—their only
weapons a single gun and a news-reel camera.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1944.
Extensive research did... |
train | 55933 | [
"Why did the Lane family move to Wisconsin?",
"Why doesn’t Jean want to join Peggy in New York?",
"Why did Mrs. Lane give up her dream of singing?",
"Why did Mr. & Mrs. Lane agree so quickly to Peggy’s bargain?",
"How did Mr. Lane know May Berriman?",
"What will Peggy mostly likely do tomorrow morning?"
] | [
[
"For Mr. Lane’s work",
"To be near family and friends",
"For Mrs. Lane’s singing career",
"For Peggy’s school"
],
[
"She’s not interested in acting as a career.",
"She wants to be a singer.",
"She will take care of Socks.",
"She doesn’t want to leave her family."
],
[
"... | [
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4,
4
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1,
0,
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0,
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] | PEGGY FINDS THE THEATER
I
Dramatic Dialogue
“Of course, this is no surprise to us,” Thomas Lane
said to his daughter Peggy, who perched tensely on
the edge of a kitchen stool. “We could hardly have
helped knowing that you’ve wanted to be an actress
since you were out of your cradle. It’s just that decisions
like t... |
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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3,
4,
3,
2,
3,
4,
3
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | MONOPOLY
By Vic Phillips and Scott Roberts
Sheer efficiency and good management can
make a monopoly grow into being. And once
it grows, someone with a tyrant mind is
going to try to use it as a weapon if he can—
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Astounding Science-Fiction April 1942.
Extens... |
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... | [
4,
2,
4,
4,
1,
4,
1,
3
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | THE GIANTS RETURN
By ROBERT ABERNATHY
Earth set itself grimly to meet them with
corrosive fire, determined to blast them
back to the stars. But they erred in thinking
the Old Ones were too big to be clever.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1949.
Extensive research did n... |
train | 63919 | [
"Where was David?",
"Why couldn’t David move after he first opened his eyes?",
"Why did David press the button?",
"What did David determine the black box was for?",
"Why didn’t David awaken the woman first?",
"How did suspension help the crew?",
"Was the ship on target, within maximum deviation from sch... | [
[
"Dead",
"On Earth",
"A weightless spaceship",
"A small room"
],
[
"He was in suspension.",
"He was in a tight space.",
"He had a wide seatbelt on.",
"He was weightless."
],
[
"He understood his name.",
"The experiment was successful.",
"He wanted to leave the sp... | [
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3,
4,
3,
4,
4,
2,
2,
4
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1
] | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By D. ALLEN MORRISSEY
Science equipped David Corbin with borrowed time;
sent him winging out in a state of suspension to future
centuries ... to a dark blue world whose only defense
was to seal tight the prying minds of foolish interlopers.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet ... |
train | 52844 | [
"Why did Jimmy Tremaine visit his hometown?",
"What kind of area is Elsby?",
"What is the significance of May 19th, 1901?",
"Who was in the black sedan that rushed off past Tremaine a block from the hotel?",
"Who is Soup Gaskin?",
"Why is Tremaine considered the best person to conduct this investigation?"... | [
[
"To catch a criminal.",
"To have a tour and visit the sites.",
"To locate a device.",
"To visit family and old friends."
],
[
"Rural and old-fashioned",
"Urban and busy",
"Flashy and rich",
"Run-down and dirty"
],
[
"There was a thunderstorm in the area.",
"Bram bou... | [
3,
1,
2,
4,
4,
1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1
] | THE LONG REMEMBERED THUNDER
BY KEITH LAUMER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow April 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
He was as ancient as time—and as strange as
his own frightful battle against in... |
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... | [
2,
3,
2,
3,
3,
2,
4,
1
] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1
] | DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... |
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 ... | [
4,
3,
4,
3,
4,
4,
4,
4,
3,
2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... |
train | 61139 | [
"How does Retief feel about his current job?",
"How does Miss Meuhl feel about her job?",
"Why did Retief want to talk to the drunk?",
"What was on exhibit in the Groacian parade?",
"Why did the Groacians hide the ship?",
"Why was Retief still upset after seeing the ship?",
"What was Retief's ultimate m... | [
[
"Unnecessarily busy and frustrated",
"Happy with most, but annoyed with Miss Meuhl",
"Stressed about the workload",
"Confused about his duties with the position"
],
[
"She enjoys training Retief to the new culture.",
"She wishes to be back on her home planet. ",
"She enjoys doing h... | [
1,
3,
3,
2,
3,
3,
2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... |
train | 63631 | [
"Why was Charles in the actress's apartment?",
"What did Charles decide to do when he realized he was alone?",
"Why did Charles think he was the last person alive?",
"What was the only thing that mattered to Charles near the end?",
"What did Charles probably realize at the end?",
"Why did the beings come ... | [
[
"She wanted to be with someone one last time.",
"They were working on curing the plague.",
"He thought he could find answers there.",
"They had been living together."
],
[
"Live his best life as long as possible",
"Give up and wait for death",
"Create a shrine to mark the end of hu... | [
1,
3,
2,
2,
4,
1,
2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | "Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... |
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 ... | [
1,
3,
2,
2
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1
] | THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... |
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-... | [
3,
2,
2,
3,
1,
2,
4,
4,
1
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... |
train | 61405 | [
"What does the narrator say is significant about horses?",
"It is suggested that which of the following happens to Jimmy D? ",
"What is the name of the pilot who flies Mia’s scoutship and how does she characterize his piloting style?",
"What is a Mud-eater? ",
"What does the narrator say was the reason for ... | [
[
"Horses are a nuisance and make it hard for both colonists and scouts to get their jobs done. \n\n",
"Horses make it easy for criminals to conduct their business planet to planet . ",
"Horses are the reason for the colonies’ success.",
"Horses are the reason for the catastrophe suffered on Earth. ... | [
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
1,
4,
4,
4,
4
] | [
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... |
train | 63640 | [
"What are two kinds of goods Casey Ritter deals with throughout the story? \n\n",
"What is the significance of the title, “Jupiter’s Joke?”",
"Who is the Old Man Casey refers to in the first paragraph? ",
"Who is Pard Hoskins and what is his relationship to Casey Ritter?",
"Why does Casey feels regret about... | [
[
"Strychnine and Space suits",
"Jupiter crystals and Mars emeralds \n\n",
"Kooleen Crystals and Kooleen Emeralds ",
"Killicut Emeralds and Kooleen Crystals "
],
[
"The joke is that the scorpion-like inhabitants of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot are actually planning an attack, and that they sent ... | [
4,
4,
2,
3,
4,
1,
2,
4,
1,
1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1
] | JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... |
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... | [
1,
3,
4,
3,
4,
2,
3,
1,
1,
2
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... |
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... | [
4,
2,
1,
3,
1,
2,
3,
4,
4,
2
] | [
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | "Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... |
train | 52326 | [
"What planet are the mysterious signals coming from? \n\n",
"What did Myles Cabot do to establish his relationship with the peoples of Venus? ",
"What best describes a Formian body?",
"What is Myles Cabot’s relationship to the narrator, Mr. Farley? Evidence of this?",
"After their defeat by Cupia, what do t... | [
[
"Formia ",
"Mars",
"Venus",
"Jupiter "
],
[
"Myles built radios for both the Formian and Cupian people, for which each are eternally grateful. \n\n",
"Myles helped resolve a violent dispute between the Cupians and the Formians, helping the Formians to victory over the Cupians. \n",
... | [
3,
3,
3,
3,
3,
4,
4,
3,
3
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... |
train | 63304 | [
"What is one way the story’s setting, Venus, affects the characters and and sets up the plot? \n\n",
"How long did it take for Venus’s conditions to mutate its human colonies? What is the purpose of these mutations? \n\n",
"What is the name of the Officer of the Deck? \n\n",
"How do Svan and his five fellow i... | [
[
"The story takes place on Mars, not Venus. Over the last four or five generations, Mars’ conditions have caused its human colony to mutate in order to better survive. This causes a racial rift between humans from Earth and humans from Mars, which sets the story’s plot by imposing tension between the two group... | [
2,
2,
2,
4,
2,
4,
4,
2,
1,
2
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... |
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... | [
3,
3,
2,
4,
1,
1,
4,
1,
2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | THE FROZEN PLANET
By Keith Laumer
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"It is rather unusual," Magnan said, "to assign an officer of your rank
to co... |
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... | [
3,
4,
4,
4,
4,
4,
4,
3,
2
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | DOUBLE TROUBLE
by CARL JACOBI
Grannie Annie, that waspish science-fiction
writer, was in a jam again. What with red-spot
fever, talking cockatoos and flagpole trees,
I was running in circles—especially since
Grannie became twins every now and then.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet S... |
train | 50893 | [
"What initially alerted people to the fault line and the onset of problems?",
"What reason did the newspaper have to focus on the possible active volcano theory and not the opinion of the geographer?",
"What happens that completely confirms Schwartzberg's theory?",
"What is most significant about the earthqua... | [
[
"Geologists were already aware of its presence and had been watching it. ",
"They investigated what they thought was a forest fire, only to find it was sediment and dust. ",
"The land had become so dry it was a cause of concern.",
"Newspapers had established the connections of the 3 faults."
],
... | [
2,
3,
1,
3,
1,
3,
4,
2,
2,
1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | THE GREAT NEBRASKA SEA
By ALLAN DANZIG
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine August 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It has happened a hundred times in the long history
of Earth—a... |
train | 61090 | [
"Why did the bank robbers end up crashing? ",
"Why does The Scorpion go mostly unnoticed, despite reaching out to the newspaper? ",
"Why does Stevenson begin to suspect a connection between the crimes?",
"Why do the gangs pick Halloween night to fight? ",
"Why does the Scorpion leave their signature at each... | [
[
"The cops used incendiary bullets to melt the tires. ",
"The Scorpion somehow melted their tires. ",
"They didn't realize the car they stole was damaged. ",
"It was so hot outside that their tires melted and blew out. "
],
[
"The police don't want to bring attention to them, because they d... | [
2,
2,
2,
3,
1,
1,
3
] | [
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0
] | CALL HIM NEMESIS
By DONALD E. WESTLAKE
Criminals, beware; the Scorpion is on
your trail! Hoodlums fear his fury—and,
for that matter, so do the cops!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S.... |
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 ... | [
1,
3,
2,
3,
4,
4,
2,
4,
3
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | COSMIC YO-YO
By ROSS ROCKLYNNE
"Want an asteroid in your backyard? We supply
cheap. Trouble also handled without charge."
Interplanetary Hauling Company. (ADVT.)
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1945.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyr... |
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."
],
... | [
3,
3,
2,
4,
2,
3,
3,
1,
2
] | [
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1,
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1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
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] | THE AVENGER
By STUART FLEMING
Karson was creating a superman to fight the weird
super-monsters who had invaded Earth. But he was
forgetting one tiny thing—like calls to like.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
t... |
train | 61228 | [
"Why do they want Macklin specifically to be the test subject?",
"How would the shot theoretically cure headaches?",
"Why is Macklin's reaction to the shot alarming?",
"Why does the army get involved with the situation?",
"Why does Macklin have objections to going back?"
] | [
[
"As a fellow scientist, he'd understand and appreciate what they're doing. ",
"He's in relatively good health, meaning he'd survive the experiment and yield resutls. ",
"He is a man of great importance, and people will believe him if it works. ",
"He has chronic migraines, making him a good candid... | [
3,
1,
4,
1,
2
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | THE BIG HEADACHE
BY JIM HARMON
What's the principal cause of headaches?
Why, having a head, of course!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
I
... |
train | 61242 | [
"What is the main conflict at the start?",
"What happens after the blast?",
"Why does the fact that Finogenov had a wooden desk sent up to space a point of contention for Winship?",
"What goes wrong just as Winship makes contact with earth?",
"What goes wrong with the calking compound?",
"Why do the Ameri... | [
[
"The American astronauts can't get in contact with anyone who speaks English. ",
"Winship's reefer stops working properly. ",
"The Americans are unable to tell when the scheduled explosion is going off.",
"The harsh sunlight is making the astronauts perspire. "
],
[
"The Russians are uncon... | [
3,
4,
4,
2,
1,
4,
2,
2
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | The Winning of the Moon
BY KRIS NEVILLE
The enemy was friendly enough.
Trouble was—their friendship
was as dangerous as their hate!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this... |
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... | [
2,
2,
4,
1,
3,
2,
3,
1,
4
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | QUEST OF THIG
By BASIL WELLS
Thig of Ortha was the vanguard of the conquering
"HORDE." He had blasted across trackless space
to subdue a defenseless world—only to meet on
Earth emotions that were more deadly than weapons.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1942.
Extensive... |
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... | [
1,
1,
3,
4
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1
] | THE HAIRY ONES
by BASIL WELLS
Marooned on a world within a world, aided
by a slim girl and an old warrior, Patrolman
Sisko Rolf was fighting his greatest
battle—to bring life to dying Mars.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any ... |
train | 20015 | [
"Why is it suspected that William Shawn blushed at Green's remark? ",
"What's true of Ross's accounts of Shawn?",
"What is the writer's view of Mehta's works?",
"What stance does the writer take in regards to Tina Brown. ",
"What is an underlying issue that the writer touches upon throughout the whole passa... | [
[
"He was known for disallowing sexual content from his publications and was put off by the comment.",
"As someone who looked into risque material himself, it piqued his curiosity. ",
"The phrasing took him by surprise. It's not the answer he thought he'd receive. ",
"He was prudish in nature, and h... | [
2,
2,
3,
1,
4,
2,
3
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
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] | Goings On About Town
One of the funniest moments in Brendan Gill's 1975 memoir, Here at "The New Yorker ," comes during a luncheon at the now vanished Ritz in Manhattan. At the table are Gill; William Shawn, then editor of The New Yorker ; and the reclusive English writer Henry Green. Green's new novel, Lovi... |
train | 20001 | [
"Why was human cloning banned? ",
"What is the main reason the writer takes issue with the Pope's stance on cloning?",
"Why does the writer use other medical procedures as evidence to support cloning?",
"How does the writer use twins in their argument?",
"How do plants factor into the cloning argument?",
... | [
[
"It was a preemptive measure. It's too complex to allow it to be explored unregulated. ",
"It is objectively immoral and \"evil.\"",
"It was an easy political stance for Bill Clinton to take. ",
"There was no real research behind it, so there was no pushback on a bad."
],
[
"His opinion on... | [
1,
2,
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4,
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4,
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1,
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1,
0,
0,
0,
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] | Human Clones: Why Not?
If you can clone a sheep, you can almost certainly clone a human being. Some of the most powerful people in the world have felt compelled to act against this threat. President Clinton swiftly imposed a ban on federal funding for human-cloning research. Bills are in the works in both ho... |
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.",
... | [
4,
2,
4,
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2,
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2,
1,
2
] | [
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1,
1,
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1,
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] | THE FROZEN PLANET
By Keith Laumer
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"It is rather unusual," Magnan said, "to assign an officer of your rank
to co... |
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.",
... | [
1,
3,
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3,
4,
2,
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] | [
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
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] | DOUBLE TROUBLE
by CARL JACOBI
Grannie Annie, that waspish science-fiction
writer, was in a jam again. What with red-spot
fever, talking cockatoos and flagpole trees,
I was running in circles—especially since
Grannie became twins every now and then.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet S... |
train | 50893 | [
"Why was the population of the states along the three Faults so low around the late '40s?",
"What could be indicated by the mention in the passage of some newspapers leaving out the question mark regarding \"Only Active Volcano in U.S.?",
"Why was the idea of Joseph Schwartzberg regarding the explanation for Ki... | [
[
"Flooding from the three Faults was dangerous ",
"Sheep farmers were losing ground",
"The land was very dry",
"It was too difficult to travel the area during that time"
],
[
"The newspapers were aiming for dramatic effect by proclaiming it was indeed active",
"The newspapers misprinted... | [
3,
1,
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4,
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] | THE GREAT NEBRASKA SEA
By ALLAN DANZIG
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine August 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It has happened a hundred times in the long history
of Earth—a... |
train | 61090 | [
"What would have likely happened if the bank robbers' car tires had not melted?",
"What can we infer from the passage that caused Mr. Higgins to go crazy?",
"Why did the tear gas that the police were using on Mr. Higgins not work to run him out of the house?",
"What caused Judy's yelling to be ignored by the ... | [
[
"The car would have wrecked regardless and the robbers would have been caught. ",
"The police would have stopped them in a chase. ",
"The robbers would have gotten away from the scene. ",
"The robbers would have later returned to rob the bank again and get caught. "
],
[
"He was no longer ... | [
3,
4,
2,
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2,
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4,
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] | [
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1,
1,
1,
0,
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] | CALL HIM NEMESIS
By DONALD E. WESTLAKE
Criminals, beware; the Scorpion is on
your trail! Hoodlums fear his fury—and,
for that matter, so do the cops!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S.... |
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 ... | [
1,
3,
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] | [
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] | COSMIC YO-YO
By ROSS ROCKLYNNE
"Want an asteroid in your backyard? We supply
cheap. Trouble also handled without charge."
Interplanetary Hauling Company. (ADVT.)
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1945.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyr... |
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"... | [
3,
4,
3,
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3,
4,
1,
3,
2,
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] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
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0,
1,
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] | THE AVENGER
By STUART FLEMING
Karson was creating a superman to fight the weird
super-monsters who had invaded Earth. But he was
forgetting one tiny thing—like calls to like.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
t... |
train | 61228 | [
"Why was Ferris against testing the discovery made by himself and Mitchell on himself?",
"What was the name that came to mind when people thought of \n mathematician or scientist in the passage?",
"From the passage, what is said to be the most common complaint of man?",
"Which of these is NOT said to be a cau... | [
[
"Because it was too dangerous. ",
"Because it was unethical. ",
"Because he had a headache.",
"Because they were underfunded. "
],
[
"Macklin",
"Mitchell",
"Harold",
"Ferris"
],
[
"sinus infections ",
"headaches",
"The common cold",
"lack of sleep"
],
[
... | [
2,
1,
2,
4,
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3,
3,
2,
2
] | [
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1,
0,
1,
1,
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] | THE BIG HEADACHE
BY JIM HARMON
What's the principal cause of headaches?
Why, having a head, of course!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
I
... |
train | 61242 | [
"What was the problem with the tubes of calking compound that the crew was trying to use?",
"What was the issue with having Pinov on the communication system?",
"What happened to cause panic during the communicaton between Freedom 19 and the Cape?",
"How long would it take for the needed replacements to be de... | [
[
"They were hardening too fast when connected with air",
"They took too long to harden and dry",
"They were expired and unusable",
"They were too small to fill what they needed"
],
[
"He rarely paid attention well enough to handle the communications. ",
"He didn't speak English",
"H... | [
1,
2,
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] | [
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] | The Winning of the Moon
BY KRIS NEVILLE
The enemy was friendly enough.
Trouble was—their friendship
was as dangerous as their hate!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this... |
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... | [
2,
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] | QUEST OF THIG
By BASIL WELLS
Thig of Ortha was the vanguard of the conquering
"HORDE." He had blasted across trackless space
to subdue a defenseless world—only to meet on
Earth emotions that were more deadly than weapons.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1942.
Extensive... |
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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2,
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] | THE HAIRY ONES
by BASIL WELLS
Marooned on a world within a world, aided
by a slim girl and an old warrior, Patrolman
Sisko Rolf was fighting his greatest
battle—to bring life to dying Mars.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any ... |
train | 20015 | [
"Presumably why did Shawn seem to blush at the comment made by Green in regards to his creation of exquisite work?",
"What was said to be concernig about the relationship between Shawn and Ross?",
"Who received the worste abuse of all who are mentioned?",
"What is the coorelation to the reference of Shawn to ... | [
[
"He took business very seriously. ",
"He was a prude.",
"He lacked the sense of humor that Green had.",
"The comment hit too close to home for him."
],
[
"They began their relationship as an affair.",
"Their work suffered from their lack of concentration.",
"They seemed to proritiz... | [
4,
1,
3,
2,
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4,
2,
1,
1,
3
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | Goings On About Town
One of the funniest moments in Brendan Gill's 1975 memoir, Here at "The New Yorker ," comes during a luncheon at the now vanished Ritz in Manhattan. At the table are Gill; William Shawn, then editor of The New Yorker ; and the reclusive English writer Henry Green. Green's new novel, Lovi... |
train | 20001 | [
"Why does the author say that the imposing the ban was a contradiction by whom it was imposed?",
"Who placed the ban on funding for human cloning research?",
"Why does the author say the pope does not respect freedom of other?",
"From the passage, are we able to infer that the author is for or against cloning... | [
[
"Because he has shown interest in cloning himself",
"Because he lacked the means to ban cloning",
"Because he is known for not resisting temptation of the flesh",
"Because he was only banning the nonexistent to show power"
],
[
"Congress",
"President Bush ",
"President Clinton",
... | [
3,
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3,
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1,
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4,
3
] | [
1,
0,
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0,
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0,
0,
0,
0,
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] | Human Clones: Why Not?
If you can clone a sheep, you can almost certainly clone a human being. Some of the most powerful people in the world have felt compelled to act against this threat. President Clinton swiftly imposed a ban on federal funding for human-cloning research. Bills are in the works in both ho... |
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... | [
4,
4,
2,
1,
4,
2,
1,
1,
2,
2
] | [
0,
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0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | THE SUPER OPENER
BY MICHAEL ZUROY
Here's why you should ask for
a "Feetch M-D" next time
you get a can opener!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
... |
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 ... | [
2,
4,
1,
2,
3,
2,
3,
3,
4
] | [
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0,
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] | Red Witch of Mercury
By EMMETT McDOWELL
Death was Jaro Moynahan's stock in trade, and
every planet had known his touch. But now, on
Mercury, he was selling his guns into the
weirdest of all his exploits—gambling his life
against the soft touch of a woman's lips.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced f... |
train | 61081 | [
"Why did the Treasury Department want Orison McCall to apply for a job at the William Howard Taft National Bank and Trust Company?",
"Why did Orison prefer to send her reports to Washington by mail?",
"How was Orison treated by her female co-workers?",
"People around him describe Dink as a…",
"What did Oris... | [
[
"To gather information about their unusual people and banking practices.",
"To do an official audit of the bank’s books.",
"To provide the bank employees with training.",
"To read text into a microphone."
],
[
"She preferred to put everything in writing.\n",
"She found the “pillow talk... | [
1,
2,
4,
2,
4,
3,
3,
1,
4,
3
] | [
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] | CINDERELLA STORY
By ALLEN KIM LANG
What a bank! The First Vice-President
was a cool cat—the elevator and the
money operators all wore earmuffs—was
just as phony as a three-dollar bill!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover ... |
train | 61052 | [
"Why was the mission of the Pandora initially referred to as a “fool’s errand”?",
"Why were the cadets outside alone?",
"How was Hennessy’s ship found?",
"How did Gwayne subdue the alien leader?",
"Why did Gwayne ask the alien leader about barmaids and puppies?",
"Who were the horde members?",
"What is ... | [
[
"The original exploration party had already reported back about the planet.",
"They had already learned everything they could about the blobs.",
"They had found Hennessy’s crew.",
"The crew hadn’t found anything new or dangerous."
],
[
"They were lost.",
"They were young and untrained.... | [
4,
2,
3,
2,
2,
4,
2,
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] | [
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] | Spawning Ground
By LESTER DEL REY
They weren't human. They were something
more—and something less—they were,
in short, humanity's hopes for survival!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S.... |
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... | [
1,
4,
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1,
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] | [
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1,
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] | TOLLIVER'S ORBIT
was slow—but it wasn't boring. And
it would get you there—as long as
you weren't going anywhere anyhow!
By H. B. FYFE
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this... |
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... | [
1,
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] | [
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0,
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1,
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] | Krugman's Life of Brian
Where it all started: Paul Krugman's "The Legend of Arthur."
Letter from John Cassidy
Paul Krugman replies to John Cassidy
Letter from M... |
train | 20010 | [
"Why does the author describe Charles Murray as a “publicity genius”?",
"What is the main purpose of a “galley proof”?",
"How long did it take for damaging criticism of the book to come out?",
"What was an effect of the delay in the book’s circulation?",
"According to Murray and Herrnstein:",
"The author ... | [
[
"He sent out numerous press releases and did a press tour for this book.",
"He published first in academic journals to increase the book’s authority.",
"He limited access as a way to increase the allure of the book before publication.",
"He attacked critics of his book to discredit them."
],
[... | [
3,
4,
4,
2,
1,
1,
3,
1,
1
] | [
1,
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0,
0,
1,
0
] | The Bell Curve Flattened
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.
Virtually all ambitious trade hardcover books are preceded by an edi... |
train | 60507 | [
"What was Piltdon most interested in?",
"What was Feetch most interested in?",
"How did the majority of Piltdon workers feel about Feetch?",
"Why didn't Feetch show Piltdon his new invention right away?",
"What didn't happen because of the original Super-Opener?",
"How did Piltdon feel about Feetch throug... | [
[
"Making money",
"Being known around the world",
"Keeping Feetch on the payroll",
"Having more patents than anyone else"
],
[
"Making money",
"Research and development",
"Working for Piltdon",
"Being known around the world"
],
[
"They respected him",
"They thought he... | [
1,
2,
1,
2,
1,
4,
1,
2,
2,
4
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | THE SUPER OPENER
BY MICHAEL ZUROY
Here's why you should ask for
a "Feetch M-D" next time
you get a can opener!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
... |
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... | [
2,
3,
2,
3,
4,
1,
3,
2,
4,
4
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | Red Witch of Mercury
By EMMETT McDOWELL
Death was Jaro Moynahan's stock in trade, and
every planet had known his touch. But now, on
Mercury, he was selling his guns into the
weirdest of all his exploits—gambling his life
against the soft touch of a woman's lips.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced f... |
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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By ALLEN KIM LANG
What a bank! The First Vice-President
was a cool cat—the elevator and the
money operators all wore earmuffs—was
just as phony as a three-dollar bill!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover ... |
train | 61052 | [
"In the beginning, how does the author try to make you feel about this world?",
"Why were they getting the jeeps out?",
"Which words best describe the mob of creatures?",
"Which word doesn't describe the cadets?",
"What isn't a reason that it was foolish for Gwayne to leave the ship in such a hurry?",
"Wh... | [
[
"skeptical but optimistic",
"curious and interested",
"like it's uninhabited and scary",
"like it's a place unworthy of going to"
],
[
"to tour the planet",
"to attack the natives",
"to find the lost crew",
"to go on an urgent rescue mission"
],
[
"ugly, hairy, and clev... | [
4,
4,
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1,
4,
3,
2,
2
] | [
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] | Spawning Ground
By LESTER DEL REY
They weren't human. They were something
more—and something less—they were,
in short, humanity's hopes for survival!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S.... |
train | 61053 | [
"Which word doesn't describe Jeffers?",
"Which word doesn't describe Tolliver?",
"How does Tolliver feel about Betty at first?",
"What did Tolliver tell Betty that was actually true?",
"Why had Betty really come to Ganymede?"
] | [
[
"clever",
"persistent",
"hot-headed",
"cocky"
],
[
"hot-headed",
"stubborn",
"clever",
"liar"
],
[
"she's a rich man's daughter deserving of the company",
"she's attractive and someone he should get to know",
"she's an entitled girl that doesn't know what she's ... | [
1,
1,
3,
4,
1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | TOLLIVER'S ORBIT
was slow—but it wasn't boring. And
it would get you there—as long as
you weren't going anywhere anyhow!
By H. B. FYFE
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this... |
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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Where it all started: Paul Krugman's "The Legend of Arthur."
Letter from John Cassidy
Paul Krugman replies to John Cassidy
Letter from M... |
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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] | The Bell Curve Flattened
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.
Virtually all ambitious trade hardcover books are preceded by an edi... |
train | 53016 | [
"Who is Beula and what is her connection to the narrator?",
"In what room does Captain Hannah barricade himself? ",
"What central difference between the planets Gloryanna and Mypore is most important to the story? Why is this significant to Hannah and the narrator?",
"What kind of literary device is being use... | [
[
"Beula is the narrator’s pet elephant. Her baby belongs to Captain Hannah, linking the two men even though they don’t like each other. \n\n",
"Beula is Captain Hannah’s pet elephant. The narrator sold her Captain Hannah years ago, leading to a business relationship between the two men. \n\n",
"Beula i... | [
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4,
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2,
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] | CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA
BY L. J. STECHER, JR.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The
only trouble was—the cargo had a ... |
train | 61204 | [
"Why doesn’t Wayne like his parents? \n",
"Which category and description best describes the type of story “The Recruit” is using as its base? \n",
"What idea is introduced during the armory scene that becomes a motif throughout the rest of the story? \n",
"What is the purpose of “the break out” instituted by... | [
[
"His parents broke out when they were much younger than the age he is now, and he is embarrassed by this. \n",
"His parents want to keep him from breaking out, knowing that the horrors Wayne will face are too much for him. \n",
"No reason. Wayne is a bad egg and enjoys tormenting them. \n",
"He fe... | [
4,
1,
2,
2,
3,
3,
2,
1,
3
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
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] | THE RECRUIT
BY BRYCE WALTON
It was dirty work, but it would
make him a man. And kids had a
right to grow up—some of them!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication wa... |
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... | [
2,
3,
2,
2,
1,
1,
4,
4,
1
] | [
1,
0,
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1,
1,
1,
1,
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] | A PLANET NAMED JOE
By S. A. LOMBINO
There were more Joes on Venus than you could shake
a ray-gun at. Perhaps there was method in Colonel
Walsh's madness—murder-madness—when he ordered Major
Polk to scan the planet for a guy named Joe.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Planet Stories
November 195... |
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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Atom Mystery
11
CHAPTER ONE
It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like
to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight
poking in under the window shade pried
his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked
off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and
groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.... |
train | 61481 | [
"What is Androka trying to make? \n",
"What is implied when the narrator describes Nelson’s light colored hair? \n",
"Where do the creatures from another world come from? \n",
"What is Androka’s motivation for using the zone of silence? \n",
"What is the significance of the evidence of human lodging on the ... | [
[
"A zone of silence that is intended to stop Axis economic flow. \n",
"A zone of silence that is deadly to all who pass through it. \n",
"A zone of silence that will stop Americans from being able to radio Europe. \n",
"A zone of silence that stops all radio signals that attempt to penetrate it. \n... | [
4,
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3,
1,
1,
4,
1,
2,
3
] | [
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1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | SILENCE IS—DEADLY
By Bertrand L. Shurtleff
Radio is an absolute necessity in modern
organization—and particularly in modern
naval organization. If you could silence all
radio—silence of that sort would be deadly!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Astounding Science-Fiction April 1942.
Exten... |
train | 63097 | [
"Who ordered that the narrator to Dondromogon? \n",
"What is the significance of the narrator’s height? \n",
"The purpose for the narrator losing his memory is. . . \n",
"Who first tells the narrator about his destiny? \n",
"What is the significance of the narrator’s thumb print?\n",
"Who is Sporr and wha... | [
[
"The Voice\n",
"Old Sporr \n",
"The Book",
"The Masters of the Worlds\n"
],
[
"It shows he is liar. \n",
"It shows he is not from Dondromogon\n",
"It shows he is the Conquering Stranger \n",
"It shows he is not from Earth \n"
],
[
"Earth is not something a Dondromogon l... | [
4,
2,
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3,
1,
2,
4,
3,
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] | [
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0,
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1,
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1,
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] | Warrior of Two Worlds
By MANLY WADE WELLMAN
He was the man of two planets, drawn through
the blackness of space to save a nation from
ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the
Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that
he was destined to fight both sides.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Plane... |
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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] | HOMECOMING
BY MIGUEL HIDALGO
What lasts forever? Does love?
Does death?... Nothing lasts
forever.... Not even forever
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, April 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... |
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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] | [
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0,
0,
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] | THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE
by FRITZ LEIBER
The machine was not perfect. It
could be tricked. It could make
mistakes. And—it could learn!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publ... |
train | 61380 | [
"What is the purpose of the strange objects in Herrell’s cell? \n",
"Why is the supervising council worried about the Old Ones?\n",
"Is Herrell as intelligent as Hatcher? Why or why not?\n",
"What effect does Stage Two have on Herrell? \n",
"What is the meaning of the lag between Herell’s radio and the Jodr... | [
[
"To make him use his senses. \n",
"To make him feel at home. \n",
"To make him use his space suit.\n",
"To make him feel confused. \n"
],
[
"The Old Ones have captured one of their probers.\n",
"The Old Ones are not happy with the kind of science Hatcher is conducting.\n",
"The Old... | [
2,
1,
3,
3,
3,
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3,
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] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
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0,
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] | THE FIVE HELLS OF ORION
BY FREDERICK POHL
Out in the great gas cloud of the Orion
Nebula McCray found an ally—and a foe!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication wa... |
train | 61263 | [
"What is the significance of Lovenbroy’s seasons?\n",
"How often do Bachus vines mature and what is the significance of that timeline?\n",
"What is a vintage? \n",
"Who is the bucolic person and what do they want from MUDDLE?\n",
"How is Croanie going to affect Lovenbroy? \n",
"What is Hank’s relationship... | [
[
"Each season’s weather brings a new set of cultural recreation and work. \n",
"Each season calls for a new way to tend the Bacchus vine.\n",
"Each season requires a new cultural shift in line with the needs of the young people.\n",
"Each season’s weather brings a new approach to how the community ... | [
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] | [
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1,
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] | CULTURAL EXCHANGE
BY KEITH LAUMER
It was a simple student exchange—but
Retief gave them more of
an education than they expected!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this pu... |
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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Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of hi... |
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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During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Car... |
train | 53016 | [
"What word best describes Captain Hannah's physical description at the beginning of the article?",
"What best describes the overall structure of Captain Hannah's dialogue when recounting his time caring for the marocca plants?",
"What made Captain Hannah want to give the narrator a black eye?",
"What can you ... | [
[
"Sick",
"Grotesque",
"Feverish",
"Exhausted"
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[
"An argument and supporting details along with counterclaims structure.",
"A catchphrase followed by explanations structure.",
"A purpose and explanation structure.",
"A problem-solution structure."
],
[
"Because the nar... | [
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] | CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA
BY L. J. STECHER, JR.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The
only trouble was—the cargo had a ... |
train | 61204 | [
"What does the description in the second paragraph of the article about Wayne's parents show about how Wayne feels towards them?",
"How did Wayne's reaction to being drafted differ from his parents' reaction?",
"How do Wayne's thoughts toward Captain Jack and his dialogue toward Captain Jack differ?",
"Had Wa... | [
[
"He dislikes them because he feels repressed by them.",
"He has strong disdain for them because they do not approve of his aspirations.",
"He fears his parents because they are aggressively against his future goals. ",
"He is annoyed by them because they will not let him be drafted."
],
[
... | [
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] | [
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] | THE RECRUIT
BY BRYCE WALTON
It was dirty work, but it would
make him a man. And kids had a
right to grow up—some of them!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication wa... |
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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4,
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] | [
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1,
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] | A PLANET NAMED JOE
By S. A. LOMBINO
There were more Joes on Venus than you could shake
a ray-gun at. Perhaps there was method in Colonel
Walsh's madness—murder-madness—when he ordered Major
Polk to scan the planet for a guy named Joe.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Planet Stories
November 195... |
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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] | YOUNG READERS
Atom Mystery
11
CHAPTER ONE
It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like
to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight
poking in under the window shade pried
his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked
off the sheet, swung his feet to the floor, and
groped under the bed for his tennis shoes.... |
train | 61481 | [
"What do the harsh weather conditions described at the beginning of the article foreshadow about the tone of the rest of the reading?",
"Of all the characters, who is seen as an antagonist in the article?",
"What word best describes Commander Curtis?",
"What would the main characters of the article all most l... | [
[
"The article will be stressful.",
"The article will be uneventful.",
"The article will be gloomy.",
"The article will be mysterious"
],
[
"Androka's assistant because he turned off the radio.",
"Commander Curtis because he rarely complied with the other crew members.",
"The radio m... | [
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2,
3,
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] | [
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] | SILENCE IS—DEADLY
By Bertrand L. Shurtleff
Radio is an absolute necessity in modern
organization—and particularly in modern
naval organization. If you could silence all
radio—silence of that sort would be deadly!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Astounding Science-Fiction April 1942.
Exten... |
train | 63097 | [
"What is a likely reason that the narrator chooses to go with what the citizens of Dondromogon believe about him?",
"What statement would the narrator most likely agree with?",
"How did the man's treatment change by most of the people after his thumbprints were taken?",
"Had the narrator vehemently denied his... | [
[
"He thinks that going with what the citizens of Dondromogon believe will be his key to escape.",
"The people of Dondromogon are harmless, so he perceives no danger in remaining on the planet.",
"He does not remember anything, is confused, and cannot back himself up on who he truly is.",
"He figure... | [
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] | [
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1,
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] | Warrior of Two Worlds
By MANLY WADE WELLMAN
He was the man of two planets, drawn through
the blackness of space to save a nation from
ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the
Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that
he was destined to fight both sides.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Plane... |
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... | [
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"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... | [
2,
2,
3,
2,
1,
2,
4,
3,
2
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | HOMECOMING
BY MIGUEL HIDALGO
What lasts forever? Does love?
Does death?... Nothing lasts
forever.... Not even forever
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, April 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... |
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... | [
2,
4,
1,
4,
3,
1,
3,
1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1
] | THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE
by FRITZ LEIBER
The machine was not perfect. It
could be tricked. It could make
mistakes. And—it could learn!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publ... |
train | 61380 | [
"Based on the article, does McCray know he is being watched?",
"What best describes Hatcher's team?",
"What was the author's purpose on including a section about Hatcher's feedings?",
"What can you conclude about Hatcher's relationship with the rest of his team?",
"What feeling did McCray and Hatcher both f... | [
[
"No, or else he would have tried speaking with Hatcher and his team.",
"Yes, because he was trying to escape where he was.",
"No, or else he would not have tried to establish communication with the woman who appeared.",
"Yes, because he was trying to radio Jodrell Bank so he could safely escape."
... | [
1,
4,
3,
3,
1
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | THE FIVE HELLS OF ORION
BY FREDERICK POHL
Out in the great gas cloud of the Orion
Nebula McCray found an ally—and a foe!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication wa... |
train | 61263 | [
"Given Arapoulous' description of his homeland, what can you conclude about it?",
"What can you infer about the industry in Arapoulous' homeland?",
"Given d'Land's lack of a successful college, what can you best infer about the society there?",
"What can you conclude about Retief's character?",
"Why is Reti... | [
[
"The conditions allow for successful crop growing.",
"The conditions there are inhospitable.",
"Arapoulous' homeland has unpredictable seasons.",
"There are few people living back on the land which Arapoulous comes from."
],
[
"It is an agricultural industry, deriving its profit from the l... | [
1,
1,
1,
2,
3,
1,
2
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | CULTURAL EXCHANGE
BY KEITH LAUMER
It was a simple student exchange—but
Retief gave them more of
an education than they expected!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this pu... |
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... | [
3,
3,
1,
3,
2,
2,
3,
1,
3
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | Shut Up, He Explained
Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of hi... |
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... | [
1,
3,
1,
2,
2,
3
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1
] | Let Si Get This
During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Car... |
train | 51310 | [
"What is true about the world these characters live in?",
"What was Bradley imprisoned for?",
"What seems to be the core idea behind the specialist segregation? ",
"What seems to be O'Leary's internal dilemma as the story progresses?",
"What might the story be trying to point out?",
"Why is O'Leary and th... | [
[
"They all live under the impression they can only perform one job for their whole life. ",
"People are segregated by career, and it's incredibly difficult for them to meet other groups and switch jobs. ",
"People are segregated by career, and not allowed to mingle with other groups or switch jobs. ",
... | [
3,
4,
2,
2,
4,
3,
1,
3,
2
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | My Lady Greensleeves
By FREDERIK POHL
Illustrated by GAUGHAN
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction February 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
This guard smelled trouble and it could be
counted ... |
train | 51286 | [
"Why does Matilda break off her engagement with Herman?",
"What best summarizes Matilda’s attitude?",
"What is alluring about Haron Gorka’s posting to Matilda?",
"Why does no one on town know who Haron Gorka is?",
"What is significant about the meal Matilda is served?",
"Why does Matilda feel she was bein... | [
[
"She’s looking for someone more adventurous. ",
"He was too “stuffy” for Matilda.",
"She doesn’t want to settle for him, as she’s too fixated on the idea of romance she has. ",
"She’s afraid of commitment, as is hinted by this being another broken engagement for her. "
],
[
"She’s too easi... | [
2,
4,
1,
4,
1,
2,
4,
2
] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | PEN PAL
Illustrated by DON SIBLEY
By MILTON LESSER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction July 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
All she wanted was a mate and she had the gumption
to go out and ... |
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