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42111_5KZCO181_7
What action did Don consider for testing the water flow in Superior?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...
[ "Taking a rowboat over the edge to see what would happen.", "Jumping into North Lake to see if there was an electrical current.", "Swimming through the stream to see what would happen.", "Throwing something into the stream and seeing if it would funnel back into Superior." ]
0
42111_5KZCO181_8
What did Don use as a method for seeing over the edge of the stream?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...
[ "A mirror found in the Cavalier dorms.", "A compact from Miss Jervis.", "A compact from Alis.", "A camera to take a photograph." ]
2
42111_5KZCO181_9
Why did Alis tell Don that he should order his eggs scrambled for breakfast the next morning?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...
[ "It was difficult for him to cut them with the briefcase handcuffed to himself.", "They were better cooked that way in the cafeteria.", "Because there were more available scrambled.", "Because they were not cooked in water when they were scrambled." ]
0
42111_5KZCO181_10
What impression can be made about Don’s feelings towards Alis?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...
[ "He was afraid of her because of her boldness.", "He was quickly becoming fond of her.", "He found her to be attractive, yet too young for his liking.", "He found her to be too young and annoying." ]
1
51092_R7259EYH_1
What is the significance of the title of the story to the context?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "It’s a reference to the dangers contained within the package.", "It’s a reference to the delay of the package being received.", "It’s a reference for the postman to know the package wasn’t broken in shipment", "It’s a reference to there being a baby toy rattle inside the box." ]
2
51092_R7259EYH_2
Based on the context of the story, on which day was the package received to the home?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday" ]
1
51092_R7259EYH_3
Who was Sally in relation to Milly in the story?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "Her great-grandmother", "Her grandmother", "Her mother", "Herself in a past life." ]
1
51092_R7259EYH_4
Had the portrait of H. H. Hartshorne not been knocked off the wall, what would have likely happened in the story?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "Milly would have never been born.", "Mr. Hawkins would have fired everyone who attended the party.", "The partygoers would have remained sober that night.", "The package would have never been delivered." ]
3
51092_R7259EYH_5
How long had the branch of Hartshorne-Logan been opened?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "Eighty years", "Eight years", "Twenty years", "Two years" ]
0
51092_R7259EYH_6
Why did the staff at Hartshorne-Logan have to substitute some of the items in the package?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "They were sold out of because of the holiday sales.", "They had recalled most of the items because they were dangerous.", "They were outdated by many years.", "They were too drunk to read the catalog numbers correctly." ]
2
51092_R7259EYH_7
Why had Ann Hartley written the first letter to Hartshorne-Logan?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "To disregard her complaint about the package not being received.", "To complain about incorrect items being sent.", "To complain about the package not being received.", "To request a refund for the package being damaged." ]
2
51092_R7259EYH_8
What was Ann’s first complaint with the dress she ordered for Sally?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "It was much to small for the child.", "The shoulders were lumpier than a small girl’s dress should be.", "It was the incorrect color.", "It was much too large for the small child." ]
2
51092_R7259EYH_9
What caused Sally to float through the air?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "The manky that was in the shipment.", "The strange doorbell with no wire.", "They eyeball from the detective kit.", "The dress that was in the shipment." ]
3
51092_R7259EYH_10
What happened to Les when he held the eyeball from the detective kit?
RATTLE OK By HARRY WARNER, JR. Illustrated by FINLAY What better way to use a time machine than to handle department store complaints? But pleasing a customer should have its limits! The Christmas party at the Boston branch of Hartshorne-Logan was threatening to become more...
[ "It caused him to leave black finger-marks on everything he touched.", "It left his hands sticky even after repeatedly washing.", "It burned his hands.", "His hands started to turn bright green." ]
0
51170_SHLS4CGY_1
What did Templin and Eckert find odd about the children they encountered?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "They all looked much younger than the children on Earth.", "They were all more well-behaved than any children they had seen on Earth", "They were all impressively healthy.", "They looked much older than the children on Earth" ]
2
51170_SHLS4CGY_2
What was the mission of Eckert and Templin?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "To locate Pendleton", "To find out what happened to Pendleton", "To get to know the primitive way of life.", "To try to cover up what happened to Pendleton" ]
1
51170_SHLS4CGY_3
What was said by Nayova to make Eckert feel uneasy about Pendleton?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "Eckert and Templin were staying in the same house that Pendleton had stayed in when he died", "Nayova didn't like that Eckert and Templin arrived without notice.", "Pendleton was rather rude to people and they didn't like his attitude about his accommodations.", "Nayova didn't like that Pendleton had arrived...
0
51170_SHLS4CGY_4
From the text, what can be inferred about the thoughts in Pendleton's demise?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "The information did not match up with his cause of death being suicide.", "Everyone was in agreement that Pendleton abandoned his position and returned home by choice.", "Everyone was in agreement that Pendleton was still alive and in hiding.", "The information matched up with his cause of death being suicid...
0
51170_SHLS4CGY_5
Who was the first attache to travel to Tunpesh?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "Pendleton", "Eckert", "Templin", "The information is not given within the text." ]
0
51170_SHLS4CGY_6
How did Templin find about about Pendleton's death?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "He was told by Nayova", "He received a formal letter from the captain.", "He received a letter from Pendleton himself.", "He was told by Eckert." ]
3
51170_SHLS4CGY_7
Why can we infer that Eckert had changed the office window-scenery before telling Templin about Pendleton's demise?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "In order to make the scenery less dreary than the news would already seem.", "In order to let in light to the dark room so that he could see his reaction.", "As a last effort to convince Eckert to travel to Tunpesh and see the scenery for himself.", "In order to show what the current state was outside." ]
0
51170_SHLS4CGY_8
How long were Eckert and Templin planning to stay on Tunpesh?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "6 years", "6 days", "6 months", "6 weeks" ]
2
51170_SHLS4CGY_9
Why was Templin leery of the children on Tunpesh?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "They seemed to be much older than children and only disguised as such.", "Their appearance gave him an eerie feeling about their potential danger.", "He knew even children were capable of doing damage with a weapon.", "They were too eager to come near strangers and that made him uneasy." ]
2
51170_SHLS4CGY_10
Why did Eckert think that one would have to view the committee member's teeth to know his age?
THE FIRE and THE SWORD By FRANK M. ROBINSON Illustrated by EMSH Nothing could have seemed pleasanter than that peaceful planet. Then why was a non-suicidal man driven to suicide there? Yet it made sense. Why do people commit suicide? Templin tightened his safety belt ...
[ "He seemed wise beyond his years.", "He had disguised himself as an old man with gray hair but no wrinkles.", "He acted too much like a small child.", "He looked both young and old at the same time." ]
3
47841_Z78BHWVX_1
Why did Judy spent a week with her grandmother for a week during summer?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "So that her parents could take a vacation.", "So that her grandmother would have an opportunity to spent time with her.", "So that her father, a doctor, could travel out of the country for work.", "So that she could solve mysteries that were filed away in her grandmother's attic." ]
0
47841_Z78BHWVX_2
Who did Judy give credit for warning the people in town that a flood was coming?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "Her brother, Horace.", "Her sister, Lois.", "Herself, due to her mystery solving ability.", "Her sister, Lorraine." ]
0
47841_Z78BHWVX_3
Why would the trip Judy had taken with her grandparents to the fountain have likely felt longer than when she was traveling with Lois and Lorraine?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "Lorraine was speeding through the roads to the fountain.", "Her grandparents were traveling by wagon.", "She had napped in the car, causing the ride to feel shorter.", "She had napped in the wagon, causing the ride to feel longer." ]
1
47841_Z78BHWVX_4
Why did Judy start crying in the attic of her grandparents home?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "She was trying to cry to get tears for the fountain of wishes.", "She was lonely with no friends.", "She was sad that her parents wouldn't let her come on their vacation.", "She was afraid of the attic." ]
1
47841_Z78BHWVX_5
What did Judy fall asleep on the summer when she was fourteen?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "A hammock", "A flying carpet", "A wagon", "A car" ]
0
47841_Z78BHWVX_6
What was Judy's grandmother delivering on the day that they took their wagon ride?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "Pies that she had baked.", "Magic carpets", "Old magazines that she had collected for years.", "Hooked rugs" ]
3
47841_Z78BHWVX_7
Of the three, who seems to keep holding secrets in more than the others?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "Lois", "All three equally", "Judy", "Lorraine" ]
3
47841_Z78BHWVX_8
Why did Lorraine duck her head when another car passed by the group on their way to the fountain?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "She had recently forged checks and people were looking for her.", "She was afraid someone would report that they were trespassing.", "She feared that they were going to collide and she was covering her face from impact.", "She knew who the new owner of the estate was and didn't want to be seen." ]
3
47841_Z78BHWVX_9
Why did Lois decide to turn the car around?
The Haunted Fountain CHAPTER I An Unsolved Mystery “Tell Judy about it,” begged Lois. “Please, Lorraine, it can’t be as bad as it appears. There isn’t anything that Judy can’t solve.” Lorraine tilted her head disdainfully. “We’re sisters now. We’re both Farringdon-Petts and should be loyal ...
[ "There were two approaching dark-coated figures.", "She didn't want her license plate visible from the road.", "She was going to park facing out in case they had to make a quick exit.", "She feared the other car they had almost swiped would return and call the police." ]
2
51361_RYX1GAGT_1
Why were the beings readily applying for the trip to Earth?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "They were looking for a way to overturn Earth.", "If was their only opportunity after the Terra for Terrans movement.", "They were bored of their lives on their home planets.", "They were hoping for handouts." ]
1
51361_RYX1GAGT_2
Why was the Vegan not chosen to make the trip to Earth?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "There were too many of his kind already in inventory.", "They were worrisome and difficult to work with.", "He was much to large in size to accommodate.", "The upkeep for the species was too much." ]
3
51361_RYX1GAGT_3
Why was the large Kallerian not chosen for the journey?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "There were already four Kallerians in inventory.", "His species was too large to travel in the group.", "He was argumentative during the interview process.", "His payout demands exceeded their budget." ]
0
51361_RYX1GAGT_4
Why did the Wazzenazzian feel that he would be beneficial as an employee to the recruiter?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "He could morph into any species he wanted for outwards appearance.", "He said he knew all there is to know about alien life-forms", "He was capable of speaking all languages.", "He was powerful among the Wazzenazzian and capable of swaying decisions." ]
1
51361_RYX1GAGT_5
Why did Lawrence close his eyes and toddle around in a 360-degree rotation?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "That was a sign that he was happy.", "That was a sign that he was irritated with the recruiter's decision.", "That was a sign that he was giving an apologetic smile.", "He was disoriented." ]
2
51361_RYX1GAGT_6
Why did the recruiter offer Lawrence $50 Galactic a week?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "That was what was promised to all travelers to Earth for display.", "He was able to offer him less, knowing he would still accept and be grateful.", "He could be paid less because he was smaller and less of an attraction.", "He would be paid less because he would also be reimbursed for expenses and have free...
1
51361_RYX1GAGT_7
Why were the Sirian spiders rejected for the travel plan?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "They demanded too high of payment.", "They had an over-supply of their species.", "They all expected a handout", "They were difficult to work with." ]
1
51361_RYX1GAGT_8
Why was the interviewer uninterested in Gorb?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "He was demanding and rude, which the interviewer did not bend for.", "He was a fugitive.", "He appeared to be a human.", "He was bargaining with sympathy, which the interviewer did not bend for." ]
2
51361_RYX1GAGT_9
Why was the Stortulian so determined to make it to Earth?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "He wanted to seek revenge on his wife.", "He was desperate for money.", "He wanted to find and bring back his wife.", "He was fearful of his future with the other Stortulians." ]
2
51361_RYX1GAGT_10
What was shocking about the Stortulian's return to the interview office later in the day?
Birds of a Feather By ROBERT SILVERBERG Illustrated by WOOD Getting specimens for the interstellar zoo was no problem—they battled for the honor—but now I had to fight like a wildcat to keep a display from making a monkey of me! It was our first day of recruiting on the...
[ "His depression was building to a suicide attempt.", "He had morphed into a larger being.", "He was motivated to commit murder.", "He was disguising himself as another being." ]
2
50988_VNHR79GM_1
Why were the extraterrestrials not enchanted by Gabriel Lockard like the rest of the humans that were present?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "They were more enchanted by the girl with him.", "They were too intoxicated to care.", "They saw all humans as the same.", "They found him appaling." ]
2
50988_VNHR79GM_2
Why did most of the men and women have a young appearance?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "Because of science that could starve off decay.", "Because of plastic surgery.", "Because of the freeze in time.", "Because of the allurement of the atmosphere." ]
0
50988_VNHR79GM_3
Why did Gabe tell the girl that he was with that he had never before seen the nondescript man, though the two clearly knew each other?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "He had never met the man in person.", "He had not actually seen that man with the new face", "He had not wanted her to know the truth.", "He had not recognized the man at that time, because of his intoxication." ]
1
50988_VNHR79GM_4
Why was zarquil not played often by those in the area?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "It was an illegal game.", "It was only played by Dutchmen.", "It was fabulously expensive.", "It was dangerous." ]
0
50988_VNHR79GM_5
Why did the odd beings from the seventh plant only want interstellar credits?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "So that they could buy slaves.", "So that they could return to Vinau and buy slaves.", "To buy booze any time they desired.", "So that they could return to Vinau." ]
1
50988_VNHR79GM_6
Why was it unheard of to issue an effective prison sentence to the zarquil operators?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "The operators were above the law", "The operators were too difficult to contain in a prison", "The operators lived significantly long lives", "The laws were difficult to enforce and harder to uphold" ]
2
50988_VNHR79GM_7
Why was the ugly man constantly chasing after Gabe?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "He was actually after Gabe's wife.", "He wanted his body back.", "He wanted some of Gabe's money.", "He was only following him by coincidence." ]
1
50988_VNHR79GM_8
What was the purpose of the ugly man seeming to guard Gabe?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "He was actually guarding Gabe's wife.", "He felt affection towards Gabe.", "He chose to be near for money.", "He didn't want his body damaged." ]
3
50988_VNHR79GM_9
Why must only the healthy play zarquil?
Bodyguard By CHRISTOPHER GRIMM Illustrated by CAVAT When overwhelming danger is constantly present,of course a man is entitled to have a bodyguard. The annoyance was that he had to do it himself ... and his body would not cooperate! The man at the bar was exceptionally handso...
[ "Only healthy bodies can be accepted in the games.", "The games are dangerous and only those in the best health can survive.", "Health is a form of wealth in the game of zarquil.", "There are no health restrictions on the game." ]
0
51046_TME5GKGZ_1
Who was talking to Jerome in the very beginning of the passage?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "Jerome, from 30 years in the past", "Jerome, from 10 years in the past", "Jerome, from 10 years in the future", "Jerome, from 30 years in the future" ]
3
51046_TME5GKGZ_2
Why is there no feeling of acceleration in the elevator in the future?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "The force is too fast to be felt.", "The elevator doesn't actually move, only the scenery does.", "It's moving slower in opposition to the gravity.", "The false gravity used in the interstellar civilization." ]
3
51046_TME5GKGZ_3
Why was Jerome stopped by the police while running?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "He had been stealing", "The cop had just saw the futuristic version of him.", "There are laws again st exerting yourself in heat", "He was presenting him with a yellow sticker." ]
2
51046_TME5GKGZ_4
What can be determined about the language used in the futuristic civilization that Jerome visits?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "They are lazy, based on the slurring and laws against physical exertion.", "They are all drunks, based on the slurring.", "They are all moving at a snail pace, based on the slurring and relaxed tempers.", "They are all in a hurry, based on the slurring." ]
0
51046_TME5GKGZ_5
Why was futuristic Jerome so sure that past Jerome would invite him inside?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "Because he himself had done so already.", "Because he can see into the future.", "Because he knows that his decisions have been altered by the machine.", "Because he can hear the inner thoughts of his mind" ]
0
51046_TME5GKGZ_6
Why is the air inside the machine not stale on the return trip like it had been on the prior trip?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "Because the generator is working and clearing the air.", "Because there is a clearer air flow now with the retrieval of the generator.", "Because no one is smoking inside the machine.", "Because there is only one Jerome smoking inside the machine." ]
3
51046_TME5GKGZ_7
What was surprising to Jerome about the papers that were retrieved with the generator?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "They were all in his own handwriting.", "They were copies of what he already had at home.", "They were exact duplicates for what the futuristic Jerome had brought when he visited.", "They were forged." ]
0
51046_TME5GKGZ_8
Why is Jerome in search of the museum in the futuristic civilization?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "That's where the guard who has information on the generator is located.", "That's where the generator is held.", "That's where the information for the real inventor is located.", "That's where the guard who has information on the real inventory of the generator is located." ]
1
51046_TME5GKGZ_9
Why did Jerome not stop when he was being shouted at when leaving the futuristic civilization?
... and it comes out here By LESTER DEL REY Illustrated by DON SIBLEY There is one fact no sane man can quarrel with ... everything has a beginning and an end. But some men aren't sane; thus it isn't always so! No, you're wrong. I'm not your father's ghost, even if I do look a bi...
[ "He was unsure what they wanted and didn't want to wait and find out.", "He knew they had caught on to his actions.", "He was fearing being held there for theft.", "He knew they were going to switch the generator with another" ]
0
51433_04A0V67E_1
Why are they hunting the farn beast?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "This is a vacation hunting trip for Extrone.", "They are hunting the farn beasts because farn beasts are dangerous.", "Farn beasts are dangerous creatures that must be eliminated.", "Farn beasts are delicious." ]
0
51433_04A0V67E_2
How does Ri feel about Extrone?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "Ri thinks Extrone is the kind of ruler the system needs.", "Ri hates Extrone and is planning on killing him at the first opportunity.", "Ri is frightened that Extrone is going to kill him.", "Ri is frightened of Extrone, but he doesn't think Extrone will kill him." ]
3
51433_04A0V67E_3
How does Mia feel about Extrone?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "Mia is frightened of Extrone, but he doesn't think Extrone will kill him.", "Mia hates Extrone and is planning on killing him at the first opportunity.", "Mia is frightened that Extrone is going to kill him.", "Mia thinks Extrone is the kind of ruler the system needs." ]
2
51433_04A0V67E_4
Why are Ri and Mia afraid of Extrone?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "Extrone is a ruthless and powerful overlord.", "Extrone is an evil, hulking demon.", "Extrone has immense power and can kill them with just a look.", "Extrone is four times their size." ]
0
51433_04A0V67E_5
How does Lin feel about Extrone?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "Mia is frightened of Extrone, but he doesn't think Extrone will kill him.", "Lin hates Extrone and is planning on killing him at the first opportunity.", "Lin thinks Extrone is the kind of ruler the system needs.", "Lin is frightened that Extrone is going to kill him." ]
2
51433_04A0V67E_6
If Mia is wealthy enough to buy half the planet why is he Extrone's guide?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "Extrone threatened to kill Mia's family if Mia didn't act as his guide.", "Extrone found out Mia had hunted farn beasts previously and demanded Mia act as his guide.", "Extrone kidnapped Mia, and is forcing Mia to act as his guide.", "Extrone is the sovereign, everyone must do as Extrone commands." ]
3
51433_04A0V67E_7
Who is Extrone?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "Extrone is the leader of the Ninth Fleet.", "Extrone is an evil warlord.", "Extrone is the ruler of this system.", "Extrone is the leader of the rebellion." ]
2
51433_04A0V67E_8
Why doesn't Extrone shoot the farn beasts?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "Extrone wants to watch the farn beasts kill Ri.", "Extrone wants to capture the farn beasts alive.", "Extrone doesn't shoot as he is paralyzed with fear at the sight of the farn beasts.", "Extrone doesn't shoot because he is afraid he will hit Ri instead of the farn beasts." ]
0
51433_04A0V67E_9
Why isn't Extrone afraid of the aliens?
HUNT the HUNTER BY KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by ELIZABETH MacINTYRE Of course using live bait is the best way to lure dangerous alien animals ... unless it turns out that you are the bait! "We're somewhat to the south, I think," Ri said, bending over the crude field map. "That ri...
[ "Extrone believes the aliens are inferior and incapable of launching a successful attack against him.", "Extrone is confident his armed forces will destroy the aliens before they are able to attack him.", "Extrone believes himself to be untouchable.", "The Ninth Fleet is the most decorated and undefeated forc...
1
49165_0KT1KTHQ_1
What is the Brightside?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "The Brightside is the side of Mercury that constantly faces the sun.", "The Brightside is the first passage to the core of Vulcan Crater on Venus.", "The Brightside is the name of the passage on the Andean mountains of Venus.", "The Brightside is the name of the crossing the climbers are going to climb." ]
0
49165_0KT1KTHQ_2
Why does Baron think there was something wrong with Claney's filters?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "Claney's face is extremely sunburned.", "Claney's face is twisted and brown.", "Claney's face is covered in scars.", "Claney's face is covered in cancerous tumors." ]
3
49165_0KT1KTHQ_3
How does Claney feel about Mikuta?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "Claney likes Mikuta. He can trust Mikuta.", "Claney doesn't like Mikuta. Mikuta makes too many mistakes.", "Claney likes Mikuta, but Mikuta makes too many mistakes.", "Claney doesn't like Mikuta. He can't trust Mikuta." ]
0
49165_0KT1KTHQ_4
What happened to Wyatt and Carpenter?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "They died when a rock slide crushed their vehicle while they were attempting the Brightside Crossing.", "They crossed the Brightside at aphelion.", "They disappeared after their ship set off for Mercury. They were on a mission to cross the Brightside.", "They disappeared when they attempted to cross the Brig...
0
49165_0KT1KTHQ_5
What was Sanderson studying?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "The Brightside", "The Darkside", "The twilight zone", "The Sun" ]
3
49165_0KT1KTHQ_6
What does Baron think was one of the mistakes Claney's team made?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "Trying to cross on foot", "Using suits with fiberglass lining", "Not counting on the Bugs for protection", "Asking McIvers to be on the team" ]
3
49165_0KT1KTHQ_7
What is the twilight zone?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "The place at the end of the Brightside Crossing.", "A lab where they study the Sun.", "The place between Brightside and Darkside.", "A lab where they study Mercury." ]
2
49165_0KT1KTHQ_8
Why doesn't the Major want McIvers to scout ahead?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "The Major thinks McIvers is up to something. The Major wants McIvers close, so he can keep an eye on him.", "The Major thinks it's safer if they stay together.", "The Major doesn't want McIvers to steal the glory by completing the crossing first.", "The Major doesn't want to be responsible if McIvers dies." ...
1
49165_0KT1KTHQ_9
What is the Red Lion?
Brightside Crossing by Alan E. Nourse JAMES BARON was not pleased to hear that he had had a visitor when he reached the Red Lion that evening. He had no stomach for mysteries, vast or trifling, and there were pressing things to think about at this time. Yet the doorman had flagged him as he came in fr...
[ "A gentlemen's club", "A restaurant", "A club for explorers and adventurers", "A bar" ]
2
51249_291TA8HA_1
What is Ben's relationship with Charlie?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "Chalie is Ben's uncle.", "Charlie is Ben's favorite teacher at the Academy.", "Charlie is Ben's grandfather.", "Charlie is the only family Ben has." ]
3
51249_291TA8HA_2
Why doesn't Laura want to marry Ben?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "She does want to marry Ben. However, spacemen are gone all the time. She needs a partner who is going to be there for her.", "She does want to marry Ben, but spacemen can't have children.", "She doesn't want to marry Ben because they've only known each other for six weeks.", "She doesn't want to marry Ben be...
0
51249_291TA8HA_3
How does Ben feel about Mickey?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "Ben thinks Mickey is a great guy, just not a great co-worker.", "Ben likes Mickey, they work well together.", "Ben does not like Mickey. He is relieved Mickey is not headed to space with him.", "Ben thinks of Mickey as his own brother." ]
1
51249_291TA8HA_4
Why doesn't Charlie want to go with Laura and Mickey?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "Charlie is not really a people person. He likes Ben, but that's about it.", "Charlie is very self-conscious about his scars. He is uncomfortable around other people.", "Charlie is uncomfortable with Laura and Mickey's wealth. He feels a bit shabby because his coat is missing a button.", "Charlie is dying and...
3
51249_291TA8HA_5
Why does Mickey decide not to go into space?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "Mickey was offered a job as Chief Jetman on the Lunar Lady.", "Mickey was offered a job at the Academy teaching astrogation.", "Mickey thinks that if he goes into space he'll only live another five to ten years. Space travel is dangerous.", "Mickey was offered a job as Chief Jetman on the White Sands." ]
2
51249_291TA8HA_6
How does Ben feel about Laura?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "Ben loves Laura, but not enough to give up space travel.", "Ben thinks Laura is the one.", "Ben likes Laura but they only met 40 days ago. It's not that serious.", "Ben thinks Laura got too serious, too fast. It's only been 40 days." ]
0
51249_291TA8HA_7
Why does Ben leave Laura?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "Ben leaves Laura because he feels guilty that he dragged Charlie to Mickey and Laura's parents.", "Ben leaves Laura because she wants kids, and he doesn't.", "Ben leaves Laura because the call to explore the universe is irresistible.", "Ben leaves Laura because he knows he'll grow to resent her if he stays."...
2
51249_291TA8HA_8
Why does Ben tell Laura his has her wedding ring?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "Ben is telling her he can't marry her, so he's taking back the ring.", "Ben is telling her that even though he can't stay, she is the only woman he'll ever love.", "Ben is telling her that the marriage is over, so he's taking the ring back.", "Ben is telling her he was going to marry her but, she can't compe...
1
51249_291TA8HA_9
What is lung-rot?
Spacemen Die at Home By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by THORNE One man's retreat is another's prison ... and it takes a heap of flying to make a hulk a home! Forty days of heaven and forty nights of hell. That's the way it's been, Laura. But how can I make you understand? How can ...
[ "Lung-rot is a disease caused by chemicals in the Martian atmosphere.", "Lung-rot is tuberculosis.", "A disease that presents like whooping cough.", "Lung-rot is Martian slang for pneumonia." ]
0
20032_I8FQD3S3_1
What is main the flaw in Harris' plan to sell the eggs of fashion models?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "He doesn't take into account the IQ of the donors.", "He doesn't take into account recessive genes.", "He doesn't screen the eggs for genetic problems.", "He doesn't take the medical history of the donors." ]
1
20032_I8FQD3S3_2
What does the author think may happen if a child doesn't look the way the egg buyer expects?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "The buyer may shun the child.", "The buyer may try to sell the child.", "The buyer may kill the child.", "The buyer may sue Harris' company." ]
0
20032_I8FQD3S3_3
What could a buyer do if they didn't get the eggs they paid for?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "There is not much a buyer could do to verify the eggs came from the expected donors.", "They could sue the egg donor.", "They could sue Harris for everything he's worth.", "They could pick out a new donor to receive eggs from." ]
0
20032_I8FQD3S3_4
What is the main concern about egg auctions?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "Egg auctions will steer the future of human breeding toward genetic engineering.", "Egg auctions will steer the future of human breeding toward cloning.", "Egg auctions will produce designer babies.", "Egg auctions will fail to produce designer babies." ]
0
20032_I8FQD3S3_5
What does the author think about women who sell their eggs?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "They are depressed.", "They have a few screws loose.", "They are just trying to get by financially.", "They are liars and fools." ]
1
20032_I8FQD3S3_6
What kind of person would buy eggs at an auction such as Harris'?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "A wealthy person who is desperate to have a child.", "A wealthy, superficial, and naive person trying to ensure their child will be beautiful, healthy, and intelligent.", "A wealthy, superficial person who wants to ensure they have a physically pleasing child. This person, however, is not intelligent enough to...
2
20032_I8FQD3S3_7
Why are the children produced by the egg auction likely to be the offspring of liars and fools?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "Harris didn't verify the medical histories of the models. They could have lied on their donation forms. Only fools would buy human eggs from a man such as Harris.", "Most models have had cosmetic surgery. Only fools would buy eggs based on internet photos.", "Harris advertised that the eggs came from intellige...
1
20032_I8FQD3S3_8
Does the author think Harris is serious about selling eggs?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "Not at all, selling eggs is a PR stunt, to drive traffic to Harris' pornography website.", "Absolutely, designer babies are big money.", "Yes, however, he is not intelligent enough to see the many flaws in his plan.", "Yes, Harris is already in talks with geneticists. He'll be able to charge extra for certai...
0
20032_I8FQD3S3_9
Who is an example of someone whose good looks attracted the wrong kind of attention?
eBabe This week, soft-porn entrepreneur Ron Harris began auctioning the eggs of fashion models on the Internet. His site, ronsangels.com (named after the 1970s' babe show Charlie's Angels ), invites visitors to "bid on eggs from beautiful, healthy and intelligent women." Like Dr. Richard Seed, who recently declared his...
[ "Taylor Swift", "Justin Bieber", "Britney Spears", "Marilyn Monroe" ]
3
20038_7R91RXMD_1
Who is the most hated celebrity of 1999?
Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelming. Chatte...
[ "Larry Flynt", "Donald Trump", "Bob Livingston", "Linda Tripp" ]
1
20038_7R91RXMD_2
What was the best movie of 1999?
Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelming. Chatte...
[ "All Dolled Up and Nowhere To Go", "The Red Violin", "There's Something About Mary", "The Road Not Taken" ]
1
20038_7R91RXMD_3
Who died in 1999?
Eleven-Twelfths of 1999 In Review When Chatterbox invited readers to nominate events, significant deaths, good and bad movies, etc., for 1999--a year likely to get little attention in the coming weeks, as news organizations choose instead to review the entire century or millennium--the response was overwhelming. Chatte...
[ "Jim Landau", "Mel Torme", "Susan Hoechstetter", "Thomas Harris" ]
1