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20038_7R91RXMD_4 | What does Charrerbox think is the most important thing that happened 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... | [
"The Senate endorsed nuclear proliferation.",
"More than half of US homes had a personal computer.",
"Susan Lucci finally won an Emmy.",
"A sitting president was accused of rape."
] | 1 |
20038_7R91RXMD_5 | Where does Chatterbox think world policing was effective? | 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... | [
"Haiti",
"Kosovo",
"Bosnia",
"Rwanda"
] | 1 |
20038_7R91RXMD_6 | What does the Dalai Lama think is the most important thing in the world? | 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... | [
"Happiness",
"Impermanence",
"Mindfulness",
"Meditation"
] | 0 |
20038_7R91RXMD_7 | What caused increased attention to the Women's World Cup in Soccer? | 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... | [
"Sports bras",
"Cheating",
"Trans players",
"Steroid use"
] | 0 |
20038_7R91RXMD_8 | What did Kurt Schmoke try to do in 1988? | 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... | [
"He tried to get elected as governor of Texas.",
"He tried to impeach Clinton.",
"He tried to win the Stanley Cup.",
"He tried to end drug prohibition."
] | 3 |
20038_7R91RXMD_9 | Who was the most shameless 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... | [
"Stanley Kubrick",
"Arlen Specter",
"JFK Jr.",
"Bill Clinton"
] | 1 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_1 | Who is the gaming industry's number one lobbyist? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"Jim Gibbons",
"Frank Fahrenkopf",
"Bob Miller",
"Terrence Lanni"
] | 1 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_2 | Why say gaming instead of gambling? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"Gaming sounds more fun than gambling.",
"Gaming sounds young, gambling sounds old.",
"Gaming sounds classier than gambling.",
"Gaming doesn't have the negative connotation that gambling does."
] | 3 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_3 | How does the gaming industry exploit problem gamblers? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"Casinos offer fine dining, shopping, and big-budget attractions to entice gamblers.",
"Casinos offer complimentary rooms to entice gamblers.",
"Casinos offer complimentary food and drinks to entice gamblers.",
"Casinos allow gamblers easy access to cash through ATM machines on casino floors, and credit card ... | 3 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_4 | What does the author think the gaming commission will recommend? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"Removing a percentage of slot machines from each casino.",
"Specific policies that target compulsive gambling.",
"Shutting down half the casinos in Vegas.",
"Capping the betting at tables."
] | 1 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_5 | A former gaming commissioner compared gambling to: | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"Cigarettes",
"Alcohol",
"Prostitution",
"Drugs"
] | 1 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_6 | Why does the author think the casino owners will actively support the gaming commission's recommendations for regulation? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"They'll support the regulations because focusing on compulsive gamblers, makes the problem seem like a medical one.",
"They'll support the regulations because it makes them look good in the eyes of the public.",
"They'll support the regulations so they don't lose their liquor licenses.",
"They'll support the... | 0 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_7 | Who on the commission is gambling's most fervent opponent? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"Bill Bible",
"Terrence Lanni",
"Bob Miller",
"James Dobson"
] | 3 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_8 | Who thinks the majority of lawmakers have been bribed regarding gambling regulations? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"Terrance Lanni",
"Bob Miller",
"James Dobson",
"Bill Bible"
] | 2 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_9 | What is next door to the author's hotel? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"David Cassidy's show",
"The Bellagio",
"The Eifel Tower",
"The MGM Grand"
] | 2 |
20019_HVIZHJ84_10 | Why does the author think Tom Grey is fighting a losing battle? | Is
Gambling's would-be
federal regulators--the National Gambling Impact Study Commission--went to Las
Vegas this week to hold hearings. In today's
dispatch, we learn how gambling's foes seek to demonize wagering as a
pernicious tobaccolike vice. In yesterday's
dispatch, gambling's foes learn the folly of having brought... | [
"Rev. Grey and his organization do not have the financial backing to fight a political battle with the casinos.",
"Rev. Grey is trying to warn against the dangers of gambling, but the atmosphere of Vegas makes people feel like they can win and be successful.",
"Rev. Grey is trying to warn against the dangers of... | 1 |
20026_1GNLQ4C7_1 | Of all the individuals described in the article, who seemed to make the riskiest decision described? | Republican Shakeout
This
weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and
sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the
front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who
finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will soon join A... | [
"McCain",
"Buchanan",
"Dole",
"Bauer"
] | 0 |
20026_1GNLQ4C7_2 | What was the overall structure of the article? | Republican Shakeout
This
weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and
sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the
front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who
finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will soon join A... | [
"Describing the progress of a few candidates during the primaries",
"Describing a few major candidates and their core beliefs during and at the end of the primaries",
"Describing George W. Bush's decisions over the course of the presidential primaries",
"Describing every candidate's major decisions over the c... | 0 |
20026_1GNLQ4C7_3 | What is one major advantage that Dole had over Bush? | Republican Shakeout
This
weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and
sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the
front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who
finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will soon join A... | [
"Dole cared about the environment which was refreshing to the voters",
"Dole was a woman which made her more sympathetic to female voters",
"Dole had a surprising amount of financial backing",
"Dole had spent more time in politics than Bush"
] | 3 |
20026_1GNLQ4C7_4 | What was something that Dole, Bauer, and McCain all have in common? | Republican Shakeout
This
weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and
sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the
front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who
finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will soon join A... | [
"They were all trying to justify their position in the primaries",
"They were all trying to secure financial backing",
"They all had very small odds of winning overall",
"They all had things that were actively going against their personal record"
] | 0 |
20026_1GNLQ4C7_5 | What makes Buchanan different from the other candidates? | Republican Shakeout
This
weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and
sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the
front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who
finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will soon join A... | [
"He had less financial backing than most of them (he had almost no financial backing at all)",
"He had different politics than the others",
"He was more moderate than the others",
"He cared about meeting with Americans in person during his campaigning more than the rest of them did"
] | 1 |
20026_1GNLQ4C7_6 | What makes Dole different from the other candidates? | Republican Shakeout
This
weekend's straw poll in Ames, Iowa, kicked off the 2000 presidential race and
sorted out the Republican field. Everyone agrees that George W. Bush is the
front-runner, that Steve Forbes is in second place, and that Dan Quayle, who
finished back in the pack with Lamar Alexander, will soon join A... | [
"Dole had significant financial backing from the fruit company of the same name",
"She's more conservative than the others",
"She's more sympathetic to the voters because of her upbringing",
"A certain part of her identity might make her sympathetic to the voters in a way that would not work for the other can... | 3 |
20028_NP1Q1NXV_1 | Why was the second round of tests more important to the test subjects? | More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate
beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see
if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and
least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of beer
tasting.) The answer was: They found one... | [
"They wanted to prove themselves as being knowledgable about expensive beers",
"They wanted to prove themselves as being knowledgable about wines",
"They wanted to prove themselves as being knowledgable about hard liquor",
"They wanted to prove themselves as being knowledgable about cheap beers"
] | 0 |
20028_NP1Q1NXV_2 | What is NOT a recommendation they make in future experiments? | More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate
beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see
if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and
least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of beer
tasting.) The answer was: They found one... | [
"If you're going to test a certain type of beer, they recommended specific brands to try and one to avoid",
"Give the test subjects a palette cleanser (they didn't and it would make the data a lot cleaner in future studies)",
"Provide the test subjects with different information",
"If you're running the exper... | 1 |
20028_NP1Q1NXV_3 | What was the difference between the first and second test? | More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate
beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see
if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and
least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of beer
tasting.) The answer was: They found one... | [
"Beer type and expense",
"Beer type only",
"The types of beer in both stages of the test were the same, but the presentation method differed significantly",
"Expense only"
] | 0 |
20028_NP1Q1NXV_4 | How good were test subjects at labeling the beers in round two? | More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate
beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see
if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and
least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of beer
tasting.) The answer was: They found one... | [
"Few of them got anything correct",
"None of them could guess any of them",
"Most of them got most things correct",
"Most of them got them perfect"
] | 0 |
20028_NP1Q1NXV_5 | Why are the experimental results somewhat irrelevant? | More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate
beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see
if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and
least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of beer
tasting.) The answer was: They found one... | [
"The experimenters were unqualified",
"The experiment subjects were unqualified",
"The sample size was too small",
"Part of what matters is the label itself"
] | 3 |
20028_NP1Q1NXV_6 | Round 2 did all but what to make things more interesting? | More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate
beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see
if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and
least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of beer
tasting.) The answer was: They found one... | [
"Included some less high quality beers",
"Asked for people to label type if they could",
"Added a control drink",
"Learned everyone's favorite beers and included those in the samples"
] | 3 |
20028_NP1Q1NXV_7 | What was NOT a metric test subjects were asked to use in these experiments? | More Booze You Can Use
When we last heard from them, the members of the
Slate
beer-testing team were coping with lagers and trying to see
if they could taste the 3-to-1 price difference between the most- and
least-expensive brands. (Click for a wrap-up of the first round of beer
tasting.) The answer was: They found one... | [
"Choosing their favorite of the samples",
"Guessing the most expensive of the samples",
"Personal opinion of the sample",
"Choosing their least favorite of the samples"
] | 1 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_1 | Why does Infield don a lightning rod at the beginning of the story? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"He wants to infiltrate the fraternal club for the Cured in order to prevent Price's authoritarian rule, so he must blend in.",
"It will protect him against lightning strikes and is meant as a Cure for his astraphobia.",
"He wants to know what it feels like to be a Cured, and therefore he pretends to have a fea... | 2 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_2 | Why did Mrs. Price carry around a baby? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"The baby was a mechanized half-human robot that functioned as Mrs. Price's Cure for the trauma she experienced after accidentally killing her real child.",
"It made her feel matronly, which was a kind of Cure for the trauma she had experienced as a child.",
"The baby was the child she had with her husband, Geo... | 3 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_3 | Why did Morgan turn on the lights at Infield & Morgan when Reggie entered? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"The room was too dark, and he wanted to see who had entered his business so suddenly in the middle of a bad storm.",
"He wanted to surprise Reggie with his presence so that he could dismantle Reggie's Cure easier.",
"Because he was sensitive to sound, Morgan's Cure was wearing ear protection. So he had to turn... | 2 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_4 | Why was Infield opposed to a world comprised completely of the Cured? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"He was completely against the genocidal notions of Georgie in reference to his solution for handling the Incompletes.",
"As one of the Normals, Infield had an interest in maintaining a society that balanced those who had Cures with those who did not.",
"The Cures gave the individuals who had them abilities alm... | 3 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_5 | Why does Price believe it is important for everyone in the world to be Cured? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"He believes untreated, repressed fears may arise at any time and manifest as violence towards others.",
"As a former psychiatrist, he believes it is essential for everyone to address their deep-seated issues, and pairing Cures with appropriate psychiatric therapy is the only way to do that.",
"He is a demagogi... | 0 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_6 | Why did Davies attach himself to Infield outside of Infield & Morgan? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"He was afraid of heights and falling over, so he had affixed himself to Infield in order to calm his fear.",
"He was attempting to catch Infield after he ran away from the fraternal club for the Cured.",
"He was afraid of the rain and lightning, and the cables helped him to feel more secure.",
"He had been a... | 0 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_7 | Why does Morgan believe Henry Infield is an idealist? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"Infield has a vision of the world that includes complete and total Cures for everyone who has a phobia of anything.",
"Infield is skeptical that Cures cause limited interference like Morgan claims. He believes they will drive people to insanity.",
"Infield calls Morgan out for knowingly developing Cures that d... | 1 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_8 | Why does Reggie wear glasses? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"He wants to study passages from the Bible in order to honor his deceased father.",
"He is forced to read passages from the Bible or else his father will die.",
"If he doesn't study biblical scriptures, then he will die and go to Hell (according to his father).",
"It is his Cure for bad eyesight and also allo... | 0 |
51202_NU3OSMFJ_9 | Why does Price have a Cure for alcoholism? | Name Your Symptom
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEISS
Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his
head examined—assuming he had one left!
Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The
gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it
leading down ... | [
"His alcoholism led him to destructive behavior in the past, including the death of his and Mrs. Price's only child.",
"Although he is not an alcoholic, Price wants to demonstrate his kinship with other people with Cures so that they are more likely to follow him.",
"Although he is not an alcoholic, he has a tr... | 2 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_1 | What is NOT true of the crew? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"They are all different species",
"They are all focused on finding evidence to support an important theory",
"They are all respected in their field",
"They could all mate with each other (it was explicitly discussed as a possibility in the story)"
] | 3 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_2 | What is NOT a reason that a child probably shouldn't read this? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"There was casual sexism",
"There were implications of sex",
"There was gun violence (with space rays)",
"There was abuse between partners"
] | 2 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_3 | What is NOT true of the contract discussed in the story? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"The contract was eventually signed",
"The contract had serious implications",
"Meredith knew more contract details than the rest of the crew",
"The person who produced the contract was Taphetta"
] | 2 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_4 | Of the following options, which best describe Meredith? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"Bold and pretty",
"Brave and adventurous",
"Beautiful and brave",
"Smart and kindhearted"
] | 0 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_5 | How do you think Meredith feels about the rest of the crew? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"She has a close bond of respect and (platonic) love for the rest of the members",
"She respects and loves one person the most",
"She's become friends with them slowly over time and appreciates them all",
"She respects one person the most and loves another person the most"
] | 3 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_6 | What is NOT a similarity between Taphetta and the rest of the crew? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"All of them are critical to the success of the mission",
"All of them are respected in their fields",
"All of them have a comparably good reputation",
"All of them are smart"
] | 2 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_7 | What traits accurately describe Sam? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"Introspective and blunt",
"Attractive and strong",
"Kindhearted and generous",
"Strong and respected"
] | 0 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_8 | Of the four main crew members, who are focused on the most in the story? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"Kelburn and Halden",
"Meredith and Emmer",
"Halden and Meredith",
"Kelburn and Meredith"
] | 2 |
50969_Z49UU7OO_9 | What is NOT a technological advancement involved in this story? | BIG ANCESTOR
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by EMSH
Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic
race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it!
In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a
package. His four flat legs looped out and in... | [
"Rapid healing abilities",
"Advanced space travel",
"Rapid mutations",
"Advanced weaponry"
] | 3 |
51494_06CS6DYL_1 | Of the following options, what traits best describe Purnie? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"Kind and Naive",
"Resourceful and prepared",
"Careful and brave",
"Cautious and dilligent"
] | 0 |
51494_06CS6DYL_2 | What is NOT true of Purnie? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"Purnie isn't human",
"Purnie meets his best friends",
"Purnie is thoughtful",
"Purnie is young"
] | 1 |
51494_06CS6DYL_3 | What is NOT a technological/social advancement involved in this story? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"Radiation impacting life forms",
"Time travel",
"Teleportation",
"Colonization of other planets"
] | 2 |
51494_06CS6DYL_4 | What is the tone like throughout the story? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"Happy throughout",
"Calm to intense",
"Sad throughout",
"Joyous to sad"
] | 3 |
51494_06CS6DYL_5 | What is the relationship like between Purnie and his new friends? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"They don't get along at all",
"Purnie likes his new friends more than they like him",
"His new friends like Purnie more than Purnie likes them",
"They all get along well"
] | 1 |
51494_06CS6DYL_6 | Why is the first part of the story so important? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"It lets the reader know that it's Purnie's birthday (which becomes important later)",
"It lets the reader see how Purnie interacts with his family",
"It shows the reader a skill that Purnie's been practicing",
"It give great detail of the setting (which Purnie has to use later in the story to his advantage)"... | 2 |
51494_06CS6DYL_7 | What were Purnie's friends like in this story? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"Self-interested and ignorant",
"Intelligent and caring",
"Malicious and blunt",
"Sweet and charming"
] | 0 |
51494_06CS6DYL_8 | What was the purpose of the box in the story? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"To transport Purnie",
"To kill Purnie",
"To save Purnie from the environment",
"To heal Purnie's injuries"
] | 0 |
51494_06CS6DYL_9 | Why was the water important in this story? | BEACH SCENE
By MARSHALL KING
Illustrated by WOOD
It was a fine day at the beach
for Purnie's game—but his new
friends played very rough!
Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run
no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit... | [
"It's where Purnie went searching for a device to help his friends",
"It's where Purnie likes to hang out with his friends",
"It's where Purnie gets most of his food source",
"It's where Purnie went to save his friends"
] | 3 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_1 | Why did the bartenders water down the Joe's drinks? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"To avoid having to provide a room for anyone too drunk to leave.",
"To avoid chaos in their establishments.",
"To keep the patrons purchasing more and more.",
"Drunkenness was illegal."
] | 3 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_2 | In what significant way was the CPA system different than other judicial systems for criminals? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"Crimes were not punished.",
"All crimes had the same punishment.",
"Criminals were kept on lock-down forever without any kind of trial.",
"Criminals were hired for higher-up jobs in society."
] | 0 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_3 | Why did Joe want to commit a crime and be caught by the CPA? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"So that he would fit the part of a hardened criminal.",
"So that he could become a part of the CPA team.",
"So that he could receive the CPA Treatment and be offered a good job.",
"So that he could get into the prison."
] | 2 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_4 | Why was the girl unable to help Joe commit his planned crime? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"She was a part of the CPA and didn't agree with his idea.",
"She was unable to accept his small payment for a large possible consequence.",
"She was a part of the WSDA and obviously knew how to defend herself.",
"She knew no one would believe that he had actually tried to rape her because of her status as a ... | 2 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_5 | How was Joe able to find an apartment to break into to commit his crime of theivery? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"Hendricks had left out a book with unsecured addresses.",
"He paid someone to allow him to rob them and then report his crime.",
"He unsuccessfully attempted robbery until he was successful.",
"Hendricks had shown him the apartment that he could rob and be caught for."
] | 0 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_6 | What happens to the Ex members who think about committing a crime? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"They are unable to think about crime.",
"They are locked back away in the hospital for more treatment.",
"They are given another DCT card.",
"They feel immense head pain at the thought of crime."
] | 3 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_7 | What did Joe take from the apartment that he was later charged with theft? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"Magazines",
"A watch",
"A engraved bracelet.",
"Underwear"
] | 1 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_8 | What did Joe find strange when he first awoke at the hospital after his treatment? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"He had a pounding headache.",
"He felt unable to lie.",
"He felt no different.",
"He felt like a hero."
] | 2 |
51656_RRH4TE7K_9 | Which of the following was not heard by Joe as the voice in his head after his treatment? | Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd
never make it unless he somehow managed to
PICK A CRIME
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in
the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b... | [
"Unlawful to curse.",
"Unlawful to divulge CPA procedure.",
"Unlawful to communicate with a DCT.",
"Unlawful to strike someone except in self-defense."
] | 2 |
50766_FZPG0W49_1 | What traits best describe Caswell? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"Athletic and generous",
"Charismatic and fair",
"Confident and smart",
"Confident and handsome"
] | 2 |
50766_FZPG0W49_2 | What is the relationship between Caswell and the protagonist? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"They're coworkers",
"One is the other's boss",
"They're old friends",
"They're brothers"
] | 1 |
50766_FZPG0W49_3 | What is the relationship between Caswell and the protagonist like? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"They don't know each other too well but they get to know each other better",
"They barely tolerate each other",
"They don't know each other too well but dislike each other",
"They respect each other greatly"
] | 0 |
50766_FZPG0W49_4 | What traits best describe the protagonist? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"Pragmatic and entertaining",
"Smart and handsome",
"Curious and pragmatic",
"Socially inept and smart"
] | 2 |
50766_FZPG0W49_5 | What was the initial goal of the protagonist? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"To collect more money",
"To increase his personal reputation",
"To improve his institution's reputation",
"To befriend his colleague"
] | 0 |
50766_FZPG0W49_6 | How good is Caswell at his job? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"He's good at his job but not enough people know it",
"He's incompetent",
"He's known as the best in the world",
"He's respected by his students but never by his fellow staff"
] | 0 |
50766_FZPG0W49_7 | What did Caswell's theories help predict? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"How to collect the most money for personal gain as fast as possible",
"How to fundraise the most money for an institution as fast as possible",
"How to expand an organization and increase its power",
"How to win an election while creating as few political promises as possible"
] | 2 |
50766_FZPG0W49_8 | What was an error in Caswell's theories (in reference to how they were applied)? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"Their experiment assumed that only men would be interested in the test at hand",
"Their experiment assumed that only women would be interested in the test at hand",
"Their experiment was using too small a sample size",
"Their experiment was using too large an initial sample size"
] | 1 |
50766_FZPG0W49_9 | What traits best describe Searles? | The Snowball Effect
By KATHERINE MacLEAN
Illustrated by EMSH
Tack power drives on a sewing circle and
you can needle the world into the darndest mess!
"All right," I said, "what
is
sociology good for?"
Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an... | [
"Empathetic and beautiful",
"Resourceful and dilligent",
"Original and bold",
"Intelligent and original"
] | 1 |
51337_E5S43OXP_1 | Rather than protecting Martin from Conrad, over the years, the descendants | THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's life should be guarded by his
kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet?
Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother
disappeared and Ninian came... | [
"force Martin to abandon his way of life in favor of theirs, as he realizes how \"good\" they do have it in the future.",
"seem to dull Martin's initially-sharp ability to be perceptive and instinctual.",
"solely ingratiate Martin to the ways of future life, ensuring he will embrace their ideals.",
"do nothin... | 1 |
51337_E5S43OXP_2 | At the age of eleven, Martin recognizes | THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's life should be guarded by his
kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet?
Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother
disappeared and Ninian came... | [
"Conrad is the enemy, and the only way to keep the future generation safe is to fight him to the death if it comes to it.",
"the descendants are on to something with the way they live in the future.",
"the descendants are really the instrument of Conrad, and they are there to do his bidding.",
"the descendant... | 3 |
51337_E5S43OXP_3 | The changes that Ninian make in Martin's life | THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's life should be guarded by his
kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet?
Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother
disappeared and Ninian came... | [
"serve to do nothing other than send a perpetual beacon into the future to let Conrad know where to find Martin.",
"do nothing rather than offer her creature comforts and show Martin what he has to look forward to.",
"make other descendants want to come to the past to meet Martin because they will not only have... | 3 |
51337_E5S43OXP_4 | Read the following passage: | THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's life should be guarded by his
kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet?
Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother
disappeared and Ninian came... | [
"\"houses that mushroom on the fringes of a city after every war, particularly where intensive bombing has created a number of desirable building sites,\" is symbolic of the way things like the atom bomb, that leaves a mushroom cloud in its wake, are thought to have been unleashed upon the world to preserve or \"cr... | 0 |
51337_E5S43OXP_5 | By all accounts, Martin should be grateful for the descendants, | THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's life should be guarded by his
kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet?
Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother
disappeared and Ninian came... | [
"yet he resents them. He rebels against the new way of life they try to petition upon him.",
"and he is. He is appreciative of the fact that they want to make him an integral part of securing their future way of existence.",
"and he is. They have introduced Martin to a much better lifestyle than he was accustom... | 3 |
51337_E5S43OXP_6 | Raymond sees the two hundred years between his time and Martin's time _____. Martin sees the time span as _____. | time to allow for people to realize that everyone is expendable.
THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's life should be guarded by his
kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet?
Nobody in the neighbor... | [
"as time to allow for people to realize that everyone is expendable. just enough time to dull the perceptions of an entire society.",
"as time to lose something, though he was unable to define it, that was important to society as a whole. time to refine people.",
"as time to refine people. time to lose somethin... | 2 |
51337_E5S43OXP_7 | Raymond comments, " ' Ninian was a ninny to locate in a mercantile suburb where any little thing out of the will cause talk. How thankful I am that our era has completely disposed of the mercantiles --' " | THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's life should be guarded by his
kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet?
Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother
disappeared and Ninian came... | [
"It truly is sad that someone who had the insight to create a plan as detailed could not have avoided living in such an area.",
"He calls the master behind their grand plan \"a ninny.\"",
"Raymond has no right to call anyone \"a ninny,\" as he is the dumbest descendant to arrive from the future.",
"Rather tha... | 3 |
51337_E5S43OXP_8 | Though Raymond and Martian live in something comparable to a castle, Raymond "turns his nose up to it." This shows that | THE MAN OUTSIDE
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
No one, least of all Martin, could dispute
that a man's life should be guarded by his
kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet?
Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother
disappeared and Ninian came... | [
"for the people from the future, regardless of its grandeur, nothing in the past is good enough for them.",
"in the past, class was determined by what you had to show, and in the future, it is based upon who you are as a person. Materialism doesn't exist in the future.",
"Raymond's purpose there is to show Mart... | 0 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_1 | The tone of the story, especially towards its end, is delivered very simplistically, in an almost child-like fashion. This is to show that the story | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"is like a fable. It offers a moral to the story and teaches a truth about society.",
"is like a fairy-tale because the characters go on a magical journey, but its main purpose as a story is to decieve.",
"is like a ghost story. It frightens the reader by playing on the dark and supernatural.",
"is like mytho... | 0 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_2 | What do the characters refer to as "the world?" | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"Their ship, which is all they have ever known.",
"The men's quarters, which is all they have ever known.",
"The planet they are preparing to plummet onto.",
"They use it as a general term for the \"universe.\""
] | 0 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_3 | The first time Rikud feels pain or discomfort is when | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"the light he peered into was too bright, and his eyes hurt as a result.",
"he tried to hit his head intentionally.",
"he experienced hunger for the first time.",
"he hits his head and bleeds for the first time."
] | 0 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_4 | What caused the ship to leave its planet initially? | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"There was a shortage of women, and the main characters were sent to find mates.",
"The reason is never disclosed.",
"The planet they were from ran out of viable resources.",
"They are explorers who got lost, and their fate was to drift the universe."
] | 1 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_5 | What is not a theme explored in this story? | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"Change is necessary and inevitable for survival.",
"Fear is a powerful motivator.",
"Perception can often be all-encompassing.",
"Equality must be realized."
] | 3 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_6 | What has conditioning done to the characters? | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"It has kept them in shape, both mentally and physically, and ready to face the struggles they encounter.",
"Nothing. They were left to their own devices for so long that they abandoned any notion.",
"It has made them fear one another.",
"It has become a way of life for them. Without the buzzer, their life as... | 3 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_7 | As the story reaches its climax, the antagonist is | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"Wilm, who appeared out of the blue.",
"The garden, because it holds so many evils for the characters as they enter.",
"Chuls, as it had been from the story's rising action.",
"Crifer, the only person Rikud ever thought of as a companion."
] | 3 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_8 | One of the main causes of trepidation as Riduk prepares to enter the garden is | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"nothing. Riduk is ready to go.",
"is its vast endlessness.",
"Riduk is fearful that his shipmates will want to go with him, and he wants the garden and its beauty for himself.",
"that Riduk is fearful he will get caught and punished for attempting to leave."
] | 1 |
51296_JQIUN4AC_9 | The characters experience many emotions for the first time during the events of this story. What emotion(s) push the characters through the door. | The Sense of Wonder
By MILTON LESSER
Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM
When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's
going, how can they tell when it has arrived?
Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch
the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp... | [
"Sadness",
"Hatred and anger.",
"Excitement and curiosity.",
"Pure happiness."
] | 1 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_1 | Why did Ben fear the Venusians? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"They stood eerily motionless.",
"He had heard they were telepaths.",
"They stood silent and unblinking in a eerie manner.",
"They were large and scaly and resembled toads."
] | 1 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_2 | Why was Ben in search of the man with the red beard? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"He was hoping to order a drink.",
"He was able to take him back to Mars.",
"He would be able to get away from the Martians playing sad music.",
"He would then be able to escape the dead man."
] | 3 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_3 | What did the dead man compare the Spacemen to in disgust? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"Bees",
"Garbage",
"Maggots",
"Flies"
] | 3 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_4 | How long ago had it been since Ben had first encountered the dead man? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"3 weeks",
"1 month",
"3 months",
"1 week"
] | 3 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_5 | From the passage, at what age can we determine that Ben decide that his future would involve being a Spaceman? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"5",
"25",
"10",
"16"
] | 0 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_6 | Where was the rumored headquarters for the group of renegade spacemen? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"Venus",
"Mars",
"Earth",
"exiled in the Solar System"
] | 0 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_7 | How long did Maggie care for Ben before he finally awoke after rescuing him? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"Nine days",
"Three days",
"Nineteen days.",
"Six days"
] | 0 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_8 | What caused Ben to physically assault Cobb? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"Cobb physically assaulted Ben first.",
"Cobb's vocal disgust for spacemen.",
"Ben was trying to prove a point about his masculinity.",
"He thought he was someone else."
] | 1 |
51203_DAOXSI8A_9 | Why did Maggie decide to save Ben? | A Coffin for Jacob
By EDWARD W. LUDWIG
Illustrated by EMSH
With never a moment to rest, the pursuit
through space felt like a game of hounds
and hares ... or was it follow the leader?
Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the
Blast Inn, the dead m... | [
"She felt sorry for him, knowing he hadn't meant to kill Cobb.",
"She knew her husband needed an astrogator.",
"She was also on the run and needed a companion.",
"She was pressured by the others."
] | 1 |
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