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20066_U939NW4T_8
Why is it suggested that you should not tell your partner when you take Viagra?
More Bang for the Buck A friend of mine offers a theory about why Bill Clinton's poll numbers stayed so high throughout the Lewinsky scandal: The news made it possible for serious-minded people to spend lots of time--at the office and over lunch--talking about semen stains, vaginal insertions, and blow jobs. And the pe...
[ "Viagra is expensive and you don't want the conversation about money to distract from intimacy", "You don't want to be embarassed when they find out you need help getting aroused", "Viagra isn't something you need to be honest about with your partner", "Telling them takes some of the mystery out of the situat...
3
20067_9SOFVV3N_1
What is the goal of this column?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "To call out UHaul's reservation policies", "To highlight issues in customer service brought up by readers", "To discuss some alternative superheroes the world needs", "To make fun of people who complain about consumerism" ]
1
20067_9SOFVV3N_2
What does the author think is special about Southwest?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "They give out better rewards for loyal customers when things go wrong", "They tend to have more highly rated customer service", "The company that processes complaints is the same as UHaul's", "They replace suitcases when they are damaged on a flight" ]
1
20067_9SOFVV3N_3
What is the primary goal of Shopping Avenger?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "To connect people with companies that can repair electronics", "To keep an eye on the quality of customer service for various airlines", "To stand up for average consumers who have been wronged by companies", "To warn people about unfair reservation and booking policies" ]
2
20067_9SOFVV3N_4
What is one of the general takeaways of good assistance that is discussed in the article?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "The customer is in fact always right, and this should be taken seriously", "The easiest way to get rid of a problem is to pretend the issue never happened", "Customers can be wrong, but you can usually bribe them to feel okay in the end", "It can be okay if something goes awry as long as someone takes respon...
3
20067_9SOFVV3N_5
What do Circuit City and Southwest have in common?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "They think they have reputations for being better than their competitors", "They deal with high volumes of cusomer calls", "They are headquartered in the same major city", "A lot of their issues surround glitchy electronics, albeit in different ways" ]
0
20067_9SOFVV3N_6
What is the best description of the tone of this passage?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "Incredulous that these situations are being reported with these companies in particular", "Frustrated with the issues that the consumers are reporting", "Lighthearted while maintaining focus on the issues at hand", "Joking, making light of the issues that are discussed" ]
2
20067_9SOFVV3N_7
What is the point of the story about the Dalai Lama?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "To make a joke about UHaul's policies", "To show that religious leaders are not immune to bad customer service", "To prove a point with a story about a public figure", "To make a point about reservation policies in various countries" ]
0
20067_9SOFVV3N_8
Why was the Southwest customer upset?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "The Shopping Avenger was not able to help with her case", "She was not able to win the case in court", "She didn't get replacements for her belongings quickly enough", "There was an endless string of confusing communication about policy which seemed to miss the point" ]
3
20067_9SOFVV3N_9
Which of these do the Circuit City and UHaul stories have most in common?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "The type of customer reporting the story", "The Shopping Avenger's response to these cases", "The types of issues customers were having in each case", "The tone around the companies' attitudes about their policies" ]
3
51305_LF5HL4BJ_1
What is the "thing"?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "A state of pure thought.", "A book that doesn't exist.", "A vehicle to find coffee.", "An agent of time travel." ]
3
51305_LF5HL4BJ_2
During what instance does the narrator tell the truth without intending to?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "He tells Miss Casey that he wants coffee.", "He tells Andre about Miss Casey.", "He tells Miss Casey his real first and last name.", "He tells the somber person that Doc is his father." ]
3
51305_LF5HL4BJ_3
How do Martians communicate with men from Earth?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "Without using logical sense, only the imagination.", "By sensing and without the need for talking.", "Through manuscripts and unwritten books.", "Via time travel." ]
1
51305_LF5HL4BJ_4
Why might the narrator feel that he is "so dirty, so very dirty that I could never get clean if I bathed every hour for the rest of my life"?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "Because he is homeless and unclean.", "Because he has cooties.", "Because his addiction prevents him from bathing.", "Because he unknowingly feels debasement in desiring something material." ]
3
51305_LF5HL4BJ_5
What is Miss Casey's motivation to feed the narrator?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "She is a good school teacher trying to help the needy.", "She is police officer investigating stock market fraud.", "She wants to give him a secret note.", "She is after Kevin's secret." ]
3
51305_LF5HL4BJ_6
Why does Kevin think that it is immoral to eat?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "Because he would rather drink coffee.", "Because he prefers to drink coffee.", "Because pure thought has no anchor in materiality.", "Because Doc is starving." ]
2
51305_LF5HL4BJ_7
Why does Miss Casey's face flash red?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "Because she is ready to kill Kevin.", "Because she is human.", "Because she is furious.", "Because of the neon lights." ]
3
51305_LF5HL4BJ_8
What is the most revealing reason for Miss Casey smelling good?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "She uses soap to bathe.", "She is a police officer.", "She uses perfume.", "She has no vices." ]
3
51305_LF5HL4BJ_9
What is Doc's profession?
Confidence Game By JIM HARMON Illustrated by EPSTEIN I admit it: I didn't know if I was coming or going—but I know that if I stuck to the old man, I was a comer ... even if he was a goner! Doc had this solemn human by the throat when I caught up with him. "Tonight," Do...
[ "Scientist", "Addict", "Book collector", "Doctor" ]
0
51344_7C5VM1MW_1
What is the moral of the parable of the six Vergios?
VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD By KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by MACK They would never live to see the trip's end. So they made a few changes in their way of life—and many in their way of death! I "I don't see why we have to be here," a crewman said. "He ain't liable to say anythi...
[ "Secrecy makes for a long life.", "Duty first, then Reward.", "Fools live; the wise die.", "Fools die; the wise live." ]
0
51344_7C5VM1MW_2
Where are the characters from?
VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD By KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by MACK They would never live to see the trip's end. So they made a few changes in their way of life—and many in their way of death! I "I don't see why we have to be here," a crewman said. "He ain't liable to say anythi...
[ "The land of Meizque.", "The city-state of Koltah.", "They all live aboard a ship.", "Different city-states within the whole system." ]
3
51344_7C5VM1MW_3
What is the Carstar thing?
VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD By KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by MACK They would never live to see the trip's end. So they made a few changes in their way of life—and many in their way of death! I "I don't see why we have to be here," a crewman said. "He ain't liable to say anythi...
[ "Someone was killed.", "A person attempted to avoid duty by hastening to the Reward.", "There was questionable intent.", "He had a very pretty wife." ]
0
51344_7C5VM1MW_4
What will happen during the Changing of Wives?
VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD By KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by MACK They would never live to see the trip's end. So they made a few changes in their way of life—and many in their way of death! I "I don't see why we have to be here," a crewman said. "He ain't liable to say anythi...
[ "Jane will be paired with Nestir.", "All participants will be in an arena.", "Crewman and officers will not mingle.", "Wanda will be paired with the Captain." ]
0
51344_7C5VM1MW_5
What might John intend to do to the captain?
VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD By KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by MACK They would never live to see the trip's end. So they made a few changes in their way of life—and many in their way of death! I "I don't see why we have to be here," a crewman said. "He ain't liable to say anythi...
[ "Tell him that he is tired of sailing.", "Kill him with a saber.", "Offer his help in the control room.", "Ask him to steer the ship back to a city-state." ]
1
51344_7C5VM1MW_6
Where is the ship sailing?
VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD By KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by MACK They would never live to see the trip's end. So they made a few changes in their way of life—and many in their way of death! I "I don't see why we have to be here," a crewman said. "He ain't liable to say anythi...
[ "In Koltah.", "In the province of San Xalthan.", "Underwater.", "Somewhere in deep space." ]
3
51344_7C5VM1MW_7
Why does the Captain resist marrying Wanda?
VOYAGE TO FAR N'JURD By KRIS NEVILLE Illustrated by MACK They would never live to see the trip's end. So they made a few changes in their way of life—and many in their way of death! I "I don't see why we have to be here," a crewman said. "He ain't liable to say anythi...
[ "Because she is sixteen.", "Because she carries a doll around with her.", "Because she is the daughter of a crewman.", "Because she is dim-witted." ]
2
51201_LB7GLDHA_1
What is the nature of the narrator's relationship with his wife?
Volpla By WYMAN GUIN Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The only kind of gag worth pulling, I always maintained, was a cosmic one—till I learned the Cosmos has a really nasty sense of humor! There were three of them. Dozens of limp little mutants that would have sent an academic zo...
[ "They have a happy marriage but the narrator is interested in the maid.", "They have been together for a long time and the narrator is reaching a dangerous age.", "They are an affectionate couple who respect each other.", "They stayed together for their children and pretend to like each other." ]
2
51201_LB7GLDHA_2
What does the narrator consider an imminent fun game?
Volpla By WYMAN GUIN Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The only kind of gag worth pulling, I always maintained, was a cosmic one—till I learned the Cosmos has a really nasty sense of humor! There were three of them. Dozens of limp little mutants that would have sent an academic zo...
[ "Scattering young black-snakes inside people's homes.", "Teaching nonhumans a new language.", "Watching people walk into a trap.", "Releasing mutants into the world." ]
3
51201_LB7GLDHA_3
What does the encounter with Guy and Em tell the reader about the narrator?
Volpla By WYMAN GUIN Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The only kind of gag worth pulling, I always maintained, was a cosmic one—till I learned the Cosmos has a really nasty sense of humor! There were three of them. Dozens of limp little mutants that would have sent an academic zo...
[ "The narrator is more of an original prankster than a scientist.", "The narrator does not understand the implications that launching Rocket Charlie will have on science.", "The narrator intends to deter rather than advance science.", "The narrator is so immersed in his own experiment that he loses sight of hi...
3
51201_LB7GLDHA_4
Why is the story's setting important for the plot?
Volpla By WYMAN GUIN Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The only kind of gag worth pulling, I always maintained, was a cosmic one—till I learned the Cosmos has a really nasty sense of humor! There were three of them. Dozens of limp little mutants that would have sent an academic zo...
[ "The narrator's ranch is so big it can conceal its inhabitants.", "The volplas can only survive in California.", "There are sparrows for the volplas to eat at the narrator's ranch.", "The volplas originally lived in a similar landscape." ]
0
51201_LB7GLDHA_5
Why does the narrator lie to his son?
Volpla By WYMAN GUIN Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The only kind of gag worth pulling, I always maintained, was a cosmic one—till I learned the Cosmos has a really nasty sense of humor! There were three of them. Dozens of limp little mutants that would have sent an academic zo...
[ "Even though his son is a young man sooner than already, he is still too young to learn the full scope of the truth.", "A joke stops working when someone attempts to explain it.", "For his joke to have its desired effect, no one can know the full extent of his experiment.", "He is an eccentric and must abide ...
2
51201_LB7GLDHA_6
What university is the narrator affiliated with?
Volpla By WYMAN GUIN Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The only kind of gag worth pulling, I always maintained, was a cosmic one—till I learned the Cosmos has a really nasty sense of humor! There were three of them. Dozens of limp little mutants that would have sent an academic zo...
[ "Associated Technical College", "Institute of Technology Inc", "Modern Institute of Technology", "California Institute of Technology" ]
3
51201_LB7GLDHA_7
How does the volplas' culture differ from traditional human Western culture?
Volpla By WYMAN GUIN Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The only kind of gag worth pulling, I always maintained, was a cosmic one—till I learned the Cosmos has a really nasty sense of humor! There were three of them. Dozens of limp little mutants that would have sent an academic zo...
[ "Volplas have a superior morality.", "Volplas have larger families.", "Volplas care for their children.", "Volplas can be promiscuous." ]
1
51201_LB7GLDHA_8
Why is the narrator the only one who notices a flight of volplas soaring slowly across the full Moon?
Volpla By WYMAN GUIN Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The only kind of gag worth pulling, I always maintained, was a cosmic one—till I learned the Cosmos has a really nasty sense of humor! There were three of them. Dozens of limp little mutants that would have sent an academic zo...
[ "Because volplas are fictional creatures and people do not believe they exist.", "Because other witness believe this was ET with a little boy riding his bicycle over the moon.", "Because people generally only notice what they look for and would dismiss the phenomenon as something else.", "Because it is nightt...
2
20074_G02DYR8W_1
What can the reader infer about the early UFC practices based on the fact that "only biting and eye-gouging were forbidden"?
Fight Clubbed Fight Club , a movie about a fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about Hollywood's infatuation with violence and Faludi-esque ruminations about the emasculated American male. Fight Club , ...
[ "There are no rules arbitrating fair practice in the UFC.", "The UFC openly allowed and even encouraged participants to fight each other to the death.", "The early UFC was promoted as an exhilarating experience of watching the closest thing to a real-world fight.", "Bad sportsmanship was encouraged in the ear...
2
20074_G02DYR8W_2
What is the writer's main argument?
Fight Clubbed Fight Club , a movie about a fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about Hollywood's infatuation with violence and Faludi-esque ruminations about the emasculated American male. Fight Club , ...
[ "Despite their many similarities, the UFC is not interested in following the movie Fight Club in the example made by the fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to the pulp.", "UFC's caged matches revolutionized the idea of fighting.", "UFC began in 1993 as a locker-room fantasy and end...
3
20074_G02DYR8W_3
What point is being made by comparing Fight Club to the UFC?
Fight Clubbed Fight Club , a movie about a fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about Hollywood's infatuation with violence and Faludi-esque ruminations about the emasculated American male. Fight Club , ...
[ "While Fight Club glorifies the emasculated American male, the UFC tells a cautionary tale of prudishness, heavy-handed politics, and cultural myopia.", "The UFC now actually thrives in a context similar to that of the fictional organization.", "Both organizations share the same rules, but neither can talk abou...
1
20074_G02DYR8W_4
What best describes the nature of ultimate fighting by 1995?
Fight Clubbed Fight Club , a movie about a fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about Hollywood's infatuation with violence and Faludi-esque ruminations about the emasculated American male. Fight Club , ...
[ "A barbaric battle to the death.", "A bad experiment.", "A science of martial arts.", "A fight without rules." ]
2
20074_G02DYR8W_5
According to the writer, precisely why is it preferable not to wear boxing gloves in the UFC?
Fight Clubbed Fight Club , a movie about a fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about Hollywood's infatuation with violence and Faludi-esque ruminations about the emasculated American male. Fight Club , ...
[ "Because boxing has shown that wearing boxing gloves encourages head injury and leads to death, UFC fighters do not wear them.", "Wearing boxing gloves makes it easier to throw repeated head punches.", "Ultimate fighters don't wear boxing gloves so that they don't break their hands.", "UFC fighters need to us...
1
20074_G02DYR8W_6
What or who was a determining factor in prompting the beginning of UFC's decline in popularity?
Fight Clubbed Fight Club , a movie about a fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about Hollywood's infatuation with violence and Faludi-esque ruminations about the emasculated American male. Fight Club , ...
[ "The UFC's grotesque use of a chain-link fence surrounding the octagon.", "The UFC's lack of boxing gloves.", "Senator McCain.", "The cable TV industry." ]
2
20074_G02DYR8W_7
When you compare UFC now to what it was, what distinct differences emerge?
Fight Clubbed Fight Club , a movie about a fictional organization of men who strip down and beat each other to pulp, has provoked more than its share of media hand-wringing, particularly diatribes about Hollywood's infatuation with violence and Faludi-esque ruminations about the emasculated American male. Fight Club , ...
[ "The current UFC is more similar to Fight Club.", "Before, there was a clear national vision for UFC; currently, fans lack a definitive notion of the nature of the UFC as an American sport since it has been condemned to an underground existence.", "The early UFC was more similar to Fight Club.", "There are di...
0
20066_IFUO7KKP_1
What does the author mean when stating: "And the people were grateful"?
More Bang for the Buck A friend of mine offers a theory about why Bill Clinton's poll numbers stayed so high throughout the Lewinsky scandal: The news made it possible for serious-minded people to spend lots of time--at the office and over lunch--talking about semen stains, vaginal insertions, and blow jobs. And the pe...
[ "Serious-minded people enjoyed the opportunity to discuss sexual matters because they wanted to investigate why the average American adult is sexually deprived.", "People like to gossip about other people's private sexual lives.", "President Clinton's approval ratings stayed up because people love sex scandals ...
3
20066_IFUO7KKP_2
Why does it matter that Deb has tenure?
More Bang for the Buck A friend of mine offers a theory about why Bill Clinton's poll numbers stayed so high throughout the Lewinsky scandal: The news made it possible for serious-minded people to spend lots of time--at the office and over lunch--talking about semen stains, vaginal insertions, and blow jobs. And the pe...
[ "It does not matter.", "Since sex stories might be frowned upon, it matters that his wife has a distinguished position and job security.", "The writer wishes to provide the reader with balanced descriptions of his wife's personal and professional life.", "The writer wants to highlight his wife's professional ...
1
20066_IFUO7KKP_3
Why are ratings provided in count of curled toes?
More Bang for the Buck A friend of mine offers a theory about why Bill Clinton's poll numbers stayed so high throughout the Lewinsky scandal: The news made it possible for serious-minded people to spend lots of time--at the office and over lunch--talking about semen stains, vaginal insertions, and blow jobs. And the pe...
[ "Because the writer and his wife are playing footsie.", "Because this image is evocative of sexual animalistic desires.", "Because this image evokes tension, gratification, and release.", "Because the writer and his wife are having physical therapy." ]
2
20066_IFUO7KKP_4
What is the writer's opinion of the instructional videos advertised in the New York Times Book Review?
More Bang for the Buck A friend of mine offers a theory about why Bill Clinton's poll numbers stayed so high throughout the Lewinsky scandal: The news made it possible for serious-minded people to spend lots of time--at the office and over lunch--talking about semen stains, vaginal insertions, and blow jobs. And the pe...
[ "They are unrealistic.", "The only function of listing these videos was to increase the newspaper's third-quarter sales productivity.", "They are overpriced.", "Porn is more instructional." ]
3
20066_IFUO7KKP_5
Why does the writer evoke the NASA by saying that "there was word from the pad that the launch sequence was initiating"?
More Bang for the Buck A friend of mine offers a theory about why Bill Clinton's poll numbers stayed so high throughout the Lewinsky scandal: The news made it possible for serious-minded people to spend lots of time--at the office and over lunch--talking about semen stains, vaginal insertions, and blow jobs. And the pe...
[ "Because the writer and his wife did not enjoy playing strip poker or with the dirty dice, they decided to roleplay that they worked for NASA and were initiating a launch sequence.", "Because a rocket was about to be launched into outer space.", "Because the writer and his wife engaged in and completed sexual i...
2
20067_KRMFZCZ1_1
What is the Shopping Avenger's Achilles' heel?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "Materialism.", "Neither animal, vegetable, or mineral but something something less organic.", "Abstract conceptualization.", "Not an animal but the idea of an animal." ]
2
20067_KRMFZCZ1_2
Why is U-Haul mentioned at all?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "To make a joke.", "To advocate for Budget.", "To critique their service.", "To exemplify the Shopping Avenger's greatness." ]
2
20067_KRMFZCZ1_3
According to the writer, what do all airlines except Southwest have in common?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "They intentionally attempt to anger their clientele.", "They actually work.", "They make money.", "They intentionally seek to lose customers' baggage." ]
0
20067_KRMFZCZ1_4
What does the Shopping Avenger serve as in the process of disputing claims?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "Informant.", "Judge and jury.", "Legal counsel.", "Mediator." ]
3
20067_KRMFZCZ1_5
Who is Tad?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "A law informant.", "Robin.", "A deputed officer.", "The Shopping Avenger's sidekick." ]
3
20067_KRMFZCZ1_6
What is the general tone of this writing genre?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "Sorrowful.", "Academic.", "Ironic.", "Infuriated." ]
2
20067_KRMFZCZ1_7
What term best describes this writing?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "Editorial.", "Essay.", "Satire.", "Literary criticism." ]
2
20067_KRMFZCZ1_8
Why is the main character called the "Shopping Avenger"?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "Because he is a real-life superhero.", "Because he seeks justice for consumers.", "Because he works with Tad.", "Because he avenges shoppers who made poor choices when purchasing goods." ]
1
20067_KRMFZCZ1_9
What is the Shopping Avenger susceptible not to withstand?
It's Time To Keelhaul U-Haul! Like all superheroes worthy of the title, the Shopping Avenger has an Achilles' heel. In the case of the Shopping Avenger, his Achilles' heel is not animal, vegetable, or mineral but something less tangible. An explanation: Last week, the magazine you are currently reading forced the Shopp...
[ "Life-threatening weather.", "Radiation.", "Bear attacks.", "Critical self-reflection." ]
3
51651_MQXMFBCV_1
What will happen if Anne becomes pregnant?
Conditionally Human By WALTER M. MILLER, JR. Illustrated by DAVID STONE They were such cute synthetic creatures, it was impossible not to love them. Of course, that was precisely why they were dangerous! There was no use hanging around after breakfast. His wife was in a hurt ...
[ "Anne and Terry will be arrested and sterilized.", "Anne and Terry will be executed.", "Anne and Terry will be arrested, and Anne will be forced to abort the pregnancy.", "Anne and Terry will be forced to divorce, and they will be given a hysterectomy and a vasectomy, respectively." ]
3
51651_MQXMFBCV_2
Why does Norris need to collect the Bermuda-K-99 series?
Conditionally Human By WALTER M. MILLER, JR. Illustrated by DAVID STONE They were such cute synthetic creatures, it was impossible not to love them. Of course, that was precisely why they were dangerous! There was no use hanging around after breakfast. His wife was in a hurt ...
[ "It is possible one or more of them may become dangerous.", "They are female and not neuter.", "They are defective. They can only say \"mamma\", \"pappa\", and \"cookie.\"", "They have Eighteenth order virus." ]
0
51651_MQXMFBCV_3
Why does Mrs. Glubbes shoot the doctor?
Conditionally Human By WALTER M. MILLER, JR. Illustrated by DAVID STONE They were such cute synthetic creatures, it was impossible not to love them. Of course, that was precisely why they were dangerous! There was no use hanging around after breakfast. His wife was in a hurt ...
[ "He substituted her nuetroid for an identical model.", "She thinks he let her baby die.", "The doctor will not take her baby to the hospital.", "Mrs. Glubbes is mentally ill." ]
0
51651_MQXMFBCV_4
How do they create neutroids?
Conditionally Human By WALTER M. MILLER, JR. Illustrated by DAVID STONE They were such cute synthetic creatures, it was impossible not to love them. Of course, that was precisely why they were dangerous! There was no use hanging around after breakfast. His wife was in a hurt ...
[ "They modify the glandular makeup of chimpanzee ova using hormones.", "They incubate chimpanzee ova, giving them testosterone to keep the animals from developing ovaries.", "They bombard the unfertilized eggs with radiation.", "They change the structure of unfertilized egg genes using sub-atomic particles." ]
3
51651_MQXMFBCV_5
How have increasingly longer life spans impacted Federation society?
Conditionally Human By WALTER M. MILLER, JR. Illustrated by DAVID STONE They were such cute synthetic creatures, it was impossible not to love them. Of course, that was precisely why they were dangerous! There was no use hanging around after breakfast. His wife was in a hurt ...
[ "The population is tightly controlled to prevent scarcity.", "Mutant animals have been created to satisfy the parental desires of childless couples.", "Life expectancy has increased to 80.", "The whole country has become a giant suburb, with two houses on every acre." ]
0
51651_MQXMFBCV_6
Why shouldn't Anne feed the neutroids?
Conditionally Human By WALTER M. MILLER, JR. Illustrated by DAVID STONE They were such cute synthetic creatures, it was impossible not to love them. Of course, that was precisely why they were dangerous! There was no use hanging around after breakfast. His wife was in a hurt ...
[ "Neutroids can only form attachments with a limited number of people. The neutroids at the kennel belong to other people.", "Neutroids are supposed to eat a nutritional paste from a mechanical feeder.", "Neutroids have a special diet to limit their physical and mental development.", "Neutroids could become ex...
0
51651_MQXMFBCV_7
Why does Doctor George think he can substitute Mrs. Glubbes nuetroid without her noticing?
Conditionally Human By WALTER M. MILLER, JR. Illustrated by DAVID STONE They were such cute synthetic creatures, it was impossible not to love them. Of course, that was precisely why they were dangerous! There was no use hanging around after breakfast. His wife was in a hurt ...
[ "Neutroids can only say a few words. It won't be able to give itself away by saying the wrong thing.", "Mrs. Glubbes believes the neutroid is a human baby. She's probably crazy enough not to notice a difference.", "He plans on changing the serial number.", "Neutroids from the same series look identical." ]
3
51651_MQXMFBCV_8
What kind of trouble could unauthorized neutroids mean for Norris?
Conditionally Human By WALTER M. MILLER, JR. Illustrated by DAVID STONE They were such cute synthetic creatures, it was impossible not to love them. Of course, that was precisely why they were dangerous! There was no use hanging around after breakfast. His wife was in a hurt ...
[ "Unauthorized neutroid animals could be used as an alternate food source for the skyrocketing population.", "Unauthorized neutroids could cause food scarcity.", "Unauthorized neutroids would mean more taking \"babies\" away from their mothers and more killing.", "A black market for nuetroids could result in n...
2
51407_PJIWPCSP_1
What is the unspoken warning of the psychologist?
SEA LEGS By FRANK QUATTROCCHI Illustrated by EMSH Rootless and footloose, a man in space can't help but dream of coming home. But something nobody should do is bet on the validity of a homesick dream! Flight Officer Robert Craig surrendered the tube containing his service re...
[ "Even good jobs get boring on Terra.", "Private citizens do not enjoy the same rights as spacemen.", "The culture on Terra is radically different from the culture in space.", "The gravity on Terra could make a spaceman feel sick all the time." ]
2
51407_PJIWPCSP_2
What is the Terran opinion of spacemen?
SEA LEGS By FRANK QUATTROCCHI Illustrated by EMSH Rootless and footloose, a man in space can't help but dream of coming home. But something nobody should do is bet on the validity of a homesick dream! Flight Officer Robert Craig surrendered the tube containing his service re...
[ "Spacemen are more like aliens than humans.", "Spacemen are like sailors.", "Spacemen are hicks.", "Spacemen are of lower intelligence." ]
0
51407_PJIWPCSP_3
Why is there a microphone in Craig's hotel room?
SEA LEGS By FRANK QUATTROCCHI Illustrated by EMSH Rootless and footloose, a man in space can't help but dream of coming home. But something nobody should do is bet on the validity of a homesick dream! Flight Officer Robert Craig surrendered the tube containing his service re...
[ "Terran society has become increasingly controlling of its citizens.", "The hotel manager bugs all the rooms to blackmail the guests.", "Wyandotte put the microphone there to monitor Craig's adjustment to Terran society.", "The Intergalactic Space Service put the microphone in Craig's room to keep tabs on him...
0
51407_PJIWPCSP_4
Why did the man take Craig's picture when he arrived on Terra?
SEA LEGS By FRANK QUATTROCCHI Illustrated by EMSH Rootless and footloose, a man in space can't help but dream of coming home. But something nobody should do is bet on the validity of a homesick dream! Flight Officer Robert Craig surrendered the tube containing his service re...
[ "Terran society identifies and monitors everyone.", "The man is a customs official.", "The photo is for Craig's job ID.", "Craig is the first spaceman he had ever seen." ]
1
51407_PJIWPCSP_5
Why is Wyandotte didactic?
SEA LEGS By FRANK QUATTROCCHI Illustrated by EMSH Rootless and footloose, a man in space can't help but dream of coming home. But something nobody should do is bet on the validity of a homesick dream! Flight Officer Robert Craig surrendered the tube containing his service re...
[ "He is likely being monitored by the Terrans and cannot speak freely.", "He thinks Craig is an uneducated hick.", "He knows that gravity conditioning is horrible. He is trying to change Craig's mind about going to Terra.", "He thinks Craig will be a fish out of water in Terran society." ]
3
43046_6PEYEEGD_1
Why didn't Moran kill Harper?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "Moran is not a murderer at heart. He only killed the other man to save a life.", "Moran would rather kill Burleigh. He is waiting for the right moment.", "Moran is not a killer.", "Moran likes Harper. Harper is a decent guy." ]
0
43046_6PEYEEGD_2
What was the monstrosity that Moran cut apart with his torch?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "A worm that had grown out of control.", "A roach that had grown out of control.", "A mosquito that had grown out of control.", "A beetle that had grown out of control." ]
0
43046_6PEYEEGD_3
What is the mission of the crew?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "The mission is to answer a distress signal.", "The mission is to maroon Moran as punishment for murder.", "They are rebels, regrouping to fight their government another day.", "They are rebels, fleeing a collapsed revolt." ]
2
43046_6PEYEEGD_4
Why doesn't the crew throw Moran out of the airlock?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "They are not murderers.", "They do not want to be accused of aiding and abetting.", "The crew will alert the authorities when they reach Loris. Moran will be brought to justice for his crime.", "They are marooning him as punishment for murder." ]
0
43046_6PEYEEGD_5
Why have humans been carrying beetles around the galaxy?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "Beetles are just one piece of the puzzle to create an ecological system capable of supporting human life.", "Beetles are a good source of protein for new planet settlers.", "Beetles, like other pests, always seem to make their way on board spaceships.", "Beetles are an integral part of a spaceship's waste ma...
0
43046_6PEYEEGD_6
Why have the planet's life forms developed abnormally?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "The dense cloud cover caused them to grow abnormally large.", "The light of uncountable suns caused them to grow abnormally large.", "A sulphuric-acid ice cap caused them to grow abnormally large.", "An element was missing during the planet seeding process. This element would've encouraged normal growth." ]
3
43046_6PEYEEGD_7
How does Burleigh feel about Moran?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "Burleigh thinks Moran is annoying. They would be at their intended destination now if Moran hadn't highjacked the Nadine.", "Burleigh respects Moran. He doesn't want to kill him, but he can't keep Moran on the Nadine. A marooned man at least has a fighting chance.", "Burleigh is angry with Moran for putting th...
2
43046_6PEYEEGD_8
How does Moran feel about the crew of the Nadine?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "Moran is not impressed with the skills of the crew. He plans to kill one of them, then they'll be forced to take him, so they arrive at their destination with the correct number.", "Moran wants to kill them.", "Moran is very angry that they would leave him in this horrible place. It's inhuman.", "Moran respe...
3
43046_6PEYEEGD_9
How did the crew take the ship back from Moran?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "The crew, locked in the engine room, dismantled the overdrive.", "The crew, locked in the engine room, dismantled the direction-finder.", "The crew, locked in the control room, dismantled the fuel-block.", "The crew, locked in the control room, dismantled the interplanetary drive." ]
0
43046_6PEYEEGD_10
Why does the crew get off the ship with Moran?
<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> PLANET of DREAD By MURRAY LEINSTER Illustrator ADKINS I. Moran cut apart the yard-long monstrosity with a slash of flame. The thing presumably died, but it continued to writhe senselessly. He turned to see other hor...
[ "The ship's supplies are low. They are hunting for edible creatures.", "The crew needs to gather information to compare against the Galactic Directory. Then they can figure out where they are, so they can get where they are going.", "The ship's supplies are low. They are going to raid the ship that sent the dis...
1
20069_G0S3V2SJ_1
How does the author feel about American Beauty?
A Good Year for the Roses? Early in American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a weary reporter for a media magazine, masturbates in the shower while informing us in voice-over that we're witnessing the highlight of his day. He peers through tired eyes out the window at his manicured suburban tract-house lawn, wh...
[ "It is moronic or insane or both.", "It is wittily written and gorgeously directed.", "It is lustrously hip and aware.", "It is an invigorating last of counterculture righteousness." ]
1
20069_G0S3V2SJ_2
Why does Lester want to kill himself?
A Good Year for the Roses? Early in American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a weary reporter for a media magazine, masturbates in the shower while informing us in voice-over that we're witnessing the highlight of his day. He peers through tired eyes out the window at his manicured suburban tract-house lawn, wh...
[ "He feels he completely failed at life.", "He hates his wife.", "He is attracted to minors.", "He feels lost." ]
3
20069_G0S3V2SJ_3
How does the author feel about the characters in American Beauty?
A Good Year for the Roses? Early in American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a weary reporter for a media magazine, masturbates in the shower while informing us in voice-over that we're witnessing the highlight of his day. He peers through tired eyes out the window at his manicured suburban tract-house lawn, wh...
[ "They are stale.", "They are melodramatic.", "They are stereotypically caricatured.", "They are fresh." ]
2
20069_G0S3V2SJ_4
How does the author feel about For the Love of the Game?
A Good Year for the Roses? Early in American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a weary reporter for a media magazine, masturbates in the shower while informing us in voice-over that we're witnessing the highlight of his day. He peers through tired eyes out the window at his manicured suburban tract-house lawn, wh...
[ "Kevin Costner can still get away with playing a baseball player.", "The baseball scenes are wonderful. The romance scenes are over the top and make the picture feel incredibly long.", "It's a great sports movie.", "It feels embarrassingly like a Harlequin novel." ]
1
20069_G0S3V2SJ_5
What is the plot of American Beauty?
A Good Year for the Roses? Early in American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a weary reporter for a media magazine, masturbates in the shower while informing us in voice-over that we're witnessing the highlight of his day. He peers through tired eyes out the window at his manicured suburban tract-house lawn, wh...
[ "A middle-aged man tries to seduce a high school cheerleader.", "A middle-aged couple's marriage breaks down.", "A middle-aged man goes through a mid-life crisis.", "An American nuclear family is on the verge of a meltdown." ]
3
20069_G0S3V2SJ_6
What is the plot of For Love of the Game?
A Good Year for the Roses? Early in American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a weary reporter for a media magazine, masturbates in the shower while informing us in voice-over that we're witnessing the highlight of his day. He peers through tired eyes out the window at his manicured suburban tract-house lawn, wh...
[ "An over-the-hill catcher fights to keep his place on the team.", "An over-the-hill catcher must commit to the game or the girl.", "An over-the-hill pitcher must commit to the game or the girl.", "An over-the-hill pitcher fights to keep his place on the team." ]
2
20069_G0S3V2SJ_7
How does the author feel about Sam Raimi's direction of the film?
A Good Year for the Roses? Early in American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a weary reporter for a media magazine, masturbates in the shower while informing us in voice-over that we're witnessing the highlight of his day. He peers through tired eyes out the window at his manicured suburban tract-house lawn, wh...
[ "It is sharply edited and full of texture.", "It feels like the director gave up control of the movie.", "It is moronic or insane or both.", "It is woozily drawn-out." ]
1
20069_G0S3V2SJ_8
How does the author feel about Carolyn?
A Good Year for the Roses? Early in American Beauty , Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a weary reporter for a media magazine, masturbates in the shower while informing us in voice-over that we're witnessing the highlight of his day. He peers through tired eyes out the window at his manicured suburban tract-house lawn, wh...
[ "Carolyn is confident, composed, and in control.", "Carolyn is a primal force.", "Carolyn tries very hard to appear perfect and in control. It's hard to feel animosity toward her.", "Carolyn is shrill." ]
2
20072_7M7ZI0FE_1
How does the author feel about Princess Mononoke?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "It is wonderfully strange.", "It is a world that draws you in and takes your breath away. The only distraction is poor voice casting.", "It is a powerful vision of the apocalypse.", "It is technically dazzling." ]
1
20072_7M7ZI0FE_2
How does the animal kingdom feel about Ashitaka?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "They too want to live together in harmony.", "They look upon him with feral hatred.", "They don't like him, some tolerate him.", "They are enemies." ]
2
20072_7M7ZI0FE_3
How is Miyazaki viewed by his contemporaries?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "Miyazaki is homiletic.", "Miyazaki is an inspiration to artists of many genres.", "Miyazaki is contemplative and ferocious.", "Miyazaki is solipsistic." ]
1
20072_7M7ZI0FE_4
How does the author feel about Music of the Heart?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "The film had lots of areas that could've been improved.", "The director missed his chance to make a great film by making safe choices.", "The film is not going to be nominated for an Academy Award.", "There is not enough footage of the students learning their instruments." ]
1
20072_7M7ZI0FE_5
What is the plot of Music of the Heart?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "After a budget cut, a violin teacher in East Harlem arranges a fundraiser at Carnegie Hall.", "A white lady teaches violin in East Harlem.", "A violin teacher in East Harlem takes her students to Carnegie Hall.", "East Harlem students hate their perfectionist violin teacher." ]
0
20072_7M7ZI0FE_6
How does Princess Mononoke differ from Disney animation?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "It is homiletic and solipsistic.", "It is full of splattery carnage.", "There is no pop surrealism like American cartoons.", "It has a pantheistic worldview." ]
2
20072_7M7ZI0FE_7
How did Meryl Streep prepare for the role of Roberta?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "She learned to play the violin without any former instrument training.", "She began to act very helplessly and feeble around the rest of the cast.", "She is a method actor and became very vulnerable.", "She made herself look dumpy and thick-waisted." ]
0
20072_7M7ZI0FE_8
Who is the antagonist of Princess Mononoke?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "Lady Eboshi", "The Martian Queen", "Ashitaka", "Moro" ]
0
20072_7M7ZI0FE_9
How does the author feel San's relationship with Ashitaka changed her?
Machines in the Garden In the animated ecological epic Princess Mononoke , the camera travels over landscapes with a clear, steady gaze, like a Zen hang glider. The images have none of the comin'-at-ya pop-surrealism of American cartoons, many of which have characters that spring out of the frame like jack-in-the-boxes...
[ "The character becomes bland as she comes to care for Ashitaka.", "She becomes soft as she comes to care for Ashitaka.", "The originally ferocious character loses some of her edge as she comes to care for Ashitaka.", "San becomes slightly more sympathetic as she comes to care for Ashitaka." ]
2
20071_15Q853LR_1
Why does Jack stop going to meetings for the terminally ill?
Boys Do Bleed Fight Club is silly stuff, sensationalism that mistakes itself for satire, but it's also a brash and transporting piece of moviemaking, like Raging Bull on acid. The film opens with--literally--a surge of adrenalin, which travels through the bloodstream and into the brain of its protagonist, Jack (Edward ...
[ "His apartment explodes, and he must move out of the meeting area.", "He dies from a terminal illness.", "Bob, from the testicular cancer group, has become too clingy.", "A woman, Marla, starts coming to the same meetings. Marla is not terminally ill." ]
3
20071_15Q853LR_2
What is Tyler Durden's mission about?
Boys Do Bleed Fight Club is silly stuff, sensationalism that mistakes itself for satire, but it's also a brash and transporting piece of moviemaking, like Raging Bull on acid. The film opens with--literally--a surge of adrenalin, which travels through the bloodstream and into the brain of its protagonist, Jack (Edward ...
[ "Self-improvement", "Self-destruction", "Masturbation", "Subversive acts, both large and small" ]
1
20071_15Q853LR_3
Does the author feel Fight Club is an original concept?
Boys Do Bleed Fight Club is silly stuff, sensationalism that mistakes itself for satire, but it's also a brash and transporting piece of moviemaking, like Raging Bull on acid. The film opens with--literally--a surge of adrenalin, which travels through the bloodstream and into the brain of its protagonist, Jack (Edward ...
[ "Yes, the film points to new possibilities in storytelling.", "No, but voice-over narration is back in style.", "No, it feels like a mixture of Johnny Rotten, Jake La Motta, and Jesus.", "No, it feels like corporate-subsidized art." ]
2
20071_15Q853LR_4
Why was Brandon raped and murdered?
Boys Do Bleed Fight Club is silly stuff, sensationalism that mistakes itself for satire, but it's also a brash and transporting piece of moviemaking, like Raging Bull on acid. The film opens with--literally--a surge of adrenalin, which travels through the bloodstream and into the brain of its protagonist, Jack (Edward ...
[ "He was involved in a barroom brawl.", "He was raped and murdered after his physical gender was discovered.", "He was attacked after hitting on a beautiful girl in a bar.", "He was attacked after surfing from the bumper of a pickup truck." ]
1
20071_15Q853LR_5
What is the author's least favorite film out of the four reviews?
Boys Do Bleed Fight Club is silly stuff, sensationalism that mistakes itself for satire, but it's also a brash and transporting piece of moviemaking, like Raging Bull on acid. The film opens with--literally--a surge of adrenalin, which travels through the bloodstream and into the brain of its protagonist, Jack (Edward ...
[ "Fight Club", "Boys Don't Cry", "Mumford", "Happy Texas" ]
3