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20071_15Q853LR_6	Which character does the author feel represents the perplexity at the center of Boys Don't Cry?	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 ...	[ "Brandon Teena", "Lana", "John", "Pierce" ]	1
20071_15Q853LR_7	How does the author feel about Mumford?	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 ...	[ "It was a flop.", "It's like a noir Norman Rockwell painting.", "The author loved it, even though it was a flop.", "The film gave the author psychological mumps." ]	2
20071_15Q853LR_8	To which actor did the author credit a slightly better than normal performance?	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 ...	[ "Ted Danson", "Loren Dean", "Brad Pitt", "Steve Zahn" ]	2
51651_QFG6OVXX_1	What is the most dangerous aspect of the neutroids and other mutant animals?	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 ...	[ "Because they are grouped together in isolated areas, it is possible that they could use their adorable appearance and innocent demeanor to hide the fact that they are conspiring to overthrow the society.", "Because they only live up until a certain age, they often act with a level of invincibility that is threat...	3
51651_QFG6OVXX_2	How are citizens organized into different classes in 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 ...	[ "Through random assignment at birth", "According to their socioeconomic status", "After a lengthy interview with Anthropos upon reaching a specific age-set", "By an analysis of their genes and heredity" ]	3
51651_QFG6OVXX_3	Which of the following is NOT true of Class C citizens?	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 are not legally permitted to reproduce and bear human children.", "They are not legally permitted to go against the results of their aptitude tests.", "There is a 100% chance that they will develop and/or die from a significant physical or mental illness.", "It is difficult for them to access news and i...	3
51651_QFG6OVXX_4	What act suggests that Terry empathizes with the owners of the neutroids he confiscates as part of his job?	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 returns lost neutroids to their owners instead of taking them to the pound and incinerating them.", "He drops charges after they assault him if they agree to cooperate with authorities.", "He ignores discrepancies in serial number checks even though it could cost him his job.", "He thinks about stealing a...	1
51651_QFG6OVXX_5	The barn and kennels are allusions to:	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 ...	[ "Ethnic experimentation labs", "Torture chambers", "Unethical animal testing facilities", "Concentration camps" ]	3
51651_QFG6OVXX_6	Which answer best represents a prominent theme of this passage?	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 ...	[ "If you're going to break a law, be prepared to deal with the consequences.", "It is physically and emotionally dangerous to get too attached to others.", "Government actions made in the name of equality can sometimes cause more harm than good.", "Too much technological advancement can destroy a thriving soci...	2
51651_QFG6OVXX_7	What is the most likely reason for Mrs. Sarah Glubbes calling her neutroid a baby?	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 ...	[ "She is a Class C citizen and likely has a mental or emotional disorder.", "She became too attached to her neutroid.", "She is trying to distract the authorities from the neutroid black market.", "The neutroid is actually a human child." ]	1
51651_QFG6OVXX_8	Which terms best describe the tone of the passage in which Terry incinerates 23 of his long-term barn residents?	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 ...	[ "Excited and reinvigorated", "Relieved and composed", "Hopeless and unsettled", "Unphased and unapologetic" ]	2
51651_QFG6OVXX_9	J "Doggy" O'Reilley is most likely:	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 ...	[ "A Delmont \"flaw\" that passed", "A Class C citizen", "A neutroid", "A federal officer" ]	1
51407_3ARTW1HP_1	The first paragraph in the passage foreshadows which theme of "Sea Legs"?	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...	[ "Society tends to neglect those who have served", "If you don't like it, you can always leave", "The grass is always greener on the other side", "People shouldn't count on places to stay the same" ]	3
51407_3ARTW1HP_2	What is the purpose of paraoxynebutal?	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...	[ "It relaxes the sympathetic nervous system", "It puts a human to sleep for up to 12 days", "It helps people adjust to changes in gravity", "It opens the airways to allow for easier breathing" ]	2
51407_3ARTW1HP_3	Which activity is part of the psychometric evaluation?	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...	[ "A trial period of exposure to gravity conditions on Terra", "Role playing worst case scenarios on Terra", "Exposure to video and audio footage from Terra", "Lengthy interviews with multiple officials who have been to Terra" ]	0
51407_3ARTW1HP_4	What happened to Morgan Brockman by the end of the passage?	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 died on the way to Terra", "His ex-wife Ethel had him assassinated", "He refused to leave his cot after conditioning", "He was arrested for being a Freedomite" ]	0
51407_3ARTW1HP_5	Why is it important to watch the ones who don't become physically ill during the conditioning process?	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...	[ "They could be tapped as leaders for Freedomite missions", "It is a sign that they are deviant extraterrestrials", "Their bodies' familiarity with gravity naturally makes them suspicious", "Their bodies may naturally produce paraoxynebutal" ]	2
51407_3ARTW1HP_6	Upon landing, Craig is greeted by whom?	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...	[ "A reporter and his cameraman", "Two members of Terra's welcoming committee", "Two screening technicians", "A psychologist and his assistant" ]	2
51407_3ARTW1HP_7	The denizens of Terra would most likely make fun of Craig for his ______.	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...	[ "clothing", "accent", "posture", "walking" ]	0
51407_3ARTW1HP_8	Sensatia most likely refers to ________.	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...	[ "illicit drugs", "microphone shorters", "pornography", "virtual reality equipment" ]	2
43046_Q9R0IJB9_1	What crime did Moran commit?	<!-- $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...	[ "theft", "fraud", "murder", "treason" ]	2
43046_Q9R0IJB9_2	Which of the follow characteristics does NOT give Moran the impression that the planet that the Nadine is approaching may be habitable?	<!-- $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...	[ "shape of the ice cap", "composition of the ice cap", "location of the ice cap", "size of the ice cap" ]	2
43046_Q9R0IJB9_3	Which term best describes the ease of space travel within the context of the passage?	<!-- $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...	[ "complex", "evolving", "strict", "flexible" ]	2
43046_Q9R0IJB9_4	Why is the crew of the Nadine not more upset that Moran stole their spacecraft?	<!-- $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 view Moran as a potential sacrifice to any predators or officials they may discover upon the alien planet.", "They are fugitives just like Moran, and don't believe he has a motive to thwart their mission.", "They have no space navigation experience, while Moran does, and view him as potentially useful.", ...	1
43046_Q9R0IJB9_5	What, within the context of the passage, is a 'marker'?	<!-- $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 microchip inserted into a person, designating them as a fugitive", "A safe space for a spacecraft to land on an alien planet", "A sound picked up on a radar that reveals the closest habitable planet", "A location on the alien planet that indicates high predatory activity" ]	1
43046_Q9R0IJB9_6	If, after being marooned on the alien planet, Moran does not discover any edible vegetation, how would he be expected to survive?	<!-- $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...	[ "His space-suit is equipped with a nozzle through which he can absorb nutrients in gas form.", "His only option would be to prey on animals, bacteria, fungi, or other living creatures.", "He could use limited, fast-growing seed packets provided by the crew members of the Nadine.", "He would not have any viabl...	2
43046_Q9R0IJB9_7	Which term does NOT describe Moran's tone toward the other five crew members?	<!-- $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...	[ "resigned", "bitter", "vindictive", "sarcastic" ]	2
43046_Q9R0IJB9_8	Why does Moran think it could be beneficial if one of the crew members was killed on the alien planet?	<!-- $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...	[ "He would be more likely to survive an attack from the Nadine crew if they ambushed him.", "He could convert their body to nutrients, which he could use to survive longer on the alien planet.", "He and the remaining crew members could pass security clearance with only five members on board.", "He could steal ...	2
43046_Q9R0IJB9_9	What is hiding underneath the gigantic mound on the alien planet?	<!-- $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 pulsing, reeking object egg casing that contains countless unhatched beetle eggs", "An empty spacecraft where a crew member had survived long enough to set up a marker", "A 'yard-worm,' which is an uncontrolled type of an 'inch-worm'", "The remains of a crew that had landed on the alien planet a century ea...	1
43046_Q9R0IJB9_10	What is the most likely reason that creatures on the alien planet have grown to such a large size?	<!-- $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 planet is being used by the government as a site to breed creatures that could keep the population in check.", "The planet's atmosphere comprises gases that target the DNA of living creatures, causing them to grow in size.", "The planet, like many others, is being used as a site to copy a habitable eco-sys...	2
20069_M2O7ZO3N_1	According to the reviewer of "American Beauty," the protagonist Lester has mostly lost _____.	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...	[ "His manhood", "His sex drive", "His family", "His sanity" ]	0
20069_M2O7ZO3N_2	Based on the reviewer's description of Lester and his family, what is their likely socioeconomic status?	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...	[ "Below poverty level", "Blue collar", "White collar", "Middle class" ]	3
20069_M2O7ZO3N_3	The reviewer implies that the following demographic might relate most strongly to the film, "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...	[ "Emasculated men", "Dysfunctional \"family men\"", "Sex-addicted men", "High-powered businessmen" ]	0
20069_M2O7ZO3N_4	According to the reviewer, which motif seems to represent the precariousness of reality?	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...	[ "The rose petals in Angela's bathtub", "The undulating plastic bag", "The grainy texture of Ricky's camera film", "The raindrops falling on top of the Colonel" ]	2
20069_M2O7ZO3N_5	Based on the reviewer's description of Carolyn, a viewer might assume that she values all of the following EXCEPT:	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...	[ "social awareness", "career success", "whiteness", "heterosexuality" ]	0
20069_M2O7ZO3N_6	According to the reviewer, Carolyn's preference for "Muzak" and "nutritious yet savory" food most likely symbolize:	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...	[ "The characters' desperate desire to be perceived as ordinary", "The deterioration of the American nuclear family", "The tendency for people to be consumed by what their values", "The dangers of standing out in a society that demands conformity" ]	0
20069_M2O7ZO3N_7	Which of the following terms best describes the reviewer's opinion of Bening's acting performance in "American Beauty," compared to her previous acting roles:	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...	[ "empowering", "muddled", "redemptive", "distasteful" ]	2
20069_M2O7ZO3N_8	According to the reviewer, the films "American Beauty" and "For the Love of the Game" share all of the following in common EXCEPT:	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...	[ "The first names of the protagonists", "Protagonists who glorify masculinity", "A successful portrayal of New Age Nihilism", "The first names of the directors" ]	2
20072_XP4G9Y26_1	To which director does the film reviewer offer the most praise?	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...	[ "Sam Raimi", "Steven Soderbergh", "Wes Craven", "Hayao Miyazaki" ]	3
20072_XP4G9Y26_2	In reviewing "Princess Mononoke," which of Miyazaki's techniques does the reviewer appreciate the least?	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...	[ "His awareness of his audience", "His digitally dazzling cinematography", "His attention to detail", "His sublime proportionality" ]	1
20072_XP4G9Y26_3	According to the reviewer, Miyazaki believes that technological and industrial advancement has had a/an ______ effect on the force of nature:	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...	[ "Cannabilistic", "Befuddling", "Lethal", "Solipsistic" ]	2
20072_XP4G9Y26_4	According to the reviewer, what is one of the greatest moments of the film "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...	[ "The moment when Princess Mononoke sets off to kill the leader of Irontown", "The moment when Princess Mononoke rescues the Ashitaka", "The moment when Ashitaka unlodges the iron ball from his body", "The moment when the kodamas make a brief appearance" ]	0
20072_XP4G9Y26_5	According to the reviewer, what is one of the disappointing aspects of the film "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...	[ "Industry ultimately triumphs over nature", "Princess Mononoke is too fixated on Ashitaka", "The director Miyazaki gets too lost in unimportant details", "The actors' overfamiliar voices distract from the seriousness of the plot" ]	3
20072_XP4G9Y26_6	According to the reviewer, how would Miyazaki feel about youth viewing "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...	[ "Zealous", "Apprehensive", "Supportive", "Ambivalent" ]	2
20072_XP4G9Y26_7	In reviewing "Music of the Heart," the reviewer believes that the director's greatest flaw is:	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...	[ "Not focusing enough on the violin music", "Trying too hard to appeal to the film industry's elite", "Ignoring the perspectives of the children in the film", "Mischaracterizing Roberta Guaspari" ]	3
20072_XP4G9Y26_8	The reviewer shares the following similar criticism of Princess Mononoke and Roberta Guaspari:	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 are unoriginal and sexist caricatures of stereotypical female archetypes", "They are not developed to the fullest extent they could be, and the audience loses interest in their storyline", "They lose their appeal when the director reduces their rough edges", "They should have been cast as the protagonis...	2
20072_XP4G9Y26_9	The film reviewer is generally _____ the actors in "Princess Mononoke," and ______ the actors in "The Limey," respectively:	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...	[ "irritated by // impressed by", "skeptical of // convinced by", "bored of // enraptured by", "critical of // overpraising of" ]	0
20072_XP4G9Y26_10	What does the film reviewer respect the most about the director of "The Limey"?	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...	[ "His use of flashback and dialogue", "His simultaneous implication and omission of violence", "His ability to pack a lot of action into a short film", "His ability to evolve as a filmmaker" ]	3
20071_BB3BFSMM_1	Of the four films reviewed in the passage, which one has received the MOST positive review?	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", "Happy Texas", "Boys Don't Cry", "Mumford" ]	2
20071_BB3BFSMM_2	All four of the films reviewed share the following theme:	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 ...	[ "gender", "sexuality", "consumerism", "identity" ]	3
20071_BB3BFSMM_3	In the review of "Fight Club," lines from Tyler Durden cited by the reviewer illustrate the following literary device:	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 ...	[ "allusion", "personification", "metaphor", "irony" ]	2
20071_BB3BFSMM_4	Which of the following terms DOES NOT describe the reviewer's tone toward the director and screenwriter of "Fight Club"?	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 ...	[ "confused", "critical", "unimpressed", "condescending" ]	0
20071_BB3BFSMM_5	The reviewer of "Fight Club" believes that the film could have benefitted from:	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 ...	[ "More diverse points-of-view", "More explicit commentary on the dangers of consumerism", "A less predictable and facetious ending", "Less obvious situational irony" ]	0
20071_BB3BFSMM_6	Which terms describe how the reviewers compare Brad Pitt's performance to Hilary Swank's, respectively?	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 ...	[ "Irritating / Courageous", "Facetious / Naive", "Disjointed / Measured", "Conceited / Captivating" ]	3
20071_BB3BFSMM_7	According to the reviewers, Jack from "Fight Club" and Brandon Teena from "Boys Don't Cry" share the following:	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 ...	[ "An unsupportive family", "An addictive personality", "A fascination with masculinity", "A sleep disorder" ]	2
20071_BB3BFSMM_8	According to the reviewer of "Boys Don't Cry," Brandon Teena feels more connected to their true identity by engaging in all of the following acts EXCEPT:	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 ...	[ "Confiding in their family", "Getting dirty", "Flirting with women", "Drinking in a bar" ]	0
20071_BB3BFSMM_9	Of the four films reviewed in the passage, which one has received the LEAST positive review?	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", "Mumford", "Boys Don't Cry", "Happy Texas" ]	3
23588_CJYHQDJP_1	Why is everyone surprised that Thaddeus was able to make a bomb?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "He needed the finger paints but Mr. Lieberman had taken those", "Miss Abercrombie had taken away the other parts that would have made it work", "It was only made of clay and nothing else", "It was the wrong kind of clay to build an explosive device from" ]	2
23588_CJYHQDJP_2	What likely happens to Thaddeus after the story ends?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "He uses the Washington Monument to travel to space", "Various government agencies continue to study him to find out his secrets", "He is locked in the Pentagon forever so he cannot create any more devices", "He is sent back to the mental institution to continue his care" ]	1
23588_CJYHQDJP_3	What is the significance of the Washington Monument flying into space at the end of the story?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "It shows that someone else has powers similar to Thaddeus", "It shows the reader that it is certainly something about his gaze that causes these events", "The government is able to confirm their suspicions that he is able to create different types of powerful reactions, not just bombs", "It is a politically ...	1
23588_CJYHQDJP_4	What does the colonel seem to think about the bomb situation at the mental institution?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "He wants to let Thaddeus create more things to study them", "He is worried about the perception if others hear about what's happening", "He wants to keep the story away from the newspapers so that others cannot learn Thaddeus' secrets", "It figures that this is where this is happening, so he's frustrated for...	1
23588_CJYHQDJP_5	Which statement about the relationship between Thaddeus Funston and Miss Abercrombie is most true, based on the facts in the story?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "She encourages him to keep making progress over time as she supervises him in one area of his treatment", "Thaddeus has long confided in Miss Abercrombie as his therapist and she is shocked that someone she trusted closely would cause so much damage", "Miss Abercrombie has long considered Thaddeus a problem st...	0
23588_CJYHQDJP_6	What kind of person is Miss Abercrombie? Choose the best option	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "Cautious and discouraging", "Impatient but well-meaning", "Encouraging and strict", "Patient but sometimes easily shaken" ]	3
23588_CJYHQDJP_7	What do the jumbled clay strips represent?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "Thaddeus' way of labeling his creation", "Wires and circuitry from a bomb", "The discarded clay from his process", "Rivers on a globe of the Earth" ]	1
23588_CJYHQDJP_8	Who is Miss Abercrombie	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "An art teacher brought in to supervise activity time at the institution", "A government agent keeping tabs on the people at the mental institution under the guise of a therapist", "A therapist who specializes in hand- and joint-related activities", "One of the therapists personally appointed to keep an eye o...	2
23588_CJYHQDJP_9	What are the necessary components for Thaddeus to cause an "event"?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction November 1959. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. A FILBERT IS A NUT BY RICK RAPHAEL That the gentleman in question was a nut was beyond questio...	[ "An object and his stare", "Clay and his stare", "A physical object", "His stare, at a particular time of day" ]	0
23592_UIJQGZDK_1	How is Mary feeling at the beginning of the story?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "She is desperate for Phil not to leave.", "She is angry at Phil for not taking her seriously.", "She is frustrated with Phil for not letting Sammy replace him.", "She is depressed because she thinks she is going to lose Phil forever." ]	0
23592_UIJQGZDK_2	How is Phil feeling at the beginning of the story?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "He is nervous about the mission but hopeful that it will be a success and he could return home.", "He is uncertain if he is the right person to go on this mission.", "He is upset by the way Mary stifles his hopes.", "He is too excited about fulfilling his dream that he ignores everything else going on around...	2
23592_UIJQGZDK_3	Why does Mary ask Phil to go to the rocket as soon as they can see it?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "She was not allowed to stay there, as a civilian, so she had to leave.", "She did not want him to be late for his very important mission.", "She needed to drop them off so she could leave.", "She did not want to prolong the painful goodbye." ]	3
23592_UIJQGZDK_4	What do you think life is like for Mary and Phil after the events of the story?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "Mary is thankful that Phil did not leave, and their lives continue as normal.", "They become closer friends with Sammy who is thankful to have gone on the mission.", "Phil closes himself off, resenting Mary for forcing his hand.", "Mary helps Phil find another mission closer to home." ]	2
23592_UIJQGZDK_5	What prompted the general to take Phil off of the mission?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "Phil was too torn about his disagreement with his wife to be in the right headspace.", "Phil had expressed concerns about the safety of the mission compared to the unmanned missions.", "Phil's hands were shaking, so he could not safely operate the controls.", "Phil was too nervous and was not thinking straig...	0
23592_UIJQGZDK_6	Which of these is a reason that Mary would have wanted Sammy to replace Phil?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "She knows that Sammy is more careful, and would have a greater chance at mission success.", "She thought she could protect herself if someone else went.", "She thought that Sammy was more qualified.", "She thought but his lack of family showed his dedication to his job." ]	1
23592_UIJQGZDK_7	What were the unanswered questions that the men had after the weather briefing?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "They did not know how the public would react to the event.", "They did not know how well they could predict weather so far away.", "They were not sure if Phil could go on the mission.", "There is still level uncertainty in the success of the mission." ]	3
23592_UIJQGZDK_8	How long was Mary standing outside?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "She had gone home but came back for the launch.", "For almost half a day.", "For a couple hours as Phil went through pre-boarding procedure.", "A full 24 hours." ]	1
23592_UIJQGZDK_9	What is the most salient part of the final scene the reflects on the initial conversation?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "Mary promising she would only stay with him if he did not go", "Phil knowing he wouldn't be the same if he did not go on the mission", "The fact that their love was stronger than Phil's independent goals", "Phil decided not to go on the mission in the end" ]	1
23592_UIJQGZDK_10	What would have happened if Phil had gone on the mission?	Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science Fiction December 1955. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. BREAKAWAY BY STANLEY GIMBLE Illustrated by Freas She surely got her wish ... but ther...	[ "Mary would have forgiven him for following his dreams and they would work together to continue their relationship.", "His anger would've caused him to make a mistake that would have ended in his death.", "He would have been ecstatic to finally have lived his dream, and gone on to live his life.", "He would s...	3
23767_EDRV7U74_1	Why is Peter on the surface of this planet?	By H. B. Fyfe THE TALKATIVE TREE Dang vines! Beats all how some plants have no manners—but what do you expect, when they used to be men! All things considered—the obscure star, the undetermined damage to the stellar drive and the way the small planet's murky atmosphere defied precisi...	[ "His ship took a long turn and is waiting for supplies.", "He ended up there because of an accident.", "His ship is there to pass rations to the locals who are low on food.", "He is part of an exploratory crew sent to investigate." ]	1
23767_EDRV7U74_2	What would have happened if the Peace State had not crash landed?	By H. B. Fyfe THE TALKATIVE TREE Dang vines! Beats all how some plants have no manners—but what do you expect, when they used to be men! All things considered—the obscure star, the undetermined damage to the stellar drive and the way the small planet's murky atmosphere defied precisi...	[ "A different crew would eventually follow a similar path.", "The locals would not have gotten the rations they needed.", "A revolution on Haurtoz would never have happened.", "Yrtok would have remained lonely for the rest of his life." ]	2
23767_EDRV7U74_3	What is the most likely explanation for why Kolin's anger is so extreme?	By H. B. Fyfe THE TALKATIVE TREE Dang vines! Beats all how some plants have no manners—but what do you expect, when they used to be men! All things considered—the obscure star, the undetermined damage to the stellar drive and the way the small planet's murky atmosphere defied precisi...	[ "He is known to be irritable and have mood swings.", "He had been holding in anger and his captain's reaction was the last straw.", "He was under the effects of the purple berries.", "His mind is being controlled by Ashlew." ]	1
23767_EDRV7U74_4	Which description is the best representation of Yrtok's role in the story?	By H. B. Fyfe THE TALKATIVE TREE Dang vines! Beats all how some plants have no manners—but what do you expect, when they used to be men! All things considered—the obscure star, the undetermined damage to the stellar drive and the way the small planet's murky atmosphere defied precisi...	[ "She figured out what was wrong with Ammet when he fell.", "She was the reason they had a quality water supply.", "She found the purple berries, an important source of food for the stranded crew.", "Her fall leads Kolin to find Ashlew" ]	3
23767_EDRV7U74_5	Why is Kolin so worried about the purple berries?	By H. B. Fyfe THE TALKATIVE TREE Dang vines! Beats all how some plants have no manners—but what do you expect, when they used to be men! All things considered—the obscure star, the undetermined damage to the stellar drive and the way the small planet's murky atmosphere defied precisi...	[ "He expected them to be a different color.", "They may have had adverse effects on his crewmates' mental state.", "The cook thinks that they are dangerous to eat.", "If they are not edible, they will not have any food to bring back with their report." ]	1
23767_EDRV7U74_6	What might lead the reader to think that Ashlew is trying to draw Kolin into a trap?	By H. B. Fyfe THE TALKATIVE TREE Dang vines! Beats all how some plants have no manners—but what do you expect, when they used to be men! All things considered—the obscure star, the undetermined damage to the stellar drive and the way the small planet's murky atmosphere defied precisi...	[ "The way in which he offers to talk to the powerful force about Kolin's history", "The holes strewn across Ashlew's back.", "The fact that Ashlew assumed Kolin had been to Earth.", "The fact that anyone would think a tree would be a good being to change into." ]	0
23767_EDRV7U74_7	What did Kolin think about becoming a tree himself?	By H. B. Fyfe THE TALKATIVE TREE Dang vines! Beats all how some plants have no manners—but what do you expect, when they used to be men! All things considered—the obscure star, the undetermined damage to the stellar drive and the way the small planet's murky atmosphere defied precisi...	[ "He wanted to be an animal, not a plant.", "He was intrigued but wanted to try something slightly different.", "He figured it was an effective way to escape his crew.", "He refused to give up his own body." ]	1
23767_EDRV7U74_8	How does Kolin feel about Ashlew?	By H. B. Fyfe THE TALKATIVE TREE Dang vines! Beats all how some plants have no manners—but what do you expect, when they used to be men! All things considered—the obscure star, the undetermined damage to the stellar drive and the way the small planet's murky atmosphere defied precisi...	[ "He does not trust him because he has many features not standard for trees.", "He is hesitant but drawn to him all the same.", "He is certain that Ashlew is trying to trick him.", "He trusts them, as the highest ranking person in this new planet he has met so far." ]	1
23942_IGIFD97I_1	Why is the lack of hotel space important for Simon's story?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "It made him cut his trip short without finding any time travelers.", "Simon would have to learn how to time travel in order to keep his bag from being stolen.", "It set the stage for him to encounter an alien's home for himself.", "It meant he would find a number of unsavory characters as he tried to find so...	2
23942_IGIFD97I_2	What is the goal of the story that Simon tells Mr. Oyster?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "Simon wanted to show that he had spent a lot of time thinking about encounters with time travelers.", "He wanted to explain why the trip would not be successful if he went to Germany.", "He wanted to mock his prospective client for his ideas about time travel.", "He wanted to prove that Oktoberfest was the w...	1
23942_IGIFD97I_3	What does Simon think about the possibility of time travel?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "He thinks it's possible, but finds it ridiculous that Oktoberfest would be the place to find it.", "He hopes that it's real, and spends a lot of time thinking about how to avoid a paradox.", "He knows that it's real, but thinks that its secret will be kept in the future.", "He thinks it's incredibly stupid a...	2
23942_IGIFD97I_4	Why does Mr. Oyster want to hire Simon and Betty?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "He thinks the time traveler will have the secret to never-ending youth.", "He wants to know the secret of time travel and they are the best investigators around.", "He wants to make sure his family's wealth continues in the future.", "He wants to find out a secret for political reasons." ]	0
23942_IGIFD97I_5	Why is Simon so unenthusiastic when the client shows up at the beginning of the story?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "He knows Mr. Oyster's reputation, and does not want to get involved in his affairs.", "He knows he cannot accomplish what Mr. Oyster is asking, and knows he will have to turn him away.", "He only takes on easy cases that he knows will pay the bills.", "He has too much of a headache to deal with the new clien...	1
23942_IGIFD97I_6	What is Simon referring to when he says "now it comes" to Betty during their discussion at the beginning of the story?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "He knows his headache is about to get worse.", "The client he is expecting is about to show up.", "He is used to complaints about Betty's salary.", "He is expecting the usual argument with Betty about her job." ]	1
23942_IGIFD97I_7	Why does Simon look for aspirin as soon as he gets to his office?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "He is experiencing caffeine withdrawal and did not have time to stop for coffee.", "We never learn the cause of the headache, we only know that it is severe.", "He has a hangover from attending a festival.", "He was out drinking with some friends the night before, and has a hangover." ]	2
23942_IGIFD97I_8	What would've happened if Simon had said yes to the job at the end of the story?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "He would have returned right back to the office soon after he left for the airport, but with a worse hangover.", "He would have stayed at home and pretended to travel to Germany for the sake of his client.", "He would have gone to Germany for the 16-day festival and looked for time travelers.", "He would hav...	0
23942_IGIFD97I_9	Why did Simon's new friend not give him an aspirin when Simon asked for one?	UNBORN TOMORROW BY MACK REYNOLDS Unfortunately , there was only one thing he could bring back from the wonderful future ... and though he didn't want to ... nevertheless he did.... Illustrated by Freas Betty looked up from her magazine. She said mildly, "You're late." "Don'...	[ "He had run out of aspirin and did not know how to help.", "The friend thought Simon needed to deal with his headache like a man.", "He needed to knock him out to go back to the festival so that Simon would not know what had happened.", "He gave him a different medicine instead that he thought would work bett...	2
23960_9R8L8U1B_1	What is the significance of the story's title?	... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...	[ "It points to the high ratio of battle over diplomacy in the story", "It shows that the king is a man of few words", "We shows that this is part of a newscast recording", "It hints at sponsorship being relevant" ]	3
23960_9R8L8U1B_2	Which of these statements about the cigarettes has an irony that is represented elsewhere in the story?	... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...	[ "The fact that the producers know different media would have been a better platform", "The fact that Sir Robert only held one for a short time before dropping it, after saying how good it was", "The fact that the cigarettes themselves are anachronistic", "The fact that the producer actually works for a rival ...	2
23960_9R8L8U1B_3	Which is definitely true about why Sir Robert could not finish smoking the cigarette?	... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...	[ "The company only paid for a short amount of airtime", "He had to return to battle", "It tasted disgusting and he did not want to finish it", "They were prop cigarettes that hurt to use" ]	1
23960_9R8L8U1B_4	Why did Sir Robert decide to disobey the king's orders?	... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...	[ "It is the only way to get back at France", "He is going to get chased out", "He is trying to protect his fellow knights", "He realizes following orders will mean his death" ]	2
23960_9R8L8U1B_5	What is Robert's relationship with loyalty?	... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...	[ "He is loyal to his crown but makes his own decisions", "He is loyal to a small group but not to his country", "He tries to hide his disloyalty to the crown", "He is staunchly loyal and always obeys orders" ]	0
23960_9R8L8U1B_6	Gascon ___ Sir Robert	... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...	[ "monitors", "envies", "ignores", "respects" ]	3
23960_9R8L8U1B_7	What would have happend if Sir Robert had not disobeyed orders?	... After a Few Words ... by Seaton McKettrig Illustrated by Summer This is a science-fiction story. History is a science; the other part is, as all Americans know, the most fictional field we have today. He settled himself comfortably in his seat, and carefully put the helmet on, pulli...	[ "The king would not have been pinned down so quickly", "He would not have had time for a smoke break", "A group of soldiers would have been left exposed", "He would've been captured by the enemy" ]	2

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