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23592_VR4F2QJE_1 | Which two terms, respectively, most accurately describe Phil's and Mary's sentiments about Phil becoming a space pilot? | 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... | [
"Adamant; ambivalent",
"Open-minded; resentful",
"Content; reluctant",
"Enthusiastic; resistant"
] | 3 |
23592_VR4F2QJE_2 | How might the story's conclusion have differed if Phil, in the beginning of the story, had agreed to Mary's wish? | 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... | [
"The conclusion would likely not have differed -- Phil would lose his sense of purpose and thus his vitality in a relationship",
"Phil would have agreed to Mary's wishes, but left to go on the mission without telling here",
"Phil would eventually come to accept Mary's fear and let go of his dream to go to the m... | 0 |
23592_VR4F2QJE_3 | What term best describes Phil's personality change from the introduction of the story to the conclusion? | 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... | [
"Distressed",
"Delirious",
"Despondent",
"Deflated"
] | 3 |
23592_VR4F2QJE_4 | How does the author characterize the mood of the pre-launch location, prior to Phil's arrival? | 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... | [
"Apprehensive",
"Monotonous",
"Frightening",
"Energized"
] | 3 |
23592_VR4F2QJE_5 | How does Phil respond to Mary's concerns regarding the space 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... | [
"He strives to communicate that he should not have to choose between his relationship and his lifelong passion",
"He lovingly teases her about her emotions, but ultimately them as unfounded and hyperbolic",
"He tries to present reassuring evidence and be honest about his fears if he is not allowed to fulfill th... | 2 |
23592_VR4F2QJE_6 | What is most ironic about the conclusion 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... | [
"While Sammy is the least qualified to go into space, he was the only replacement for Phil",
"Everything that used to give Phil joy will now represent pain and suffering",
"Mary's fear of losing Phil became a self-fulfilling prophecy",
"Phil trained all of his life for one moment, and gave it all up within th... | 2 |
23592_VR4F2QJE_7 | What is the general's primary concern regarding the leader 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... | [
"Exceptional leadership skills",
"Strongest intellectual quotient",
"Peak body and brain function",
"Unwavering belief in the mission"
] | 2 |
23592_VR4F2QJE_8 | Which of the following best serves as a metaphor for Phil and Mary's relationship, by the end 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's cigarette burned down too far",
"The new, government-built town",
"The barbed wire fence",
"The broken zipper on Phil's space suit"
] | 1 |
23592_VR4F2QJE_9 | What best represents the theme 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... | [
"Compromise is essential to long-lasting, happy successful relationships",
"It is better to be honest about something bothering you than to withhold it and possibly cause a shared goal to fail",
"Keeping one's family happy and intact is ultimately more important than any personal or professional goal",
"Rigid... | 3 |
23767_R1Y5NII5_1 | Which term best represents Kolin's feelings toward Slichow? | 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... | [
"Indignant",
"Obedient",
"Jealous",
"Inconspicuous"
] | 0 |
23767_R1Y5NII5_2 | Of what does Kolin and his peers need to be most careful of managing, lest they be perceived as treasonous? | 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... | [
"Their language",
"Their guise",
"Their rations",
"Their thoughts"
] | 1 |
23767_R1Y5NII5_3 | What component of being the first to venture out into the unknown, dangerous planet is slightly exciting to Kolin and his peers? (being out of authority's watch) | 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... | [
"Escaping the authoritarian rule of Haurtoz",
"Experiencing a break from constant supervision",
"Sabotaging Chief Steward Slichow's plans",
"Consuming real food without having to share it"
] | 1 |
23767_R1Y5NII5_4 | What effect do the purple berries in the forest LEAST likely produce in humans? | 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... | [
"Creating hallucinations and delusions",
"Blending in to one's surroundings",
"Intoxicating the body and mind",
"Relaxing and letting one's guard down"
] | 1 |
23767_R1Y5NII5_5 | What does Johnny Ashlew best represent? | 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... | [
"Slichow's greatest fear",
"Kolin's ego speaking its truth",
"Subtle omniscience",
"Freedom from conformity"
] | 3 |
23767_R1Y5NII5_6 | What do the vines in the forest represent? | 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 nature of rampant colonialism",
"The possibility to be who one wishes to be",
"The destructive power of nature",
"The lower end of social strata"
] | 0 |
23767_R1Y5NII5_7 | What does "the Life" best represent? | 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... | [
"Freedom to live authentically",
"Escapism and abandonment of responsibility",
"Temptation and deviation from shared goals",
"Immortality and a return to wholeness"
] | 0 |
23767_R1Y5NII5_8 | What was Kolin's primary motivation in transforming to his new form? | 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... | [
"Desire for power over authority",
"Desire to out-smart Johnny Ashlew",
"Desire to liberate the people of Haurtoz",
"Desire to be free from conformity"
] | 2 |
23942_YSQRQEB5_1 | What profession do Betty and Simon share? | 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'... | [
"Advertisers",
"Detectives",
"Department store clerks",
"Time travelers"
] | 1 |
23942_YSQRQEB5_2 | Why does Simon look for a bottle of aspirin in 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 has a migraine",
"He is concerned someone has tampered with it",
"He has a hangover",
"He keeps time traveling pills inside"
] | 2 |
23942_YSQRQEB5_3 | Where was Simon before he arrived at work in 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'... | [
"Idlewild",
"Munich",
"Providence",
"New Orleans"
] | 1 |
23942_YSQRQEB5_4 | Why does Simon ultimately deny Mr. Oyster's request to go to Oktoberfest? | 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 believes that Mr. Oyster is on a mission to destroy time travelers",
"He thinks that Mr. Oyster is attempting to alter the space-time continuum",
"He knows he will not be allowed to do something that might impact the past",
"He does not believe that Mr. Oyster is offering fair compensation"
] | 2 |
23942_YSQRQEB5_5 | In telling the story about potentially traveling to Oktoberfest, what is Simon most skeptical of? | 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'... | [
"How the vendors are able to produce such a large amount of food and beer",
"How the brewers are able to make beer with such a high alcohol by volume percentage",
"How Arf is able to consume that much beer without getting a hangover",
"How the city can accommodate that many locals and tourists"
] | 3 |
23942_YSQRQEB5_6 | How has Simon manipulated 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'... | [
"He has traveled back in time thrice to attempt to bring back a time traveler",
"He has taken over $50,000 of Mr. Oyster's money based on unfulfilled investigations",
"He has discovered that Mr. Oyster is actually Arth from several decades ago",
"He has used the opportunity to travel to Oktoberfest on vacatio... | 0 |
23942_YSQRQEB5_7 | Why does Simon not bring back a time traveler? | 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 that Arth is Mr. Oyster setting a trap to ensnare Simon, who is a time traveler himself",
"Simon is a time traveler himself, and would never reveal the secrets of his fellow time travelers",
"He became too intoxicated with Arth and sabotaged his own investigation",
"The authorities would not allow h... | 3 |
23960_BH9IVT53_1 | What is the purpose of the battle scene from 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... | [
"To accurately depict a significant battle from the Crusades",
"To associate tobacco products with masculinity, brotherhood, and pride",
"To illustrate the powerful bonds of allegiance among soldiers on the battlefield",
"To reveal how the King Phillip's cowardice initiated the downfall of one of the world's ... | 1 |
23960_BH9IVT53_2 | What is motivating the King's army to fight against the Turks? (territorial conquest, religious, gold/money, personal glory) | ... 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... | [
"National pride",
"Religious faith",
"Personal glory",
"Territorial conquest"
] | 1 |
23960_BH9IVT53_3 | We can assume that King Richard's army represents which group? | ... 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... | [
"Muslims",
"Christians",
"Normans",
"Anglo-Saxons"
] | 1 |
23960_BH9IVT53_4 | How are the Gascons different from the rest of King Richard's cohort? | ... 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... | [
"They are better trained",
"They are treasonous",
"They are mercenaries",
"They are not as well trained"
] | 2 |
23960_BH9IVT53_5 | Why is King Richard angry at the King of France? (abandoning the battlefield and his men) | ... 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 has yet to declare his allegiance to King Richard or Saladin",
"He is aiding Saladin's men by providing them with equipment",
"He abandoned the battlefield and left his soldiers to fight his battle",
"He is refusing to send additional French soldiers to the battlefield"
] | 2 |
23960_BH9IVT53_6 | We can assume that Saladin's army represents which group? | ... 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... | [
"Mercenaries",
"Muslims",
"Africans",
"Christians"
] | 1 |
23960_BH9IVT53_7 | The main source of tension in the story is between: | ... 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 English army and the French mercenaries",
"The religious factions from Christianity and Islam",
"Allegiance to authority and breaking from authority",
"An outward demeanor of strength and interior reality of fear and doubt"
] | 2 |
23960_BH9IVT53_8 | What is the main risk of Sir Robert's command to charge into Saladin's frontline? | ... 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 Hospitallers might not have enough time to recover",
"He is disobeying King Richard's orders",
"King Richard will be left unprotected",
"Sir Robert will likely perish in the fray"
] | 1 |
23960_BH9IVT53_9 | What is anachronistic within the battle between King Richard and Saladin? | ... 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 pack of Old Kings",
"The horse saddle",
"The broadsword",
"The coronet"
] | 0 |
24150_K0VE3QFL_1 | What does Niemand intend to communicate through referencing the line from Julius Caesar? | DISTURBING SUN
By PHILIP LATHAM
Illustrated by Freas
This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not,
under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth
whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it?
An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir... | [
"Sunspot-related disturbances have been negatively impacting humans prior to the Roman empire",
"We are more in control of our behavior than we think",
"Sunspot-related disturbances have been negatively impacting humans prior to the Middle Ages",
"We are not as in control of our behavior as we would like to t... | 3 |
24150_K0VE3QFL_2 | Which statement most accurately represents Niemand's beliefs toward humans and free will? | DISTURBING SUN
By PHILIP LATHAM
Illustrated by Freas
This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not,
under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth
whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it?
An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir... | [
"Some humans have more control over the impact of sunspot disturbances on their mental health than others",
"All human desires are influenced, in some way, by the frequency and intensity of sunspots in any given time",
"Humans have the free will to pursue their desires, which are in part influenced by external ... | 2 |
24150_K0VE3QFL_3 | Which term best describes Latham's tone in the interview? | DISTURBING SUN
By PHILIP LATHAM
Illustrated by Freas
This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not,
under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth
whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it?
An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir... | [
"Neutral",
"Skeptical",
"Pressing",
"Perplexed"
] | 2 |
24150_K0VE3QFL_4 | What is Niemand's tone toward the 'stress-and-strain of modern life' theory? | DISTURBING SUN
By PHILIP LATHAM
Illustrated by Freas
This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not,
under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth
whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it?
An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir... | [
"Inconsistent",
"Ambiguous",
"Dismissive",
"Vehement"
] | 2 |
24150_K0VE3QFL_5 | In observing the sunspot-related disturbances, what pattern did Niemand notice? What pattern did Niemand notice of the disturbances? (daytime, strangers) | DISTURBING SUN
By PHILIP LATHAM
Illustrated by Freas
This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not,
under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth
whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it?
An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir... | [
"They occurred during the daytime and among complete strangers",
"They occurred during the daytime and among peers or those with mutual contacts",
"They occurred during the nighttime and among complete strangers",
"They occurred during the nighttime and among peers or those with mutual contacts"
] | 0 |
24150_K0VE3QFL_6 | Which decision was pivotal in moving the inquiry past the initial plateau? | DISTURBING SUN
By PHILIP LATHAM
Illustrated by Freas
This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not,
under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth
whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it?
An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir... | [
"Rethinking Shakespeare's quote from Julius Caesar",
"Collaborating with Middletown",
"Noticing the specific time frames of the attacks",
"Reaching out to Hillyard"
] | 1 |
24150_K0VE3QFL_7 | Based on Latham's interview with Niemand, what might a listener be able to predict? | DISTURBING SUN
By PHILIP LATHAM
Illustrated by Freas
This, be it understood, is fiction—nothing but fiction—and not,
under any circumstances, to be considered as having any truth
whatever to it. It's obviously utterly impossible ... isn't it?
An interview with Dr. I. M. Niemand, Dir... | [
"In the future, there will be an increase in the frequency and intensity of brutal disturbances on Earth",
"There is not much time left before humans will destroy the planet as a result of their infighting",
"In the future, the frequency and intensity of brutal disturbances on Earth will plateau",
"In the fut... | 0 |
24161_INDOEF2N_1 | How do moon inhabitants tell the time of day? | ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
Illustrated by van Dongen
Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to
learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use
trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless....
The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha... | [
"Identifying the shadow line as it relates to Earth's continents",
"Identifying the shadow line as it relates to the moon's time zones",
"Identifying the shadow line as it relates to the moon's continents",
"Identifying the shadow line as it relates to the Earth's time zones"
] | 0 |
24161_INDOEF2N_2 | Of the options presented, which represents McIlroy's greatest flaw as a leader? | ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
Illustrated by van Dongen
Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to
learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use
trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless....
The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha... | [
"He is too lenient",
"He is hypocritical",
"He is too strict",
"He is untrustworthy"
] | 0 |
24161_INDOEF2N_3 | What clue proves the natural existence of water on the moon? | ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
Illustrated by van Dongen
Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to
learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use
trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless....
The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha... | [
"The ability to distill alcohol",
"Increase of meteor activity",
"Humans are able to survive for long periods of time",
"The presence of specific minerals"
] | 3 |
24161_INDOEF2N_4 | Moon inhabitants must make all of the following considerations regarding their equipment EXCEPT: | ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
Illustrated by van Dongen
Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to
learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use
trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless....
The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha... | [
"Protection from meteor showers and volcanic eruptions",
"The cost of rare materials imported from Earth",
"Protection from extreme temperatures",
"The ability to function with minimal water use"
] | 2 |
24161_INDOEF2N_5 | What is a significant irony in the successful colonization of the moon? | ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
Illustrated by van Dongen
Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to
learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use
trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless....
The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha... | [
"Earth needs materials from the moon to survive, while the moon needs materials from the Earth",
"The government is just as ineffective on the moon as it is on Earth",
"Moon inhabitants are less free on the moon than they used to be on Earth",
"The greed of humankind is destroying the newly colonized moon jus... | 0 |
24161_INDOEF2N_6 | What is Evans' primary dilemma? | ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
Illustrated by van Dongen
Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to
learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use
trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless....
The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha... | [
"He has a limited amount of time until the next meteor shower hits and permanently destroys his equipment",
"In submitting a claim to the lava mine, he will attract violence from those desperate for water",
"By entering into an unknown cave, he is possibly exposing himself to lava, which has the capacity to mel... | 3 |
24161_INDOEF2N_7 | What is the worst consequence of the Geiger being off scale? | ALL DAY SEPTEMBER
By ROGER KUYKENDALL
Illustrated by van Dongen
Some men just haven't got good sense. They just can't seem to
learn the most fundamental things. Like when there's no use
trying—when it's time to give up because it's hopeless....
The meteor, a pebble, a little larger tha... | [
"The moon and Earth will enter a war fought over natural elements",
"Evans will die before he is discovered by a rescue team",
"Authorities will be forced to make more strict limitations when it comes to water",
"The entire Survey will be fired and forced to compete over prospecting jobs"
] | 2 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_1 | Which two terms best describe Jerry's tone toward Greta? | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"misogynistic and dismissive",
"lustful and manipulative",
"rueful and vexed",
"condescending and harsh"
] | 1 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_2 | For what reason is Greta most angry at Jerry? | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"He stole her source and took credit for her 'scoop'",
"He feigned attraction to get valuable information",
"He talked negatively about her to her colleagues",
"He convinced her to get too intoxicated"
] | 1 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_3 | What is the most surprising detail about the Venusian delegate? | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"She is very tall for a female",
"It must be assembled according to instructions",
"He was once an inhabitant of Earth",
"It self-destructs after a certain time period has passed"
] | 1 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_4 | The Venusian delegate's message to humans on Earth is best characterized as a: | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"ultimatum",
"attack",
"task",
"enigma"
] | 0 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_5 | What ultimately revealed the true identity of the Venusian delegate to Jerry? | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"It's opening monologue",
"The origin of its materials",
"Notes that Greta stole from a source",
"Its style of self-destruction"
] | 0 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_6 | What is the central irony of the Venusian delegate's message? | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"It self destructs in the same way that it promises to devastate Earth's population, if Earth does not fulfill its terms",
"It glorifies war and violence despite the fact that Venus is the goddess of love",
"It's artificial intelligence is undecipherable by the most intelligent scientists from each major countr... | 3 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_7 | Which emotion does the Venusian delegate intentionally tap into in order to more effectively achieve its mission? | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"greed",
"shame",
"fear",
"doubt"
] | 2 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_8 | If the following event had not occurred, the Venusian delegate's identify would likely not have been discovered: | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"If Jerry had not kept his old notes from college physics",
"If the UN had not called a plenary session",
"If Greta had gotten fired for leaking her source",
"If the authorities had destroyed the delegate after its opening message"
] | 0 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_9 | What does Jerry promise to Professor Coltz without saying explicitly? | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"He plans to reveal the true creators of the Venusian delegate",
"He plans not to share his physics notes with the media",
"He plans not to reveal the true creators of the Venusian delegate",
"He plans to share his physics notes with the media"
] | 2 |
25086_TN2QYF3S_10 | How does Jerry change from the beginning of the story to the end? | The saucer was interesting, but where was the delegate?
The
DELEGATE
FROM
VENUS
By HENRY SLESAR
ILLUSTRATOR NOVICK
Everybody was waiting to see
what the delegate from Venus
looked like. And all they got
for their patience was the
biggest surprise since David
clobb... | [
"He is consumed by the difficulty of keeping the secret of the Venusian delegate's origin",
"He comes to value the Venusian delegate's outcome over the recognition of breaking unprecedented news",
"He becomes less caught up in the fast-paced world of media and more interested in settling down as a family man",
... | 1 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_1 | The plot of Eric's newest book most likely reflects: | Transcriber's Note:
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Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"How Eric wishes he could have provided for Nada on their visit to Venus",
"How Nada resents Eric for not providing for her on their visit to Venus",
"How Eric has contorted his experience on Venus to seem more like his protagonist",
"How Nada would have envisioned her and Eric's visit to Venus"
] | 0 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_2 | Which statement best describes Williamson's writing style? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"It reflects his disdain for humankind's obsession with technological advancement",
"More authors have parlayed his method and style than any other science fiction author",
"It evolved to be flexible despite how it initially imitated the style of a singular author",
"It contains myriad farcical and parodic li... | 2 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_3 | What event or experience had the strongest impact on Williamson's literary style? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"Reading books by some of the most illustrious science fiction authors as a child and adolescent",
"Watching his father make sacrifices to provide for him, his mother, and younger siblings",
"Growing up with little protection from exposure to the suffering from the elements",
"Not having the same access to in... | 0 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_4 | What is ironic about Eric's contempt for the glass edifice over New York City? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"If the glass was penetrated, he and Nada and all of New York would immediately perish",
"Its invention was inspired by the author of one of Eric's favorite science fiction novels",
"Something similar might have protected him and Nada from the harsh Venusian elements",
"Similar inventions are main features in... | 2 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_5 | Where does Eric view himself and others in relation to the modern world? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"He believes that humans rely too much on modern technological advancements and are devolving as a result",
"He believes that scientists and inventors are responsible for the downfall of society",
"He believes that humans will never be content until they are able to perform any task without leaving the confines... | 3 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_6 | How does Eric compare to the protagonists of his novels? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
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December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"He shares neither a passion nor aptitude for survival",
"He shares an aptitude for survival, but not a passion",
"He shares a passion and aptitude for survival",
"He shares a passion for survival, but not an aptitude"
] | 3 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_7 | What attitude does Eric display towards modern technological appliances? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"Bewilderment",
"Repugnance",
"Veneration",
"Forbearance"
] | 1 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_8 | What is ironic about Eric and Nada's desire to return to nature? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"They can only do so using the most advanced modern technology",
"Once they experience the return to nature, they don't know how to survive",
"Their current residence is similar to what it would be like on Venus",
"Their vision of nature is unrealistic and based solely on images from fictional novels"
] | 0 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_9 | All of the following factors reveal that the Cosmic Express is in the initial stages of development EXCEPT for | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"the qualifications of the operating staff",
"the limited number of receiving stations",
"the disappearance of Violet",
"the lack of micrometer readings"
] | 3 |
26066_T3J3I3D3_10 | What prevents Williamson's writing style from venturing into the absurd? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
Amazing Stories
December 1961 and
was first published in
Amazing Stories
November 1930. Extensive
research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on
this publication was renewed. Minor spelling and
typographical errors have been co... | [
"His characters -- though eclectic and sometimes bizarre -- share authentic feelings, thoughts, and experiences with human readers",
"His writing style does not contain unpredictable juxtapositions and irrational humor",
"It is socially accepted that broadcast information will soon explode as a major field of d... | 2 |
26741_OUX1V2UX_1 | The story takes place in _______. | One can't be too cautious about the
people one meets in Tangier. They're all
weirdies of one kind or another.
Me? Oh,
I'm A Stranger
Here Myself
By MACK REYNOLDS
The
Place de France is the
town's hub. It marks the end
of Boulevard Pasteur, the main
drag of ... | [
"Iraq",
"The United States",
"Morocco",
"France"
] | 2 |
26741_OUX1V2UX_2 | The Tangier law enforcement's response to the influx of new populations can best be described as ________. | One can't be too cautious about the
people one meets in Tangier. They're all
weirdies of one kind or another.
Me? Oh,
I'm A Stranger
Here Myself
By MACK REYNOLDS
The
Place de France is the
town's hub. It marks the end
of Boulevard Pasteur, the main
drag of ... | [
"Laissez-faire",
"Perfunctory",
"Authoritarian",
"Capricious"
] | 0 |
26741_OUX1V2UX_3 | It is challenging to get to know someone intimately in a place like Tangier because people are generally ________. | One can't be too cautious about the
people one meets in Tangier. They're all
weirdies of one kind or another.
Me? Oh,
I'm A Stranger
Here Myself
By MACK REYNOLDS
The
Place de France is the
town's hub. It marks the end
of Boulevard Pasteur, the main
drag of ... | [
"Prejudiced",
"Monolingual",
"Transient",
"Inscrutable"
] | 3 |
26741_OUX1V2UX_4 | What do Paul and Rupert have in common with their conception of alien life forms? | One can't be too cautious about the
people one meets in Tangier. They're all
weirdies of one kind or another.
Me? Oh,
I'm A Stranger
Here Myself
By MACK REYNOLDS
The
Place de France is the
town's hub. It marks the end
of Boulevard Pasteur, the main
drag of ... | [
"The belief that Earth should be more receptive to foreign life forms",
"They make the effort to socialize and attend large gatherings but are actually introverted",
"They believe in a hierarchy of human life and that those at the lower end were better off not around",
"Their tendency to observe humans withou... | 3 |
26741_OUX1V2UX_5 | How does Rupert accidentally reveal his identity to Paul? | One can't be too cautious about the
people one meets in Tangier. They're all
weirdies of one kind or another.
Me? Oh,
I'm A Stranger
Here Myself
By MACK REYNOLDS
The
Place de France is the
town's hub. It marks the end
of Boulevard Pasteur, the main
drag of ... | [
"He attempts to examine Paul's mind to determine if he is an alien",
"He reveals information that only Scotland Yard would know",
"He mentions technology that is only present in Paul's place of origin",
"He lingers for too long at an attractive female walking by"
] | 0 |
26741_OUX1V2UX_6 | What, according to Rupert, would be the best place for an alien visitor to observe and learn about humans? | One can't be too cautious about the
people one meets in Tangier. They're all
weirdies of one kind or another.
Me? Oh,
I'm A Stranger
Here Myself
By MACK REYNOLDS
The
Place de France is the
town's hub. It marks the end
of Boulevard Pasteur, the main
drag of ... | [
"Harun al-Rashid",
"The Cafe de Paris",
"A New York City library",
"The FBI headquarters"
] | 1 |
26741_OUX1V2UX_7 | What do Paul and Rupert share in common? | One can't be too cautious about the
people one meets in Tangier. They're all
weirdies of one kind or another.
Me? Oh,
I'm A Stranger
Here Myself
By MACK REYNOLDS
The
Place de France is the
town's hub. It marks the end
of Boulevard Pasteur, the main
drag of ... | [
"They are both aliens",
"They are both lonely",
"They are both have disdain for Tangier",
"They are both espionage agents"
] | 0 |
26957_MIRU64C4_1 | What is the star mother's attitude toward space exploration? (leave it alone) she misses her son | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"She feels ambivalent and thinks the government's money is better spent elsewhere",
"She wishes that humans and governments would abandon their space-related pursuits",
"She obsesses over learning all she can about new stars and planets",
"She displays strong curiosity about how discoveries could benefit life... | 1 |
26957_MIRU64C4_2 | What is Terry's mother's attitude toward the suave reporters? | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"She is frustrated with their tendency to fit her interview responses to a narrative",
"She is angry that they are trespassing on her property",
"She is grateful for their interest in her son's exploration",
"She is hopeful that they will accurately represent her experience as a star mother"
] | 0 |
26957_MIRU64C4_3 | Why is Terry's mother able to learn so much about his progress in space? | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"A new law allows women like Terry to receive regular updates on their children's journeys in space",
"Star mothers have access to their sons' digital journal entries while they are orbiting in space",
"Terry stipulated that his mother be informed of his progress if he agreed to volunteer for the space mission"... | 0 |
26957_MIRU64C4_4 | How does Terry's mother's attitude toward celestial matters change as she grows older? | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"She becomes infuriated at her younger self for engaging in such trivial behaviors as wishing upon a star",
"She feels more of a personal connection to the stars",
"She believes more in the 'magic' of wishing upon a star",
"She longs to venture up into space in order to understand her own son's affinity for i... | 1 |
26957_MIRU64C4_5 | In what what does Terry unknowingly foreshadow his own death? | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"By joking about the odds of his spacecraft being hit by an object",
"By playing roughly with toy cars in the street as a child",
"By granting his mother permission to share exciting details of his progress to reporters",
"By promising to update his mother as often as possible on his progress"
] | 0 |
26957_MIRU64C4_6 | Why does Terry's mom not want them to bring back his remains? | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"She knows that her son would not find it practical to return to Earth",
"She knows that it will not be physically possible for them to return him to Earth",
"She cannot bear to see the tainted carcass of her beloved son",
"She wishes to continue the ritual of greeting him every night when she looks to the sk... | 3 |
26957_MIRU64C4_7 | Why does the general support Terry's mother's decision not to bring her son's remains back to Earth? | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"It would be too expensive to initiate a recovery mission that might be unsuccessful",
"The new law grants star mothers priority over what happens to a deceased son, and he must obey her wishes",
"He realizes that by keeping Terry in orbit, his mother will be able to maintain a special connection with her son",... | 2 |
26957_MIRU64C4_8 | What is Terry's mother's core tension of being a star mother? | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"People see her star mother status as an opportunity, while she wishes someone else could have it",
"People are generally critical of the star mother law, but she is grateful for it",
"People want to know more about Terry's journey, and she has no way of accurately representing it",
"People are skeptical of t... | 0 |
26957_MIRU64C4_9 | Terry's mother uses the following metaphors to describe the sky except for ______. | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"An ocean",
"A chariot pathway",
"A graveyard",
"A garden"
] | 0 |
26957_MIRU64C4_10 | How does Terry's mother's description of her son not match the reporter's preconceived image? | STAR MOTHER
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
A touching story of the most
enduring love in all eternity.
That
night her son was the
first star.
She stood motionless in the
garden, one hand pressed against
her heart, watching him rise
above the fields where he had
played as a boy, where he had
wo... | [
"He is reserved and has difficulty making friends",
"He is an average American boy",
"He did not perform well in school",
"He preferred athletics over academics"
] | 0 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_1 | Upon waking up after one million years, Ned feels all of the following emotions at an extreme level, EXCEPT for ______. | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"Confusion",
"Homesickness",
"Fear",
"Regret"
] | 3 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_2 | Why does the author focus on the water returning to smoothness after Ned's wreck? | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"To demonstrate how time and progress move forward, without taking pause for the loss of a single or entire society",
"To depict the difference between a 20th century moment and the future, when water has vanished from the continent",
"To illustrate the biological effects of alkali on the composition of the hum... | 0 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_3 | What is Ned Vince's ultimate fate? | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"He is tranquilized and moved to a simulation of his previous life, where the Kar-Rah can continue to study him",
"He dies in a fatal car crash by drowning at the bottom of a deep pit of water",
"His body is put on display in a museum managed by the Kar-Rah",
"He wakes up to discover that the car wreck and ex... | 0 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_4 | How has planetary leadership evolved since the 20th century? | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"Authority is more vested in the knowledge and expertise of technologists and researchers",
"The entire planet has adopted democracy as a means for ensuring liberty to all species",
"The Kar-Rah have combined the most humane principles from authoritarian regimes and constitutional democracies",
"Earth has eli... | 0 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_5 | What do the Kar-Rah have in common with 20th century humans? | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"An erect posture",
"General height",
"Language",
"Large crania"
] | 3 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_6 | How have scientists' positionality toward their research subjects changed since the 20th century? | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"They are more prejudiced and scrutinizing toward them",
"They are more neutral and ambivalent toward them",
"They are more inclusive and considerate toward them",
"They are more empathetic and compassionate toward them"
] | 3 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_7 | What enabled Ned to survive one million years after his car accident? | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"The alkaline water in the pit",
"The arid desert climate",
"The black box technology",
"The Kar-Rah simulation technology"
] | 0 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_8 | Why are the Kar-Rah shouting "Kaalleee tik tik tik!"? | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"They are warning each other of a potential predator",
"They are praising Loy Chuk for his accomplishment",
"They are attempting to reconvene after being separated",
"They are exuberating in their discovery of a human"
] | 3 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_9 | From the 20th century to the age of the Kar-Rah, the planet's landscape as changed in all of the following ways EXCEPT: | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"Vegetation can only be harvested inside glass domes",
"North America is an expansive desert continent",
"Cities are gone and species have moved underground",
"The Atlantic Ocean has disappeared"
] | 0 |
27110_HKV3Z17H_10 | What is the purpose of the metal fabric helmets? probing the brain which has also recorded his language and speak for Loy read thoughts | THE
ETERNAL
WALL
By RAYMOND Z. GALLUN
A scream of brakes, the splash
into icy waters, a long descent
into alkaline depths ... it was
death. But Ned Vince lived
again—a million years later!
"See
you in half an hour,
Betty," said Ned Vince
over the party telephone. "We'll
be ... | [
"Brain transplantation",
"Brain examination",
"Brain manipulation",
"Brain protection"
] | 1 |
27588_1RSI6ZBB_1 | Why is Trella being attacked? | Transcriber's Note:
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"The author does not give a clear reason for the attackers' motivations",
"The attackers wish to steal Trella's documents",
"The attackers wish to violate Trella",
"The attackers are sent from Dr. Blessing to test Trella's loyalty"
] | 0 |
27588_1RSI6ZBB_2 | Why can't the square-built man defend Trella against the men attacking her? | Transcriber's Note:
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"His programming does not allow it",
"He is a strict pacifist",
"He is full of cowardice",
"He is secretly collaborating with Trella's attackers"
] | 0 |
27588_1RSI6ZBB_3 | Where does the beginning of the story take place? | Transcriber's Note:
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"Saturn",
"Jupiter",
"One of Jupiter's moons",
"One of Saturn's moons"
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27588_1RSI6ZBB_4 | How was Quest able to survive and grow up on Jupiter? | Transcriber's Note:
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"Quest's DNA is mutated",
"Quest is an android",
"Quest's father programmed his DNA for survival",
"Quest did not actually grow up on Jupiter"
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27588_1RSI6ZBB_5 | How was Dr. Mansard's radio and ship drive destroyed? | Transcriber's Note:
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"Dr. Mansard destroyed it himself to eliminate any record of his survival",
"It was never destroyed",
"Blessing intentionally ruined it in the hopes that Mansard would die",
"It could not withstand the harsh elements of Jupiter's atmosphere"
] | 2 |
27588_1RSI6ZBB_6 | What is so significant about the surgiscope? | Transcriber's Note:
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"It can allow a surgeon to permanently alter a person's DNA",
"It can perform fine operations at a microscopic level",
"It can be used to turn a human into an android",
"It can probe the brain of any creature, dead or alive"
] | 1 |
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