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99902_T1XG8MCZ_9 | Which is the most likely method that the ads were personalized? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"The TV version is different from the streaming version people see on Twitter",
"Facebook is creating echo chambers of specific ways of thought for each user",
"Ed has a specific TV plan that allows him to see conservative-bent programming",
"The television network shows different videos in different regions"... | 1 |
99902_T1XG8MCZ_10 | What is the primary significance of the final scene? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"It shows that Sheryl is going to be okay in the end",
"It shows a subversion of expectations to add irony to the story",
"It shows that the media control runs deeper than the reader might have expected",
"It shows that Ed and Sara will really be able to settle their differences"
] | 2 |
60713_KMWD720A_1 | What is significant about the captain's initial reaction to Mr. Janssens attache case being stolen? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"It reveals his negligence as a leader",
"It proves that the captain does not think anything could be wrong",
"It shows that the captain wants to give people the impression that he thinks the passengers are all okay",
"It shows the passengers that the captain cannot be trusted"
] | 2 |
60713_KMWD720A_2 | Which is not a reason the captain does not want to create a police force? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"He doesn't want to violate the trust of the crew",
"He does not have people to spare",
"He doesn't think it's part of his job",
"He figures passengers will eventually be blamed"
] | 3 |
60713_KMWD720A_3 | What is the significance of the story's title? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"There is a reporter on board to act as a set of eyes to keep passengers from acting up",
"It hints at the importance of the balance of weight on the ship for successful mission",
"There is a man on board hired specifically to act as the weight to keep the others balanced",
"It refers to the fact that a lot o... | 2 |
60713_KMWD720A_4 | Which of these is true about the Red Mask? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"He is entirely harmless and it just looks like he's trouble",
"He is a passenger looking for some entertainment",
"He throws the passengers' belongings overboard",
"He does not hesitate to use physical violence"
] | 0 |
60713_KMWD720A_5 | Why does Captain Branson warn Ellason that he won't be able to publish his observations? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"He knows there are secrets too gruesome for public consumption",
"He is going to ask Ellason to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement",
"He does not think they will make it back to Earth alive",
"He will be observing an inside job meant to protect the crew"
] | 3 |
60713_KMWD720A_6 | Which is true about the role of Interstellar in this story? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"They hire Ellason so that memories of the journey can be documented for the families who are traveling",
"They hire the Red Mask so that they can make back some of the costs of running the mission",
"They hire the Red Mask as well as a reporter to make it look like they have nothing to hide",
"They are the c... | 2 |
60713_KMWD720A_7 | Which of these is not true about Harrel Critten? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"He was in cahoots with the captain all along",
"He is a member of the crew",
"He was hired by the same people as the reporter was",
"He is killed in order to protect the secret of the Red Mask"
] | 3 |
60713_KMWD720A_8 | Which of these was not an effect of giving the police force half-powered staters? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"It caused some issues while the police force got trigger-happy, adding to the paranoia",
"It made the ship's environment safer now that the police were armed",
"The passenger police force felt they had some power",
"It was what allowed the Red Mask to finally acquire a weapon"
] | 1 |
60713_KMWD720A_9 | What is the relationship between Captain Branson and Harrel Critten? | COUNTERWEIGHT
By JERRY SOHL
Every town has crime—but
especially a town that is
traveling from star to star!
Sure I'm a Nilly, and I've died seven times, always in the blackness
of the outer reaches, and I'm not alone, although there aren't very
many of us, never were.
It... | [
"They both just wanted to get the expedition done so they could settle on a new planet",
"They let their tension grew between them with their opposite goals",
"They were old friends working together for the good of the ship",
"They were colleagues in multiple capacities"
] | 3 |
60747_31MJGR2G_1 | How does the narrator feel about his special ability? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"He doesn't find it that useful most of the time but he does consistently use it in specific situations",
"He finds it to be his greatest source of amusement, and enjoys keeping secrets of what others carry",
"He is glad he has this ability instead of a different more dangerous one",
"He is disappointed he ca... | 0 |
60747_31MJGR2G_2 | Which is not a reason the narrator did not tell anyone about the bomb when he discovered it? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"He did not want to have to explain how he knew it was there",
"He figured it was futile, if there were no specialists to disarm it on board",
"He thought he might be able to keep it from becoming dangerous if he tried hard enough",
"He did not want to be asked to diffuse it because he did not know how"
] | 3 |
60747_31MJGR2G_3 | Which is the best description of how Julia reacted to the narrator trying to take her bag? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"She was surprised enough by the request that she wasn't quite sure how to react",
"She was unsettled because a strange man had approached her trying to take her things",
"She was nervous because she thought the narrator had figured out her plan and the existence of the bomb",
"She was frustrated with him for... | 0 |
60747_31MJGR2G_4 | What is Julia's role in the existence of the bomb? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"She tried to off her husband which made him angry and he tried to retaliate",
"She is part of a scheme run by a terrorist organization",
"She and her sister devised a plan to blow up the ship",
"She was likely a target but possibly a co-conspirator"
] | 3 |
60747_31MJGR2G_5 | What is the role of the stewardess in the bomb situation? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"She is able to interact with the narrator consistently to keep him calm",
"She likely never becomes aware of the situation at all",
"She is the first person the narrator confides in about the bomb",
"She keeps the passengers calm when she is aware there is a threat"
] | 1 |
60747_31MJGR2G_6 | Which is the best description of why Julia and the narrator decide not to report their bags stolen? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"They are worried that the bags will be traced back to them and they'll get caught",
"They don't want to get mixed up in the investigation of the explosives",
"It is the cleanest way to enact their plan and they don't need to be involved anymore",
"They don't want to be tied to the death of a known thief, as ... | 1 |
60747_31MJGR2G_7 | Which is likely true about Julia's sister given the information in the story? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"She and Julia have a very close bond",
"She has enough money that she is comfortable calling taxis instead of driving with visitors are in town",
"She was in on the plan with Julia's husband",
"She is flaky and can't be trusted when it comes to travel plans"
] | 2 |
60747_31MJGR2G_8 | What likely happens to the narrator after the story ends? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"He eventually makes his meeting but is too shaken up to successfully close the sale",
"He and Julia get together after Julia's divorce",
"The narrator stays with Julia's sister on his trip and misses his meeting",
"He probably returns to his unsatisfying life negotiating printing orders"
] | 1 |
60747_31MJGR2G_9 | Why did the dumpy man not start running when he picked up the suitcases? | Nuts to wild talents! Mine was no
satisfaction, never earned me a penny—and
now it had me fighting for my life in
...
THE LITTLE RED BAG
By JERRY SOHL
About an hour out of San Francisco on the flight to Los Angeles, I made
the discovery. I had finished reading the
Chronicle
... | [
"He knew there was a bomb and didn't want to jostle it before he retrieved the other contents",
"He didn't know there was a bomb so he had no reason to rush",
"He didn't want to arouse suspicion unless he was spotted",
"He was too big to be able to move quickly"
] | 2 |
27492_GQX5JDAV_1 | Why do the Vegans want the humans to be involved in their political struggle? | UPSTARTS
By L. J. STECHER, JR.
Illustrated by DILLON
The
sight of an Earthman
on Vega III, where it was
impossible for an outlander
to be, brought angry crowds to surround
John Crownwall as he strode
toward the palace of Viceroy
Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII
of the Universal Holy... | [
"They think their numbers will even the fight",
"They see the humans as having a complementary skillset",
"They are desparate and will try anything to change their situation",
"They think the humans can add an unexpected element to their war"
] | 3 |
27492_GQX5JDAV_2 | What likely happens to Crownwall after the story is over? | UPSTARTS
By L. J. STECHER, JR.
Illustrated by DILLON
The
sight of an Earthman
on Vega III, where it was
impossible for an outlander
to be, brought angry crowds to surround
John Crownwall as he strode
toward the palace of Viceroy
Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII
of the Universal Holy... | [
"He has to find a new line of work because he messed up so badly",
"He works to rebuild the space travel technology that he eventually can share with other species",
"He is left to help find a new path for the Earth government as his old work is no longer possible",
"He is promoted for accomplishing his missi... | 2 |
27492_GQX5JDAV_3 | What is the significance of the title of the story? | UPSTARTS
By L. J. STECHER, JR.
Illustrated by DILLON
The
sight of an Earthman
on Vega III, where it was
impossible for an outlander
to be, brought angry crowds to surround
John Crownwall as he strode
toward the palace of Viceroy
Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII
of the Universal Holy... | [
"It reinforces the importance of engine technology in space travel",
"It refers to the way the Vegans rule their territories",
"It hints toward the types of political negotiations that will happen",
"It points to how the alien races see the humans"
] | 3 |
27492_GQX5JDAV_4 | Why is Crownwall the representative from Earth sent to Vega? | UPSTARTS
By L. J. STECHER, JR.
Illustrated by DILLON
The
sight of an Earthman
on Vega III, where it was
impossible for an outlander
to be, brought angry crowds to surround
John Crownwall as he strode
toward the palace of Viceroy
Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII
of the Universal Holy... | [
"He was the only one who was willing to undergo the time travel procedure",
"He was the only one without connections on Earth, making it easier for him to take time away",
"He was the default choice once the humans determined that Marshall was not fit for the job",
"He was a reasonable option given his prior ... | 3 |
27492_GQX5JDAV_5 | Which is the best deccription of why the humans are feared by other alien races? | UPSTARTS
By L. J. STECHER, JR.
Illustrated by DILLON
The
sight of an Earthman
on Vega III, where it was
impossible for an outlander
to be, brought angry crowds to surround
John Crownwall as he strode
toward the palace of Viceroy
Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII
of the Universal Holy... | [
"Their technology and ideas develop at a rapid pace",
"They are known to wipe out alien races with their time travel technology",
"They have superior strategies to get past any race's defense system",
"They have control of large amounts of bombs that can be used to destroy planets"
] | 0 |
27492_GQX5JDAV_6 | Which is not true about why Crownwall was able to travel to Vega undetected? | UPSTARTS
By L. J. STECHER, JR.
Illustrated by DILLON
The
sight of an Earthman
on Vega III, where it was
impossible for an outlander
to be, brought angry crowds to surround
John Crownwall as he strode
toward the palace of Viceroy
Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII
of the Universal Holy... | [
"He was not technically moving through space in a typical sense",
"He employed technology unfamiliar to the Vegans",
"His ship's drive does not give off the usual traceable signals",
"He traveled into the future so as to not need to experience the distance travel himself"
] | 3 |
27492_GQX5JDAV_7 | Which is not a reason Ggaran might have asked a bowman to shoot a soldier in front of Crownwall? | UPSTARTS
By L. J. STECHER, JR.
Illustrated by DILLON
The
sight of an Earthman
on Vega III, where it was
impossible for an outlander
to be, brought angry crowds to surround
John Crownwall as he strode
toward the palace of Viceroy
Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII
of the Universal Holy... | [
"To show off his general power in the community",
"To give the bowman a chance to practice his skill",
"To punish the solider for his earlier misstep",
"To demonstrate the use of traditional weapons in political situations"
] | 2 |
27492_GQX5JDAV_8 | How do the others in the Council Chamber feel about Marshall and Crownwall's news? | UPSTARTS
By L. J. STECHER, JR.
Illustrated by DILLON
The
sight of an Earthman
on Vega III, where it was
impossible for an outlander
to be, brought angry crowds to surround
John Crownwall as he strode
toward the palace of Viceroy
Tronn Ffallk, ruler of Sector XII
of the Universal Holy... | [
"They are disappointed that they will not have the chance to wage war against an alien species",
"They are relived to not have a threat to handle but unsure of how to proceed",
"They are ecstatic that all of their problems have been solved, and know they sent the right person",
"They are unsure if they sent t... | 3 |
51699_MPVDX6HO_1 | Which is the most accurate description of the planet Stinson finds himself on? | THE GOD NEXT DOOR
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by IVIE
The sand-thing was powerful, lonely and
strange. No doubt it was a god—but who wasn't?
Stinson lay still in the sand where he fell, gloating over the success
of his arrival.
He touched the pencil-line scar behind his ear w... | [
"A haven for amphibious creatures",
"A research outpost for discovering new species",
"Some kind of penal colony",
"An abandoned desert planet that cannot sustain life"
] | 2 |
51699_MPVDX6HO_2 | Which is the best description of the Sand God? | THE GOD NEXT DOOR
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by IVIE
The sand-thing was powerful, lonely and
strange. No doubt it was a god—but who wasn't?
Stinson lay still in the sand where he fell, gloating over the success
of his arrival.
He touched the pencil-line scar behind his ear w... | [
"An ancient being who carries centuries of wisdom but has become more volatile with age",
"One of many like beings, all with the same types of powers",
"Volatile and convinced of old ideas without putting them under scrutiny",
"A tempermental, angry power who has always lived on this planet"
] | 3 |
51699_MPVDX6HO_3 | Which is not a reason that Stinson decided to journey on the ice by foot [mostly didn't want to leave Sybtl behind on her own and felt important and had some level of curiosity] | THE GOD NEXT DOOR
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by IVIE
The sand-thing was powerful, lonely and
strange. No doubt it was a god—but who wasn't?
Stinson lay still in the sand where he fell, gloating over the success
of his arrival.
He touched the pencil-line scar behind his ear w... | [
"He figured he could not be tracked in this environent",
"He was drawn to his companion",
"He preferred to stay near the other people to keep an eye on them",
"He wanted to feel important for protecting someone"
] | 2 |
51699_MPVDX6HO_4 | Which is the best characterization of why Stinson decided he did not want to bring his people to this planet? | THE GOD NEXT DOOR
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by IVIE
The sand-thing was powerful, lonely and
strange. No doubt it was a god—but who wasn't?
Stinson lay still in the sand where he fell, gloating over the success
of his arrival.
He touched the pencil-line scar behind his ear w... | [
"He is suspicious of the moodiness of the Sand God",
"He doesn't want to bear the weight of being treated like a God",
"He does not want to have to confront his feelings for Sybtl",
"He is not convinced that the Sand God will let humand and the web-footed people coexist"
] | 0 |
51699_MPVDX6HO_5 | How does Stinson feel about the Sand God at the end of the story? | THE GOD NEXT DOOR
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by IVIE
The sand-thing was powerful, lonely and
strange. No doubt it was a god—but who wasn't?
Stinson lay still in the sand where he fell, gloating over the success
of his arrival.
He touched the pencil-line scar behind his ear w... | [
"He is angry that he will not keep up the original deal of the humans getting the whole planet",
"He doesn't' care about the Sand God at all and is focused on Sybtl",
"He is sad that the Sand God will never get the life he deserves with friends of his own kind",
"He felt some pity for the abandoned creature"
... | 3 |
51699_MPVDX6HO_6 | What likely happens after the story ends? | THE GOD NEXT DOOR
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by IVIE
The sand-thing was powerful, lonely and
strange. No doubt it was a god—but who wasn't?
Stinson lay still in the sand where he fell, gloating over the success
of his arrival.
He touched the pencil-line scar behind his ear w... | [
"Sybtl and Stinson get together and Stinson forgets about his prior missions",
"Stinson and Sybtl are re-introduced into the web-footed community",
"Sybtl becomes upset with Stinson and makes sure he does not return",
"Stinson eventually brings his friends to live on the planet with him"
] | 3 |
51699_MPVDX6HO_7 | What drove Stinson to decide to stay in the end? | THE GOD NEXT DOOR
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by IVIE
The sand-thing was powerful, lonely and
strange. No doubt it was a god—but who wasn't?
Stinson lay still in the sand where he fell, gloating over the success
of his arrival.
He touched the pencil-line scar behind his ear w... | [
"He sees that there is some hope for a successful though challenging life",
"His transportation device needs to be repaired before he can return to Earth",
"He is curious enough about the web-footed people's abilities that it is worth investigating",
"He has given up trying to find somewhere to move to"
] | 0 |
51699_MPVDX6HO_8 | How do humans perceive the transportation devices? | THE GOD NEXT DOOR
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by IVIE
The sand-thing was powerful, lonely and
strange. No doubt it was a god—but who wasn't?
Stinson lay still in the sand where he fell, gloating over the success
of his arrival.
He touched the pencil-line scar behind his ear w... | [
"They are only used to transport between worlds but humans wish they could be used for local travel",
"They are untrustworthy technology that are dangerous to implant",
"They are luxury goods that many have strong independent motivation to acquire",
"They are commodities in the current economy"
] | 2 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_1 | What is Major Banes' opinion of Lt. Alice Britton's husband? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"He thinks highly of his ability but not about his personality",
"He thinks he's very skilled as a pilot and a great husband too",
"He doesn't think much of him at all",
"He thinks he's a talentless impulsive man who bought his way to his position"
] | 0 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_2 | What is the importance of White Sands? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"It's where the only doctors who can offer advice are stationed",
"It is where Lt. Britton's family lives",
"This is where Lt. Britton wants to start her family",
"It's where the base is that can send help"
] | 3 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_3 | Why do the astronouts have to wait to talk to White Sands? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"Some of their communication systems are down",
"They have to wait until they are in the right place in orbit to send a signal",
"It takes a couple of hours for a signal to get to Earth",
"They are waiting on a response from the base so they have more information"
] | 1 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_4 | How does the relationship between Lt. Britton and Mj. Banes change over the course of the story? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"The tension between them increases as Major Banes becomes more frustrated at the situation",
"There is strong tension between them that does not subside",
"They become more cordial as they try to keep each other calm",
"Major Banes becomes more stressed about Lt. Britton throughout, though he is no longer an... | 3 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_5 | What is the role of the British accent? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"To comfort Lt. Britton when she is going into labor",
"To show Major Banes reverting to his natural accent when stressed",
"To call out the Brittons who Major Banes is angry with",
"To make a joke to relieve some stress"
] | 3 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_6 | Why did Lt. Britton go into labor 7.5mo after becoming pregnant? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"The environment of outer space speeds up the amount of time a baby needs to develop",
"She had to induce labor to time it right so that the would be safe",
"She needed to have the baby before she could return to Earth so she had to induce labor",
"An accident on board pushed labor to start early"
] | 3 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_7 | Why did Lt. Britton laugh at Major Banes' anxiety? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"The British accent he used as a coping mechanism sounded ridiculous",
"He had forgotten to order the simplest of supplies",
"She didn't think his worries were an actual problem",
"She already had the equipment he thought he was missing"
] | 2 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_8 | Which is not a reason Major Banes does not feel prepared to deliver a baby? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"He was not trained as a doctor",
"It was a surprise when Lt. Britton went into labor",
"His medical expertise was in other areas",
"He did not think he had all the proper equipment"
] | 0 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_9 | Which is not true about why a baby has to be delivered in a small room on the Station? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"It was the only space available for the delivery",
"The oxygen levels in the baby's environment had to be carefully controlled",
"Returning to Earth while pregnant would be too dangerous for the baby",
"The temperature in the med bay was not safe for the baby"
] | 0 |
58733_LSLEYTOL_10 | What does Lt. Britton think of her husband Jim? | SPATIAL DELIVERY
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Women on space station assignments
shouldn't get pregnant. But there's a first
time for everything. Here's the story of
such a time——and an historic situation.
One thousand seventy-five miles above the wrinkled surface of Earth, a
woman wa... | [
"She's frustrated with him for getting her pregnant when she'd be on the Station",
"She's disappointed that he can't be there for the delivery",
"She loves his dedication to his piloting",
"She is excited that he'll be on board as soon as he can"
] | 3 |
60291_ZWSO5F10_1 | Which of these is not true about the helmet the young boy wears? | BRAMBLE BUSH
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
There was a man in our town, and he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw what he had done, with all his might and main
He jumped into another bush and scratched them in again.
MOTHER GOOSE
... | [
"It is entirely made of plastic",
"He chose to wear it because he knows it's good for him",
"It is for the protection of adults as much as the boy",
"It makes him feel trapped while wearing it"
] | 1 |
60291_ZWSO5F10_2 | What is the significance of the story's title? | BRAMBLE BUSH
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
There was a man in our town, and he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw what he had done, with all his might and main
He jumped into another bush and scratched them in again.
MOTHER GOOSE
... | [
"It shows how disorganized Dr. Lessing is, and how his mind cannot stay on a single path",
"It signals the importance of outdoor activity for the development of the children being studied",
"It points to the confusion around the data and potential conclusions in this field of inquiry",
"It represents the envi... | 2 |
60291_ZWSO5F10_3 | What is not true about Dr. Melrose? | BRAMBLE BUSH
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
There was a man in our town, and he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw what he had done, with all his might and main
He jumped into another bush and scratched them in again.
MOTHER GOOSE
... | [
"He is curious to learn what others think about the issues in the field",
"He wants to try to teach the children to use their abilities",
"He is dedicated to the pursuit of true understanding of phenomena",
"He has no qualms about tearing down a fellow researcher"
] | 1 |
60291_ZWSO5F10_4 | What is the significance of the conference that Dr. Lessing is invited to? | BRAMBLE BUSH
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
There was a man in our town, and he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw what he had done, with all his might and main
He jumped into another bush and scratched them in again.
MOTHER GOOSE
... | [
"Invitations are the primary source of imposter syndrome for scientists in this field",
"It shows that Dr. Melrose has more control in the field that we realize",
"It offers a chance for Dr. Lessing to get feedback on the parts of his theories he's not certain of",
"It serves as an opportunity for Dr. Lessing... | 3 |
60291_ZWSO5F10_5 | What is the significance of the idea of authority? | BRAMBLE BUSH
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
There was a man in our town, and he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw what he had done, with all his might and main
He jumped into another bush and scratched them in again.
MOTHER GOOSE
... | [
"It is the only way Dr. Lessing will get enough traction to publish his book",
"It is the only thing that drives Dr. Melrose and his goals",
"It is one of many concerns the scientists have surrounding their research",
"It is the deciding factor in who gets to speak at the major conference"
] | 2 |
60291_ZWSO5F10_6 | Why does Dr. Melrose think it is bad to have authority in their field? | BRAMBLE BUSH
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
There was a man in our town, and he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw what he had done, with all his might and main
He jumped into another bush and scratched them in again.
MOTHER GOOSE
... | [
"The focus of maintaining authority in an area takes away the focus from the quality of work",
"People who have titles and recognition are assumed to be at their peak, and their work can only go downhill from there",
"It is too easy to disprove any of the conclusions they reach so there is no sense of a true au... | 0 |
60291_ZWSO5F10_7 | Which is the best representation of Dr. Lessing's worries about his book? | BRAMBLE BUSH
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
There was a man in our town, and he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw what he had done, with all his might and main
He jumped into another bush and scratched them in again.
MOTHER GOOSE
... | [
"He is anxious about the amount of time it will take to revise",
"He is concerned that having to back up his claims could keep him from being objective",
"He is having second thoughts about his qualifications to publish a volume like this",
"He is not sure how he will be able to publish the facts without incl... | 1 |
60291_ZWSO5F10_8 | What is the best representation of the significance of the boy who falls sick at the end? | BRAMBLE BUSH
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
There was a man in our town, and he was wondrous wise;
He jumped into a bramble bush and scratched out both his eyes.
And when he saw what he had done, with all his might and main
He jumped into another bush and scratched them in again.
MOTHER GOOSE
... | [
"It shows that Dr. Melrose could have been right, because this is not consistent with Dr. Lessing's prior conclusions",
"The incident is proof that Dr. Lessing should give up on his work",
"It means Dr. Lessing's book needs another round of edits which will take a lot of time",
"It shows Dr. Melrose where the... | 0 |
29196_HBX60GQ0_1 | Why is Lane flying over Newyork at the beginning? | MUTINEER
By ROBERT J. SHEA
For every weapon there was a defense, but not against
the deadliest weapon—man himself!
Raging
, Trooper Lane
hovered three thousand
feet above Tammany Square.
The cool cybrain surgically
implanted in him was working
on the problem. But Lane
had no mo... | [
"He intends to take over the city's government",
"His cybrain has malfunctioned and sent him to the city",
"He is on a mission assigned by Colonel Klett",
"He cracked after being trapped after combat and needed to get out"
] | 3 |
29196_HBX60GQ0_2 | Which best describes the relationship between Lane and Colonel Klett? | MUTINEER
By ROBERT J. SHEA
For every weapon there was a defense, but not against
the deadliest weapon—man himself!
Raging
, Trooper Lane
hovered three thousand
feet above Tammany Square.
The cool cybrain surgically
implanted in him was working
on the problem. But Lane
had no mo... | [
"Lane relies on Klett when he can't make his own decisions independently",
"Lane despises Klett for working as a cog in the government's machine",
"They are friends and colleagues",
"Lane follows all of Klett's commands blindly"
] | 0 |
29196_HBX60GQ0_3 | What does the reader learn from Lane's inability to identify a flag he sees flying outside a tower? | MUTINEER
By ROBERT J. SHEA
For every weapon there was a defense, but not against
the deadliest weapon—man himself!
Raging
, Trooper Lane
hovered three thousand
feet above Tammany Square.
The cool cybrain surgically
implanted in him was working
on the problem. But Lane
had no mo... | [
"That he is colorblind",
"That he wants to abstain from political conversations",
"That he knows his city's flag but not those of other American cities",
"That he is not well-informed on general politics"
] | 3 |
29196_HBX60GQ0_4 | Which is the most accurate description of the relationship between Gerri and Lane? | MUTINEER
By ROBERT J. SHEA
For every weapon there was a defense, but not against
the deadliest weapon—man himself!
Raging
, Trooper Lane
hovered three thousand
feet above Tammany Square.
The cool cybrain surgically
implanted in him was working
on the problem. But Lane
had no mo... | [
"Gerri becomes Lane's boss when he decides to go to Mars",
"Geri despises Lane for what he is and tricks him to get him out of the room",
"Gerri feels some kind of pity for Lane and tries to make him feel better",
"They connect instantly and eventually become lovers"
] | 2 |
29196_HBX60GQ0_5 | What is the goal of the analogue computer? | MUTINEER
By ROBERT J. SHEA
For every weapon there was a defense, but not against
the deadliest weapon—man himself!
Raging
, Trooper Lane
hovered three thousand
feet above Tammany Square.
The cool cybrain surgically
implanted in him was working
on the problem. But Lane
had no mo... | [
"To develop strategies for the Newyork Troopers in battle",
"To predict what a cybrain's actions will be to counteract it",
"To find an unexpected strategy against military forces",
"To develop improvements on the cybrains"
] | 1 |
29196_HBX60GQ0_6 | Which is the best description of Colonel Klett? | MUTINEER
By ROBERT J. SHEA
For every weapon there was a defense, but not against
the deadliest weapon—man himself!
Raging
, Trooper Lane
hovered three thousand
feet above Tammany Square.
The cool cybrain surgically
implanted in him was working
on the problem. But Lane
had no mo... | [
"He is ornery and a bit tempermental",
"He is sly and willing to accept authoritative responsibility",
"He is a liar and tricks Lane into helping him",
"He is paranoid and does not want to take risks"
] | 1 |
29196_HBX60GQ0_7 | How did Lane eventually find the Mayor? | MUTINEER
By ROBERT J. SHEA
For every weapon there was a defense, but not against
the deadliest weapon—man himself!
Raging
, Trooper Lane
hovered three thousand
feet above Tammany Square.
The cool cybrain surgically
implanted in him was working
on the problem. But Lane
had no mo... | [
"Gerri helped him plan his route",
"He had some clues from Gerri and the rest was instinct",
"The cybrain knew exactly where to go after he jumped",
"The Mayor had a flag indicating his room"
] | 1 |
29196_HBX60GQ0_8 | Why does Lane want to go to Mars? | MUTINEER
By ROBERT J. SHEA
For every weapon there was a defense, but not against
the deadliest weapon—man himself!
Raging
, Trooper Lane
hovered three thousand
feet above Tammany Square.
The cool cybrain surgically
implanted in him was working
on the problem. But Lane
had no mo... | [
"To fulfill a mission he has been assigned",
"To follow Gerri Kin, for love",
"To have a chance to make his own decisions",
"To learn more about a place that is not the Armory"
] | 2 |
99920_6RPFM08E_1 | Which is true about managed systems? | COMPLEXITY AND HUMANITY
We have all seen the images. Volunteers pitching in. People working day
and night; coming up with the most ingenious, improvised solutions to
everything from food and shelter to communications and security. Working
together; patching up the fabric that is rent. Disaster, natural or
... | [
"All of the actions in a process are performed by machines instead of humans",
"There are always computers that require outside permission for the users to perform tasks",
"There are clear team leaders but the rest of the hierarchy is more flexible",
"The communication and innovation is lower because the work... | 3 |
99920_6RPFM08E_2 | What is the best representation of the author's view of human agency? | COMPLEXITY AND HUMANITY
We have all seen the images. Volunteers pitching in. People working day
and night; coming up with the most ingenious, improvised solutions to
everything from food and shelter to communications and security. Working
together; patching up the fabric that is rent. Disaster, natural or
... | [
"Allowing human agency at specific points in a system allows it to be more flexible and adaptable",
"Systems should only have space for human agency for those who have provem themselves in leadership positions",
"Human agency should be allowed at all parts of a system, because it is only without structure that ... | 0 |
99920_6RPFM08E_3 | What is the connection between places of work and the government discussed in the article? | COMPLEXITY AND HUMANITY
We have all seen the images. Volunteers pitching in. People working day
and night; coming up with the most ingenious, improvised solutions to
everything from food and shelter to communications and security. Working
together; patching up the fabric that is rent. Disaster, natural or
... | [
"The controlling governments show the same inclination towards fully-specified systems",
"The more free systems such as democracies show more space for innovation than totalitarian governments",
"The governments are in charge of the workplace systems so they are directly linked in any situation",
"Innovation ... | 0 |
99920_6RPFM08E_4 | What is the role of the discussion of economic models? | COMPLEXITY AND HUMANITY
We have all seen the images. Volunteers pitching in. People working day
and night; coming up with the most ingenious, improvised solutions to
everything from food and shelter to communications and security. Working
together; patching up the fabric that is rent. Disaster, natural or
... | [
"Representing decisions with economic models only is not going to give the whole picture",
"The profit margin difference for Toyota versus older car companies can be easily explained",
"Tracking purchases of conoms over time can give an insight into other economic decisions",
"Economists have a strong idea of... | 0 |
99920_6RPFM08E_5 | Which is likely the mot direct benefit of Google employees getting a day each week to be creative? | COMPLEXITY AND HUMANITY
We have all seen the images. Volunteers pitching in. People working day
and night; coming up with the most ingenious, improvised solutions to
everything from food and shelter to communications and security. Working
together; patching up the fabric that is rent. Disaster, natural or
... | [
"Sparking their curiosity directly allows the workers to be more creative on their company-assigned tasks",
"This allows them to take breaks and be more productive when they return to their primary projects during the week",
"Allowing time for follow-up on side projects is an opportunity for innovation in areas... | 2 |
99920_6RPFM08E_6 | What do Toyota and AT&T have in common? | COMPLEXITY AND HUMANITY
We have all seen the images. Volunteers pitching in. People working day
and night; coming up with the most ingenious, improvised solutions to
everything from food and shelter to communications and security. Working
together; patching up the fabric that is rent. Disaster, natural or
... | [
"They are examples of systems with different levels of control, more useful when contrasted than compared",
"They both have tried to establish loosely-coupled systems, to varying degrees of success",
"They are both run in newer, more flexible systems, with authority at edges of the system",
"They are both fad... | 0 |
99920_6RPFM08E_7 | Which of the following would the author consider the most useful system to add to a company's structure? | COMPLEXITY AND HUMANITY
We have all seen the images. Volunteers pitching in. People working day
and night; coming up with the most ingenious, improvised solutions to
everything from food and shelter to communications and security. Working
together; patching up the fabric that is rent. Disaster, natural or
... | [
"A system that further specified job titles so that workers have a clearer sense of their responsibilities",
"A system that increases communication across parts of a company",
"A system that gives employees opportunities to pursue college degrees when they're off the clock",
"A system that gives everyone deta... | 1 |
99920_6RPFM08E_8 | Which is true about the role of trust in computing? | COMPLEXITY AND HUMANITY
We have all seen the images. Volunteers pitching in. People working day
and night; coming up with the most ingenious, improvised solutions to
everything from food and shelter to communications and security. Working
together; patching up the fabric that is rent. Disaster, natural or
... | [
"Increased trust in computers and people is what allowed AT&T to rise in its day",
"Adding more types of computing system reflects an increase in the trust that higher-ups have in their employees to innovate",
"Adding more signposts for trust and approval in computing systems reflects a decrease in trust in... | 2 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_1 | What does the title BBB refer to? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"The type of certification a journal needs to be an OA venue",
"The Bureau in charge of decisions about OA",
"The cities where most of the early meetings were held",
"An organization beting developed to gather public opinion about OA"
] | 2 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_2 | Why does Open Access content not remove all barriers on the choice of the patron? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"It was a term in the original Open Access agreements that they would start removing some barriers and move from there",
"It would be too difficult to remove all barriers given that most of this content is on the internet",
"It is not financially viable to cover all of the bases",
"It is important to retain p... | 3 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_3 | Which of these is not an expected impact of OA on academic inquiry? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"It shoud allow more open discussion of a wide variety of topics",
"More people will be able to pursue specialized knowledge that does not have a large target audience",
"There will be less of a reason for researchers to work only inside of popular trends",
"Scholars will be tempted to leave academia to pursu... | 3 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_4 | How do authors benefit from open access? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"There is potential for more citations because of the relative accessibility of the work",
"Papers get published faster in open-access journals",
"It is easier to get published in an open-access journal than one with a paywall",
"Readership could increase because open-access journals advertise more accessibly... | 0 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_5 | Why is academic work considered low-hanging fruit? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"It is easy to convince academics to do things for free",
"There are fewer potential revenue loss issues because authors still get money for open access work",
"There are no royalties to worry about",
"It is a general expectation that academics make their work freely available anyway"
] | 2 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_6 | What is the role of Budapest in open access generally? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"Most of the scholars in this city tend to publish in OA journals, which means they have pull on the policies",
"It happens to be one city that hosted an early meeting about these issues",
"It is the location of the headquarters of the company that oversees OA publishing",
"Most of the decisions about OA poli... | 1 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_7 | Which of these has the least to gain from going open access as presented in this article? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"A short film producer looking to make a name for herself",
"An independently wealthy poet looking for people to read their work",
"A tenured faculty member wanting to publish their work on a very specialized topic",
"A graduate student in the sciences looking to publish their research"
] | 0 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_8 | Which is the most accurate representation of the relationship between authors and copyright issues in OA? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"The authors have less control over what happens with their work",
"Authors do not want to publish in OA venues because of the constant legal battles",
"Publicly available content is more likely to be stolen and reproduced without permission",
"Authors do not lose any more rights to their work than they would... | 3 |
99924_KVHP6JUH_9 | What is the relationship between conventional publishing and open access? | What Is Open Access?
Shifting from ink on paper to digital text suddenly allows us to make perfect copies of our work. Shifting from isolated computers to a globe-spanning network of connected computers suddenly allows us to share perfect copies of our work with a worldwide audience at essentially no cost. About th... | [
"They tend to attract scholars of different disciplines, staying separate from one another",
"Conventional publishing is better for authors but open access is better for the readers",
"Many people interact with both, and each side is adapting over time to the needs of the readers and authors",
"Venues pick on... | 2 |
99910_KBGZIWXT_1 | What is the purpose of the example of pianos in Greence? | New money: Do local currencies actually work?
It's lunchtime at Glasgow Chambers in late November, and Councillor George Redmond is getting worked up at the prospect a Glasgow Pound. "We would be Glasgow-centric about it," he says conspiratorially, as though there is any other way to be. "Can you imagine having... | [
"To show that valuable things are appreciated everywhere",
"To show how paper currency is not the only way of paying for something",
"To show how much more expensive luxury goods can be",
"To show a move away from contemporary currency towards a more traditional approach"
] | 1 |
99910_KBGZIWXT_2 | What is meant by the invention of currency? | New money: Do local currencies actually work?
It's lunchtime at Glasgow Chambers in late November, and Councillor George Redmond is getting worked up at the prospect a Glasgow Pound. "We would be Glasgow-centric about it," he says conspiratorially, as though there is any other way to be. "Can you imagine having... | [
"The power of the people to determine what has monetary worth",
"The creation of new machines to produce the bills and coins",
"New designs being chosen to better represent the people",
"The switch to a traditional bartering system"
] | 0 |
99910_KBGZIWXT_3 | What is the best description of why the Scottish will not develop their own money? | New money: Do local currencies actually work?
It's lunchtime at Glasgow Chambers in late November, and Councillor George Redmond is getting worked up at the prospect a Glasgow Pound. "We would be Glasgow-centric about it," he says conspiratorially, as though there is any other way to be. "Can you imagine having... | [
"They are not able to develop their own money because they do not have the printing resources",
"Only the politicians wanted a new system, the people all vote against the idea",
"The idea has some traction but is less of a priority than some other political issues",
"None of them have any interest in the idea... | 2 |
99910_KBGZIWXT_4 | Which is true about the various types of local currency? | New money: Do local currencies actually work?
It's lunchtime at Glasgow Chambers in late November, and Councillor George Redmond is getting worked up at the prospect a Glasgow Pound. "We would be Glasgow-centric about it," he says conspiratorially, as though there is any other way to be. "Can you imagine having... | [
"They are used in addition to the national currency, not as a replacement",
"They often try to replace the national currency to varying levels of success",
"Only some of them are considered legal by the national government",
"They are too hard to spend and thus the national currencies are always favored"
] | 0 |
99910_KBGZIWXT_5 | How do shopkeepers feel about the complementary currencies? | New money: Do local currencies actually work?
It's lunchtime at Glasgow Chambers in late November, and Councillor George Redmond is getting worked up at the prospect a Glasgow Pound. "We would be Glasgow-centric about it," he says conspiratorially, as though there is any other way to be. "Can you imagine having... | [
"They think it is worth tracking two sets of currency so they can advertise as a locally-focused business",
"They are happy to use anything that isn't the official British Pound",
"Only owners of small shops are willing to buy into it",
"Some see that it can help local business but others are skeptical"
] | 3 |
99910_KBGZIWXT_6 | How are the various local currencies connected? | New money: Do local currencies actually work?
It's lunchtime at Glasgow Chambers in late November, and Councillor George Redmond is getting worked up at the prospect a Glasgow Pound. "We would be Glasgow-centric about it," he says conspiratorially, as though there is any other way to be. "Can you imagine having... | [
"They are independnet systems but can sometimes be traded for currency in a town where there is an existing partnership",
"They are developed entirely independently from one another",
"They are all developed by the same national organization, adapting to the needs of specific areas",
"They are independently d... | 3 |
99910_KBGZIWXT_7 | Which of these is most true? | New money: Do local currencies actually work?
It's lunchtime at Glasgow Chambers in late November, and Councillor George Redmond is getting worked up at the prospect a Glasgow Pound. "We would be Glasgow-centric about it," he says conspiratorially, as though there is any other way to be. "Can you imagine having... | [
"Local currencies as complementary systems will never be sustainable in the UK",
"People developing these currencies are looking to exhibit control over small populations of people",
"Bitcoin is likely going to replace these local currencies as the alternative currency",
"Success of these currencies can be lo... | 3 |
99910_KBGZIWXT_8 | Which of these is not a barrier to the success of a complementary currency? | New money: Do local currencies actually work?
It's lunchtime at Glasgow Chambers in late November, and Councillor George Redmond is getting worked up at the prospect a Glasgow Pound. "We would be Glasgow-centric about it," he says conspiratorially, as though there is any other way to be. "Can you imagine having... | [
"The income levels of the populations using the currency",
"The misinformation and confusion surrounding how banks and currencies work",
"The varying opinions about the best possible currency system for a group of people",
"The lack of chain supermarkets in an area"
] | 3 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_1 | Why do Arvid 6 and Tendal 13 want to take Nancy's baby? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"They took the baby because it is not human.",
"They took the baby to correct a mistake that Arvid 6 made.",
"They took the baby to rescue Kanad.",
"They took the baby for ransom."
] | 1 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_2 | Why did Tiger die? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Tiger died from an allergic reaction to biting Arvid 6.",
"Tiger was poisoned.",
"Tiger suffocated.",
"Arvid 6 kicked Tiger to death."
] | 2 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_3 | What was Arvid 6's mistake? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Arvid 6 dematerialized in front of humans.",
"Arvid 6 transferred Kanad back in time 6000 years.",
"Arvid 6 crashed a car into a tree which killed a woman.",
"Arvid 6 dropped the baby when the dog started barking at him."
] | 1 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_4 | What does Tendal 13 mean when he says he pulled himself together? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Tendal 13 is a mutant with the capability of stretching his body parts. He means that he resumed a normal body position.",
"Tendal 13 means he had to get his emotions under control.",
"His body was literally in pieces. He put his body back together, likey with the power of his mind.",
"Tendal 13 is an androi... | 2 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_5 | How does Tendal 13 feel about Arvid 6? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Arvid 6 is Tendal 13's training officer. He respects Arvid 6.",
"Tendal 13 thinks Arvid 6 is the worst partner ever. He cannot wait to be reassigned.",
"Tendal 13 despises Arvid 6 with a passion. He is plotting to kill Arvid 6.",
"Arvid 6 is Tendal 13's best friend. Tendal 13 is glad they work together."
] | 1 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_6 | How many times did Tendal 13 and Arvid 6 go to the Laughton's home? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"One",
"Four",
"Three",
"Two"
] | 2 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_7 | Who is John Smith? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Mr. Laughton",
"Tendal 13",
"Kanad",
"Arvid 6"
] | 3 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_8 | Who is Kanad? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Kanad is Tendal 13 and Arvid 6's supervisor at the Ultroom.",
"Kanad is Reggie Laughton.",
"Kanad is the head of the whole galactic system.",
"Kanad is the leader of the Mycenae."
] | 2 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_9 | Who is Dr. Tompkins? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Arvid 6",
"Kanad",
"Reggie Laughton",
"Tendal 13"
] | 3 |
31357_6G6PXSJN_10 | What was Kanad trying to do when he was accidentally transferred back in time 6000 years? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"He was attempting to take over the entire galactic system.",
"He was trying to go forwards in time 6000 years.",
"He was going through a rejuvenation process that transfers his soul into a younger body.",
"He was trying to transfer his consciousness into a healthier body."
] | 2 |
24275_LUJNWDNS_1 | What is the relationship between Meyerhoff and Zeckler? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"Meyerhoff is Zeckler's employee.",
"Meyerhoff is Zeckler's employer.",
"Meyerhoff is Zeckler's lawyer.",
"Meyerhoff is Zeckler's Consulate representative."
] | 3 |
24275_LUJNWDNS_2 | How does Meyerhoff feel about Zeckler? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is a fool.",
"Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is a skilled con-man.",
"Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is misunderstood.",
"Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is an idiot."
] | 0 |
24275_LUJNWDNS_3 | What did the Altairian's arrest Zeckler for? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"They arrested him for selling the same plot of land to a dozen different Altairians.",
"They arrested him for lying.",
"They arrested him for disrespecting the Goddess.",
"They arrested him for slaughtering twenty-three Altairians."
] | 0 |
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