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61263_I9GM8XNR_1
What is the significance of Lovenbroy’s seasons?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "Each season’s weather brings a new set of cultural recreation and work.", "Each season calls for a new way to tend the Bacchus vine.", "Each season requires a new cultural shift in line with the needs of the young people.", "Each season’s weather brings a new approach to how the community thinks about its re...
0
61263_I9GM8XNR_2
How often do Bachus vines mature and what is the significance of that timeline?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "Every 18 years a vintage is held, which is a kind of celebration of art.", "Every 12 years a vintage is held, which also serves as a cultural festival that encourage young people to procreate.", "Every 18 years a vintage is held, which serves as a kind of celebration of life for both young and old people.", ...
1
61263_I9GM8XNR_3
What is a vintage? 
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "The anniversary of Lovenbroy’s independence.", "The time of year that Lovenbroy switches to making music as their primary occupation.", "The time of year that wine grapes are harvested.", "The time of year that children are born." ]
2
61263_I9GM8XNR_4
Who is the bucolic person and what do they want from MUDDLE?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "Hank Arapoulous. He wants Magnan to help him find men to pick his crops in time to pay back Croanie.", "Hank Arapoulous. He wants Retief to help him find men to fight the Croanie invasion.", "Hank Arapoulous. He wants Retief to help him find men to pick his crops in time to pay back Croanie.", "Hank Arapoulo...
2
61263_I9GM8XNR_5
How is Croanie going to affect Lovenbroy? 
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "They are going to steal its students.", "They are going to help Lovenbroy pick it’s crop.", "They are going to steal all its wine.", "They are going to invade it." ]
3
61263_I9GM8XNR_6
What is Hank’s relationship to Retief?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "Hank is a farmer from Lovenbroy requesting that Retief’s division, Libraries and Education, help him solve his labor problem.", "He is a farmer from Lovenbroy requesting that Retief’s division, Commercial Markets, help him solve his labor problem.", "Hank is a farmer from Lovenbroy requesting that Retief’s div...
0
61263_I9GM8XNR_7
Where are the two thousand students being shipped to? 
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "MUDDLE", "Earth", "Boge", "Croanie" ]
3
61263_I9GM8XNR_8
Who wanted to mine Lovenbroy’s minerals? 
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "Croanie", "MUDDEL", "Boge", "Lovenbroy neighbors" ]
2
61263_I9GM8XNR_9
During the duration of the story, what is Retief’s function in MUDDLE? 
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "He is taking a few weeks off and leaving his responsibility to Miss Furkle.", "He is in total control of MUDDLE while Magnan is away.", "He plays a rubber stamp function for the Libraries and Education division while Magnan is away.", "He is put in charge of investigating the Croanie-Boge conspiracy." ]
2
20014_SHZX09QJ_1
What does Fiss mean by Irony? 
Shut Up, He Explained Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of his prominenc...
[ "That true freedom of speech calls for the silencing of a few groups.", "That true freedom of speech calls for the silencing of unorthodox artists, as their work so often offends on a large scale and does not bode positively for the groups the artist hopes to represents.", "That true freedom of speech depends o...
0
20014_SHZX09QJ_2
What is the best description of what the article is doing with Fiss’s book? 
Shut Up, He Explained Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of his prominenc...
[ "Taking a neutral approach in order to summarize the book.", "Challenging Fiss’s points while unpacking what the book has to say on the whole.", "Challenging Fiss’s points while offering better stats and better solutions.", "Taking a supportive approach and demonstrating how and where Fiss is especially effec...
1
20014_SHZX09QJ_3
What is the meaning of Fiss’s title? 
Shut Up, He Explained Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of his prominenc...
[ "It is ironic that free speech requires the suppression of debunked ideas.", "It is ironic that the command, “Shut Up,” is paired with verb explain. This paradox is a metaphor for the way free speech works.", "It is ironic that free speech can only be achieved via the hand of the state.", "It is ironic that f...
3
20014_SHZX09QJ_4
What is one description of a putative right to individual self-expression?
Shut Up, He Explained Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of his prominenc...
[ "The right to orthodox self-expression", "The right to hate but not to be hated", "The right to engage in debate unencumbered by speech laws", "The right of the donkey to drool" ]
3
20014_SHZX09QJ_5
According to Fiss, free speech issues should be thought of as a conflict between...? 
Shut Up, He Explained Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of his prominenc...
[ "Individual liberty and the right to social equality", "Two kinds of equality: individual and social", "Two kinds of liberty: individual and social", "Liberty and equality" ]
2
20014_SHZX09QJ_6
Who is Owen Fiss and what did he do?
Shut Up, He Explained Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of his prominenc...
[ "He is a professor at Yale Law School. He is responsible taking Robert Mapplethorpe to court.", "He is a professor at Yale Law School. He is responsible for writing the book, The Irony of Free Speech", "He is a professor at Yale Law School. He is responsible for writing the book, Shut Up, He Explained.", "He ...
1
20014_SHZX09QJ_7
Which groups does Fiss claim his book is advocating for? 
Shut Up, He Explained Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of his prominenc...
[ "women, gays, victims of war crimes , the poor, and people who are critical of market capitalism", "women, gays, victims of racial-hate speech, the rich, and people who are critical of market capitalism.", "women, gays, victims of racial-hate speech, the poor, and those who are critical of market capitalism", ...
2
20014_SHZX09QJ_8
According to the article, why were people outraged by Mapplethorp’s portfolio? 
Shut Up, He Explained Owen Fiss is a professor at the Yale Law School and a highly regarded scholar of constitutional law. The subject of this short book is the present direction of the law governing the freedom of speech. What Professor Fiss has to say about it is worth attending to not merely because of his prominenc...
[ "Because it depicted homosexuality", "Because it depicted violence against women", "Because it outwardly depicted the AIDS crisis", "Because it depicted sadomasochism" ]
3
20011_ZEKHE5AG_1
In the context of the article, who is Si and what does he do? 
Let Si Get This During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Carter might be there too, alt...
[ "Si, or The Si, is the person responsible for covering the absurd costs of of the New York Editor lifestyle.", "Si, or The Si, is the person responsible for covering the absurd expenditure of New York parties.", "Si, or The Si, is the person responsible for the culture that has developed around the writer/edito...
3
20011_ZEKHE5AG_2
What is the best description of what “The Si” creates within the Condé Nast magazines? 
Let Si Get This During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Carter might be there too, alt...
[ "A closed economy", "A culture of guilt surrounding what it takes to put out a magazine", "A culture of partiers who aren’t interested in getting their work done", "A series of mantras that teach reckless spending" ]
0
20011_ZEKHE5AG_3
What is Si’s full name? 
Let Si Get This During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Carter might be there too, alt...
[ "S.I. Newsom Jr.", "S.I. Newhouse Jr.", "Silas Newhouse Jr.", "Silas Donald Newhouse" ]
1
20011_ZEKHE5AG_4
What is the name of Si’s younger brother? Which of his are a “different story”? 
Let Si Get This During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Carter might be there too, alt...
[ "Donald Newhouse—his photographers", "Donald Newhouse—his writers", "Donald Newhouse—his editors", "Donald Newhouse—his temps" ]
2
20011_ZEKHE5AG_5
What group is more profligate than writers? 
Let Si Get This During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Carter might be there too, alt...
[ "Editors", "Assistants", "Interior designers", "Photographers" ]
3
20011_ZEKHE5AG_6
How much did the Vanity Fair shoot of Arnold Schwarzenegger cost? What is this a demonstration of?
Let Si Get This During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Carter might be there too, alt...
[ "$100,000: The wasteful methods of photographers", "$1,000: The frugal character of writers as compared to photographers", "$10,000: The wasteful character of Vanity Fair", "$110,00: The vanity of photographers" ]
0
20011_ZEKHE5AG_7
According to the article, what is Condé Nast?
Let Si Get This During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Carter might be there too, alt...
[ "Magazines of the corporate elite", "15 magazines of “fabulousness”", "15 New York magazines of “fantasy”", "15 magazines of the New York “elite”" ]
1
20011_ZEKHE5AG_8
Whose dog was thrown a birthday party? What is the article doing with this detail?
Let Si Get This During a typical lunch time at the Royalton Hotel restaurant in midtown Manhattan, The New Yorker 's Tina Brown might be installed at her usual table, and Vogue 's Anna Wintour might be at her usual table (chewing on her usual meal--a $25 hamburger). Vanity Fair 's Graydon Carter might be there too, alt...
[ "Thomas Maier’s dog. The article uses this to demonstrate how Condé Nast has become a successful in group.", "S.I. Newhouse Jr.’s dog. The article uses this to demonstrate the absurd expenditure of the Condé Nast magazines.", "S.I. Newhouse Jr.’s dog. The article uses this to demonstrate that the absurd expendi...
1
53016_JX0ZBJW2_1
What word best describes Captain Hannah's physical description at the beginning of the article?
CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA BY L. J. STECHER, JR. The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The only trouble was—the cargo had a will of its own! Captain Hannah climbed painfully down from the Delta Crucis , hobbled across the spaceport to where Beulah and I were waiting to greet him ...
[ "Sick", "Grotesque", "Feverish", "Exhausted" ]
1
53016_JX0ZBJW2_2
What best describes the overall structure of Captain Hannah's dialogue when recounting his time caring for the marocca plants?
CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA BY L. J. STECHER, JR. The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The only trouble was—the cargo had a will of its own! Captain Hannah climbed painfully down from the Delta Crucis , hobbled across the spaceport to where Beulah and I were waiting to greet him ...
[ "An argument and supporting details along with counterclaims structure.", "A catchphrase followed by explanations structure.", "A purpose and explanation structure.", "A problem-solution structure." ]
3
53016_JX0ZBJW2_3
What made Captain Hannah want to give the narrator a black eye?
CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA BY L. J. STECHER, JR. The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The only trouble was—the cargo had a will of its own! Captain Hannah climbed painfully down from the Delta Crucis , hobbled across the spaceport to where Beulah and I were waiting to greet him ...
[ "Because the narrator offered no help in transporting the marocca plants.", "Because the welts on Captain Hannah were angering the captain.", "Because the narrator made an unfair deal to transport the plants to Gloryanna III.", "Because Captain Hannah's transportation of the marocca plants was frustrating and...
3
53016_JX0ZBJW2_4
What can you infer about the environment within the Delta Crucis in terms of its suitability for growing marocca?
CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA BY L. J. STECHER, JR. The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The only trouble was—the cargo had a will of its own! Captain Hannah climbed painfully down from the Delta Crucis , hobbled across the spaceport to where Beulah and I were waiting to greet him ...
[ "The Delta Crucis can not sustain marocca plant life.", "The Delta Crucis is capable of sustaining marocca plant life with appropriate interventions.", "The Delta Crucis must be operated by multiple individuals at a time to sustain the marocca in transport.", "The Delta Crucis can sustain marocca plant life i...
1
53016_JX0ZBJW2_5
If the marocca plants happened to die during transport, what would be one logical explanation for why they died based on the conditions they needed to survive in the article?
CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA BY L. J. STECHER, JR. The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The only trouble was—the cargo had a will of its own! Captain Hannah climbed painfully down from the Delta Crucis , hobbled across the spaceport to where Beulah and I were waiting to greet him ...
[ "The temperature of the environment did not vary enough and was too stagnant for the plants.", "The carollas decided to start eating the dingleburys instead of vice versa.", "An error on the spaceship caused the artificial days and nights to not be equal length.", "The spaceship was not correctly simulating a...
2
53016_JX0ZBJW2_6
Given the way that the marocca grow, will the narrator and Captain Hannah likely have to make trips back to Mypore II in the future to transport more marocca?
CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA BY L. J. STECHER, JR. The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The only trouble was—the cargo had a will of its own! Captain Hannah climbed painfully down from the Delta Crucis , hobbled across the spaceport to where Beulah and I were waiting to greet him ...
[ "Yes, because the marocca plants will not have a very long lifespan on Gloryanna III.", "No, because the marocca will be so difficult to maintain on Gloryanna III that any hopes of restarting a marocca industry on the planet will be abandoned.", "No, because the plants grow extraordinarily fast and they reprodu...
2
53016_JX0ZBJW2_7
After reading about the troubles of Captain Hannah maintaining the marocca during the transport to Gloryanna III, what can one infer about his character?
CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA BY L. J. STECHER, JR. The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The only trouble was—the cargo had a will of its own! Captain Hannah climbed painfully down from the Delta Crucis , hobbled across the spaceport to where Beulah and I were waiting to greet him ...
[ "Captain Hannah is a clever and sharp man.", "Captain Hannah is a disorganized thinker.", "Captain Hannah becomes unmotivated after several failures.", "Captain Hannah is a meticulous and well-planned man." ]
0
53016_JX0ZBJW2_8
What can you conclude about Captain Hannah and the narrator's relationship?
CAKEWALK TO GLORYANNA BY L. J. STECHER, JR. The job was easy. The profit was enormous. The only trouble was—the cargo had a will of its own! Captain Hannah climbed painfully down from the Delta Crucis , hobbled across the spaceport to where Beulah and I were waiting to greet him ...
[ "The narrator is fearful of Captain Hannah.", "They experience tension in their relationship but work together regardless.", "The narrator and Captain Hannah have strong disdain for each other and frequently disagree.", "They are respectful of each other and work well together." ]
1
61204_88YG7JCX_1
What does the description in the second paragraph of the article about Wayne's parents show about how Wayne feels towards them?
THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man. And kids had a right to grow up—some of them! Wayne, unseen, sneered down from the head of the stairs. The old man with his thick neck, thick cigar, evening highball, potgut and bald head without a brain i...
[ "He dislikes them because he feels repressed by them.", "He has strong disdain for them because they do not approve of his aspirations.", "He fears his parents because they are aggressively against his future goals.", "He is annoyed by them because they will not let him be drafted." ]
0
61204_88YG7JCX_2
How did Wayne's reaction to being drafted differ from his parents' reaction?
THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man. And kids had a right to grow up—some of them! Wayne, unseen, sneered down from the head of the stairs. The old man with his thick neck, thick cigar, evening highball, potgut and bald head without a brain i...
[ "Wayne reacted quickly, while his parents took longer to react to the news.", "Wayne was overjoyed while his parents were annoyed.", "Wayne was excited while his parents were worried.", "Wayne was in shock while his parents were sad." ]
2
61204_88YG7JCX_3
How do Wayne's thoughts toward Captain Jack and his dialogue toward Captain Jack differ?
THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man. And kids had a right to grow up—some of them! Wayne, unseen, sneered down from the head of the stairs. The old man with his thick neck, thick cigar, evening highball, potgut and bald head without a brain i...
[ "Wayne speaks to Captain Jack respectfully, but mocks him in his thoughts.", "Wayne speaks to Captain Jack in a fearful manner, but underestimates him in his thoughts.", "Wayne speaks to Captain Jack quietly, but wishes he could have more confidence on the inside.", "Wayne speaks to Captain Jack arrogantly, b...
0
61204_88YG7JCX_4
Had Wayne actually accomplished his mission given to him by Captain Jack, would he have felt victorious?
THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man. And kids had a right to grow up—some of them! Wayne, unseen, sneered down from the head of the stairs. The old man with his thick neck, thick cigar, evening highball, potgut and bald head without a brain i...
[ "No, because Wayne would know that his parents would be disappointed in him.", "No, because Wayne would not be able to mentally handle the murders.", "Yes, because Wayne had been excited all along about his draft call.", "Yes, because Wayne wanted to make Captain Jack proud no matter what." ]
1
61204_88YG7JCX_5
How did Wayne's attitude change by the end of the article?
THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man. And kids had a right to grow up—some of them! Wayne, unseen, sneered down from the head of the stairs. The old man with his thick neck, thick cigar, evening highball, potgut and bald head without a brain i...
[ "Wayne went from feeling excited to disgusted.", "Wayne went from feeling excited to regretful for not listening to his parents.", "Wayne went from feeling confident to feeling defeated.", "Wayne went from feeling nervous to guilty." ]
2
61204_88YG7JCX_6
What realization do you think Wayne might have had after his journey?
THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man. And kids had a right to grow up—some of them! Wayne, unseen, sneered down from the head of the stairs. The old man with his thick neck, thick cigar, evening highball, potgut and bald head without a brain i...
[ "He realized he did not have the emotional strength he thought he had to complete the mission.", "He realized that Captain Jack had set him up to make him regret the draft call.", "He realized that his parents are to blame for his weaknesses.", "He realized that he was emotionally strong enough for the missio...
0
63890_OZY8SIE2_1
Why did the narrator initially become frustrated with the task that Captain Walsh gave him.
A PLANET NAMED JOE By S. A. LOMBINO There were more Joes on Venus than you could shake a ray-gun at. Perhaps there was method in Colonel Walsh's madness—murder-madness—when he ordered Major Polk to scan the planet for a guy named Joe. Colonel Walsh had a great sense of humor....
[ "The narrator realized the directions he was given were unclear.", "The task proved much harder than the narrator thought.", "He realized that he was part of a more important mission.", "He realized he was sent to the wrong planet." ]
1
63890_OZY8SIE2_2
What made the narrator's mission so difficult?
A PLANET NAMED JOE By S. A. LOMBINO There were more Joes on Venus than you could shake a ray-gun at. Perhaps there was method in Colonel Walsh's madness—murder-madness—when he ordered Major Polk to scan the planet for a guy named Joe. Colonel Walsh had a great sense of humor....
[ "No one cooperated with the narrator to help him find the right Joe.", "He became incapacitated by the hot weather on Venus.", "He became physically lost on Venus.", "The inhabitants of Venus were all very much the same." ]
3
63890_OZY8SIE2_3
Given the details in the article, what best describes Captain Walsh and Major Polk's relationship?
A PLANET NAMED JOE By S. A. LOMBINO There were more Joes on Venus than you could shake a ray-gun at. Perhaps there was method in Colonel Walsh's madness—murder-madness—when he ordered Major Polk to scan the planet for a guy named Joe. Colonel Walsh had a great sense of humor....
[ "They had strong disdain for each other.", "They often bantered while still being close friends.", "They enjoyed competing with each other.", "They liked to make jokes out of each other." ]
0
63890_OZY8SIE2_4
Who was the mission intended to benefit?
A PLANET NAMED JOE By S. A. LOMBINO There were more Joes on Venus than you could shake a ray-gun at. Perhaps there was method in Colonel Walsh's madness—murder-madness—when he ordered Major Polk to scan the planet for a guy named Joe. Colonel Walsh had a great sense of humor....
[ "Captain Walsh, because they desperately needed to find the right Joe.", "Major Polk, because he wanted to force Captain Walsh out of office.", "Major Polk, because he wanted to prove himself better than Major Walsh.", "Captain Walsh, because he wanted to see Major Polk suffer." ]
3
63890_OZY8SIE2_5
What would have happened had Major Polk never reported Captain Walsh for sleeping on Boiler Watch at the Academy?
A PLANET NAMED JOE By S. A. LOMBINO There were more Joes on Venus than you could shake a ray-gun at. Perhaps there was method in Colonel Walsh's madness—murder-madness—when he ordered Major Polk to scan the planet for a guy named Joe. Colonel Walsh had a great sense of humor....
[ "Major Polk would have outranked Captain Walsh in the military.", "Major Polk and Captain Walsh would have never worked together like they do now.", "Captain Walsh and Major Polk would still have the same feelings toward each other.", "Captain Walsh would have never sent Major Polk on the mission." ]
3
63890_OZY8SIE2_6
What was Captain Walsh's main motive behind putting the narrator on the mission?
A PLANET NAMED JOE By S. A. LOMBINO There were more Joes on Venus than you could shake a ray-gun at. Perhaps there was method in Colonel Walsh's madness—murder-madness—when he ordered Major Polk to scan the planet for a guy named Joe. Colonel Walsh had a great sense of humor....
[ "Walsh sought revenge against the narrator.", "Walsh wanted to test the narrator's intelligence.", "Walsh wanted the narrator fired from his position.", "Walsh wanted to test the narrator's competency." ]
0
53269_56JA5QR5_1
Given the information in the article, what is the purpose of a Geiger counter?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "To measure rock formation patterns.", "To measure for radiation.", "To find hidden rocks.", "To measure gravity." ]
1
53269_56JA5QR5_2
What best describes how the overall tone changed from the beginning of the article?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "From worrisome to frustrated.", "From apathetic to solemn.", "From lighthearted to tense.", "From upbeat to sympathetic." ]
2
53269_56JA5QR5_3
What best describes Eddie's character?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "He has a deep appreciation for nuclear science.", "He is boy who often gets into trouble.", "He tries to act older and more intelligent than he is.", "He tries to copy everything his father says, does, and feels." ]
0
53269_56JA5QR5_4
What best describes Eddie's usual relationship with Teena and her family?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "Teena and her family often get annoyed when Eddie comes to their house.", "Teena and her family are welcoming of Eddie's presence since he is a friend of Teena's.", "Teena and her family only accept Eddie out of respect for the friendship of Eddie and Teena's parents.", "Eddie is often intrusive and interrup...
1
53269_56JA5QR5_5
Out of the choices below, predict which future career Eddie would most likely pick given his interests present in the article.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "A nuclear scientist because he is always curious.", "A college professor as inspired by his father.", "An nuclear engineer because he enjoys inventing.", "A spy because they are intriguing." ]
0
53269_56JA5QR5_6
What is Eddie's response to Teena's mother's concern over the missing isotope?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "He only causes more concern for her after explaining isotopes.", "He acts equally as concerned as her.", "He tries to comfort her by explaining isotopes.", "He tries to demonstrate his knowledge of radioactivity to her." ]
2
53269_56JA5QR5_7
How does Eddie's reaction and his father's reaction to the missing isotope different?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "Eddie's father is horrified, while Eddie acts apathetic.", "Eddie's father is disappointed, while Eddie is unaware of the severity of the situation.", "Eddie's father is worried, while Eddie's curiosity is heightened.", "Eddie's father is panicked, while Eddie tries to remain lighthearted." ]
2
53269_56JA5QR5_8
How would Eddie's reaction to the missing isotope been different if he had not been so knowledgeable about radioactivity?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "He would have been very worried due to the severity of the situation.", "He would not have cared because he would be disinterested in the situation.", "He would have been extremely curious about the situation.", "He would have found a way to be more helpful for his father's situation." ]
1
53269_56JA5QR5_9
What can you conclude about Eddie's attitude towards his father?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "Eddie academically challenges his father.", "Eddie annoys his father.", "Eddie looks up to his father.", "Eddie tries to relate to his father." ]
2
53269_56JA5QR5_10
What is one likely difference between Eddie and Teena?
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> YOUNG READERS Atom Mystery 11 CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like to have finished it, but the bar of morning sunlight poking in under the window shade pried his eyes open. The dream fled. Eddie kicked off the sheet, swung ...
[ "Teena is more inspired by her parent(s) than Eddie.", "Teena is less intelligent than Eddie.", "Teena is not as knowledgeable in science as Eddie.", "Teena dislikes science, unlike Eddie." ]
2
61481_RVHHVB1G_1
What do the harsh weather conditions described at the beginning of the article foreshadow about the tone of the rest of the reading?
SILENCE IS—DEADLY By Bertrand L. Shurtleff Radio is an absolute necessity in modern organization—and particularly in modern naval organization. If you could silence all radio—silence of that sort would be deadly! The hurried rat-a-tat of knuckles hammered on the cabin door...
[ "The article will be stressful.", "The article will be uneventful.", "The article will be gloomy.", "The article will be mysterious" ]
0
61481_RVHHVB1G_2
Of all the characters, who is seen as an antagonist in the article?
SILENCE IS—DEADLY By Bertrand L. Shurtleff Radio is an absolute necessity in modern organization—and particularly in modern naval organization. If you could silence all radio—silence of that sort would be deadly! The hurried rat-a-tat of knuckles hammered on the cabin door...
[ "Androka's assistant because he turned off the radio.", "Commander Curtis because he rarely complied with the other crew members.", "The radio man on the ship because he could not complete Commander Curtis's orders.", "Androka, because his actions severely inconvenienced the crew of the ship." ]
3
61481_RVHHVB1G_3
What word best describes Commander Curtis?
SILENCE IS—DEADLY By Bertrand L. Shurtleff Radio is an absolute necessity in modern organization—and particularly in modern naval organization. If you could silence all radio—silence of that sort would be deadly! The hurried rat-a-tat of knuckles hammered on the cabin door...
[ "Collaborative", "Egotistical", "Authoritative", "Fierce" ]
2
61481_RVHHVB1G_4
What would the main characters of the article all most likely agree with about Androka?
SILENCE IS—DEADLY By Bertrand L. Shurtleff Radio is an absolute necessity in modern organization—and particularly in modern naval organization. If you could silence all radio—silence of that sort would be deadly! The hurried rat-a-tat of knuckles hammered on the cabin door...
[ "Androka is arrogant.", "Androka can be noncompliant.", "Androka is often clueless.", "Androka can be mysterious." ]
1
61481_RVHHVB1G_5
Was it Nelson's decision to become part of the military?
SILENCE IS—DEADLY By Bertrand L. Shurtleff Radio is an absolute necessity in modern organization—and particularly in modern naval organization. If you could silence all radio—silence of that sort would be deadly! The hurried rat-a-tat of knuckles hammered on the cabin door...
[ "No, he would have rather fought on Germany's side.", "No, he was forced into a career in the military.", "Yes, he wanted to help America after the horrors of the First World War.", "Yes, he was influenced by his parents to live a life of service." ]
1
61481_RVHHVB1G_6
Was the gas incident deadly?
SILENCE IS—DEADLY By Bertrand L. Shurtleff Radio is an absolute necessity in modern organization—and particularly in modern naval organization. If you could silence all radio—silence of that sort would be deadly! The hurried rat-a-tat of knuckles hammered on the cabin door...
[ "Yes, there were bodies scattered all over the ship.", "No, exposed crewmen were left nearly comatose.", "Yes, and only gas masks could help prevent death from the gas exposure.", "No, because Androka made sure to expose the crewmen to a nondeadly gas." ]
1
61481_RVHHVB1G_7
Why are many of the main characters so suspicious of each other?
SILENCE IS—DEADLY By Bertrand L. Shurtleff Radio is an absolute necessity in modern organization—and particularly in modern naval organization. If you could silence all radio—silence of that sort would be deadly! The hurried rat-a-tat of knuckles hammered on the cabin door...
[ "Because many of the characters are making ignorant mistakes.", "Because many of the characters have reason from prior experiences to not trust each other.", "Because many of characters are of different nationalities in the midst of a World War.", "Because many of the characters are in a state of confusion an...
2
61481_RVHHVB1G_8
What is an important lesson Androka should have learned from his failed attempts in the article?
SILENCE IS—DEADLY By Bertrand L. Shurtleff Radio is an absolute necessity in modern organization—and particularly in modern naval organization. If you could silence all radio—silence of that sort would be deadly! The hurried rat-a-tat of knuckles hammered on the cabin door...
[ "Being motivated by hatred is the most beneficial motivation.", "Pursuing self-interest can have negative impacts all around you.", "Communication is key, especially when lost at sea.", "It is better to work alone than with others." ]
1
63097_X0NBQNRH_1
What is a likely reason that the narrator chooses to go with what the citizens of Dondromogon believe about him?
Warrior of Two Worlds By MANLY WADE WELLMAN He was the man of two planets, drawn through the blackness of space to save a nation from ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that he was destined to fight both sides. My senses came to me slowly...
[ "He thinks that going with what the citizens of Dondromogon believe will be his key to escape.", "The people of Dondromogon are harmless, so he perceives no danger in remaining on the planet.", "He does not remember anything, is confused, and cannot back himself up on who he truly is.", "He figures that he wi...
2
63097_X0NBQNRH_2
What statement would the narrator most likely agree with?
Warrior of Two Worlds By MANLY WADE WELLMAN He was the man of two planets, drawn through the blackness of space to save a nation from ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that he was destined to fight both sides. My senses came to me slowly...
[ "He does not fully understand how or why he is Yandro.", "The inhabitants of Dondromogon are unwelcoming no matter his status.", "The inhabitants of Dondromogon are playing a joke on him.", "He has been mistakenly selected by the people of Dondromogon." ]
0
63097_X0NBQNRH_3
How did the man's treatment change by most of the people after his thumbprints were taken?
Warrior of Two Worlds By MANLY WADE WELLMAN He was the man of two planets, drawn through the blackness of space to save a nation from ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that he was destined to fight both sides. My senses came to me slowly...
[ "He went from being treated as a criminal to being treated as one of the usual inhabitants of Dondromogon.", "He went from being treated with suspicion to being revered.", "He went from being treated as an invader to reluctantly worshipped as Yandro.", "He went from being respected as a foreigner to being res...
1
63097_X0NBQNRH_4
Had the narrator vehemently denied his position as Yandro, would the opinions of the people have likely changed?
Warrior of Two Worlds By MANLY WADE WELLMAN He was the man of two planets, drawn through the blackness of space to save a nation from ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that he was destined to fight both sides. My senses came to me slowly...
[ "No, because the narrator would eventually be forced against his own will to be Yandro.", "Yes, because the narrator would have been sent back to Earth for his denial of the position.", "Yes, because the inhabitants would have instead acted distastefully towards the narrator for not wanting to assume the positi...
3
63097_X0NBQNRH_5
What is one main mood that the narrator initially conveys in the article?
Warrior of Two Worlds By MANLY WADE WELLMAN He was the man of two planets, drawn through the blackness of space to save a nation from ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that he was destined to fight both sides. My senses came to me slowly...
[ "Superiority", "Fear", "Confusion", "Hatred" ]
2
63097_X0NBQNRH_6
Choose the most likely outcome if the narrator was not determined to be Yandro?
Warrior of Two Worlds By MANLY WADE WELLMAN He was the man of two planets, drawn through the blackness of space to save a nation from ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that he was destined to fight both sides. My senses came to me slowly...
[ "He would have never met Doriza.", "He would be sent back to Earth.", "He would not be honored on Dondromogon.", "His memory would have came back faster." ]
2
63097_X0NBQNRH_7
Based on the information provided in the article, do you predict the narrator will fully step up to his position as Yandro?
Warrior of Two Worlds By MANLY WADE WELLMAN He was the man of two planets, drawn through the blackness of space to save a nation from ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that he was destined to fight both sides. My senses came to me slowly...
[ "No, he will never come out of his state of amnesia to be able to fulfil his duties.", "Yes, because he is willing to learn and work with the people of Dondromogon.", "Yes, because he will be arrested if he does not.", "No, because he firmly denies that he is the Yandro and wants to return to Earth." ]
1
63097_X0NBQNRH_8
What statement best summarizes this article?
Warrior of Two Worlds By MANLY WADE WELLMAN He was the man of two planets, drawn through the blackness of space to save a nation from ruthless invaders. He was Yandro, the Stranger of the Prophecy—and he found that he was destined to fight both sides. My senses came to me slowly...
[ "A man suffers memory loss and violence as he tries to rediscover himself on a new planet.", "A man greedily assumes power on a new planet at the expense of learning who he previously was on planet Earth.", "A man shockingly learns that he will be the savior of a distressed community on another planet.", "A m...
2
60515_1N5NTY6S_1
What is the overall tone of the article?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "Serious", "Grim", "Violent", "Objective" ]
1
60515_1N5NTY6S_2
How would the main character's reaction been different if his wife was alive when he came back home?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "He would have realized her love for him had vanished.", "He would not have been as solemn as he was when he discovered she was no longer there.", "He would have been in a state of confusion because he would not have recognized his wife.", "He would still be very depressed from the aftermath of the war." ]
1
60515_1N5NTY6S_3
How did the gloomy outcome of World War III in the article foreshadow the rest of the main character's story?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "The main character would still find ways to motivate himself regardless of what he faced.", "The main character would continue to realize how superficial the world is.", "The main character would continue to suffer loss.", "The main character would succumb to every failure." ]
2
60515_1N5NTY6S_4
What is a theme of the article?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "With loss comes great strength.", "Material objects cannot replace emotional connection.", "Things will always stay right where you left them.", "With honor comes struggle." ]
1
60515_1N5NTY6S_5
What can you best infer about the connection the main character had with his wife?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "He had a connection with her worth more than what could be captured in an object.", "He had a connection with her that would end once he left for war.", "His connection with her was not strong enough to withstand time.", "His connection with her was not as strong as he thought." ]
0
60515_1N5NTY6S_6
How does the monster wearing the diamond ring send a different message than the main character's wife wearing the same ring?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "The ring now shows that material love is stronger than emotional love.", "The ring is meaningless now that it is not worn by his wife.", "The ring now shows that anyone can hold a symbol of love.", "The ring shows that the love between the main character and his wife was not exclusive between them." ]
1
60515_1N5NTY6S_7
Why did the main character no longer keep the ruby necklace?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "He would rather the monster have the necklace.", "He wanted the necklace to remain with the house where his love was.", "He figured his wife might come back for the necklace and know that he had returned from war.", "The love that was symbolized by the necklace is now gone." ]
3
60515_1N5NTY6S_8
Would the main character had fought as hard in World War III if he knew that his family would not be home when he returned?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "No, because he would be too devastated to fight.", "Yes, because he wanted to make sure that he and his men won World War III.", "No, because he would have nothing to come back home to anyways.", "Yes, because he was adamant on surviving World War III." ]
2
60515_1N5NTY6S_9
Given that many of the animals in America seem to have a mutation, what is one probable explanation of what may have caused the mutations given that World War III had recently ended?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? Does love? Does death?... Nothing lasts forever.... Not even forever The large horse plodded slowly over the shifting sand. The rider was of medium size, with huge, strong hands and seemingly hollow eyes. Strange eyes, alive ...
[ "America experienced a famine that led to animals eating trash and experiencing mutations in later generations.", "There was a nuclear weapon attack in America from an opposing country that led to mutations in animals there.", "America spent all its money on war and neglected its land, which led to mutations in...
1
61213_8GQZLKML_1
What can you best infer about the characteristics of the people in attendance at the tournament hall that Sandra was at?
THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE by FRITZ LEIBER The machine was not perfect. It could be tricked. It could make mistakes. And—it could learn! Silently, so as not to shock anyone with illusions about well dressed young women, Sandra Lea Grayling cursed the day she had persuaded the Chicago S...
[ "They are arrogant and lackadaisical.", "They are sharp-minded and determined to win.", "They are confident yet humble.", "They are astute and put together." ]
1
61213_8GQZLKML_2
What role does Doc play for Sandra?
THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE by FRITZ LEIBER The machine was not perfect. It could be tricked. It could make mistakes. And—it could learn! Silently, so as not to shock anyone with illusions about well dressed young women, Sandra Lea Grayling cursed the day she had persuaded the Chicago S...
[ "He plays a comedic role.", "He plays a condescending role.", "He plays an entertaining role.", "He plays an informative role." ]
3
61213_8GQZLKML_3
Given all the nationalities present at the tournament and the information presented in the article, which nationality would be most likely to win?
THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE by FRITZ LEIBER The machine was not perfect. It could be tricked. It could make mistakes. And—it could learn! Silently, so as not to shock anyone with illusions about well dressed young women, Sandra Lea Grayling cursed the day she had persuaded the Chicago S...
[ "Russian", "Hungarian", "French", "American" ]
0
61213_8GQZLKML_4
Why would a psychologist be a better programmer than a scientist in response to the WBM having picked a psychologist over a scientist for a programming job?
THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE by FRITZ LEIBER The machine was not perfect. It could be tricked. It could make mistakes. And—it could learn! Silently, so as not to shock anyone with illusions about well dressed young women, Sandra Lea Grayling cursed the day she had persuaded the Chicago S...
[ "A psychologist would know how to program a chess game to avoid cheating.", "A psychologist can easily learn programming and has the background to be more effective at it than a scientist.", "A psychologist knows the rules of chess more than a scientist does.", "A psychologist could better predict a person's ...
3
61213_8GQZLKML_5
Would Sandra consistently consider herself a skilled journalist?
THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE by FRITZ LEIBER The machine was not perfect. It could be tricked. It could make mistakes. And—it could learn! Silently, so as not to shock anyone with illusions about well dressed young women, Sandra Lea Grayling cursed the day she had persuaded the Chicago S...
[ "Yes, and the way she was able to easily journal about the chess competition shows her competency.", "No, because she usually knows very little about what she will be journaling about.", "No, she has her doubts that her skills are not what makes her successful at interviewing people.", "Yes, because she consi...
2
61213_8GQZLKML_6
What statement would many of the chess players at the tournament NOT agree with?
THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE by FRITZ LEIBER The machine was not perfect. It could be tricked. It could make mistakes. And—it could learn! Silently, so as not to shock anyone with illusions about well dressed young women, Sandra Lea Grayling cursed the day she had persuaded the Chicago S...
[ "The Machine is impossible to win against.", "There comes pride in winning against the Machine.", "Chess tournaments are serious competitions.", "Chess is a tedious game." ]
0
61213_8GQZLKML_7
How would Sandra's journaling experience been if she had not met Doc?
THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE by FRITZ LEIBER The machine was not perfect. It could be tricked. It could make mistakes. And—it could learn! Silently, so as not to shock anyone with illusions about well dressed young women, Sandra Lea Grayling cursed the day she had persuaded the Chicago S...
[ "She would have struggled to identify all the competitors to name in her article if it was not for Doc.", "She would have had more time to get a better understanding to write about the Machine if Doc had not taken up all her time talking.", "She would have likely written a very vague article due to her lack of ...
2
61213_8GQZLKML_8
What is an accurate assumption about the Machine in the article?
THE 64-SQUARE MADHOUSE by FRITZ LEIBER The machine was not perfect. It could be tricked. It could make mistakes. And—it could learn! Silently, so as not to shock anyone with illusions about well dressed young women, Sandra Lea Grayling cursed the day she had persuaded the Chicago S...
[ "It \"thinks\" in a way that is more planned than a human.", "A human is more calculated than the Machine.", "The Machine is accurate yet slow compared to other computers.", "It has more experience than a human." ]
0
61380_A42Z822U_1
Based on the article, does McCray know he is being watched?
THE FIVE HELLS OF ORION BY FREDERICK POHL Out in the great gas cloud of the Orion Nebula McCray found an ally—and a foe! His name was Herrell McCray and he was scared. As best he could tell, he was in a sort of room no bigger than a prison cell. Perhaps it was a prison cell. Whatever i...
[ "No, or else he would have tried speaking with Hatcher and his team.", "Yes, because he was trying to escape where he was.", "No, or else he would not have tried to establish communication with the woman who appeared.", "Yes, because he was trying to radio Jodrell Bank so he could safely escape." ]
0
61380_A42Z822U_2
What best describes Hatcher's team?
THE FIVE HELLS OF ORION BY FREDERICK POHL Out in the great gas cloud of the Orion Nebula McCray found an ally—and a foe! His name was Herrell McCray and he was scared. As best he could tell, he was in a sort of room no bigger than a prison cell. Perhaps it was a prison cell. Whatever i...
[ "They are careless with decisions.", "They are hasty with decisions.", "They have cruel intentions towards humans.", "They are ignorant about humans." ]
3
61380_A42Z822U_3
What was the author's purpose on including a section about Hatcher's feedings?
THE FIVE HELLS OF ORION BY FREDERICK POHL Out in the great gas cloud of the Orion Nebula McCray found an ally—and a foe! His name was Herrell McCray and he was scared. As best he could tell, he was in a sort of room no bigger than a prison cell. Perhaps it was a prison cell. Whatever i...
[ "To give insight on Hatcher's personality.", "To show that McCray will have to feed like Hatcher if he does not return to Jodrell Bank because there is no human food where he is.", "To further elaborate how different Hatcher and his kind are from a human.", "To show how grotesque his feeding process is." ]
2
61380_A42Z822U_4
What can you conclude about Hatcher's relationship with the rest of his team?
THE FIVE HELLS OF ORION BY FREDERICK POHL Out in the great gas cloud of the Orion Nebula McCray found an ally—and a foe! His name was Herrell McCray and he was scared. As best he could tell, he was in a sort of room no bigger than a prison cell. Perhaps it was a prison cell. Whatever i...
[ "He fights with them.", "He does not understand his team.", "He does not always agree with them.", "He is much more brilliant than his team." ]
2
61380_A42Z822U_5
What feeling did McCray and Hatcher both feel at least once during this article?
THE FIVE HELLS OF ORION BY FREDERICK POHL Out in the great gas cloud of the Orion Nebula McCray found an ally—and a foe! His name was Herrell McCray and he was scared. As best he could tell, he was in a sort of room no bigger than a prison cell. Perhaps it was a prison cell. Whatever i...
[ "Alarm", "Excitement", "Confidence", "Rage" ]
0
61263_9TDDQ4QW_1
Given Arapoulous' description of his homeland, what can you conclude about it?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "The conditions allow for successful crop growing.", "The conditions there are inhospitable.", "Arapoulous' homeland has unpredictable seasons.", "There are few people living back on the land which Arapoulous comes from." ]
0
61263_9TDDQ4QW_2
What can you infer about the industry in Arapoulous' homeland?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "It is an agricultural industry, deriving its profit from the land.", "It is a small industry, deriving just enough profit for everyone to sustain themselves.", "It is a highly advanced industry, deriving its profit from mechanization.", "It is a technological industry, deriving its profit from intelligence."...
0
61263_9TDDQ4QW_3
Given d'Land's lack of a successful college, what can you best infer about the society there?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "It is not an intellectual society.", "It is a society that despises education.", "It is a society lacking sufficient leadership to establish better education sources.", "It is a society that has found it is more prosperous without high-level education." ]
0
61263_9TDDQ4QW_4
What can you conclude about Retief's character?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "He is gullible and easily tricked.", "He is firm but can be harsh.", "He has a soft spot for few in his life.", "He can greedy and demanding." ]
1
61263_9TDDQ4QW_5
Why is Retief so concerned about the tractor order?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "Because he knows whoever ordered the tractors has bad intentions.", "Because he knows the order is a mistake.", "Because the order of tractors is unusually large.", "Because no one else appears to be concerned about the tractors." ]
2
61263_9TDDQ4QW_6
Are the two thousand students truly being sent off to college?
CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "No, because there exists few academic resources for them where they are heading.", "Yes, because there is a small college out where the students are heading.", "No, because they are going to a rural setting.", "No, because Retief has suspicions over the situation of transporting the students." ]
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CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected! I Second Secretary Magnan took his green-lined cape and orange-feathered beret from the clothes tree. "I'm off now, Retief," he said. "I hope you'll ma...
[ "Money buys happiness.", "Suspicion indicates deception.", "Education does not always lead to success.", "Wit and charm are the keys for negotiation." ]
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