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20017_80ATFKVI_4	The author believes that a/an ________ audience will enjoy the film "Unmade Beds."	Dirty Laundry Now and then, a documentary film comes along that makes us re-examine the rules that unofficially govern the genre: Can there be a middle ground between fiction and fact? Can a documentary use scripted scenes and yet remain ontologically authentic? How much can you stylize material before you alter the re...	[ "voyeuristic", "insensitive", "crude", "empathetic" ]	0
20017_80ATFKVI_5	According to the author of the review of "Unmade Beds," which of the four main characters is the least programmatic?	Dirty Laundry Now and then, a documentary film comes along that makes us re-examine the rules that unofficially govern the genre: Can there be a middle ground between fiction and fact? Can a documentary use scripted scenes and yet remain ontologically authentic? How much can you stylize material before you alter the re...	[ "Michael", "Aimee", "Mikey", "Brenda" ]	3
20017_80ATFKVI_6	What is the author's strongest critique of Barker's directorial style?	Dirty Laundry Now and then, a documentary film comes along that makes us re-examine the rules that unofficially govern the genre: Can there be a middle ground between fiction and fact? Can a documentary use scripted scenes and yet remain ontologically authentic? How much can you stylize material before you alter the re...	[ "The drafted nature of Barker's characters' speech is inconsistent with his claims of the film being categorized as a documentary", "The film does not include enough monologues from each of the four characters to be considered a documentary, and instead relies predominantly on voice-over narration", "Barker att...	0
20017_80ATFKVI_7	What, according to the author, is the main flaw of The Slums of Beverly Hills?	Dirty Laundry Now and then, a documentary film comes along that makes us re-examine the rules that unofficially govern the genre: Can there be a middle ground between fiction and fact? Can a documentary use scripted scenes and yet remain ontologically authentic? How much can you stylize material before you alter the re...	[ "The female characters are reduced to naive, sex-obsessed girls, when they are much more complex in reality", "The director too obviously uses the film as an outlet for resolving her own childhood devastations", "It is difficult for the audience to make sense of the director's absurd juxtapositions", "The aud...	3
20017_80ATFKVI_8	How does the author compare Macnee's performance to Fiennes' performance in The Avengers?	Dirty Laundry Now and then, a documentary film comes along that makes us re-examine the rules that unofficially govern the genre: Can there be a middle ground between fiction and fact? Can a documentary use scripted scenes and yet remain ontologically authentic? How much can you stylize material before you alter the re...	[ "Macnee feels more natural in the role while Fiennes' feels like a buffoon", "Macnee takes the role more seriously while Fiennes trivializes the script", "Macnee's performance is authentic while Fiennes' performance is too rehearsed", "Macnee's performance is timeless while Fiennes' performance tries to be mo...	0
20017_80ATFKVI_9	Of the films reviewed, which one received the most positive criticism?	Dirty Laundry Now and then, a documentary film comes along that makes us re-examine the rules that unofficially govern the genre: Can there be a middle ground between fiction and fact? Can a documentary use scripted scenes and yet remain ontologically authentic? How much can you stylize material before you alter the re...	[ "There's Something About Mary", "Unmade Beds", "The Slums of Beverly Hills", "The Avengers (new version)" ]	2
20022_JS19AGNB_1	According to the film reviewer, Thin Red Line has succeeded in all of the following EXCEPT:	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "Overwhelming viewers with bloodshed and prattle", "Not living up to its pre-release date hype", "Creating one of film's most notorious villains", "Maintaining an unnecessarily long-winded tone" ]	2
20022_JS19AGNB_2	According to the film reviewer, what tone does Malick use to narrate "Thin Red Line"?	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "frantic", "egomaniacal", "obtuse", "portentous" ]	3
20022_JS19AGNB_3	According to the film reviewer, which of the following actors emerges as the central character?	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "Sergeant Welsh", "Private Witt", "Lieutenant Colonel Tall", "None of the above" ]	3
20022_JS19AGNB_4	The film reviewer gives all of the following reasons for the negative critique of "Thin Red Line" EXCEPT:	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "Cacophonous sound blending", "Lengthy, inconsequential battle scenes", "Similarity to Billy Budd bordering plagiarism", "Overuse of existential questions" ]	2
20022_JS19AGNB_5	According to the film reviewer, what is the central irony of Malick's directorial performance? Convincing at chaos but gummed up when he ruminates on order	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "His desire to stand out from directors in the war genre ultimately fails, as \"Thin Red Line\" adheres too closely to similar war epics", "His depiction of disarray is believable, but when it comes to portrayal of the mundane, his narration is occluded", "He relies (overwhelmingly) on questioning in the dialog...	1
20022_JS19AGNB_6	According to the film reviewer, what prevents Schlichtmann from winning the case in "A Civil Action"?	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "Facher is more qualified while Schlichtmann fumbles the testimony", "Facher keeps Schlichtmann preoccupied with distractions", "Schlichtmann betrays the confidence of his clients", "Schlichtmann relies too heavily on a piece of evidence that is never allowed to be presented in court" ]	1
20022_JS19AGNB_7	What, according to the film reviewer, is Zaillian's strength in "A Civil Action"?	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "Staying true to the real story's timeline", "Dramatic monologues", "Intercutting cinematography", "Casting excellent actors and actresses" ]	2
20022_JS19AGNB_8	What is the film reviewer's main critique of Zaillian's performance?	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "He takes too many liberties that cause the film to deviate from the real-life outcome of the court case", "Viewers can easily anticipate the conclusion of each scene in the film", "He relies too much on director/mentor figures within the same style", "He makes the same mistakes as Schlichtmann in getting dis...	1
20022_JS19AGNB_9	According to the film reviewer, what was the result of the court case in "A Civil Action"?	War and Pieces No movie in the last decade has succeeded in psyching out critics and audiences as fully as the powerful, rambling war epic The Thin Red Line , Terrence Malick's return to cinema after 20 years. I've sat through it twice and am still trying to sort out my responses, which run from awe to mockery and back...	[ "Facher lost the court case because he did not take Schlichtmann as a serious opponent, and ultimately overlooked a key piece of evidence", "Facher manipulated his way to winning the court case by bribing the parents of the children who died from consuming the carcinogenic water supply", "Schlichtmann lost the ...	2
20061_ANHNAYEQ_1	What positive critique does the film reviewer offer for "Elizabeth"? juicy melodrama	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "It relies on juxtaposition-based cinematography that makes for a compelling theatrical performance", "It takes necessary liberties with history's version of Elizabeth's reign to make her story more interesting to movie-goers", "It takes the best aspects of both Jacobean and Shakespearean interpretations of Eli...	0
20061_ANHNAYEQ_2	What positive critique does the film reviewer offer Blanchett? pulling off the transition from hapless young woman to coolly ruthless monarch with uncommon subtlety	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "She gives a naturally convincing performance of Elizabeth I's transition from a naive girl to a powerful ruler", "She most closely resembles Elizabeth I's cold demeanor, as compared to her actress predecessors", "She brings a fresh element of humor and bluntness to Elizabeth I's dialogue", "She captures Eliz...	0
20061_ANHNAYEQ_3	In comparing queens, whom does the film reviewer view as the most controversial?	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "Jonathan Rhys-Myers as Brian Slade", "Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I", "Miranda Richardson as Elizabeth I", "David Bowie as himself" ]	0
20061_ANHNAYEQ_4	Which word best describes how the film reviewer conceives of Velvet Goldmine's direction?	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "luxurious", "circuitous", "incoherent", "graphic" ]	1
20061_ANHNAYEQ_5	Which subjects does Haynes focus on frequently in his films?	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "Billionaire business tycoons", "Ruthless, independent queens", "Larger-than-life male celebrities", "Dissatisfied, suffering women" ]	3
20061_ANHNAYEQ_6	According to the film reviewer, how does the reporter in "Velvet Goldmine" view the protagonist?	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "With revulsion", "With jealousy", "With admiration", "With consternation" ]	2
20061_ANHNAYEQ_7	What critique does the film reviewer give to the actor who plays the rock star protagonist of "Velvet Goldmine"?	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "He is unconvincing in his role as a sexual messiah", "He confuses the audience with abrupt transitions between his self and alter ego", "He is upstaged by the best supporting actor", "His dialogue feels too scripted and unnatural" ]	3
20061_ANHNAYEQ_8	What critique does film reviewer offer of Haynes? wishes he would let the picture catch its breath, that the performers would stop coming at me in stroboscopic flashes	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "His pacing is too frenetic and hasty", "His costume and makeup design is too glamorous", "His adherence to fact is too rigid", "Its use of competing sound effects is grating" ]	0
20061_ANHNAYEQ_9	Which actor gets the most negative critique from the film reviewer?	Warrior Queens Elizabeth is a lurid paraphrase of the old Groucho Marx line about Doris Day: "I knew the Virgin Queen before she was a virgin." As the movie tells it, she was a sylvan, redheaded princess (Cate Blanchett) given to gamboling with her fella (Joseph Fiennes) between periods of internment in the Tower of Lo...	[ "Jonathan Rhys-Myers", "Anthony Hopkins", "Brad Pitt", "Christian Bale" ]	2
20043_W11LX74Q_1	Dole makes all of the following charges against the New York Times EXCEPT for: with the NYT?	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "They don't publish stories about him on the front page", "They purposefully misquote him", "Their reporting on his campaign is inaccurate", "They are colluding with Clinton to get him elected" ]	3
20043_W11LX74Q_2	Why does the author believe Clinton is better represented than Dole?	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "Clinton is more experienced and knowledgeable than Dole", "Clinton is more progressive while Dole wants to maintain the status quo", "Clinton is surreptitiously making payments to the Times as a trade for good publicity", "Clinton uses proper grammar and appears sophisticated in public" ]	3
20043_W11LX74Q_3	Dole blames Clinton for increased _____ within the American population	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "joblessness", "crime rates", "antagonism", "drug use" ]	3
20043_W11LX74Q_4	What does Dole hope to accomplish by juxtaposing Clinton's drug use with the War on Drugs?	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "To render Clinton as untrustworthy and 'above the law'", "To capture specific population groups within a larger Christian demographic", "To garner moderate dislike toward Clinton before exposing his infidelity", "To perpetuate Clinton's reputation as a deviant and addict" ]	0
20043_W11LX74Q_5	What perspective does Rosenthal adapt toward Dole's grievances?	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "Rosenthal asserts that Dole is purposefully lying to the public", "Rosenthal implies that Dole's mental faculties are deteriorating", "Rosenthal reveals that he is perplexed by Dole's grievances", "Rosenthal admits that Dole's grievances are warranted" ]	2
20043_W11LX74Q_6	What does Dole insinuate may have happened if the Times covered him 'accurately'?	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "He believes with certainty that he would have won the election by a landslide", "He believes he would have had a better chance of accumulating more voters", "He believes he could have had a more diverse turnout of voters voting for him in the presidential election", "He believes other media companies would f...	1
20043_W11LX74Q_7	The New York Times would most likely use the following terms to describe Dole's campaign?	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "Underfunded and ill-resourced", "Condescending and elitist", "Fervent and prejudiced", "Sophomoric and aimless" ]	3
20043_W11LX74Q_8	Dole's quote would have been perceived as _________________if it had included included the exclamation points from his tone?	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "less impartial", "more inflammatory", "less dignified", "more misguided" ]	1
20043_W11LX74Q_9	What does the author believe is Dole's real grievance with the New York Times?	Dole vs. the Times For several weeks now, pundits have debated how Bob Dole would exit the stage. Would he depart on a negative note about his opponent or a positive one about himself? Would he leave with anger or with humor? In the past several days, the issue has been settled. Dole, it appears, will end his political...	[ "Dole is angry because he cannot use them to bolster his campaign", "Dole was once fired from the New York Times when he worked there as a young adult", "Dole feels isolated from the Washington elite", "Dole cannot receive constructive criticism" ]	2
51202_HE82YAY7_1	Why has Infield attached a lightning rod to his head?	Name Your Symptom By JIM HARMON Illustrated by WEISS Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined—assuming he had one left! Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it leading down ...	[ "He needs it in order to survive the elements", "He wants to go back to being an Incomplete", "He is conducting an experiment involving electricity", "He believes it has cured him of his fear" ]	3
51202_HE82YAY7_2	What separate Infield and Morgan from the Normals?	Name Your Symptom By JIM HARMON Illustrated by WEISS Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined—assuming he had one left! Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it leading down ...	[ "The Normals are cannibalistic", "The Normals are uncured", "The Normals are socially repulsive", "The Normals are delusional" ]	1
51202_HE82YAY7_3	What does it mean to be Cured?	Name Your Symptom By JIM HARMON Illustrated by WEISS Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined—assuming he had one left! Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it leading down ...	[ "Cured humans are genetically superior to Normal humans", "Cured humans have received an intervention for their phobia", "Cured humans are allowed to reproduce while Normals aren't", "Cured humans are fearless while Normals live their lives in fear" ]	1
51202_HE82YAY7_4	What is the major drawback of issuing a cure to each person?	Name Your Symptom By JIM HARMON Illustrated by WEISS Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined—assuming he had one left! Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it leading down ...	[ "They may develop additional fears and require additional cures", "The psychiatrist prescribing the cure is the only one who can control it", "The cures all include an option that would kill its wearer", "The cures are all costly placebos" ]	0
51202_HE82YAY7_5	All of the following terms describe how Infield would characterize Price EXCEPT for:	Name Your Symptom By JIM HARMON Illustrated by WEISS Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined—assuming he had one left! Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it leading down ...	[ "reckless", "self-absorbed", "fanatic", "hazardous" ]	0
51202_HE82YAY7_6	What is the significance of the restaurant's stained table cloth?	Name Your Symptom By JIM HARMON Illustrated by WEISS Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined—assuming he had one left! Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it leading down ...	[ "Only the cured people are allowed to dine in fine restaurants, but 'fine' is a loose term", "Table cloths, like cures, can easily be switched out and cleaned (repaired) in order to appear flawless", "They represent the stain that cure development has made on social progress", "Like the cure, it obscures up a...	3
51202_HE82YAY7_7	What is normal about the Incompletes?	Name Your Symptom By JIM HARMON Illustrated by WEISS Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined—assuming he had one left! Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it leading down ...	[ "They are only partially cured", "They still live with a specific fear", "They do not possess any phobias", "They are easily manipulated" ]	1
51202_HE82YAY7_8	What is a major theme of the story?	Name Your Symptom By JIM HARMON Illustrated by WEISS Anybody who shunned a Cure needed his head examined—assuming he had one left! Henry Infield placed the insulated circlet on his head gently. The gleaming rod extended above his head about a foot, the wires from it leading down ...	[ "Placebos can be just as powerful as engineered medications and cures", "Not every illness should be cured through a western, pathology-focused approach to healing", "The more people believe there is something 'wrong' with them, the greater lengths they will go to hide or repair their 'flaws'", "Sometimes a '...	3
50969_4JXH6HIE_1	How does Taphetta's initial response to Halden's evidence represent a greater dynamic between species?	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "Like Taphetta, ribboneers are highly aware of their superior intellectual status, and are skeptical when presented with 'lower level' information", "Like Taphetta, ribboneers possess lower reasoning capacities than humans, and are insecure when presented with 'higher level' information", "Like Taphetta, ribbon...	0
50969_4JXH6HIE_2	What is ironic about Taphetta's contempt for mating among species?	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "Taphetta can only survive if they mate with another species", "Taphetta is actually jealous about other species' ability to intermix", "Taphetta is likely a result of mating among species", "Taphetta is biologically unable to mate with other species" ]	3
50969_4JXH6HIE_3	What is the governing principle that classifies the characters in the story?	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "ancestral bloodline", "physical biology", "galactic prevalence", "intellectual status" ]	0
50969_4JXH6HIE_4	In the story, it is stated that "the integrity of the Ribboneers was not to be questioned" -- what potentially negative implications might this have?	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "The Ribboneers could use evidence from the adjacent mating principle to eradicate 'lower-level' species", "The Ribboneers could be held responsible for solving problems that even they are not qualified to resolve", "The Ribboneers could use evidence from the adjacent mating principle to further advance their o...	3
50969_4JXH6HIE_5	What is both a gift and curse of humanity?	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "They are intellectually superior, but unable to mate with other species (and therefore grow their population) due to galactic mating laws", "They are biologically superior, but their restrictive mating abilities prevent them from growing their population as fast as other species", "They have a tendency to unif...	2
50969_4JXH6HIE_6	What most attracts Meredith to Halden?	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "His compassion", "His physical appearance", "His intellect", "His savageness" ]	3
50969_4JXH6HIE_7	Within the setting of the story, what makes one character more attractive than the other?	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "Having a pure genetic line", "Reasoning capacities", "Evolutionary status", "Lineage to the big ancestor" ]	2
50969_4JXH6HIE_8	The scene depicting the two pests interacting is symbolic of:	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "The potential danger that could result if intermixing becomes prevalent and social stratification becomes impossible", "The reality that 'playing dead' is the best strategy for managing other threatening species who use more overt power to retain superiority", "The lengths all species will go to in order to su...	2
50969_4JXH6HIE_9	What most attracts Halden to Meredith?	BIG ANCESTOR By F. L. WALLACE Illustrated by EMSH Man's family tree was awesome enough to give every galactic race an inferiority complex—but then he tried to climb it! In repose, Taphetta the Ribboneer resembled a fancy giant bow on a package. His four flat legs looped out and in...	[ "Her bold and outspoken communication among 'higher-level' species", "Her shared desire to be associated with a 'higher-level' species", "Her long, slender legs and biologically superior appearance", "Her blatant disregard for rules that govern intermixing among species" ]	2
51494_CFQPFY28_1	How does Purnie stop time?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "Purnie stops time using tripons.", "Purnie stops time by standing on his head.", "Purnie stops time using radiation.", "Purnie stops time with his thoughts." ]	3
51494_CFQPFY28_2	Why shouldn't Purnie stop time?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "Small children who stop time, may not live to regret it.", "Purnie may be abducted if the animals know he can stop time.", "Purnie may not be able to get time going again.", "Stopping time consumes massive amounts of energy." ]	3
51494_CFQPFY28_3	What does the ocean consist of on this planet?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "The ocean is freshwater.", "The ocean is saltwater.", "The ocean is purple liquid.", "The ocean is acid." ]	3
51494_CFQPFY28_4	Why does Purnie start limping?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "Purnie is limping because a petrified log fell on his leg.", "Purnie is limping because he was shot in the leg.", "Purnie is limping because he tripped on a petrified log.", "Purnie is limping because of radiation poisoning." ]	1
51494_CFQPFY28_5	Why does Forbes want to take Purnie?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "Forbes wants Purnie because he emits radiation.", "Forbes wants Purnie because he is very strong.", "Forbes wants Purnie because he can stop time.", "Forbes wants Purnie because he looks like a kangaroo." ]	0
51494_CFQPFY28_6	Why does Purnie save the humans?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "Purnie is worried other humans will come to his planet if he doesn't save this group.", "Purnie blames himself for the avalanche that trapped his friends.", "Purnie thinks the humans are his friends.", "Purnie thinks the humans can cure his radiation poisoning." ]	1
51494_CFQPFY28_7	Who are the animals that Purnie plays with?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "They are three-legged ostriches.", "They are a flock of spora.", "They are mannikins.", "They are humans." ]	3
51494_CFQPFY28_8	Why does the Captain go looking for Purnie?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "The Captain knows that an animal with Purnie's strength is worth a fortune.", "The Captian knows an animal that can stop time is worth a fortune.", "The Captain knows a radioactive animal is worth a fortune.", "The Captain knows Purnie saved the crew." ]	3
51494_CFQPFY28_9	Why can't the Captain find Purnie?	BEACH SCENE By MARSHALL KING Illustrated by WOOD It was a fine day at the beach for Purnie's game—but his new friends played very rough! Purnie ran laughing and shouting through the forest until he could run no more. He fell headlong into a patch of blue moss and whooped wit...	[ "Purnie lost consciousness outside of time.", "Purnie drowned in the ocean.", "Purnie is covered by the petrified logs and too weak to call out for help.", "Purnie lost consciousness and is now invisible." ]	0
51656_1AL2TW0L_1	What is the relationship between Hendricks and Joe?	Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd never make it unless he somehow managed to PICK A CRIME By RICHARD R. SMITH Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b...	[ "Hendricks is Joe's uncle. He has bailed Joe out many times over the years.", "Hendricks is the psychological officer for the police department. He's offered Joe free treatment many times over the years.", "Hendricks is Joe's parole officer and has been for many years.", "Hendricks is the Police Commissioner....	3
51656_1AL2TW0L_2	Why is Joe trying to get drunk?	Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd never make it unless he somehow managed to PICK A CRIME By RICHARD R. SMITH Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b...	[ "Joe is trying to get drunk, so he can get a month's worth of free food and lodging.", "Joe is trying to get drunk, so he can work up the nerve to ask the girl out.", "Joe is trying to get drunk because he is depressed about his job situation.", "Joe is trying to get drunk, so he can work up the nerve to comm...	0
51656_1AL2TW0L_3	Why does Joe want to be an EX?	Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd never make it unless he somehow managed to PICK A CRIME By RICHARD R. SMITH Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b...	[ "An EX was always offered the best jobs.", "An EX has no more criminal tendencies.", "An EX could be trusted with any responsibility.", "An EX was a hero to millions." ]	0
51656_1AL2TW0L_4	Why are there hidden microphones?	Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd never make it unless he somehow managed to PICK A CRIME By RICHARD R. SMITH Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b...	[ "The hidden microphones are there because the girl is an FBI agent, looking to take down a mafia boss.", "The hidden microphones are there to make sure the bartender keeps the drinks watered down.", "The hidden microphones are there to detect criminal activity, so the CPA can stop it before it starts.", "The ...	2
51656_1AL2TW0L_5	Why is an EX an ideal employee?	Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd never make it unless he somehow managed to PICK A CRIME By RICHARD R. SMITH Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b...	[ "An EX is an ideal employee because their criminal backgrounds help them prevent others from committing crimes.", "An EX is an ideal employee because they have been psychologically trained not to steal.", "An EX is an ideal employee because their brain implants not only will not let them commit crimes, but they...	2
51656_1AL2TW0L_6	How does the CPA prevent crime?	Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd never make it unless he somehow managed to PICK A CRIME By RICHARD R. SMITH Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b...	[ "The CPA prevents crime with brain implants that suppress the criminal nature.", "The CPA prevents crime with large police forces, squad cars, and weapons.", "The CPA prevents crime through the use of psychological warfare.", "The CPA prevents crime using constant surveillance, subliminal messaging, public sh...	3
51656_1AL2TW0L_7	Why does Hendricks help Joe?	Going straight meant crooked planning. He'd never make it unless he somehow managed to PICK A CRIME By RICHARD R. SMITH Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS The girl was tall, wide-eyed and brunette. She had the right curves in the right places and would have been beautiful if her nose had b...	[ "Hendricks knows becoming an EX is the way for Joe to get an excellent job.", "Hendricks helps Joe because they are friends.", "Hendricks knows Joe will not go for the free treatment.", "Hendricks thinks he can also become an EX and get an excellent job if he helps Joe." ]	2
50766_LCK00PGN_1	Why doesn't Caswell expect the Watashaw sewing club to grow astronomically?	The Snowball Effect By KATHERINE MacLEAN Illustrated by EMSH Tack power drives on a sewing circle and you can needle the world into the darndest mess! "All right," I said, "what is sociology good for?" Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an...	[ "Caswell has underestimated the female population of Watashaw.", "Caswell has underestimated the popularity of sewing.", "Caswell has underestimated the ingenuity of the club members.", "Caswell thinks only women enjoy sewing." ]	2
50766_LCK00PGN_2	How does the Dean feel about Caswell?	The Snowball Effect By KATHERINE MacLEAN Illustrated by EMSH Tack power drives on a sewing circle and you can needle the world into the darndest mess! "All right," I said, "what is sociology good for?" Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an...	[ "The Dean despises Caswell and wants to fire him.", "The Dean views Caswell as a friend and co-conspirator.", "The Dean thinks Caswell is a stuck-up intellectual.", "The Dean is irritated by Caswell's superiority complex." ]	1
50766_LCK00PGN_3	What kind of organization are they looking for, for their demonstration?	The Snowball Effect By KATHERINE MacLEAN Illustrated by EMSH Tack power drives on a sewing circle and you can needle the world into the darndest mess! "All right," I said, "what is sociology good for?" Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an...	[ "A small group that no one expects to lose members.", "A large group that no one expects to lose members.", "A small group that no one expects to grow.", "A large group that no one expects to grow." ]	2
50766_LCK00PGN_4	Why doesn't the Dean want to be associated with Watashaw?	The Snowball Effect By KATHERINE MacLEAN Illustrated by EMSH Tack power drives on a sewing circle and you can needle the world into the darndest mess! "All right," I said, "what is sociology good for?" Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an...	[ "The Dean doesn't want people to think he's a socialist.", "The Dean doesn't want people to know he's responsible for a total world government that collapsed by design.", "The Dean doesn't want people to know he's responsible for a total world government.", "The Dean doesn't want to be responsible for global ...	1
50766_LCK00PGN_5	Why is Caswell so confident that his organizational model will cause the group to grow?	The Snowball Effect By KATHERINE MacLEAN Illustrated by EMSH Tack power drives on a sewing circle and you can needle the world into the darndest mess! "All right," I said, "what is sociology good for?" Wilton Caswell, Ph.D., was head of my Sociology Department, an...	[ "Because he is an expert in pyramid schemes.", "Because he is an expert in socialism.", "Because he is an expert in organizational strategies.", "Because he is an expert in human social behavior." ]	3
51337_QQIKBEZ3_1	What is the flaw in the cousins' plan?	THE MAN OUTSIDE By EVELYN E. SMITH Illustrated by DILLON No one, least of all Martin, could dispute that a man's life should be guarded by his kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet? Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother disappeared and Ninian came...	[ "Conrad could target their great-great-grandmother and achieve the same result.", "Conrad could target their great-grandmother and achieve the same result.", "They have kept Martin isolated for almost his entire life, he has no son. Therefore, they will cease to exist.", "All Conrad needs to do to find Martin...	2
51337_QQIKBEZ3_2	Why don't the cousins realize the flaw in their plan?	THE MAN OUTSIDE By EVELYN E. SMITH Illustrated by DILLON No one, least of all Martin, could dispute that a man's life should be guarded by his kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet? Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother disappeared and Ninian came...	[ "They do not understand time travel.", "They all originated from the same point in time.", "They are highly interbred.", "They are not very intelligent." ]	3
51337_QQIKBEZ3_3	Why doesn't Martin explain the flaw in the plan to the cousins?	THE MAN OUTSIDE By EVELYN E. SMITH Illustrated by DILLON No one, least of all Martin, could dispute that a man's life should be guarded by his kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet? Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother disappeared and Ninian came...	[ "Martin resents the cousins for taking Ninian away from him.", "They have been very generous. Martin is afraid they'll leave, and he won't be wealthy anymore.", "Martin does not want the future generations to turn out like his descendants.", "Martin finds the cousins very irritating. If they can't figure it o...	2
51337_QQIKBEZ3_4	Why doesn't Ninian know much about meals?	THE MAN OUTSIDE By EVELYN E. SMITH Illustrated by DILLON No one, least of all Martin, could dispute that a man's life should be guarded by his kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet? Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother disappeared and Ninian came...	[ "In the future, all the nutrients a human needs come in an easy-to-swallow capsule.", "In the future, they don't eat meals.", "Ninian is not a chef.", "Ninian is used to having servants plan and serve her meals. She's never had to buy food herself." ]	3
51337_QQIKBEZ3_5	How does Conrad go back in time?	THE MAN OUTSIDE By EVELYN E. SMITH Illustrated by DILLON No one, least of all Martin, could dispute that a man's life should be guarded by his kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet? Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother disappeared and Ninian came...	[ "Conrad stole Professor Farkas' time transmitter to send himself back in time.", "Professor Farkas sent him back in time with the time transmitter.", "Conrad built a time transmitter using a copy of Professor Farkas' plans.", "Professor Farkas' assistant sent Conrad back in time using the time transmitter aft...	2
51337_QQIKBEZ3_6	How did Ninian, Raymond, and the other cousins go back in time?	THE MAN OUTSIDE By EVELYN E. SMITH Illustrated by DILLON No one, least of all Martin, could dispute that a man's life should be guarded by his kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet? Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother disappeared and Ninian came...	[ "They bribed the assistant for the plans and blackmailed or tortured someone to build the time transmitter for them.", "Professor Farkas' assistant sent them back in time using the time transmitter after they gave him a bribe.", "They bribed the assistant for the plans and hired a gadget enthusiast to build the...	0
51337_QQIKBEZ3_7	Why does Martin prefer to live on the yacht?	THE MAN OUTSIDE By EVELYN E. SMITH Illustrated by DILLON No one, least of all Martin, could dispute that a man's life should be guarded by his kin—but by those who hadn't been born yet? Nobody in the neighborhood was surprised when Martin's mother disappeared and Ninian came...	[ "Martin is used to being isolated now. The people on land live in a different world than he does.", "The people on land were always at war. Martin wants no part of it.", "The people on land are too different from the cousins. Living on the yacht avoids questions from locals.", "Martin thinks being on the ocea...	0
51296_S5R9UF2Z_1	How does Rikud change through the story?	The Sense of Wonder By MILTON LESSER Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's going, how can they tell when it has arrived? Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp...	[ "He questions his world, his lack of autonomy, and what it really means to live.", "He realizes that he will one day have a mate chosen for him, and children as well.", "He realizes his desire to feel pain, and to hurt for the first time.", "He questions his \"strange\" thoughts, and how pervasive they are." ...	0
51296_S5R9UF2Z_2	What seems to be true about the world Rikud lives in?	The Sense of Wonder By MILTON LESSER Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's going, how can they tell when it has arrived? Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp...	[ "It's run by machines, and no longer run by people. There is no room for decisions.", "Change never happens. It's a concept that's been erased.", "Women and men are segregated, because they can't live with one another.", "It's run by machines, and no longer run by people. They remember a time when they could ...	0
51296_S5R9UF2Z_3	Why is Rikud oddly satisfied about Crifer's limp foot?	The Sense of Wonder By MILTON LESSER Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's going, how can they tell when it has arrived? Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp...	[ "It's new and interesting. Rikud is tired of the regular.", "It means that people can hurt, which Rikud has an interest in.", "He dislikes Crifer, and enjoys the fact that he is stuck with an anomaly.", "It's evidence that imperfections still exist, and validates Rikud's feelings." ]	3
51296_S5R9UF2Z_4	What does the viewport allow Rikud to realize?	The Sense of Wonder By MILTON LESSER Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's going, how can they tell when it has arrived? Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp...	[ "There is more to the world outside of the ship they are on.", "The viewport is not a flat space, and objects can pass through it.", "The stars are indeed changing.", "The garden outside is moving." ]	0
51296_S5R9UF2Z_5	What struggle does the door in the library represent?	The Sense of Wonder By MILTON LESSER Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's going, how can they tell when it has arrived? Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp...	[ "The struggle between man and machine, and the power machine now has over them.", "The struggle for Rikud and all the others to conceptualize what they don't know or haven't seen before.", "Rikud's fear of what's behind it.", "The struggle between authority and the people it runs." ]	1
51296_S5R9UF2Z_6	What happens when Rikud grows violent when the others don't believe him.	The Sense of Wonder By MILTON LESSER Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's going, how can they tell when it has arrived? Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp...	[ "They start grabbing at one another to deescalate the situation.", "They all start to do it, because they've never seen violence before and don't understand it.", "Confusion breaks out.", "Everyone grows fearful and watches what Rikud does." ]	1
51296_S5R9UF2Z_7	Why does everyone begin to starve and grow thirsty?	The Sense of Wonder By MILTON LESSER Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's going, how can they tell when it has arrived? Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp...	[ "Without the buzzer, there is no food or drink to have.", "The buzzer no longer works, and no one knows how to fix it.", "Rikud broke the buzzer, and they're all waiting.", "Rikud broke the buzzer, and without it they don't know how to care for themselves." ]	3
51296_S5R9UF2Z_8	What does Rikud's victory represent?	The Sense of Wonder By MILTON LESSER Illustrated by HARRY ROSENBAUM When nobody aboard ship remembers where it's going, how can they tell when it has arrived? Every day for a week now, Rikud had come to the viewport to watch the great changeless sweep of space. He could not quite exp...	[ "Victory over authority.", "Victory over the world, and overcoming its changes.", "Victory over fear of the unknown, and embracing of change.", "Victory over indecision." ]	2
51203_RH7UG1CW_1	What does the dead man represent for Ben?	A Coffin for Jacob By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by EMSH With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader? Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead m...	[ "His conscious. He is manifesting as Ben's rage, and the anger that he felt during the incident.", "The end of his freedom. He represents his new life as an outlaw.", "His conscious. He is manifesting as Ben's unaddressed guilt, and what he can never run away from.", "The end of his career. He sees the dead m...	2
51203_RH7UG1CW_2	Why does Ben take offence to Cobb's comments about spacemen?	A Coffin for Jacob By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by EMSH With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader? Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead m...	[ "He takes a lot of pride in his job, and dislikes Cobb disparaging it.", "It's deeply personal to him. Because of his parent's death, he'd taken an interest in the job.", "It's deeply personal to him. He grew up venerating space and space travel. He spent his whole life preparing for it.", "He knows that spac...	2
51203_RH7UG1CW_3	Ben runs from the crime scene, but isn't remorseful for doing so. Why is that, even though he killed a man?	A Coffin for Jacob By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by EMSH With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader? Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead m...	[ "It gave him enough time to remember the renegades, and make the plan to go meet them.", "He felt he was justified in killing Cobb.", "Running away game him opportunity to reflect.", "Running gave him autonomy, and to decide how the next part of his life would pan out." ]	3
51203_RH7UG1CW_4	What is the irony in Ben's contempt for a single action destroying "a man's life and his dream?"	A Coffin for Jacob By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by EMSH With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader? Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead m...	[ "If he had stayed and made the decision to confess, he wouldn't have ruined his life.", "He'd just deliberately ended a man's life, and his running from what he's done.", "It's against the morals of what he claims to stand by.", "He'd just done the same to a man by striking him without thought, and is now run...	3
51203_RH7UG1CW_5	Why does the Martian boy speak so many languages?	A Coffin for Jacob By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by EMSH With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader? Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead m...	[ "He must meet humans from many places, and has just taken to learning a little of everything.", "Martians have a different perception of Earth culture, and it's what he thinks is appropriate.", "He must meet humans from many places, and has only picked up bits of language here and there.", "He is trying to co...	2
51203_RH7UG1CW_6	Why is the rumor that Martians can read minds especially scary to Ben?	A Coffin for Jacob By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by EMSH With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader? Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead m...	[ "If they can, they definitely know he's guilty of what he's done.", "It would mean that Martians are fully aware of what Earth people are thinking, and manipulating them.", "If they can, he's uncomfortable with the notion that they can read his thoughts.", "Not being able to confirm if it's true or not makes ...	0
51203_RH7UG1CW_7	Why is Ben a potential asset to Maggie and her husband?	A Coffin for Jacob By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by EMSH With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader? Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead m...	[ "He's an astrogator, and one that's now off the radar. He's free to do the kind of job they need.", "He's an astrogator, and a very talented one at that. He can complete the job they need done.", "As a space officer, he can help get them out of any legal trouble they might encounter.", "He's in a position whe...	1
51203_RH7UG1CW_8	What does Ben seem to fear, more than anything else?	A Coffin for Jacob By EDWARD W. LUDWIG Illustrated by EMSH With never a moment to rest, the pursuit through space felt like a game of hounds and hares ... or was it follow the leader? Ben Curtis eased his pale, gaunt body through the open doorway of the Blast Inn, the dead m...	[ "The law, and atoning for his crime.", "Losing his position and the chance to fly spaceships.", "The dead man, and the way he persists in his mind.", "Maggie and her husband, and the position they've put him in." ]	1
42111_5KZCO181_1	Had the truck driver driving along Route 202 not noticed the change in road ahead while traveling, what would have likely happened?	<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...	[ "He would have driven down into the pit where Superior was formerly located.", "He would have passed right over the town and missed it totally.", "He would have spilled his coffee while trying to make the sudden stop.", "He would have floated above the ground and continued driving into the town of Superior." ...	0
42111_5KZCO181_2	What had given it away to Don that the attractive redhead he saw on the train was not actually a natural redhead?	<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...	[ "Her skin tone was too off to match the hair color.", "The red tone of her hair was far too bright to be considered natural.", "She was carrying box hair dye.", "Her dark roots were showing." ]	3
42111_5KZCO181_3	Why did Miss Jervis think that Don worked for the government?	<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...	[ "Because it seemed as though everyone in the area worked for the government.", "His appearance made her think so.", "Because he was familiar with Senator Bobby Thebold.", "Because he was handcuffed to a briefcase." ]	3
42111_5KZCO181_4	Why did the citizens of Superior fear the edge of the town?	<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...	[ "They feared that they would plummet to the ground because of gravity.", "They feared they would fall with the flow of the stream.", "They feared they would vanish if they left the edge.", "They feared they would be sucked into a vortex." ]	0
42111_5KZCO181_5	Based on the information in the text, why would Don choose to leave Superior?	<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...	[ "He had to deliver the handcuffed briefcase.", "He had a family to return to that would be expecting him at home.", "He feared the future of Superior.", "His wife would not appreciate him spending time with Alis." ]	0
42111_5KZCO181_6	Why was Don unable to shower while on Superior?	<!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ --> And Then the Town Took Off by RICHARD WILSON ACE BOOKS, INC. 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N.Y. AND THEN THE TOWN TOOK OFF Copyright ©, 1960, by Ace Books, Inc. All Rights Reserved For F...	[ "He feared that someone would steal the briefcase if he left it unattended.", "The water supply was lacking from the stream flowing out of Superior.", "There was an electrical current flowing throughout the water in Superior.", "He was unable to remove the briefcase in order to remove his clothing," ]	3

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