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What is the plot of the story? | [
"Second Secretary Magnan will be away from the Manpower Utilization Directorate, Division of Libraries and Education (MUDDLE) for two weeks, leaving Retief in charge. Magnan reminds Retief that his role is to act as a rubber stamp, continuing Magnan’s actions. Magnan points out that Retief should appreciate that Bo... | [1] Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected!
[2] [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction,... | Here is the ranking of the context sentences in order of importance for answering the question "What is the plot of the story?":
1. [143] Arapoulous put his bundle on the desk, pulled off the wrappings.
2. [144] Retief looked at the two squat bottles, one green, one amber, both dusty, with faded labels, and blackened ... |
Who are the Bogans, and what happens to their plan? | [
"The Bogans are people who have a history of aggression within the Nicodemean Cluster. In the last twenty years, they have launched four military campaigns against other Galaxy members; because of this, they are known as the Hoodlums of the Nicodemean Cluster. They have agreed to send 2,000 of their students to par... | [1] Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected!
[2] [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction,... | Here is the ranking of the context sentences in order of importance for answering the question "Who are the Bogans, and what happens to their plan?":
1. [23] The Bogans have launched no less than four military campaigns in the last two decades. They're known as the Hoodlums of the Nicodemean Cluster.
2. [24] Now, perh... |
Who is Hank Arapoulous, and what does he do in the story? | [
"Hank Arapoulousis is first described as a “bucolic person from Lovenbroy.” He is a farmer, tall with bronze skin and gray hair, who comes to MUDDLE’s office to discuss the harvest problems in Lovenbroy. They grow Bacchus vines, which only mature once every twelve years. This year is a harvest year, but they don’t ... | [1] Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net CULTURAL EXCHANGE BY KEITH LAUMER It was a simple student exchange—but Retief gave them more of an education than they expected!
[2] [Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction,... | Here is the ranking of the context sentences in order of importance for answering the question "Who is Hank Arapoulous, and what does he do in the story?":
1. [68] I'm Hank Arapoulous. I'm a farmer.
2. [70] Well, out on Lovenbroy we've got a serious problem. The wine crop is just about ready.
3. [85] Arapoulous leaned... |
What is Lovenbroy, and why is it important? | ["Lovenbroy is one of the members of the Nicodemean Cluster and part of the cultural life of the Gal(...TRUNCATED) | "[1] Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.(...TRUNCATED) | "Here is the ranking of the context sentences in order of importance for answering the question \"Wh(...TRUNCATED) |
What is Croanie, and why is it important in the story? | ["Croanie is a member of the Nicodemean Cluster of the Galaxy and is an associate of Boge, a member (...TRUNCATED) | "[1] Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.(...TRUNCATED) | "Here is the ranking of the context sentences from most to least helpful for answering the question (...TRUNCATED) |
What is the plot of the story? | ["The story opens on a discussion at home between a husband and wife being overheard by their sixtee(...TRUNCATED) | "[1] THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man.\n[2] And kids had a(...TRUNCATED) | "Here is the ranking of the context sentences from most to least helpful for answering the question (...TRUNCATED) |
Describe the setting of the story | ["The story is set in an urban environment in an unspecified time in the future. The story begins in(...TRUNCATED) | "[1] THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man.\n[2] And kids had a(...TRUNCATED) | "Here is the ranking of the context sentences from most to least helpful for answering the question (...TRUNCATED) |
How is slang used in the story? | ["Distinctive teenage or “teener” vernacular language is used extensively throughout the story. (...TRUNCATED) | "[1] THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man.\n[2] And kids had a(...TRUNCATED) | "Here is the ranking of the context sentences from most to least helpful for answering the question (...TRUNCATED) |
How does Wayne interact with the story’s other characters? | ["Wayne is a cocky, arrogant sixteen-year-old defined by his lack of respect for authority. His main(...TRUNCATED) | "[1] THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man.\n[2] And kids had a(...TRUNCATED) | "Here is the ranking of the context sentences from most to least helpful for answering the question (...TRUNCATED) |
How does this society seek to deal with violence? | ["The expository dialogue by Doctor Burns at the end of the story provides some insight into how thi(...TRUNCATED) | "[1] THE RECRUIT BY BRYCE WALTON It was dirty work, but it would make him a man.\n[2] And kids had a(...TRUNCATED) | "Here is the ranking of the context sentences from most to least helpful for answering the question (...TRUNCATED) |
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