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Why did the Tr'en leave Korvin's door unlocked and a weapon nearby? | They were so caught up trying to figure out Korvin's answers that they became somewhat careless in guarding him. | They were tired of the Ruler's dictatorship and intentionally provided resources for Korvin's escape in hopes that he would help them overthrow the Ruler. | After their interview with Korvin, they determined he was wasteful and confusing, but not a threat. In order to avoid another confusing interaction with him, they simply provided resources for his escape. | Their subconscious knew that Korvin was an insoluble problem. This same subconscious led them to provide resources for his escape so they wouldn't have to deal with him anymore. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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Why does the text mean when it says that Korvin was "unconscious" at the time of his lessons in the local language? | It means that he was so bored out of his mind during the language lessons that he was hardly conscious. | It means that the Tr'en came into Korvin's cell while he slept in order to use their advanced technology which quickly teaches the unconscious mind. | It means that the Tr'en knocked him out every night in order to use their advanced technology which quickly teaches the unconscious mind. | It means that the Tr'en put Korvin under drug hypnosis while they taught him their language. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
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How was Korvin able to avoid disclosing the true intent of his mission under the lie detector questioning? | While he was strapped down in the lie-detector, Korvin subtly switched the wire that indicated a truth with the one that indicated a lie. | The Tr'en hadn't tested the lie-detector extensively enough and the machine was faulty. | Even with the Tr'en's language lessons, Korvin could only to speak in very simple terms and was unable to answer the Ruler's questions at the depth the Ruler was expecting. | Korvin said truths that literally answered the Tr'en's questions but evaded the intent behind their questions. . | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
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What is the most likely reason for Korvin's solitude in jail? | Solitary confinement was part of Korvin's punishment. | The Tr'en didn't want Korvin to interact with the other Tr'en prisoners because there was a chance that together they might incite an uprising. | The Tr'en are so logical and mathematic that they don't see the need for social interaction. | There weren't any other prisoners in the jail because virtually all of the Tr'en obey the Ruler. Those who don't obey are executed. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
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Why does the Tr'en's logic fail them? | Because the lie-detector was faulty and Korvin gave them an insoluble paradox. | Because Korvin switched the wires on the lie-detector and gave the Tr'en an insoluble paradox. | Because it's tightly controlled by the Ruler who is quite simple minded. | Because it's too mathematical and doesn't account for motivations, emotions, and what's left unsaid. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
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Are there indications that the Tr'en would be interested in attacking Earth? Why or why not? | Both A and C are correct. | No, because Korvin sends a mission back to Earth Central saying that the Tr'en won't come marauding out into space. | Yes, because the expert mentions the idea of conquering Earth with Korvin's aid. | Yes, because the ruler says the he wants to know about Earth's weapons, plans, and fortifications. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M. HARRIS
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The text says "The expert frowned horribly." What makes the expert's smile so horrible? | The frown indicates that he's close to detecting Korvin's true motivations. | The frown indicates that he knows that Korvin switched the wires on the lie detector. | The frown is a signal to the Ruler that Korvin is lying. | The frown is physically horrible because the Tr'en have fifty-eight, pointed teeth. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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How did the Ruler become the Ruler? | He overthrew the previous Ruler. | He is the biological son of the previous Ruler. | He was elected as Ruler by the Tr'en. | He was adopted by the previous Ruler. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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Why did the Tr'en think that Korvin was a traitor to Earth? | Because he answered all of the questions truthfully. | Because he crashed a ship onto Tr'en thus wasting Earth's resources. | Because they misinterpreted his positive responses to his "failure" as anti-Earth. | Because he didn't try to resist being strapped down into the lie-detector. | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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What is the best description of Korvin's job? | Land his ship on the Tr'en planet | Staying alive | Obey the commands of the Ruler of the Tr'en | Ensure the Tr'en evolve in their thinking before they start interstellar travel | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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Why did the Tr'en let Korvin go? | He would not tell the truth | He disrespected the ruler | He refused to answer questions | He represented an unsolveable problem | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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Why did Korvin have to word his questions to the guard carefully? | Because he wanted the guard to give him something to do | Because he did not know the Tr'en language | Because the Tr'en do not infer the situational meaning of a question | Because otherwise he would be harmed | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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What were the topics of the Tr'en's questions to Korvin about Earth? | human physiology, weapons, space travel, government | human physiology, weapons, name, location, space travel, government | human physiology, weapons, government | human physiology, weapons, name, location, government | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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How many sentences does this story have approximately? | 256 | 450 | 344 | 406 | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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Extract all the named entities mentioned in the longest sentence from this story. | Korvin | Korvin, Tr'en | Earth, Tr'en | Tr'en | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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What can we infer from the longest dialogue in the story？ | The Ruler is elected by the subjects | An underling may be permitted to make some of his own decisions | Everyone is the governor | The Ruler is adopted by the previous Ruler | LOST IN TRANSLATION
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LARRY M. HARRIS
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Why did people say the story about Clinton hiding under a blanket to meet a woman was untrue? | They know Clinton cheats on his wife | They were Clinton-haters | It was published by the Washington Times | He could not have gotten back home without being found out | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
What made it easier for previous presidents to get away with adultery? | Their staff did not know | They always tried to hide it well | The reporters never found out | The secret service budget was small | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
Why did the press not report on JFK's adultery? | They knew about it but felt threatened | They suspected it but did not know for sure | They never suspected it | They suspected it but did not want to print this kind of story | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
Where in the White House is it feasible for the president to meet a woman? | Only the East Wing | Only the private quarters | Only the oval office, bowling alley, or East Wing | Only the private quarters or the office restroom | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
What is the best way for a president to sneak a woman into the White House? | Through the service elevator | Through the oval office | Through the tunnel | Through the gate | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
According to The Washington Times, | No president before Clinton had an affair while in the White house. | The Secret Service is more of an "in name only" title, and there was no way they could keep an eye on Clinton all the time, so they probably knew nothing of the affair. | It would be almost impossible for Clinton to have had an affair without the Secret Service knowing. | There are no fewer than five possible explanations of how Clinton had an affair without the world finding out faster than it did. | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
Who was on the list of those who knew about Kennedy's affair? | The Secret Service members were the only ones who knew what was going on. | His wife and mistress were the only two who knew about the affair. | He did not have an affair. | His aids, secretary, drivers, guards, Secret Service, the domestic staff, and many friends and family members of both parties. | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
How did Kennedy make it much more difficult for Clinton to have an affair while in office? | He was so well known for his affairs that a committee was employed simply to keep an eye on all President's personal lives after he left office. | Kennedy did not want to think of other presidents having affairs while in office, so he created a protocol for the White House staff to follow from then on. | After his death, the number of Secret Service agents multiplied exponentially, meaning that the President was virtually never alone. | He didn't, as he was a faithful man. | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
How does Camp David come into play if the President wants to "entertain" someone, not his wife? | It is not suggested, as there are too many ways his wife and the media can find out about what is going on. | He must place faith in the fact that his wife will be occupied in a different area of Camp David when he is scheduled to meet with his lady friend. | He has the Navy and Marines to protect shield him from his wife. | He has to invite his trusted friends and staffers for a getaway, not invite his wife, and ensure that the lady friend is on the guest list. | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
The most "foolproof" plan for the President to carry on an affair is | Make sure that he pays off anyone who is involved or sees any indiscretions. | Simply have an affair and forget about the coverup. | Get his wife's permission, and the rest does not matter. | To have a conjoining room with an aid, have the woman go to the aid's room, then come through the conjoining door. When the evening is over, she goes back the way she came. | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
How many times does the word "but/But" appear in this sotry | about 20 | about 10 | about25 | about 15 | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
What can we infer from the longest sentence in this story? | Kennedy conducted his affairs brazenly because he trusted reporters not to write about them. | Clinton cannot avoid Secret Service protection. | the current president has every reason not to trust his Secret Service detail. | The Washington Times is expressing great excitement about a new book written by a former FBI agent. | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
How many times do personal pronouns appear in the article? | about 109 | about 129 | about 119 | about 99 | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times
could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White
House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret
Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a
dark-colored sedan, and trysts... |
The author of this piece seems to feel that blame befalls many people involved in this scandal because | They were not loyal to Clinton, and because he was the president, it was everyone's ultimate duty to remain loyal to him. | They did not alert the media soon enough. | They all knew what was going on, and they did not tell Hillary. | Even though they did not seem to be directly involved or cause problems because they did not quit their jobs on principle, they were at fault. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
According to the author, does the public received any blame for these events? Why or why not? | No, they had called to have Clinton impeached for his indiscretions, so they did more than they needed in order to show their disapproval for his actions. | No, how can they be held accountable for something that two consenting adults participate in? | Yes, because they were obsessed with this issue, innocent people were hurt. | Yes, because they pretend to despise White House scandals such as this, yet, they could not get enough of it. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
The information presented shows that the person who was the most innocent involved in this scandal to be | Linda Tripp | Hillary | Chelsea | Monica | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
Why was Hillary faulted in this scandal? | She did not do enough to protect her daughter from what happened. | She spoke out against her husband, and no one should speak out against our President regardless. | She and Bill have an open relationship, and she is involved with a woman. | She stood by him even though she knew he was guilty of the affair. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
What is one of Jessie Jackson's "minuses" in relation to this issue? | He did not rebuke Clinton for his actions. | He does not meet with Monica. | He was not really there for Clinton in his time of spiritual need. | He used his time as pastoral counsel for Clinton to gain media attention. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
What are the general trends in the listing order of individuals/groups ranked in this article? | Individuals/groups were usually ranked from least prominent to most prominent. | Individuals/groups were usually ranked from most liked to least liked. | Individuals/groups were usually ranked from most prominent to least prominent. | Individuals/groups were usually ranked from least liked to most liked. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
How does Slate morally consider the implications of being loyal or unloyal to Clinton in the scandal? | It's consistently seen as a bad thing. | Loyalty or lack thereof isn't referenced enough within the article to make any generalizations. | Loyalty or lack thereof can be seen as a plus or minus depending on the context. | It's consistently seen as a good thing. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
Off the following options, which best summarizes this article? | Slate attempts to consider how Monica Lewinsky, specifically, was disproportionately shamed compared to others involved in the unravelling of the scandal. | Slate attempts to dig through the scandal and address information that was not previously considered. | Slate attempts to prove that Bill Clinton, specifically, was disproportionately shamed compared to others involved in the unravelling of the scandal. | Slate attempts to address the various ways in which the public views those involved in the scandal, and speculates upon whether those views are accurate. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
Within the article, which of the following is NOT a minus that's listed in the ratings? | Failed to investigate Clinton's refutation of the scandal. | Used the scandal as leverage to attempt impeachment. | Discussed the scandal with others. | Wrote two memoirs for profit as a result of the scandal. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
How would you compare and contrast the overall assessments of Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton? | Neither of them were severely harmed by Bill Clinton's actions, and they were equally treated with mild amounts of sympathy. | Chelsea Clinton had more of a choice to remove herself from the limelight because she was just the daughter. | Both were clearly harmed by Bill Clinton's actions, and they were equally treated with sympathy. | Both of them were viewed with some sympathy, but Chelsea was deemed more deserving of sympathy because Hillary was somewhat complicit. | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
According to Slate's ratings, which of the orderings below correctly goes from most reprehensible to least reprehensible? | Bob Barr, James Carville, Lanny Davis, Erskine Bowles | Lanny Davis, Bob Barr, James Carville, Erskine Bowles | Bob Barr, Erskine Bowles, James Carville, Lanny Davis | James Carville, Lanny Davis, Bob Barr, Erskine Bowles | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths
universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty
Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a
scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such
sanctification? After all, she knew Clinton's history wh... |
Why does the Officer deliver his message so carefully to Kirk? | He can hardly control contain his anger for what Pa did | He killed Pa in a case of mistaken identity | He was good friends with Kirk’s father | He needs to maintain control over the relationship with the Hans | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the dying cast-aways of the void. Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his people's enemies—and found that his betrayal meant the death of the girl he loved.
Wes Kirk shut his teeth together, har... |
What do the Piruts want with the Ship? | To overtake it with the Hans | To kidnap the yellow daughter from it | They are not interested in the Ship, only raiding the Hans | The same thing the Hans want with it | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the dying cast-aways of the void. Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his people's enemies—and found that his betrayal meant the death of the girl he loved.
Wes Kirk shut his teeth together, har... |
What is the most powerful weapon any of the characters in the story have for combat? | Hunting rifles | Cannons | Catapults | Hand-thrown implements | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the dying cast-aways of the void. Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his people's enemies—and found that his betrayal meant the death of the girl he loved.
Wes Kirk shut his teeth together, har... |
What did Kirk think happened to his father after the message from the Officer? | Pa had turned on the Hans and led the Piruts straight to the pillboxes | Pa had invaded the Ship and was killed as discipline | Pa had double crossed the Officer | Pa was running to safety and was then killed to spare the rest of the people on the plain | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the dying cast-aways of the void. Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his people's enemies—and found that his betrayal meant the death of the girl he loved.
Wes Kirk shut his teeth together, har... |
Why might one not want to live in the universe in which this story takes place? | Kids at Kirk's age are routinely hazed and attacked | Mothers have to support the family through drastic measures | The individuals in the community are not accepting of others | Survival itself is difficult | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the dying cast-aways of the void. Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his people's enemies—and found that his betrayal meant the death of the girl he loved.
Wes Kirk shut his teeth together, har... |
Is Kirk's friend actually dangerous to the community? | Yes, he hated most people in the community | No, he just opposed the current leader | Yes, he was planning on inciting violence | No, he just wanted to point out injustice | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the dying cast-aways of the void. Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his people's enemies—and found that his betrayal meant the death of the girl he loved.
Wes Kirk shut his teeth together, har... |
Is Kirk a model citizen? | Yes, he followed all the rules set out by the Officers. | No, he wanted to kill the leader's son. | Yes, he was kind to his family and friends. | No, he hated the systems enforced by his community. | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the dying cast-aways of the void. Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his people's enemies—and found that his betrayal meant the death of the girl he loved.
Wes Kirk shut his teeth together, har... |
Of the following options, what best summarizes this story? | A boy realizes the full extent to which his community supports him. | A boy has to protect his whole family indefinitely. | A boy realizes the full extent to which his community oppresses him. | A boy has to prevent his friend from getting himself in danger. | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the dying cast-aways of the void. Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his people's enemies—and found that his betrayal meant the death of the girl he loved.
Wes Kirk shut his teeth together, har... |
How did Ninon’s travel companion fare? | He died from the forces of light speed travel | He became more youthful until a baby and then ceased to exist | He landed with Ninon | He was reduced to particles | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
How did Ninon remain so youthful into her 50s on Earth? | She had access to other space technologies to keep her youthful from blackmailing the Commander | She was not youthful on Earth | She had travelled at light speed once before with Robert’s dad | She painstakingly disciplined herself to keep wrinkles from forming | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
How did Robert react to Ninon’s plan? | He was delighted to have her as a companion because he loved her | He was shocked to realize she had training to fly in space | He was not surprised, as he had suspected her for some time | He was shocked that she had masterminded a way onto the flight | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
How long was the spaceship in flight for in Earth years? | 10 years | 1 year | 100 years | Unknown | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
How did Ninon think she could achieve eternal youth? | She believed one flight was enough to make her youth eternal upon returning to Earth | She believed that returning to Earth many, many years in the future there would be technologies to make humans live forever | Eternal youth was what she believed she would achieve in death | Once traveling faster than light was possible, she thought she might continually do this to remain young | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
Had any other civilization discussed in the story discovered space travel? | There was one other civilization that Earth knew had space travel | Space travel was known to exist in several other galaxies | Other spaceships were seen on the flight, suggesting yes | No, only Earth | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
Why did Robert want to go to space? | He wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and fly to space like him | He needed to escape his life on Earth | He was after eternal youth himself | We don’t know for sure from the story | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
What best describes the relationship between Ninon and Robert? | They're friends with benefits but each wants a more committed relationship with the other person. | They're lifelong friends who care for each other. | They become rivals who'll stop at nothing to ensure the other fails to accomplish their goal. | Neither character knows about or cares for the other too much. | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
Is there a romantic connection between Ninon and Robert? | Yes. He cares dearly for her and spends his last night with her and she wants him because of the resources and access he can provide for her. | Somewhat. They both care for each other but in different ways, it's unclear if they would survive a long-term relationship given Robert's space travel. | No. Robert only went to Ninon for sex before his takeoff, he wouldn't actually leave if he cared about Ninon's wellbeing. | Not really. Ninon sees him as a pawn to hijack the flight, and if Robert truly loved Ninon he probably wouldn't end up participating in the space travel. | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
Of the following options, what best summarizes this story? | A vain woman has a tough time accepting the natural aging process but eventually succeeds. | A woman has a plan to reverse her aging process and the reader sees her follow through with it. | A woman tries to benevolently prove that people can become younger through space travel. | A woman attempts to hijack the flight of an astronaut she's in love with so they can both stay young and beautiful together forever. | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
Of the following options, which is not a technology used in this story? | Guns that cause people to disintegrate rapidly | Cosmetic procedures to enhance youthfulness | Long-distance space travel | Guns that freeze people in time to prevent them from aging | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
If Ninon hadn't had as many procedures, what would've happened? | She would've dated somebody her age rather than Robert and would be happy anyway. | She would've looked older and probably would've felt more fulfilled. | She wouldn't have been able to hijack the flight because her body would've been too old to take on the damage that space travel causes. | She wouldn't have been able to hijack the flight because Robert wouldn't want to date someone as old as her. | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
If Robert had refused to take Ninon with him, what would've most likely happened? | Robert would've sneakily gone by himself to the takeoff and ditched Ninon. | Ninon would've shot and killed him because he'd become useless in her endeavors. | Ninon would've talked him into it anyway because he's so dearly in love with her. | Ninon would've held him at gunpoint or drugged him until they had successfully completed takeoff. | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
What was the narrative purpose of the video that Ninon shows Robert? | It was to show Ninon's love and dedication to Robert as a potential lifelong partner. | It was to prove that Ninon thinks little of Robert because he's can easily be replaced as a romantic partner. | It was to prove that everyone makes mistakes, and that Ninon is comfortable admitting that she's not perfect. | It was to show how much thought Ninon has put into making her plan and how determined she is to see it succeed. | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING! Ninon stretched. And purred, almost. There was something lazily catlike
in her flexing; languid, yet ferall... |
What is the most likely meaning of the slang O.Q.? (in twentieth-century American English) | cool | no worries | my bad | O.K./OK | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound Leo needed a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
We picked up our new cook on Phobos. Not Phoebus or Phoebe; I mean
Phobos, Mars' inner moon. Our regular victual mangler came down with
acute indig... |
Why does the Skipper stop abruptly after he says "when you're running a blockade"? | Because he realizes he's triggering trauma for Lieutenant Dugan. | Because he realizes that he's repeating himself. | Because he realizes he's sharing news that he he hadn't meant to disclose so soon. | Because he realizes he's insulting Lieutenant Dugan. | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound Leo needed a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
We picked up our new cook on Phobos. Not Phoebus or Phoebe; I mean
Phobos, Mars' inner moon. Our regular victual mangler came down with
acute indig... |
Why does the Skipper allow the new chef to use the heat-cannon as an incinerator? | Because the new chef just cooked a fine meal and Skipper can't bear to see him so discouraged. | Because Skipper thinks it'll get the new chef to stop offering up unsolicited tactical advice. | Because Skipper wants the new chef to cook marsh-duck and all the fixings. | Because Skipper figures it's a way to thank the new chef for coming on board so last minute. | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound Leo needed a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
We picked up our new cook on Phobos. Not Phoebus or Phoebe; I mean
Phobos, Mars' inner moon. Our regular victual mangler came down with
acute indig... |
Lieutenant Dugan brings up the examples of "High G" Gordon and "Runt" Hake in order to illustrates that... | the roughest, toughest scoundrels and pirates were self-made | effeminate behavior and taste is incompatible with roughness and toughness | the roughest, toughest scoundrels and pirates were from Venus | effeminate behavior and taste is not incompatible with roughness and toughness | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound Leo needed a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
We picked up our new cook on Phobos. Not Phoebus or Phoebe; I mean
Phobos, Mars' inner moon. Our regular victual mangler came down with
acute indig... |
Why didn't the Skipper follow the new cook's advice about avoiding Vesta? | Because Lieutenant Dugan convinced Skipper not to follow the new cook's advice. | Because the new cook didn't bring up any reasons to support his advice. | Because the new cook asked for a heat-cannon which made the Skipper suspicious of the new cook's intentions. | Because the Skipper considered himself smarter and more experienced than the new cook. | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound Leo needed a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
We picked up our new cook on Phobos. Not Phoebus or Phoebe; I mean
Phobos, Mars' inner moon. Our regular victual mangler came down with
acute indig... |
Why was the new cook so upset that the Skipper decided to surrender? | He realized that Skipper was more devoted to his own survival than to the Federation. | He spent his whole life in the Belt and he wanted to experience his first space fight. | He realized by surrendering, the Alliance could use their ship to sneak into Federation territory unnoticed. | He realized that if they surrendered they would be sent to concentration camps and he would no longer be able to continue cooking. | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound Leo needed a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
We picked up our new cook on Phobos. Not Phoebus or Phoebe; I mean
Phobos, Mars' inner moon. Our regular victual mangler came down with
acute indig... |
What would've happened if the new cook had told the Skipper about the ekalastron deposits earlier? | The text doesn't indicate how the Skipper would've acted in a different scenario. | The Skipper still would've ignored the new cook's advice. | The Skipper would have mulled over the information for a few days before deciding to switch their course from Vesta to Iris. | The Skipper's would have set course for Iris from the beginning. | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound Leo needed a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
We picked up our new cook on Phobos. Not Phoebus or Phoebe; I mean
Phobos, Mars' inner moon. Our regular victual mangler came down with
acute indig... |
How did Dugan find a new cook? | He appealed to the colonists | He tried employment agencies | He tried hotels and tourist homes | He didn't | CAPTAIN CHAOS
By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound Leo needed a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
We picked up our new cook on Phobos. Not Phoebus or Phoebe; I mean
Phobos, Mars' inner moon. Our regular victual mangler came down with
acute indig... |
Why did Syme accept the mission with Tate? | He needed a way back to Earth | He respected Tate | He had no plan for his life, so he jumped on the adventure | He felt he would collect a reward along the way | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
Why was Tate likely dejected to learn the truth about Kal-Jmar from the Martian? | He learned the creatures of Kal-Jmar would kill him instantly | He learned Kal-Jmar was a fictional place | He was told the Kal-Jmar dome sensed Earthling DNA and would explode his body on entry | He learned Kal-Jmar didn’t contain secrets and treasures | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
What did Syme intend to do when he returned to Earth? | Reunite with his family | Exact revenge | Exploit the atmosphere catalyst the Martians invented | Unknown | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
What is the relationship like between Syme and Tate? | They were friendly outlaws escaping the law together | Tate came to Mars in search of Syme because of his reputation | Syme knew of Tate and used him for his ticket back to Earth | Syme was intrigued by Tate’s mission and joined on | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
How was it that Syme was able to best one of the Martians and escape? | It was Tate who actually bested the Martian | Syme had the more powerful weapon | His reinforcements arrived | Element of surprise | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
How do the Martians detect Syme and Tate on the surface? | They have radar on the surface of Mars | They patrol on foot | They can sense rumbling from their underground caves | It’s not revealed how they detect them | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
How do Martians communicate among themselves? | Complicated Martian language that Earthlings can’t decipher | They speak Terrestrial language | Hand signals | Mind reading | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
If Syme weren't initially helped by Harold, what would've probably happened to him? | Syme would've been protected by the building's safety net. | Syme would've gotten help from someone else. | Syme would've caught himself with his two backup harpoons. | Syme would've fallen to his death. | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
Of the following options, what best summarizes this story? | A criminal forces a scientist to go on an adventure. | A criminal teams up with a scientist to explore a dangerous area. | A criminal and a scientist wind up on a fun adventure together. | A criminal tricks a scientist into giving him resources and aid on a beautiful adventure. | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns to give him the key to the ancient city of Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of robots that made desires instant commands.
The tall man loitered a moment before a garish window display, his eyes
impassive in hi... |
Why does the Captain decide to save Gorman? | He sees that they could be good business partners | Gorman is Ivy’s father and she pleads to save him | He prefers their ship to his own | He has a sense of duty to not let innocent people die | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
How are the events of the story best summated? | A passenger ship transiting Earth - Venus accidentally starts falling into the sun | Strike’s ship breaks down and has to be rescued from being pulled into the sun | A war ship disguised as a cargo ship changes course and saves lives from pulling into sun’s gravity | A delivery ship discovers and saves two other ships | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
How do Cob and Strike come to appreciate women of rank through the story? | They vow to have more women working in their teams | They choose to work on Aphrodite permanently | They take on understudies to further promote equality | Their minds aren’t changed | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
What is the relationship like between Strike and Cob? | They have known each other through their last assignment | They meet during the course of the story, but begin apprehensive of each other | They never actually meet in the story | They meet during the course of the story and become easy friends | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
Why is a day 720 hours long? | The day length is set such that their mission only takes one day to increase morale | Day length is dependent on the solar system the ship is in | A day is equivalent to a month at the speed they travel | It’s not known | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
What is the general mood during space flight aboard the Aphrodite? | It got very cold on the ship when the generators went out, ruining morale | The crew mutinies under the leadership of the Captain | The trip is smooth sailing | Many things are going wrong | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
How many return trips does Aphrodite complete during the story? | Two | One | Three | Zero | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
What convinces the Captain to have confidence in I.V. Hendricks? | The Captain never gains confidence in Hendricks | The Captain always believed in her abilities due to her excellent reputation | Hendricks had proven her abilities over years working with the Captain | Hendricks’ father built the ship and trained her on it | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
Does it seem like there's a romantic component to Ivy and the Captain's relationship? | Yes, they both show feelings for each other but they have yet to enter a relationship | Possible, Ivy has feelings for him by the end but it remains unclear | Possibly, the Captain has feelings for her by the end but it remains unclear | No, they're just coworkers and nothing more is addressed beyond that | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
What is interesting about the Aphrodite? | It's a brand new ship | It's an old ship and its predecessors were retired after having successful runs as ships | It's an old ship that doesn't work but contains a plethora of interesting data | It's an old ship and its predecessors previously failed in their missions | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
How would you describe the author's style throughout the passage? | He uses lots of historical data from previous science fiction universes | He uses lots of humor to make the technical elements more entertaining | He uses lots of descriptions of the ship's surroundings to show the peaceful voyages the Aphrodite goes on | He uses lots of technical details and technologies to immerse the reader in the lore | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
How would you describe the changes in tone throughout the passage? | The story has an early climax with a big reveal, but the majority of the story is nerdy and filled with space-travel details | The story is intense at the beginning but calms by the end | The story remains fast-paced and stressful throughout | The story remains relatively calm except for the climax | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
Why might a person not be the hugest fan of Captain? | He's actively racist with regard to his crew members | He's overconfident at times and can be rude | He doesn't listen to his crew most of the time | He's actively sexist with regard to his crew members | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
Of the following options, who might want to read this passage the most? | A sci-fi fan who likes suspense and watching friendships grow | A fan of fantasy-adventure stories | A fan of adventure stories where the protagonist has to fit in with a new group | A sci-fi fan who likes romance-heavy stories | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
Do you think this story has a happy ending? | No, the Captain really wants to date Ivy but it doesn't seem like it's gonna happen | Yes, the Captain is successful and he's dating Ivy | For the most part, they succeeded on their mission but the Captain and Ivy aren't together | Yes, they were successful on their mission | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for T.R.S. Aphrodite , butt of the Space Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
Brevet Lieutenant Commander David Farragut Strykalski III of the
Tellurian Wing, Combine... |
What does the author describe to be a confusing element of the debate on the kin-selection genetic principle? | Traits for kinship did not persist into modern day | Humans didn’t understand genetics in early evolution | Kin-selection would not have benefitted early humans | Humans are capable of treating anyone as kin | The Absurdity of Family Love
Don't get me wrong. Kids are
great. I have some, and I adore them. Every Christmas I become a slave to my
camcorder. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and so on. But now that the
radiance of the yuletide season is fading, it's time to confront a sobering
scientific truth: The more you th... |
How does the author compare the importance of genetic relationship and bonding? | Genetic relation and bonding are equally important to human capacity of love | Bonding is more important to human capacity to love than genetic relationship | There is no relationship between bonding and capacity to love | Human capacity to love depends on genetic relation | The Absurdity of Family Love
Don't get me wrong. Kids are
great. I have some, and I adore them. Every Christmas I become a slave to my
camcorder. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and so on. But now that the
radiance of the yuletide season is fading, it's time to confront a sobering
scientific truth: The more you th... |
What argument does the author make about why modern humans are genetically selfish? | Supporting our immediate blood relatives doesn’t help our familial genes persist to the next generation | Modern humans do not share most of their genes in common, making them selfish | Being genetically selfish still helps altruism pass on through modern humans | We fail to see that all modern humans share most of their genes in common, thus, helping any human is helping our genes pass on even if they are unrelated | The Absurdity of Family Love
Don't get me wrong. Kids are
great. I have some, and I adore them. Every Christmas I become a slave to my
camcorder. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and so on. But now that the
radiance of the yuletide season is fading, it's time to confront a sobering
scientific truth: The more you th... |
What is the author’s thesis? | Human evolution depended on naturalistic fallacy | Limiting love to those you a genetically related to is important to modern humans | Humans would evolve faster if kinship was universal | Limiting love to those you are directly genetically related to is nonsensical from both ethical and genetic selection perspectives | The Absurdity of Family Love
Don't get me wrong. Kids are
great. I have some, and I adore them. Every Christmas I become a slave to my
camcorder. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and so on. But now that the
radiance of the yuletide season is fading, it's time to confront a sobering
scientific truth: The more you th... |
What weight does the author give to the importance of kin-selection earlier in human evolution? | Early humans had no familial bond with kin, disrupting kin-selection through human evolution | Kin-selection was never all that important to human evolution because altruism would have always been in human DNA | Traits of kinship would be detrimental to familial genetics being passed on | Traits of kinship were important to familial genetics being passed on, thus kinship was also selected for in early human evolution | The Absurdity of Family Love
Don't get me wrong. Kids are
great. I have some, and I adore them. Every Christmas I become a slave to my
camcorder. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and so on. But now that the
radiance of the yuletide season is fading, it's time to confront a sobering
scientific truth: The more you th... |
Who are genetically considered “kin”? | All humans | Adoptive children and full siblings | Friends | Full siblings | The Absurdity of Family Love
Don't get me wrong. Kids are
great. I have some, and I adore them. Every Christmas I become a slave to my
camcorder. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and so on. But now that the
radiance of the yuletide season is fading, it's time to confront a sobering
scientific truth: The more you th... |
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