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What was the point in Grannie Annie and Billy-boy venturing into the desert? | They were there to find Baker | 63442 | hard | [
" They were there to find Baker",
" They were trying to locate the strange birds",
" They were looking for proof of the Red Spot Fever",
" They were trying to locate the kites"
] |
|
Although Billy-boy questioned his decision of letting Grannie Annie leave with Baker in the kit car, what put his mind at ease? | The invention by Baker allowed them to watch the movements of the car and its passengers | 63442 | hard | [
" The car and its passengers were safe from the Red Spot Fever",
" The kite car was protected by the strange birds.",
" The invention by Baker allowed them to watch the movements of the car and its passengers",
" She was a strong woman and capable of taking care of herself."
] |
|
What was a common factor with all the victims of the Red Spot Fever? | They had all started seeing symptoms in the barracks | 63442 | easy | [
" They were all treated in the Baldric",
" They had all started investigating the odd birds and their strange behavior",
" They had all started seeing symptoms in the mines",
" They had all started seeing symptoms in the barracks"
] |
|
How was Antlers Park able to fool Ezra and Billy-boy into believing Grannie Annie was with him? | He was using one of the images from the birds as an impersonator of Grannie Annie | 63442 | hard | [
" He was driving the kite car too quickly through the sand to clearly see who the passenger was.",
" He was using one of the images from the birds as an impersonator of Grannie Annie",
" He was a skilled mastermind with tendencies that could trick anyone into believing him",
" His vehicle was equipped with technology that could infiltrate the invention by Baker"
] |
|
What was the motivation behind Antlers Park's behavior? | He wanted the mining to stop because it was causing Larynx Incorporated to become more powerful than Interstellar Voice | 63442 | easy | [
" He wanted Shalf Four all to himself and his team.",
" He wanted the mining to stop because it was causing Larynx Voice to become more powerful than Interstellar Incorporated",
" He wanted the mining to stop because it was causing Larynx Incorporated to become more powerful than Interstellar Voice",
" He wanted his heat gun invention to overpower Baker's inventions"
] |
|
How did Grannie Annie avoid the actions of Antlers Park? | She pretended to contract the plague. | 63442 | hard | [
" She pretended to contract the plague.",
" She distracted him by sharing a new plot for her novel.",
" She used a cockatoo image to distract him.",
" She turned his own heat gun on him"
] |
|
Why was the population of the states along the three Faults so low around the late '40s? | The land was very dry | 50893 | easy | [
" Flooding from the three Faults was dangerous",
" Sheep farmers were losing ground",
" The land was very dry",
" It was too difficult to travel the area during that time"
] |
|
What could be indicated by the mention in the passage of some newspapers leaving out the question mark regarding "Only Active Volcano in U.S.? | The newspapers were aiming for dramatic effect by proclaiming it was indeed active | 50893 | easy | [
" The newspapers were aiming for dramatic effect by proclaiming it was indeed active",
" The newspapers misprinted",
" The newspapers were confirming that there was an ongoing eruption",
" The newspapers were trying to pass off the dust as smoke from the volcanoes"
] |
|
Why was the idea of Joseph Schwartzberg regarding the explanation for Kiowa Fault not recognized largely by newspapers? | His theory lacked the dramatic effect that was desired | 50893 | easy | [
" He lacked the credentials needed for such a proclamation",
" His information was disproven very early on.",
" His theory lacked the dramatic effect that was desired",
" He was not dignified enough to receive the recognition"
] |
|
How can we interpret Mr. Schwartzberg was feeling from his theory not being taken seriously? | Frustrated because his evidentiary support showed it was logical | 50893 | hard | [
" Frustrated because his evidentiary support showed it was logical",
" Happy that he might be incorrect and it was only dust",
" Disappointed that he had missed his opportunity for scientific acknowledgement.",
" Excited that it could likely be something more exciting"
] |
|
What could be meant by the Schwartzberg quote in the passage saying that, "It looks like sand dancing in a child's sieve."? | The swirling dust and rocks were churning substantially. | 50893 | hard | [
" The rocks and dust were quickly mixing with water and creating mud.",
" The rocks and dust were disappearing.",
" The swirling dust and rocks were churning substantially.",
" He was comparing the dust and rocks to a child by their minimal presence."
] |
|
Why would the band of scientists fear that there might not be pieces to pick up once the affected area population returned? | The damage would be too substantial and there would nothing left to salvage. | 50893 | easy | [
" They were doubting the theory by Schwartzberg.",
" The damage would be too substantial and there would nothing left to salvage.",
" They feared that no one would escape alive.",
" Theft in the area was also on the rise."
] |
|
Why was mountain climbing prohibited on the Eastern Slope during the time? | They feared the danger of rock slides | 50893 | easy | [
" The rocks were shifting too fast and the paths could be confusing",
" The flooding was too substantial",
" They feared the danger of rock slides",
" Rescue missions were too dangerous due to the sand storms"
] |
|
What was the second phase of the natural disaster? | The falling rock that was giving way. | 50893 | easy | [
" The falling rock that was giving way.",
" The dust clouds that were taking over.",
" The flock of refugees seeking safety.",
" Annoyingly loud noises that halted progress on rebuilding."
] |
|
What was the effect on the Mississippi River after the disaster? | It has diminished to only a fraction of what it once was | 50893 | easy | [
" It has grown substantially.",
" It has increased river shipping",
" It has merged with the Missouri",
" It has diminished to only a fraction of what it once was"
] |
|
What is now a similar experience to what was once normal for shipping centers? | The Cross-Canada Throughway | 50893 | easy | [
" The Cross-Canada Throughway",
" Traveling ashore to Newport",
" Traveling to the Oklahoma Oil Company",
" Traveling through the fringe of Kansas"
] |
|
What would have likely happened if the bank robbers' car tires had not melted? | The robbers would have gotten away from the scene. | 61090 | easy | [
" The car would have wrecked regardless and the robbers would have been caught.",
" The police would have stopped them in a chase.",
" The robbers would have gotten away from the scene.",
" The robbers would have later returned to rob the bank again and get caught."
] |
|
What can we infer from the passage that caused Mr. Higgins to go crazy? | He had flunked an exam and was overwhelmed with stress. | 61090 | hard | [
" He was no longer happy with his wife hence why he murdered her.",
" He was tired of his job and didn't want to return.",
" He was overly tired and delirious.",
" He had flunked an exam and was overwhelmed with stress."
] |
|
Why did the tear gas that the police were using on Mr. Higgins not work to run him out of the house? | The windows were either broken or open and he was able to throw them back out. | 61090 | easy | [
" He was unaffected by the gas because of his deranged mindset.",
" The windows were either broken or open and he was able to throw them back out.",
" Higgins was too preoccupied by the burns on his hands to care about the tear gas.",
" Higgins was hanging out the windows shooting and was able to breathe fresh air."
] |
|
What caused Judy's yelling to be ignored by the gangs in the schoolyard? | They couldn't hear her over their own hollering because of the intense cold weapons and jackets. | 61090 | hard | [
" The surprise of the kids who showed up in costumes trying to return home.",
" They were already fighting and failed to hear her over the shouting.",
" They couldn't hear her over their own hollering because of the intense cold weapons and jackets.",
" They were too distracted by the approaching police lights."
] |
|
If the newspapers and the police choose to continue ignoring the letters from The Scorpion, what will likely happen? | The Scorpion will step in again, leaving his signature, and likely send another letter to the newspaper as a warning to criminals. | 61090 | hard | [
" The Scorpion will likely retaliate against the newspapers in his own dangerous stunt.",
" The Scorpion will step in again, leaving his signature, and likely send another letter to the newspaper as a warning to criminals.",
" The Scorpion will likely turn evil himself and start antagonizing attacks.",
" Hanks will be proven right and show that there is no such person who is fighting crime and leaving a signature."
] |
|
What was the intention of Higgins' lawyer by saying that Higgins had put "The Scorpion" on his gun barrel himself? | To try to use an insanity defense for Higgins. | 61090 | hard | [
" To avoid a trial by admitting fault immediately and getting the job done quickly",
" In hopes of the judge and jury seeing the other vigilante acts of The Scorpion and cutting Higgins some slack.",
" In hopes of receiving mercy for the crimes.",
" To try to use an insanity defense for Higgins."
] |
|
Why did the teenagers in the schoolyard all throw their weapons away at the same time? | The weapons became too cold to touch. | 61090 | hard | [
" The police were coming and they needed to get the weapons out of their possession.",
" They didn't want the approaching children to see them holding weapons.",
" Judy was a suitable lookout and kept them distracted by yelling, \"Fuzz!\"",
" The weapons became too cold to touch."
] |
|
Why was Halloween night chosen as the time for the rumble in the schoolyard? | Because the police would have a difficult time keeping track of so many children who were out. | 61090 | easy | [
" Because on that particular night, there were no police on patrol because of the recent issues with The Scorpion.",
" Because everyone was already dressed in disguise and not easily recognized.",
" Because the police would have a difficult time keeping track of so many children who were out.",
" Because the schoolyard was completely abandoned and they wouldn't need a lookout."
] |
|
Had the gun barrel not became extremely hot and burned Higgins, what would have likely happened during his standoff? | The police would have had to force entry into his home and take him into custody. | 61090 | easy | [
" Higgins' wife would have eventually been able to convince him to surrender.",
" The police would have eventually given up on their suspect and left the scene.",
" The police would have had to force entry into his home and take him into custody.",
" Higgins' sister would have eventually been able to convince him to surrender."
] |
|
Why was Queazy given his said nickname? | Because his name was Quentin Zuyler | 63527 | easy | [
" Because his name was Quentin Zuyler",
" Because no one could recall his real name.",
" Because he had been known for being whimsical",
" Because he often became queasy while flying"
] |
|
Why were Parker and Queazy voyaging on the trip looking for an asteroid? | From the request of Andrew Burnside to purchase it | 63527 | easy | [
" The Interplanetary Hauling & Moving Co. was in difficult competition with Saylor & Saylor to get to it first.",
" The Interplanetary Hauling & Moving Co. had to have it to prove their business was legitimate.",
" From the request of Andrew Burnside to purchase it",
" From the request of Andrew Burnside to destroy it"
] |
|
What would have likely happened had Parker and Queazy or the Saylor brothers never located the asteroid? | Starre would have been able to call off the wedding to Mac. | 63527 | hard | [
" Starre would have been able to call off the wedding to Mac.",
" They would have received their payment anyways because of their long travel in space.",
" Mr. Burnside would have traveled to get the asteroid himself.",
" The wedding would have been held on a different asteroid that looked similar."
] |
|
Why was Mr. Burnside so determined to have such a large and specific asteroid delivered to his backyard? | His granddaughter had requested one for her wedding. | 63527 | easy | [
" He didn't actually want it, he just wanted the Saylor brothers and Parker and Queazy to be occupied.",
" He had previously had one that was similar and wanted another for reminiscing.",
" He wanted something more grand and valuable than anyone else.",
" His granddaughter had requested one for her wedding."
] |
|
How long were Parker, Queazy and Starre floating around in space while unconcious? | Three weeks | 63527 | easy | [
" Three days",
" Three days",
" One week",
" Three weeks"
] |
|
What gave Starre the right to claim the asteroid as her own when Parker and Queazy arrived? | By common law, asteroids up to a certain size belong to whoever happens to be on them. | 63527 | hard | [
" She had made a deal with the Interplanetary Commission.",
" Her grandfather had purchased the asteroid for her.",
" By common law, asteroids up to a certain size belong to whoever happens to be on them.",
" She had signed an interplanetary lease agreement."
] |
|
How was Queazy able to determine how long the trio were floating around in space before waking? | From the chronometer | 63527 | hard | [
" From the chronometer",
" By how much fuel was left in their ship",
" From how much oxygen was left in their suits",
" By his declared level of hunger"
] |
|
What was the indication in the passage to show that Starre was aware of Parker's newfound love for her? | His affection while teaching her about the mechanics of the hauler. | 63527 | hard | [
" His decision to not deliver the asteroid to her grandfather for the wedding.",
" His protectiveness over her towards Queazy.",
" His determination to help her stop the wedding to Mac.",
" His affection while teaching her about the mechanics of the hauler."
] |
|
What can be determined would happen after Parker and Queazy retrieved the asteroid? | They would retrieve it and sell it to Mr. Burnside for their large profit | 63527 | easy | [
" They would retrieve it and sell it to Mr. Burnside for their large profit",
" They would end up losing it while traveling back to Earth.",
" They would return it to space and Starre would continue to live on it.",
" They would return it to space and return empty handed"
] |
|
Had Starre not been able to rescue herself, Parker, and Queazy, what would have likely happened to them after the Saylor brothers attack? | They would have died from starvation or lack of oxygen. | 63527 | easy | [
" They would have eventually orbited back to their ship",
" They would have reached their ship for more oxygen .",
" They would have died from starvation or lack of oxygen.",
" They would have been lost in space alone forever."
] |
|
Why did Lorelei choose to not keep up with the news for herself? | She found it to be depressing or boring. | 62619 | hard | [
" Peter always kept her informed well enough.",
" She didn't care enough to know the news.",
" She found it to be depressing or boring.",
" She didn't have time to keep up with current events."
] |
|
When Peter woke in the hospital, how long was he told that he had been there? | Three months | 62619 | easy | [
" nine and a half days",
" nine and a half months",
" Three days",
" Three months"
] |
|
What was Peter's occupation? | Scientist | 62619 | hard | [
" Doctor",
" Lab Technician",
" Scientist",
" Journalist"
] |
|
Why did Robert choose to not return to Earth after Peter had told him that he was ready? | His logic wouldn't allow him to fulfill the purpose | 62619 | hard | [
" He wanted to stay with Peter, alone.",
" His fear of the Invaders after hearing the story from Peter's diary",
" His logic wouldn't allow him to fulfill the purpose",
" He couldn't decipher the difference in killing the humans and the Invaders"
] |
|
Why did Peter choose to go on the mission by himself rather than taking Lorelei with him? | There was a slim chance of survial | 62619 | easy | [
" Women needed to stay underground for reproduction purposes",
" There was only room for one passenger in the ship.",
" There was a slim chance of survial",
" Lorelei was too afraid to make the journey with him."
] |
|
Why did Peter choose to break all the mirrors inside the ship? | He didn't want to see the changes to himself due to the rays. | 62619 | easy | [
" The mirrors were harmful to the embryos",
" The mirrors reflected too much light.",
" He needed his full attention on the task at hand.",
" He didn't want to see the changes to himself due to the rays."
] |
|
How did Peter get the scar on his cheek? | From an accidental talon scratch | 62619 | easy | [
" From an accidental talon scratch",
" From traveling through the dangerous rays.",
" From the construction of his ship",
" From the Invaders attack."
] |
|
What emotions could likely be behind the expression on Peter's face at the end of the passage when he was told that they could not return to Earth? | Defeat | 62619 | easy | [
" Fear",
" Satisfaction",
" Defeat",
" Contentment"
] |
|
Why was Robert the only choice for returning to Earh? | He was the only changeling-child who had not been destroyed | 62619 | hard | [
" He was the only changeling-child who grew to have no fear.",
" He was the only changeling-child who had not been destroyed",
" He was the only one will the powerfully strong talons that could defeat the Invaders",
" He was the strongest of the group"
] |
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Based on the remainder of the passage, from whose perspective is the introduction? | Robert | 62619 | hard | [
" Robert",
" Peter",
" An Invader",
" Lorelei"
] |
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Why was Ferris against testing the discovery made by himself and Mitchell on himself? | Because it was unethical. | 61228 | easy | [
" Because it was too dangerous.",
" Because it was unethical.",
" Because he had a headache.",
" Because they were underfunded."
] |
|
What was the name that came to mind when people thought of
mathematician or scientist in the passage? | Macklin | 61228 | easy | [
" Macklin",
" Mitchell",
" Harold",
" Ferris"
] |
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From the passage, what is said to be the most common complaint of man? | headaches | 61228 | easy | [
" sinus infections",
" headaches",
" The common cold",
" lack of sleep"
] |
|
Which of these is NOT said to be a cause for headaches? | UV rays | 61228 | easy | [
" nervous strain",
" fatigue",
" over-indulgence",
" UV rays"
] |
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Why was the Army doctor concerned about the wellness of Macklin? | He appeared to now be a moron | 61228 | hard | [
" He appeared to now be a moron",
" He showed signs of sudden weight loss",
" His blood pressure had dropped dangerously low",
" He was now anemic"
] |
|
Why was Mitchell irritated that the story on the virus for headaches had been leaked to the newspapers? | He felt it was too early to release without verified results. | 61228 | easy | [
" He feared the virus was counteractive.",
" He feared that Macklin's wife would be angry",
" He felt it was too early to release without verified results.",
" He feared that the government would shut their project down."
] |
|
Why was Macklin's wife hysterical when she called to speak with Ferris and Mitchell? | She thought they had given her husband heroin. | 61228 | hard | [
" Her husband was very ill from the virus",
" Her husband was still having headaches",
" She thought they had given her husband heroin.",
" Her husband's blood pressure had dropped extremely low."
] |
|
What caused Macklin to lose his intelligence? | His brain cells were not working properly | 61228 | hard | [
" He had suffered a stroke",
" His brain cells were not working properly",
" He was using heroin",
" He was only pretending"
] |
|
Why was Macklin against having an antitoxin to combat the virus? | He didn't want the headaches to return. | 61228 | easy | [
" He feared the additional side-effects of the antitoxin.",
" He didn't want the headaches to return.",
" He enjoyed the attention he was receiving.",
" He enjoyed the newly found free time he had."
] |
|
What was the problem with the tubes of calking compound that the crew was trying to use? | They were hardening too fast when connected with air | 61242 | easy | [
" They were hardening too fast when connected with air",
" They took too long to harden and dry",
" They were expired and unusable",
" They were too small to fill what they needed"
] |
|
What was the issue with having Pinov on the communication system? | He didn't speak English | 61242 | easy | [
" He rarely paid attention well enough to handle the communications.",
" He didn't speak English",
" He didn't know how to work the system properly.",
" He always selected the wrong communcations channel"
] |
|
What happened to cause panic during the communicaton between Freedom 19 and the Cape? | The speaker became unplugged. | 61242 | hard | [
" They lost connection due to the leak.",
" The speaker became unplugged.",
" There was another underground atomic device fired.",
" The organic air reconditioner was destroyed."
] |
|
How long would it take for the needed replacements to be delivered to Freedom 19? | ten days | 61242 | easy | [
" three hours",
" 90 seconds",
" ten days",
" three weeks"
] |
|
Why did Capt. Lawler and Lt. Chandler return with a fifty-five gallon drum of calking compound rather than the needed cup? | They could only obtain the 55-gallon drums | 61242 | hard | [
" The steel drum offered the extra, needed weight.",
" They could only obtain the 55-gallon drums",
" They needed the full fifty-five gallons for repairs",
" They needed the drum for a chair."
] |
|
What was the problem with having the fifty-five gallon barrell in the dome? | It took up too much room in an already crowded area. | 61242 | hard | [
" It would be impossible to get out once it was inside the dome.",
" It took up too much room in an already crowded area.",
" It had a terribly overpowering smell.",
" It weighed too much to be supported by the dome."
] |
|
What caused the explosion that resulted in the loss of air on Freedom 19? | The calking mixture leaked onto the air tank. | 61242 | hard | [
" The room became too hot from overcrowding",
" The calking mixture leaked onto the air tank.",
" The compound mixture became too hot because of the lack of the air reconditioner",
" The compound mixture was mixed too quickly."
] |
|
Why was the general said to have been upset by the quake? | Because his people had misfigured so bad. | 61242 | hard | [
" Because his people had misfigured so bad.",
" Because his work was being destroyed.",
" Because the communications were left unanswered.",
" Because he was scared of the damage to the dome."
] |
|
Why did Major Winship likely refuse to call for help when they could not communicate with Pinov? | He was stubborn. | 61242 | hard | [
" He was stubborn.",
" He wanted to handle the situation by protocol.",
" He wanted to be responsible for saving the day.",
" He was afraid of the consequences."
] |
|
What was Lewis doing when he was captured by Thig? | Going fishing | 62198 | easy | [
" Going swimming",
" Going fishing",
" Trying to type on his typewriter",
" Finalizing a novelet"
] |
|
Why was Thig informed that he should be camouflaged as a human? | So that he could scout out the surroundings without suspicions | 62198 | easy | [
" So that he could scout out the surroundings without suspicions",
" So that he could learn the inner thoughts of humans.",
" So that no one would know that Lewis was taken.",
" So that he could impersonate Lewis and fool his family."
] |
|
How long did Thig spend traveling with Ellen while posing as Lewis? | Twelve weeks | 62198 | easy | [
" Four weeks",
" Twelve weeks",
" Four months",
" Two weeks"
] |
|
What would happen if Lewis did not finish his short stories in the timeline he was given? | The trip with Ellen would be off. | 62198 | easy | [
" He would lose his typewriter",
" The trip with Ellen would be off.",
" Outlaws would be raiding his trailer home",
" He would be fired from his job"
] |
|
What did Torp and Kam plan to do while Thig was posing as Lewis? | Scout out the other two inner planets | 62198 | hard | [
" Report back to the rest of the Orthans that they were making progress",
" Try to cover up the death of Lewis",
" Scout out the other two inner planets",
" Wait in the ship for the next call to action"
] |
|
Why was Thig so confused by the overwhelming senses he felt when he saw Ellen while posing a Lewis? | Men had no mates on Ortha | 62198 | hard | [
" She looked familiar to him",
" Men had no mates on Ortha",
" He had never seen a woman in person and was mesmorized by her beauty",
" He felt overwhelmed by sadness for her due to the unknown death of her husband."
] |
|
Why did Torp feel it was necessary to test Thig's blood for disease after he returned? | Thig had become sentimental over the people of Earth. | 62198 | hard | [
" Thig did not want to return to Ortha.",
" Thig seemed to be sick after he returned.",
" Thig had become sentimental over the people of Earth.",
" Thig's eyes were roaming and he seemed disoriented."
] |
|
Why did Thig react with violence towards Kam while they were traveling back to Ortha? | He wanted to return to Earth and to Ellen. | 62198 | easy | [
" He wanted to return to Earth and to Ellen.",
" He did not want his blood tested for disease.",
" He was angry that they had killed Lewis.",
" He did not want to live on Earth any longer."
] |
|
What would have likely happened if Thig had allowed the crew to return information to Ortha that Earth was habitable? | The people of Earth would have been wiped out and Ortha would take over. | 62198 | easy | [
" He would have had to forget all about Ellen and continue life on Ortha as before.",
" The Orthans would have made the voyage to Earth and lived in harmony with the people of Earth.",
" Earth would have been blown away by Orthans and no longer be habitable.",
" The people of Earth would have been wiped out and Ortha would take over."
] |
|
How many caves had Garmon and Rolf traveled through before their crash? | thirty seven | 63398 | easy | [
" thirty seven",
" forty seven",
" thirty",
" forty"
] |
|
After realizing his situation after the crash, why did Rolf laugh? | He was facing certain death | 63398 | easy | [
" He was facing certain death",
" His laughter was caused from the thick air",
" He was satisfied with their journey.",
" He was happy to be away from Garmon"
] |
|
What was Rolf looking for when he set off around the wall of the pit? | Light | 63398 | easy | [
" Garmon",
" Light",
" Food",
" Other survivors"
] |
|
What was the special power held by Altha? | She could see into other's minds. | 63398 | easy | [
" She could see in the dark.",
" She could see into other's minds.",
" She feared nothing.",
" She could see into the future."
] |
|
Why was Altha away from the other Hairy People of her kind? | The outlaws had turned the others against her. | 63398 | hard | [
" The outlaws had turned the others against her.",
" She had left their group in fear of attacks.",
" The outlaws had stolen her.",
" She had been lost from their group and never reconnected."
] |
|
Why was there fear for the wind shifting around the Hairy People? | The wind would spread the scent of the Earthmen and cause an attack | 63398 | easy | [
" They wind would block the mind reading abilties of the Hairy People.",
" The wind would cause explosions.",
" The wind would spread the hair from the Hairy People and block vision.",
" The wind would spread the scent of the Earthmen and cause an attack"
] |
|
Why would the Furry Ones not follow Rolf and the others when the retreated? | They feared the Ancients. | 63398 | easy | [
" They had lost too many to continue fighting.",
" They were warned not to by Altha.",
" They feared the Ancients.",
" They knew they were losing the battle."
] |
|
What was the outlaw weapon loaded with? | a drum of poisoned needles | 63398 | easy | [
" a drum of fuselage",
" a drum of poisoned shrapnel",
" a drum of poisoned bullets",
" a drum of poisoned needles"
] |
|
Presumably why did Shawn seem to blush at the comment made by Green in regards to his creation of exquisite work? | The comment hit too close to home for him. | 20015 | easy | [
" He took business very seriously.",
" He was a prude.",
" He lacked the sense of humor that Green had.",
" The comment hit too close to home for him."
] |
|
What was said to be concernig about the relationship between Shawn and Ross? | They began their relationship as an affair. | 20015 | hard | [
" They began their relationship as an affair.",
" Their work suffered from their lack of concentration.",
" They seemed to proritize their romance rather than their work.",
" They argued often, publicly."
] |
|
Who received the worste abuse of all who are mentioned? | Mehta | 20015 | easy | [
" Ross",
" Gill",
" Mehta",
" Shawn"
] |
|
What is the coorelation to the reference of Shawn to Prince Myshkin in The Idiot? | He was someone who must be protected | 20015 | hard | [
" He was someone who did not value his work",
" He was someone who must be protected",
" He was someone who didn't care to hurt someone's feelings.",
" He was someone who lacked intelligence"
] |
|
Who was said to have been blinded by meningitis as a child in the passage? | Mehta | 20015 | easy | [
" Mehta",
" Kahn",
" Myshkin",
" Brown"
] |
|
Who was said to have inadvertently committed plagerism? | Mehta | 20015 | easy | [
" Poota",
" Perkupp",
" Shawn",
" Mehta"
] |
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What was said about Mehta's book in the passage? | It was very enjoyable | 20015 | easy | [
" It was full of neglect",
" It was very enjoyable",
" It lacked depth and intelligence",
" It was a bit too extreme"
] |
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Who was the editor for The New Yorker when Shawn died? | Brown | 20015 | hard | [
" Brown",
" Ross",
" Mehta",
" Breenan"
] |
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What was the new editor trying to convince Ross into doing? | Re-joining the magazine | 20015 | hard | [
" Re-joining the magazine",
" Leaving Shawn for good",
" Retiring from the magazine",
" Booting out Mehta"
] |
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Who had the opinion that Shawn had stopped reading the magazine after Tina Brown became editor? | Mehta | 20015 | hard | [
" Newhouse",
" Brown",
" Mehta",
" Ross"
] |
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Why does the author say that the imposing the ban was a contradiction by whom it was imposed? | Because he is known for not resisting temptation of the flesh | 20001 | hard | [
" Because he has shown interest in cloning himself",
" Because he lacked the means to ban cloning",
" Because he is known for not resisting temptation of the flesh",
" Because he was only banning the nonexistent to show power"
] |
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Who placed the ban on funding for human cloning research? | President Clinton | 20001 | easy | [
" Congress",
" President Bush",
" President Clinton",
" The Federal Funding Agency"
] |
|
Why does the author say the pope does not respect freedom of other? | He tried to extend his power beyond his jurisdiction | 20001 | hard | [
" He wants all people to follow his set of laws",
" He expects all citizens to live by his standards",
" He tried to extend his power beyond his jurisdiction",
" His views are too far dated"
] |
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From the passage, are we able to infer that the author is for or against cloning and why? | For, because he says that humans have the right to reproduce how they see fit. | 20001 | easy | [
" Against, because he says humans have no right to reproduce themselves",
" Against, because he fears the cloned warriors",
" For, because he says that humans have the right to reproduce how they see fit.",
" For, because he hopes for the cloned warriors"
] |
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What concern was raised in recent years that is similar to cloning? | IVF | 20001 | easy | [
" Genetic engineering",
" Same DNA in identical twins",
" Surfacing long-lost twins",
" IVF"
] |
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What does the auther say the fear of cloning is a form of? | Racism | 20001 | easy | [
" Evolution",
" Racism",
" Unpredictable reproduction",
" Genetic engineering"
] |
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Who does the author believe would be most upsetting possibity to clone themselves? | The rich with big egos | 20001 | easy | [
" The rich with big egos",
" The normal men",
" The elderly who wanted to cheat death",
" The normal women"
] |
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What would the world be like if people stopped having children naturally and started producing clones of themselves? | The same as now. | 20001 | easy | [
" More dangerous than now",
" Less individualistic",
" The same as now.",
" More unique"
] |
|
Despite the federal ban on funding human cloning research, how much funding has been stopped? | Almost none | 20001 | easy | [
" Less than half",
" All funding",
" Over half",
" Almost none"
] |
|
According to the author, if human cloning were allowed, how much of the population would be affected? | Only a tiny fraction of the population | 20001 | easy | [
" All of the population",
" None of the population",
" Only a tiny fraction of the population",
" Over half the population"
] |