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32scwg5hih4v7es1hupqdsgh6an6ph | gutenberg | CHAPTER X
MARSTON USES HIS POWER
Soon after Don Felix was buried two strangers visited the schooner. One was white but so burned by the sun and worn by the climate that he looked like a native. Peters was agent for a Hamburg merchant house with a factory on a neighboring lagoon, and told Wyndham he had come because he seldom met a white man. The other was a government officer and stated, apologetically, that his business was to make a few inquiries about Don Felix's death. His skin was nearly white, but his coarse lips and short, curling hair indicated a strain of negro blood.
Marston knew something about the officials who held small posts on the Caribbean coast. For the most part, they were mulattos, paid low wages and willing to augment the latter by presents and bribes. As a rule, he had found them good-humored and indolent, and he imagined Don Ramon Larrinaga would be satisfied with a few particulars and a little money. There was, he thought, no use in trying to put him on the track of the unknown poisoner. He let Wyndham take the man to the cabin and sat under the awning on deck with Peters, for whom he opened a bottle of vermouth.
Peters knew much about the country and told him some rather curious stories. He looked shriveled and desiccated, but his glance was keen and Marston imagined he was very shrewd. Marston, however, did not study him much; it was enough that he was an amusing companion while Wyndham was occupied. By-and-by the latter opened the cabin scuttle and beckoned. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that died?
2. What was the person that died called?
3.
Q2:
1. Was Don Felix buried in the story?
2. Did Don Felix get buried?
3.
Q3:
1. What did two strangers visit after Don Felix was buried?
2. Once Don Felix had been buried, what did two strangers visit?
3.
Q4:
1. The schooner was visited by which people?
2. Which people in the story visited the schooner?
3.
Q5:
1. How does the story describe the race of one of the people that visited the schooner?
2. How is the race of the person that was burned by the sun described in the story?
3.
Q6:
1. Was the person in the story with coarse lips and short, curling hair completely white?
2. Was the government officer's race completely white?
3.
Q7:
1. Did the officials in the story receive high wages?
2. Were the officials well paid?
3.
Q8:
1. Did the officials tend to accept extra gifts on top of their wages?
2. Were the officials reliant on extra gifts in order to complement their low wages?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the name of the person that opened the bottle of Vermouth?
2. The bottle of Vermouth was opened by which person?
3.
Q10:
1. Which person did Marston open a bottle of Vermouth for?
2. Marston opened a bottle of Vermouth for which person?
3.
Q11:
1. Did Peters know a lot about the country?
2. Was a lot of the country known by Peters?
3.
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3b1nlc6ugzwx47h7t7ycpjt60kxpg1 | wikipedia | Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. Its name translates to "White city". The urban area of the City of Belgrade has a population of 1.23 million, while over 1,68 million people live within its administrative limits.
One of the most important prehistoric cultures of Europe, the Vinča culture, evolved within the Belgrade area in the 6th millennium BC. In antiquity, Thraco-Dacians inhabited the region, and after 279 BC Celts conquered the city, naming it "Singidūn". It was conquered by the Romans during the reign of Augustus, and awarded city rights in the mid-2nd century. It was settled by the Slavs in the 520s, and changed hands several times between the Byzantine Empire, Frankish Empire, Bulgarian Empire and Kingdom of Hungary before it became the capital of Serbian king Stephen Dragutin (1282–1316). In 1521, Belgrade was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and became the seat of the Sanjak of Smederevo. It frequently passed from Ottoman to Habsburg rule, which saw the destruction of most of the city during the Austro-Ottoman wars. Belgrade was again named the capital of Serbia in 1841. Northern Belgrade remained the southernmost Habsburg post until 1918, when the city was reunited. As a strategic location, the city was battled over in 115 wars and razed 44 times. Belgrade was the capital of Yugoslavia from its creation in 1918. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the city that is the main topic of the story?
2. The story talks about which capital city?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the culture that developed in the city of Belgrade in the 6th millennium BC?
2. What is the prehistoric culture that developed in Belgrade in the 6th millennium BC called?
3.
Q3:
1. Belgrade is the capital city of which country?
2. Which country has Belgrade as its capital city?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the population of the urban area of Belgrade?
2. What is the population of Belgrade's urban area?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the population of the urban area of Belgrade?
2. What is the population of Belgrade's urban area?
3.
Q6:
1. When did the Vinča culture live in Belgrade?
2. When was the Vinča culture prevalent in Europe?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the population that inhabited the region of Belgrade in antique times?
2. The region of Belgrade was occupied by which population in antique times?
3.
Q8:
1. Until when did the Thraco-Dacians inhabited the Belgrade region?
2. The Belgrade region was inhabited by the Thraco-Dacians until when?
3.
Q9:
1. What did the Celts call the region of Belgrade once the conquered it in 279 BC?
2. What was the region of Belgrade named by the Celts following their takeover of the region in 279 BC?
3.
Q10:
1. Under whose reign did the Romans conquer the city of Belgrade?
2. The city of Belgrade was conquered by the Romans under the reign of which person?
3.
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3eg49x351uc0gnus3lz7752k7u4x69 | cnn | (CNN) -- Hilary Duff says her new album is "very positive" but admits that it started out "a lot heavier and a lot darker" because of the separation from her husband, Mike Comrie.
"I'm separated from my husband right now, which has been a very difficult thing to go through," she told Billboard's "Pop Shop" podcast. "In the beginning, the album was a lot heavier and a lot darker, because I had to get that out. Once I did get that out, a lot of fun came."
Duff married Comrie, a former pro hockey player, in 2010 after dating for three years. Their son, Luca, was born in 2012. Duff and Comrie announced their separation in January.
Duff, 26, admits that she's "nervous" after being away from music for seven years. Her just-released single, "Chasing the Sun," is from her still-untitled album, which will be her first studio release since 2007's "Dignity."
She says she first started thinking of new material when she was pregnant with her son. After having the child and taking another year, she was even more anxious.
"I felt like I was missing a big part of myself," she said.
Duff established a successful singing career on the heels of her popular Disney show, "Lizzie McGuire," which aired from 2001 to 2004. She spent most of her teenage years touring and says that turning 20 was a big factor in leaving the road.
"It was time for me to be a person, and the break just ended up being a long time," she said. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How was the new album described by Hilary Duff?
2. What did Hilary Duff describe her new album as being?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of Hilary Duff's husband?
2. What is Hilary Duff's husband called?
3.
Q3:
1. Do Mike Comrie and Hilary Duff have children?
2. Did Mike Comrie and Hilary Duff have any kids together?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the show that made Hilary Duff popular?
2. Hilary Duff's popularity started thanks to which show?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of the channel that aired "Lizzie McGuire,"?
2. "Lizzie McGuire," aired on which channel?
3.
Q6:
1. How old was Hilary Duff when she thought it was time to take a break?
2. Hilary Duff decided to take a break at what age?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the pro sport that Mike Comrie used to play?
2. Mike Comrie used to play which professional sport?
3.
Q8:
1. The son of Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie was born in what year?
2. What year was Hilary Duff's and Mike Comrie's son born?
3.
Q9:
1. Is Hilary Duff's new album heavier and darker than her last album?
2. Can Hilary Duff's new album be considered as being darker and heavier than her previous album?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the name of the album that Hilary Duff released in 2007?
2. What was the album that Hilary Duff released in 2007 called?
3.
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36u2a8vag1zwf75ralfa02eba3hyk0 | mctest | Years back in a kingdom far away there lived a family in the woods. This family had always lived in the woods. Their father each day would travel into the woods and chop wood to take to the town. The mother spent her day cleaning and taking care of their home and her three children. The dad and his family had a good life. They never wanted for much. The three kids went to school and had many friends in the town. One day there came a nasty storm to the woods. This storm brought a lot of rain and flooded many areas in the city. Many homes were under water. The leader came to the dad and asked him to go out and cut some very large logs to place in the city to keep the water back. The logs would be used to build a wall. The dad took his kids and his wife into the woods and cut down the largest trees they could find. In the end the town was saved because of the wall and for their work the dad and his family were paid and could build a bigger home and had more children. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. When does the story take place?
2. How long ago does the story take place?
3.
Q2:
1. Where does the story take place?
2. What is the location of the story?
3.
Q3:
1. Where did the family live within the kingdom far away?
2. What is the location that the family in the kingdom far away lived in?
3.
Q4:
1. How much time had the family lived in the woods?
2. The family had lived in the woods for how much time?
3.
Q5:
1. What did the father travel into the woods to do every day?
2. Every day the father traveled into the woods to do what?
3.
Q6:
1. Where did the father take the wood that he chopped?
2. Where was the chopped wood taken by the father?
3.
Q7:
1. What did the mother spend her day doing?
2. What did the mother do during the day?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the total number of children in the story?
2. The story has how many children?
3.
Q9:
1. Were the family a demanding one?
2. Did the family want a lot of stuff?
3.
Q10:
1. Where did the three children go?
2. The three children went where?
3.
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3leiz60cdjzc31w52aq4o09x5waz9l | gutenberg | CHAPTER XXI
THE PICTURE IN THE CARDCASE
"Who is it?" questioned Hans, trying to gain possession of the photograph, but instead of answering Sam started from the cabin.
"I must show this to Dick and Tom!" he cried. "Come along."
"Yah, put--" began the German boy, and then stopped, for there was nobody to talk to, Sam being already out of sight.
"Dick, look what I found," cried the youngest Rover, as he dashed into the pilot house.
"A fortune?" asked Dick, with a smile.
"No, a picture. Just look!"
Dick did as requested and gave a start.
"You found this on the yacht?" he cried. "Yes. In the pocket of a big coat hanging in one of the lockers. It was in a cardcase."
"This is certainly queer. It looks exactly like Harold Bird, doesn't it?"
"It certainly is Harold. I wonder--Oh, look!"
Sam had turned the picture over. On the back were these words, written in a strong, masculine hand:
To father, from Harold. Merry Xmas!
"Why, Harold must have given this to his father," said Dick, thoughtfully.--"And if so--"
"Do you think the coat belonged to Mr. Bird?" broke in Sam.
"Perhaps. Did you find anything else?"
"Ve titn't look," came from Hans, who stood in the doorway. "So dot vos a picture of Harold Pird, alretty! Dot vos kveer!"
"It is astonishing," said Dick. "Sam, see if you can find anything else."
Sam went back and Hans with him, and while they were gone Dick, through the speaking tube, acquainted Tom with the discovery made. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that tried to get the picture?
2. An attempt was made to get the picture by which person?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the person that was holding the picture?
2. The picture was held by which person?
3.
Q3:
1. What are the names of the people that Sam wanted to show the picture to?
2. Sam wanted to show the picture to which people?
3.
Q4:
1. Was the photo found in the water by Sam?
2. Did Sam find the picture in the water?
3.
Q5:
1. Where did Sam find the picture?
2. The picture was found where?
3.
Q6:
1. What was the picture placed inside of in order to protect it?
2. What was the picture protected by?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the person that seemed to be on the photo?
2. The photo seemed to have which person on it?
3.
Q8:
1. What was Harold's last name?
2. What was the last name of Harold?
3.
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34bbwhlwhab1k7k3vhca2pei8oqiw3 | race | When NASA astronaut Scott Kelly completes his yearlong mission on the International Space Station next year, he'll come back just a little bit younger than his twin, Mark, than he was before. This is because time travels more slowly in space, a phenomenon first described by Albert Einstein's 1915 theory of general relativity.
This December, universities and academies around the world are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the theory's publication.
Even 60 years after his death, Einstein is still the most important scientist of the modern era. Looking back as far as 2,400 years ago, only Newton, Galileo and Aristotle were his equals.
Born in the era of horse-drawn carriages, his ideas started a technological revolution that brought about more change in one century than in the 2,000 years before.
In 1905, Einstein published four important scientific papers. These completely changed people's ideas about space, time, light and matter. In one of these papers Einstein. introduced his theory of special relativity. Two groundbreaking parts of the theory were about the relationship between mass and energy and the speed of light. Einstein was able to show that mass and energy were connected through the formula E=MC2. The theory also says that no object can travel faster than the speed of light.
About 10 years later came his theory of general relativity, the theory that modern physics is really based on. In Einstein's mathematics, space has three dimensions, and the fourth dimension is time. Space and time are part of one continuum, called space-time. The presence of mass changes space-time, which explains where gravity comes from.
Computers, satellites, telecommunication, lasers, television and nuclear power, many of the biggest developments in the modern world, can be linked to Einstein's work.
"We are a different people than we were a century ago," said astrophysicist Michael Shara of the American Museum of Natural. History, "completely different, because of Einstein."
However, there's more to him beyond the image of a science mastermind. Einstein, as a person, has also become a grandfatherly icon in our culture.
He liked playing Mozart on his Violin and keeping fit by hiking and walking. Power was not his goal. In 1952, the young nation of Israel asked Einstein to be its president, but he refused.
And, yes, he was eccentric. With hair like that, how could he not be? QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is Scott Kelly known as?
2. What is the profession of Scott Kelly?
3.
Q2:
1. Is time known to travel faster in space?
2. Is space known as a medium in which time travels faster?
3.
Q3:
1. What was the year when Albert Einstein theory of relativity was introduced?
2. Albert Einstein's theory of relativity was introduced in what year?
3.
Q4:
1. What is Albert Einstein known as even after his death?
2. What do people consider Albert Einstein as even after his death?
3.
Q5:
1. What are the names of the people that are considered to be Albert Einstein's equals?
2. Albert Einstein is considered to be equal to which people in the article?
3.
Q6:
1. In which era was Albert Einstein born?
2. Albert Einstein was born in which era?
3.
Q7:
1. People's idea in which areas were completely changed thanks to Albert Einstein's papers?
2. Albert Einstein's papers changed people's ideas in which areas?
3.
Q8:
1. Albert Einstein came up with what formula?
2. What is the formula that Albert Einstein came up with?
3.
Q9:
1. What can no object travel faster than?
2. What is the fastest that an object can travel?
3.
Q10:
1. Most of the developments in the modern world can be linked to what?
2. Modern world developments can be linked to what?
3.
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3b1nlc6ugzwx47h7t7ycpjt60ozpgb | gutenberg | CHAPTER XVI: The March to Derby.
Two days later when the jailer brought in breakfast to their cell he dropped on the table by the side of the loaf a tiny ball of paper, and then without a word went out and locked the back door. Malcolm put his finger to his lips as Ronald was about to utter an exclamation of joy.
"One's appetite is not as good here as it was when we were tramping the hills, Ronald; but one looks forward to one's meals; they form a break in the time."
So saying, he took up one of the lumps of bread and began to ear, securing at the same time the pellet of paper. "We can't be too careful," he said in a whisper. "It is quite possible that they may be able to overhear us."
"I don't see how," Ronald replied in the same tone; "I see no crack or crevice through which sound could pass."
"You may not see one," Malcolm said, "but it may exist for all that. One of the boards of the ceiling may be as thin as paper, and anyone listening through could hear every word we say when we speak in our natural voices. The magistrates evidently believe that they have made a valuable capture, and would give anything to prove that their suspicions are correct. Now, I will go and stand at that grated opening and look at this paper, if they are watching us they will see nothing then." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What do meals form according to the story?
2. What does the story say that meals do?
3.
Q2:
1. Were meals highly anticipated?
2. Do the men in the story look forward to the meals?
3.
Q3:
1. Do the men have a big appetite when looking forward to the meals?
2. Are the meals highly anticipated because of the men's hunger?
3.
Q4:
1. Were the men spoken to by the jailer when he brought them their meal?
2. Did the jailer speak to the men as he brought them their meal?
3.
Q5:
1. What type of meal did the jailer bring to the men?
2. The men were given what type of meal by the jailer?
3.
Q6:
1. What were the names of the men in the story?
2. What were the men in the story called?
3.
Q7:
1. Did Malcolm want to be careful about something?
2. Was some sort of suspicion felt by Malcolm?
3.
Q8:
1. What did Malcolm want to be careful about?
2. What was Malcolm suspicious of?
3.
Q9:
1. Did Malcolm speak in a specific tone in order to avoid being heard?
2. Did Malcolm adjust the manner in which he spoke in order to avoid being heard?
3.
Q10:
1. Did Ronald believe that it was likely that him and Malcolm would be heard?
2. Was it likely that Ronald and Malcolm be heard, according to Ronald?
3.
Q11:
1. What reason did Ronald give for thinking that it was unlikely that him and Malcolm be heard?
2. Why was it unlikely that Malcolm and Ronald be heard, according to Ronald?
3.
Q12:
1. Where could Malcolm and Ronald be heard, according to Malcolm?
2. Malcolm believed that they could possibly be heard from where?
3.
Q13:
1. Did Malcolm think that him and Ronald were being watched?
2. Were Ronald and Malcolm being watched, according to Malcolm?
3.
Q14:
1. Which group of people in the story captured Malcolm and Ronald?
2. Malcolm and Ronald were captured by which people in the story?
3.
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3f1567xtnw53p9vefe7rx7xt13n9qk | wikipedia | The GNU General Public License (GNU GPL or GPL) is a widely used free software license, which guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share and modify the software. The license was originally written by Richard Stallman of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) for the GNU Project, and grants the recipients of a computer program the rights of the Free Software Definition. The GPL is a copyleft license, which means that derivative work can only be distributed under the same license terms. This is in distinction to permissive free software licenses, of which the BSD licenses and the MIT License are widely used examples. GPL was the first copyleft license for general use.
Historically, the GPL license family has been one of the most popular software licenses in the free and open-source software domain. Prominent free software programs licensed under the GPL include the Linux kernel and the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC). David A. Wheeler argues that the copyleft provided by the GPL was crucial to the success of Linux-based systems, giving the programmers who contributed to the kernel the assurance that their work would benefit the whole world and remain free, rather than being exploited by software companies that would not have to give anything back to the community. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the acronym of one of the widely favored licenses in the computer world?
2. What is one of the widely used free software licenses called?
3.
Q2:
1. Is there another acronym that GNU goes by?
2. Does GNU go by another acronym?
3.
Q3:
1. What other acronym is used for GNU?
2. GNU goes by which other acronym?
3.
Q4:
1. Is the GNU software pricey?
2. Does it cost a lot of money to obtain the GNU software?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the price of the GNU software?
2. How much does the GNU software cost?
3.
Q6:
1. The development of which system was facilitated by the copyleft provided by the GPL?
2. The copyleft provided by the GPL facilitated the development of which system?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the person that argues that the copyleft provided by the GPL was crucial to the development of Linux-based systems?
2. The development of Linux-based systems was facilitated by the copyleft provided by the GPL, according to which person?
3.
Q8:
1. What did GPL provide that facilitated the development of Linux-based systems?
2. The development of Linux-based systems was facilitated thanks to what that was provided by GPL?
3.
Q9:
1. Does Linux benefit a company or does it benefit the world?
2. Does the development of Linux benefit the world or just the company itself?
3.
Q10:
1. Is Linux only used by a select few people?
2. Do very few people use Linux?
3.
Q11:
1. What is the name of the person that wrote the GNU software?
2. The GNU software was written by which person?
3.
Q12:
1. Richard Stallman worked for which foundation when he wrote the GNU software?
2. The GNU software was written by Richard Stallman while he worked for which foundation?
3.
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3mb8lzr5bftcf8ysr6qk6ucf2odlkw | cnn | (CNN)Charles Koch, the billionaire GOP donor whose money plays a big role in shaping Republican campaign efforts, said he plans to make criminal justice reform a priority of his as the country heads into the next presidential election.
"Over the next year, we are going to be pushing the issues key to this, which need a lot of work in this country," Koch, a Kansas native, told the Wichita Eagle in a story published this weekend. "And that would be freedom of speech, cronyism and how that relates to opportunities for the disadvantaged."
Koch's comments might come as good news to Sen. Rand Paul, who's made sentencing reform a major part of his agenda while he tries to appeal to nontraditional GOP voters ahead of a likely presidential bid.
Gov. Chris Christie, who's set to make his 2016 decision in the coming months, has been active in pushing for bail reform in New Jersey. And other prospective Republican 2016 candidates -- including Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas — have been supportive of sentencing reform for nonviolent drug offenders.
Following the 2012 presidential loss, in which Republican nominee Mitt Romney won only 6% support among African Americans and 27% among Latinos, Republicans have been more vocal about making changes to the criminal justice system for nonviolent offenders -- an issue that resonates deeply within minority communities.
Koch, according to the Kansas newspaper, said the criminal justice system needs reform "especially for the disadvantaged" as well as changes to make it "fair" and to make "sentences more appropriate to the crime that has been committed." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that is a major GOP contributer?
2. What is the person that is a major GOP donor called?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the political party to which Charles Koch donates a lot of money?
2. Charles Koch donates a lot of money to which political party?
3.
Q3:
1. What type of reform is a priority for Charles Koch?
2. What does Charles Koch plan on reforming as a priority?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the state that Charles Koch comes from?
2. Charles Koch comes from which state?
3.
Q5:
1. What two things does Charles Koch mention that relates to chances for the disadvantaged?
2. Chances for the disadvantaged are related to which two things, according to Charles Koch?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the name of the organization that Charles Koch spoke to?
2. Charles Koch spoke to which organization?
3.
Q7:
1. Would the comments made by Charles Koch be appealing to anyone in politics?
2. Would Charles Koch's comments be good news for anyone in politics?
3.
Q8:
1. Charles Koch's comments would be good news for which person in politics?
2. For which person in politics would Charles Koch's comments come as good news?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the position of Rand Paul in the political world?
2. What is Rand Paul's position in the political world?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the name of the person that has been pushing for bail reform?
2. What is the person that has been pushing for bail reform called?
3.
Q11:
1. Chris Christie has been pushing for bail reform in which state?
2. In which state has Chris Christie been pushing for bail reform?
3.
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3y4w8q93lzk7x74cdt63pqfr9didvu | cnn | (CNN) -- Gary Sinise has played many characters on television and the big screen, but one of his most important roles in real life is fighting for veterans.
"I have a passionate love for our country. I know that our freedom is provided by men and women, ordinary men and women who take up the call and serve our country," he says. "We can never forget our defenders, and we should do everything we can for them before the battle, during the battle and after the battle when things get rough for them. We should take care of them."
And that's just what the actor is doing through programs at The Gary Sinise Foundation.
The nonprofit helps veterans translate their military skills to civilian careers, sponsors military scholarships and even helps build customized homes for the severely wounded.
"If you're a quadruple amputee, you've lost both arms and both legs, you're going to have some physical challenges for the rest of your life. We want your home to be the most secure, safe, manageable place in your life," explains Sinise. In partnership with Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, homes are built with smart technology such as automated doors and iPad-controlled electronics.
Cpl. Christian Brown, who lost both legs serving in Afghanistan, is looking forward to gaining more independence after he moves into his specialized house.
"Sometimes I get so focused on the small things that are easy for you but hard for me," the Marine says. "And now I actually have to think my way through them. So it's actually very tiring mentally and just to be able to scoot through your house and do the things you need to do, whether that be laundry, you know, use the bathroom, get to a certain area of the house without actually having to put so much thought into it. I think it'll be relief." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What does Gary Sinise have a passionate love for?
2. Gary Sinise has a passionate love for what?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the profession of Gary Sinise?
2. What is Gary Sinise's career?
3.
Q3:
1. What does Gary Sinise do to help society?
2. In what way does Gary Sinise help society?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of Gary Sinise's program?
2. What is Gary Sinise's program called?
3.
Q5:
1. What does the Gary Sinise Foundation help do other than sponsor military scholarships and help build customized homes for the severely wounded?
2. The Gary Sinise Foundation help to do what other than sponsor military scholarships and help build customized homes for the severely wounded?
3.
Q6:
1. What does the Gary Sinise Foundation help do other than help veterans translate their military skills to civilian careers and help build customized homes for the severely wounded?
2. The Gary Sinise Foundation help to do what other than help veterans translate their military skills to civilian careers and help build customized homes for the severely wounded?
3.
Q7:
1. What does the Gary Sinise Foundation help do other than help veterans translate their military skills to civilian careers and sponsor military scholarships?
2. The Gary Sinise Foundation help to do what other than help veterans translate their military skills to civilian careers and sponsor military scholarships?
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1. Who is Gary Sinise in partnership with?
2. Gary Sinise is in partnership with who?
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1. What does the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation help with?
2. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation helps with what?
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1. What is the name of the person that appreciates the help provided by Gary Sinise?
2. Gary Sinise has helped which person that is highly appreciative of the assistance?
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1. What happened to Cpl. Christian Brown?
2. Cpl. Christian Brown had what happen to him?
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Q12:
1. What is Cpl. Christian Brown looking forward to?
2. Cpl. Christian Brown is looking forward to what?
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1. Which group of people should never be forgotten, according to Gary Sinise?
2. Gary Sinise believes that which group of people should never be forgotten?
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36w0ob37hwe5i7eo0mew1h7lpglzht | cnn | JERUSALEM (CNN) -- The world knows her as the daring nanny who, clutching a 2-year-old boy, pushed past the havoc in a terrorized Mumbai and risked her life to keep the toddler safe.
Sandra Samuel bravely saved the life of Moshe Holtzberg, 2, but says she sees no heroism in her actions.
But Sandra Samuel sees no heroism in her actions amid last week's terror attacks on India's financial capital that killed nearly 180 people -- including baby Moshe's parents, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivka. She only wishes she could have done more.
"Even today, I am thinking I should have sent the baby and done something for the rabbi and his wife," Samuel told CNN in an exclusive television interview in Israel, where she now lives.
Samuel and Moshe were among the few to make it out of the Chabad House alive after gunmen stormed the Jewish center, killing the Holtzbergs and four others.
Israel's Chabad movement has set up a fund to provide for Moshe's care. He is being looked after by members of the community, although who will serve as his guardian has not yet been established.
The nanny says she came face to face with a gunman late Wednesday, the first night of the siege. "I saw one man was shooting at me -- he shot at me." Watch CNN's Paula Hancocks talk with Samuel »
She slammed a door and hid in a first-floor storage room and attempted to reach the rabbi and the others on the second floor. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the nanny called?
2. What is the name of the nanny?
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3w8cv64qj2zqcgwbwokxot5s96r9h3 | gutenberg | Chapter 7. THE LION AND THE LAMB
When the boys were gone a lull fell upon Plumfield, and the family scattered to various places for brief outings, as August had come and all felt the need of change. The Professor took Mrs Jo to the mountains. The Laurences were at the seashore, and there Meg's family and the Bhaer boys took turns to visit, as someone must always be at home to keep things in order.
Mrs Meg, with Daisy, was in office when the events occurred which we are about to relate. Rob and Ted were just up from Rocky Nook, and Nan was passing a week with her friend as the only relaxation she allowed herself. Demi was off on a run with Tom, so Rob was man of the house, with old Silas as general overseer. The sea air seemed to have gone to Ted's head, for he was unusually freakish, and led his gentle aunt and poor Rob a life of it with his pranks. Octoo was worn out with the wild rides he took, and Don openly rebelled when ordered to leap and show off his accomplishments; while the girls at college were both amused and worried by the ghosts who haunted the grounds at night, the unearthly melodies that disturbed their studious hours, and the hairbreadth escapes of this restless boy by flood and field and fire. Something happened at length which effectually sobered Ted and made a lasting impression on both the boys; for sudden danger and a haunting fear turned the Lion into a lamb and the Lamb into a lion, as far as courage went. QUESTIONS:
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1. What fell upon Plumfield when the boys were gone?
2. What fell upon Plumfield once the boys had gone?
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1. What is the name of the person that the professor took to the Mountains?
2. Which person was taken to the mountains by the professor?
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1. Were the Laurences located at the seashore?
2. Was the seashore the place where the Laurences were located?
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1. Where were Mrs. Meg and Daisy located when the events occured?
2. Mrs. Meg and Daisy were located in what place when the events occured?
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1. What reason is given in the story for making Rob the man of the house?
2. Rob was the man of the house for what reason?
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1. What did the girls in college fear?
2. What were the girls in college afraid of?
3.
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1. The turning of the lion into a lamb and the lamb into a lion was caused by what?
2. What is it that turned the lion into a lamb and the lamb into a lion as far as courage is concerned?
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1. What is the role of Silas in the story?
2. What is Silas' role in the story?
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1. Did Octoo feel worn out?
2. Is "Worn out" a good way of saying how Octoo felt?
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1. What did Don do when ordered to leap and show off his accomplishments?
2. When Don was ordered to leap and show off his accomplishments, what did he do?
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3on104kxqkw7c0loasa68o4z3dnw4e | gutenberg | CHAPTER VI.
A RECTORIAL ELECTION.
It took some little time before his son, who was half-choked with laughter, could explain to the energetic doctor that the gentleman upon whom he was perched was not a dangerous lunatic, but, on the contrary, a very harmless and innocent member of society. When at last it was made clear to him, the doctor released his prisoner and was profuse in his apologies.
"This is my father, Garraway," said Dimsdale. "I hardly expected him so early."
"I must offer you a thousand apologies, sir. The fact is that I am rather short-sighted, and had no time to put my glasses on. It seemed to me to be a most dangerous scuffle."
"Don't mention it, sir," said Garraway, with great good humour.
"And you, Tom, you rogue, is this the way you spend your mornings? I expected to find you deep in your books. I told your landlady that I hardly liked to come up for fear of disturbing you at your work. You go up for your first professional in a few weeks, I understand?"
"That will be all right, dad," said his son demurely. "Garraway and I usually take a little exercise of this sort as a preliminary to the labours of the day. Try this armchair and have a cigarette."
The doctor's eye fell upon the medical works and the disarticulated skull, and his ill-humour departed.
"You have your tools close at hand, I see," he remarked.
"Yes, dad, all ready."
"Those bones bring back old memories to me. I am rusty in my anatomy, but I dare say I could stump you yet. Let me see now. What are the different foramina of the sphenoid bone, and what structures pass through them? Eh?" QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the name of the person that was restrained by the doctor?
2. What was the person that was restrained by the doctor called?
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1. What is the name of Garraway's son?
2. What is Garraway's son called?
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1. Was an apology made by the doctor towards anyone?
2. Was anyone apologized to by the doctor?
3.
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1. What is the name of the person that the doctor apologized to?
2. The doctor apologized to which person?
3.
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1. Was Garraway angry regarding the doctor's apology?
2. Was the doctor's apology met with anger on Garraway's part?
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1. What did Garraway expect Tom to be deep in?
2. Tom was expected to be deep in what by Garraway?
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1. What reason did Garraway have for not liking to visit Tom?
2. Why didn't Garraway like to visit Tom?
3.
Q8:
1. What is Tom going up for in a few weeks?
2. Tom is going up for what in a few weeks?
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Q9:
1. What does the doctor's eye fall upon other than the medical works?
2. The doctor's eye falls upon what other than the medical works?
3.
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1. What does the doctor's eye fall upon other than the disarticulated skull?
2. The doctor's eye falls upon what other than the disarticulated skull?
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3mb8lzr5bftcf8ysr6qk6ucf2rikl6 | gutenberg | CHAPTER TEN
Pan's exit from the Yellow Mine was remarkable for the generous space accorded him by its occupants.
Outside he laughed a little, as he stood under the flare of yellow light and rolled a cigarette. Knots of men stood on the corners of the street. But the area in front of the saloon was significantly vacant.
"Now if Dad had only been there," soliloquized Pan. "That might have put some life in him."
He sauntered down into the street, and as he went he heard the jangle of spurs behind him. Blinky and Gus covering his rear! Presently, beyond the circle of yellow light, they joined him, one on each side.
"Wal, Pan, I was shore in on thet," said Blink, gripping Pan's arm.
"Say, you called 'em flat. Made 'em swaller a hell of a lot," added Gus, with a hard note in his voice. "When it come down to hard pan they wasn't there."
"Pan, you remember me tellin' you aboot Purcell, who jumped my claim with young Hardman?" queried Blinky. "Wal, Purcell was there, settin' some tables back of where you made your stand. I seen him when we first went in. Course everybody quit playin' cards when you called old Hardman. An' I made it my particular biz to get close to Purcell. He was pullin' his gun under the table when I kicked him. An' when he looked up he seen somethin', you can bet on thet.... Wal, Purcell is one man in Hardman's outfit we'll have to kill.... Gus will back me up on thet." QUESTIONS:
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1. Is Pan currently located in a building?
2. Is a building the place where Pan is currently located?
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1. What place did Pan just exit from?
2. Pan just exited which place?
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1. What was noteworthy about Pan's exit from the yellow mine?
2. Pan's exit from the yellow mine was special in what way?
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1. What is the total number of people that are located in front of the saloon?
2. The saloon has how many people located in front of it?
3.
Q5:
1. Was Pan's exit from the yellow mine blocked by the people?
2. Did the people in the yellow mine make an attempt to prevent Pan from leaving?
3.
Q6:
1. What did the people from the yellow mine give Pan?
2. What was Pan given by the people from the yellow mine?
3.
Q7:
1. Did Pan find something to be funny?
2. Was something funny, according to Pan?
3.
Q8:
1. What are the names of the people that are traveling with Pan?
2. Pan is traveling with which people?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the name of the person that Blinky and Gus will have to kill?
2. Blinky and Gus will need to kill which person?
3.
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1. Did Pan have a gun?
2. Was Pan in possession of a gun?
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3tpwus5f891a74y337gormgnukscwi | mctest | Allie was trying to choose which costume she would wear for Halloween. She did not want to dress up as a scary monster. She could go as an angel all in white or as a rabbit with a basket of eggs. She thought that wings would be too hard to make. Allie went to ask her mom if she had any eggs to go in her basket. Her mom said that the eggs might break and told her to use carrots instead. Allie looked in the refrigerator but there were no carrots. She took some spinach instead. Allie got an old pillow case out of the hall closet. She would use it to carry the candy she would get. Allie's little sister, Grace, was going as a princess dressed in pink. She had a shiny, silver purse on her arm. Allie took Grace by the hand and led her down the sidewalk. The first door they knocked on was answered by a woman dressed as witch with a tall, black hat on her head. The witch gave both of the girls some candied apples. QUESTIONS:
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1. What was Allie trying to choose?
2. Allie was trying to choose what?
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1. What person gave candied apples to the girls?
2. The girls were given candied apples by which person?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the name of the person that went trick or treating with Allie?
2. Allie went trick or treating with which person?
3.
Q4:
1. Are Grace and Allie sisters?
2. Are Grace and Allie siblings?
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1. What was Allie dressed as?
2. Allie decided to dress as what animal?
3.
Q6:
1. What did Allie use to collect candy?
2. Allie used what type of object in order to collect her candy?
3.
Q7:
1. What was the color of the princess that Grace was dressed as?
2. Grace was dressed as a princess of what color?
3.
Q8:
1. How come Allie couldn't use carrots?
2. Allie couldn't use carrots for what reason?
3.
Q9:
1. What did Allied bring instead of carrots?
2. Allie decided to bring what instead of carrots?
3.
Q10:
1. Was Grace looked after by Allie while they were trick or treating?
2. When Grace and Allie went trick or treating, did Allie look out for her sister?
3.
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1. What did Grace have on her arm?
2. What was being carried by Grace on her arm?
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3lj7ur74rhdhp6cairjjc5r89wj4nk | mctest | Robin's First Flight
Robin was a little baby bird who was born only 6 weeks before. Her mother took care of her and her brothers and sister by feeding them bugs and worms. Robin had 2 brothers. She also had one sister. During this time, Robin grew and grew and got stronger and stronger. Her feathers got longer, too.
The day had finally come when mother bird told Robin and her brothers and sister that they would be learning to fly for the first time. Chirps of joy were heard from all the baby birds. All except for Robin. She was too afraid to fly out into the world. She wanted to stay in her comfy nest with all of her family for the rest of her life. She also wanted her mother to feed her for the rest of her life. Mother bird told Robin how exciting it was to fly and see all the beautiful flowers and trees and told her she would help her learn like she did when she was a baby bird. She told her that she would meet lots of other bird friends, too.
So Robin tried not to be scared, even as she saw both of her brothers and sister fly off the nest and out into the world. They looked so happy. Then it was her turn. She spread her wings, closed her eyes and jumped out of the nest. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes to see that she was actually flying. Oh happy day! It was everything her mother said it would be. The world looked so big and Robin couldn't wait to see it all. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What was Robin known as?
2. How would one describe Robin?
3.
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1. What is Robin's age?
2. What is the age of Robin?
3.
Q3:
1. How many kids did Robin's mother have?
2. What is the total number of babies that Robin's mother had?
3.
Q4:
1. Did Robin feel excited about flying?
2. Was flying something that Robin was happy doing?
3.
Q5:
1. What did Robin want to do rather than fly?
2. What reason did Robin have for not wanting to fly?
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3m23y66po27sk68t9btk8xlssl96st | mctest | One day John and Sally's mother made up her mind to bake a very special cake for her son and daughter, but she didn't have the ingredients. She told John and Sally to go to the grocer's to buy the things she would need.
"I'll need some popcorn, a pea, some melon balls, and a cup of yogurt. I'm going to make a very special cake today," she said.
"Wow, that sounds horrible," said John.
"Yeah, we'd rather watch TV and eat potato chips," said Sally.
"Don't talk back, kids. Do what I said and head into town. It's a beautiful day. Go the long way and follow the river until you get there. Don't take the short way through the forest. A lion has escaped from the zoo. He might be hiding in the forest."
So John and Sally started the walk into town, but because they were disobedient children, they didn't follow the river like their mother told them. Instead they took the short way through the forest.
"I'm not afraid of a lion in the forest," said John. "Besides, I think mom has been eating too many melon balls and is letting her imagination get away from her again. If there were a lion in the forest, we would know about it."
So they wandered along the forest path, jumping in mud puddles and throwing sticks at one another. But as soon as John and Sally were in the darkest part of the forest, they heard a terrible roar. It was the lion! Horrified, they ran for their lives out of the forest, all the way back home.
"We're sorry!" they both said to their mother. "We'll never be disobedient again!"
And from that day forward, whenever their mother told them to do something, they did it right away like they were told. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Which people wanted to bake a cake for her son and daughter?
2. What people wished to bake a cake for her children?
3.
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3xlbsaq9z4c8pi8cndska4irbg47zk | wikipedia | Alexa Internet, Inc. is an American company based in California that provides commercial web traffic data and analytics. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon.com.
Founded as an independent company in 1996, Alexa was acquired by the company Amazon in 1999. Its toolbar collects data on browsing behavior and transmits them to the Alexa website, where they are stored and analyzed. This is the basis for the company's web traffic reporting. According to its website, Alexa provides traffic data, global rankings, and other information on 30 million websites. As of 2015, its website has been visited by over 6.5 million people monthly. As of June 2017, the number 1 Alexa Rank belongs to Google.com, its average daily time on site being 8 min 10 s and average daily pageviews being 8.01.
Alexa Internet was founded in April 1996 by American web entrepreneurs Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat. The company's name was chosen in homage to the Library of Alexandria of Ptolemaic Egypt, drawing a parallel between the largest repository of knowledge in the ancient world and the potential of the Internet to become a similar store of knowledge. Alexa initially offered a toolbar that gave Internet users suggestions on where to go next, based on the traffic patterns of its user community. The company also offered context for each site visited: to whom it was registered, how many pages it had, how many other sites pointed to it, and how frequently it was updated. Alexa's operations grew to include archiving of web pages as they are crawled. This database served as the basis for the creation of the Internet Archive accessible through the Wayback Machine. In 1998, the company donated a copy of the archive, two terabytes in size, to the Library of Congress. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Are Amazon responsible for creating Alexa?
2. Was Alexa created by Amazon?
3.
Q2:
1. What are the names of the people that created Alexa?
2. Alexa was created by which people?
3.
Q3:
1. Who are Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat.
2. Whate are Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat known for?
3.
Q4:
1. When did Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat create their company?
2. Brewster Kahle's and Bruce Gilliat's company was created on what date?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of Brewster Kahle's and Bruce Gilliat's company?
2. What is Brewster Kahle's and Bruce Gilliat's company called?
3.
Q6:
1. What was the inspiration for the name "Alexa Internet, Inc"?
2. What inspired Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat to name their company "Alexa Internet, Inc"?
3.
Q7:
1. What kind of establishment was the Library of Alexandria?
2. The Library of Alexandria was what type of establishment?
3.
Q8:
1. When did the Library of Alexandria last exist?
2. The Library of Alexandria ceased to exist in what year?
3.
Q9:
1. Did the Library of Alexandria hold a lot of information?
2. Was there a lot of information in the Library of Alexandria?
3.
Q10:
1. What was initially offered by Alexa?
2. What did Alexa initilly offer?
3.
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39jec7537u1xsfyydxbs5kx9ok7vcr | gutenberg | CHAPTER XXXV.
Were uneasiness of conscience measured by extent of crime, human history had been different, and one should look to see the contrivers of greedy wars and the mighty marauders of the money-market in one troop of self-lacerating penitents with the meaner robber and cut-purse and the murderer that doth his butchery in small with his own hand. No doubt wickedness hath its rewards to distribute; but who so wins in this devil's game must needs be baser, more cruel, more brutal than the order of this planet will allow for the multitude born of woman, the most of these carrying a form of conscience--a fear which is the shadow of justice, a pity which is the shadow of love--that hindereth from the prize of serene wickedness, itself difficult of maintenance in our composite flesh.
On the twenty-ninth of December Deronda knew that the Grandcourts had arrived at the Abbey, but he had had no glimpse of them before he went to dress for dinner. There had been a splendid fall of snow, allowing the party of children the rare pleasures of snow-balling and snow-building, and in the Christmas holidays the Mallinger girls were content with no amusement unless it were joined in and managed by "cousin," as they had always called Deronda. After that outdoor exertion he had been playing billiards, and thus the hours had passed without his dwelling at all on the prospect of meeting Gwendolen at dinner. Nevertheless that prospect was interesting to him; and when, a little tired and heated with working at amusement, he went to his room before the half-hour bell had rung, he began to think of it with some speculation on the sort of influence her marriage with Grandcourt would have on her, and on the probability that there would be some discernible shades of change in her manner since he saw her at Diplow, just as there had been since his first vision of her at Leubronn. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Deronda knew that the Grandcourts had arrived at the Abbey on what day?
2. What was the the day when Deronda knew that the Grandcourts had arrived at the Abbey?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the people that arrived at the Abbey on the twenty-ninth of December?
2. What were the people that arrived at the Abbey on the twenty-ninth of December called?
3.
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3kms4qqvk2qqfgow5vnmbh7v4jtkf9 | cnn | (CNN) -- World number one Serena Williams put her recent controversies to one side as she cruised past Mandy Minella of Luxembourg 6-1 6-3 in the first round at Wimbledon.
Worryingly for her opponents, the defending champion -- who won every point on her serve in the first set -- said she wasn't at the top of her game despite winning her 32nd consecutive match.
The run is the best since 2008, when Belgium's Justine Henin achieved a similar number of straight wins.
Serena is now just three wins away from the women's record, which is something of a family affair after elder sister Venus recorded her 35th unbeaten game in 2000.
The world No. 1 will break that record if she reaches the quarterfinals at a venue where she also won Olympic gold last year.
"I feel like I was a little rusty for some reason today," Serena, who is bidding for a sixth Wimbledon title, told reporters after a victory that took just 57 minutes.
"I don't feel like I played my best tennis. I felt really upset when I lost my serve at the beginning in the second set - that said, I think Mandy played really well."
"To be honest, I'm a little excited I was able to play a tough match and get through it."
The past week certainly hasn't been as smooth as Serena would have liked after becoming embroiled in a row with Maria Sharapova and having to defend comments made in an article that appeared in Rolling Stone magazine. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that won the first round at Wimbledon?
2. What is the person that won the first round at Wimbledon called?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the person that Serena Williams beat in the first round?
2. Serena Williams beat which person in the first round of Wimbledon?
3.
Q3:
1. What did Serena William say about her game despite winning the match?
2. Despite winning her match, how did Serena Williams describe her game?
3.
Q4:
1. When did Serena Williams win an Olympic gold medal?
2. An Olympic gold medal was won by Serena Williams in what year?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of the person that Serena Williams became embroiled in a fight with?
2. Serena Williams became embroiled in a fight with which person?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the name of the magazine that mentioned that comments made by Serena Williams?
2. Serena Williams' comments were published in what magazine?
3.
Q7:
1. Did Serena Williams consider her game against Mandy Minella easy?
2. Was the match betwenn Serena Williams and Mandy Minella easy, according to Serena Williams?
3.
Q8:
1. What did Serena Williams say about how she felt in today's match?
2. How did Serena Williams describe how she felt during her game?
3.
Q9:
1. How did Mandy Minella play, according to Serena Williams?
2. How was Mandy Minella's game play described by Serena Williams?
3.
Q10:
1. What was the duration of the game between Serena Williams and Mandy Minella?
2. How long did Serena Williams' match against Mandy Minella last?
3.
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3907x2ahf057pd90usdnnfz5q3l2ps | gutenberg | CHAPTER TWENTY TWO.
CIRCUMVENTING THE RED-SKINS.
For some time the brothers paddled about the sedgy shore of the small islet on which the camp had been pitched, now setting up a flock of ducks and then slipping into the heart of some reeds and concealing themselves until a good chance was obtained at a passing flock of geese.
Archie Sinclair soon laid in enough provision to serve the party for a few meals, for his hand was steady and his eye true.
"Little Bill," he said, looking back after one of his successful shots, "you must take a shot now. We will go right-about-face, and convert the bow into the stern in the usual way. See, catch hold of the gun."
"No, Arch-ee, as Oke calls you, I won't; I'm quite content to look on, for your gun kicks like a Mexican mule. Besides, it's easy work to steer, and seeing you panting and toiling in the bow makes it seem all the easier. Just you keep blazin' away, old man. But, I say, where shall I steer to now? I'm tired o' steering among the reeds. Let us push out into the clear water."
"You heard what Oke said," objected Archie; "we must keep well clear o' both shores."
"I know that," returned Billie, "but he did not forbid us to try the reeds round the other islands; there's a much bigger one, not a quarter of a mile up stream. I think there are some beautiful sedges there where geese are likely to live. I'm sure I would choose to live in such a place if I was a goose." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Where did the brothers paddle about?
2. The brother paddle about what location?
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3e337gfol98x1m5udslkluob0z2ngx | race | There are many idioms in English. An idiom is a phrase that we can't understand from the meaning of each word. The following are some of them.
As the crow flies
When a bird flies from place to place, it takes the most direct route. But when people drive, they have to follow roads and often go farther. When people give a distance "as the crow flies", they mean the shortest distance between the two points, not the distance you would have to travel by following roads.
As Dan and his mum drove along the river, they could see the beach on the opposite side. Dan asked "How far is it to the beach?"
"It's only about a quarter of a mile as the crow flies" his mother said.
Blow hot and cold
In one of Aesop's Fables, a man blows on his fingers to warm them up and then blows on his soup to cool it down. In both cases, the man is opening his mouth, but what comes out is different. If a person says one thing and later says the opposite, we say that the person is blowing hot and cold.
"Is Felicia going to try out for the soccer team this year?" Stacy asked.
"I don't know," Tricia replied." Last week she was saying yes, but this week she's saying no. She's really blowing hot and cold."
Break the ice
Nowadays people use the phrase to refer to ending an awkward silence by beginning a conversation.
It was the first day of summer camp. The four girls began to make their beds in silence. None of the girls knew each other, and no one knew what to say. Finally, one of them broke the ice by saying" Hey, where's everybody from?"
Bury the hatchet
In native American culture, when two nations agreed to end their war, they buried the hatchet. So to bury the hatchet is to make peace with someone else.
Colin could not excuse his sister for breaking his tennis racket. Finally, his sister said, "Colin, can't we bury the hatchet?" QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the main topic of the article?
2. What is the article's main topic?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the definition of an idiom?
2. What is an idiom defined as?
3.
Q3:
1. What is an example of an idiom that is mentioned in the article that relates to distance?
2. The article mentions what idiom that relates to distance?
3.
Q4:
1. What does "As the crow flies" insinuate?
2. What is insinuated by the idiom: "As the crow flies"?
3.
Q5:
1. What is an example of an idiom that relates to changing one's mind?
2. The article mentions what idiom that relates to changing one's mind?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the original explanation behind the idiom: "Blow hot and cold "?
2. What phenomenon is responsible for the idiom: "Blow hot and cold "?
3.
Q7:
1. What is insinuated by the idiom: "Blow hot and cold "?
2. What does the idiom: "Blow hot and cold " insinuate?
3.
Q8:
1. What is an example of an idiom that relates to ending an awkward silence?
2. The article mentions what idiom that relates to ending an awkward silence?
3.
Q9:
1. What does the idiom: "Break the ice" refer to?
2. What is referred to by the idiom:"Break the ice"?
3.
Q10:
1. What is an example of an idiom that relates to making peace with someone?
2. The article mentions what idiom that relates to making peace with someone?
3.
Q11:
1. What does the idiom: "Bury the hatchet" mean?
2. What is meant by the idiom:"Bury the hatchet"?
3.
Q12:
1. Is there history behind the idiom: "Bury the hatchet"?
2. Does the idiom: "Bury the hatchet" have history?
3.
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1. What is the group of people that is at the origin of the idiom: "Bury the hatchet"?
2. The idiom: "Bury the hatchet" originated from which group of people?
3.
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37xitheisw95z8hh4d6i4n8631scrn | wikipedia | St. John's (/ˌseɪntˈdʒɒnz/, local /ˌseɪntˈdʒɑːnz/) is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. St. John's was incorporated as a city in 1888, yet is considered by some to be the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 214,285 as of July 1, 2015, the St. John's Metropolitan Area is the second largest Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in Atlantic Canada after Halifax and the 20th largest metropolitan area in Canada. It is one of the world's top ten oceanside destinations, according to National Geographic Magazine. Its name has been attributed to the feast day of John the Baptist, when John Cabot was believed to have sailed into the harbour in 1497, and also to a Basque fishing town with the same name.
St. John's is one of the oldest settlements in North America, with year-round settlement beginning sometime after 1630 and seasonal habitation long before that. It is not, however, the oldest surviving English settlement in North America or Canada, having been preceded by the Cuper's Cove colony at Cupids, founded in 1610, and the Bristol's Hope colony at Harbour Grace, founded in 1618. In fact, although English fishermen had begun setting up seasonal camps in Newfoundland in the 16th Century, they were expressly forbidden by the British government, at the urging of the West Country fishing industry, from establishing permanent settlements along the English controlled coast, hence the town of St. John's was not established as a permanent community until after the 1630s at the earliest. Other permanent English settlements in the Americas that predate St. John's include: St. George's, Bermuda (1612) and Jamestown, Virginia (1607). QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the city that is known as one of the oldest settlements in North America?
2. What is the city that is known as one of the oldest settlements in North America called?
3.
Q2:
1. When was John Cabot believed to have sailed into the harbor at St. John's?
2. John Cabot is believed to have sailed into that harbot at St. John's in what year?
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1. Did seasonal habitation exist in St. John's prior to 1630?
2. Prior to 1630, did seasonal habitation exist in St. John's?
3.
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3ovr4i9uspj2s3p2yjb0gzmde6t4qs | mctest | Corky walked to the store to buy some milk, like he does every Tuesday. On his way, he passed the red house where John lives, the green house where June lives, the white house where Barack lives, the blue hat store, and the orange house where Jessie lives. He finally reached the store at 5 o'clock.
Corky thought about buying some other things too. He looked at the potato chips, but didn't like the flavors they had left. All of the normal flavored ones were gone. He never liked hard candy, so he ignored those. He saw the apples, but didn't need one because he had apples at home. So he picked out some cookies instead. Corky thought he'd eat them on his way home. He waited in line until it was his turn, and then paid Abe the cashier. Abe gave him his change and wished him a good day.
On his way home, Corky ate his cookies. He had hoped to buy peanut butter cookies, but the store never has those. Instead, he bought sugar cookies. He liked them very much too, so he wasn't at all upset. When he got home, he poured a glass of milk and finished his cookies. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that walked to the store?
2. What is the person that walked to the store called?
3.
Q2:
1. On what day did Corky walk to the store?
2. Corky walked to the store on what day?
3.
Q3:
1. What did Corky walk to the store to buy?
2. Corky walked to the store to buy what?
3.
Q4:
1. What are the colors of the houses that Corky passed?
2. Corky passed what color houses?
3.
Q5:
1. At what time did Corky reach the store?
2. The store was reached by Corky at what time?
3.
Q6:
1. What did Corky consider buying from the store other than milk?
2. Corky considered buying which item from the store other than milk?
3.
Q7:
1. What did Corky buy from the store on top of the milk?
2. Corky bought milk and which other item at the store?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the cashier?
2. What is the cashier called?
3.
Q9:
1. Did Abe give change to Corky?
2. Was Corky given any change by Abe?
3.
Q10:
1. Corky did what on his way home?
2. What did Corky do while returning home?
3.
Q11:
1. What kind of cookies did Corky eat?
2. Corky ate what kind of cookies?
3.
Q12:
1. What kind of cookies did Corky wish he had bought instead of sugar cookies?
2. Instead of sugar cookies, what type of cookies did Corky wish he had bought?
3.
Q13:
1. Was Corky upset about having bought sugar cookies?
2. Did Corky feel upset about buying the wrong type of cookies?
3.
Q14:
1. What did Corky do when he got back to his home?
2. Corky did what as he got home?
3.
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3t3iwe1xg6nm9o4sdkc8o7y5uy1tqq | race | Tom and Fred are talking about the year 2020. "What will our world be like in the year 2020?" asks Tom. "I don't know," says Fred. "What do you think?" asks Tom. "Well, no one knows, but it's interesting to guess," says Fred. "In the year 2020 everyone will carry a pocket computer. The computer will give people the answer to all their problem. We will have telephones in our pockets, too, and we will be able to talk to our friends," says Tom. "A lot of people will live and work under the sea. Machines will do most of the work, and so people will have more holidays. They will be able to fly to the moon by spaceship and spend their holidays there," says Fred. "And I hope I will be able to live under the sea," says Tom. "Won't that be very interesting? Just like a fish." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What are the name of the people that are talking?
2. What are the people that are talking called?
3.
Q2:
1. What are Tom and Fred talking about?
2. Fred and Tom are talking about what subject?
3.
Q3:
1. What will everyone carry in the year 2020, according to Tom?
2. What does Tom believe everyone will carry in the year 2020?
3.
Q4:
1. What will the computer give people, according to Tom?
2. What does believe that the computer will give people?
3.
Q5:
1. What will people have in their pockets that will allow them to talk to their friends, according to Tom?
2. People will be able to talk to their friends thanks to what item, according to Tom?
3.
Q6:
1. What type of technology will do most of the work, according to Fred?
2. Fred believes that what type of technology will do most of the work?
3.
Q7:
1. Why will machines do most of the work?
2. What reason is give by Fred for having machines do most of the work?
3.
Q8:
1. Where will people travel to as a result of having more holidays, according to Fred?
2. Fred believes that people will travel to which location as a result of having more holidays?
3.
Q9:
1. What means of transport will people use in order to go to the moon?
2. People will go to the moon on what type of vehicle?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the name of the person that wishes to be able to live under water?
2. The ability to live under water is something that which person wishes to be able to do?
3.
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3kv0ljbbh2li8ut8h20w7jdiwd4rmn | gutenberg | CHAPTER XIII
IN WHICH SOME SHOES ARE MISSING
"What do you think of it?"
"Who took them?"
"We can't go downstairs in our bare feet."
Such were some of the remarks made, as the lads of dormitories Nos. 11 and 12 looked at each other. The closets had been searched thoroughly but without success.
"See here, if anybody in these rooms hid those shoes, I want to know it!" demanded Sam, gazing around sharply.
"I hardly think a fellow would hide his own shoes, too," answered Luke.
"He might,--just to hide his own guilt."
"I believe this is the work of some outsider," declared Dave. "Most likely Nat Poole and his crowd."
"By Jove, Dave, I believe you are right!" exclaimed Phil. "It would be just like them to do it, if they got the chance."
"Did you say Nat Poole?" queried Shadow, scratching his head thoughtfully.
"I did. Most likely Nat heard of our feast, and it made him extra sore to think we were having a good time and he wasn't invited."
"That is true, and I guess----" Shadow stopped short, and a curious look crossed his face.
"What is it, Shadow? Do you know anything of this?" asked Roger.
"Why, I--er--that is, I had a dream last night," stammered the story-teller of the school. "Or, maybe it wasn't a dream after all," he went on, in confusion.
"See here, Shadow, have you been sleep-walking again, and did you make off with our shoes?" demanded Phil. He remembered only too well how poor Shadow was addicted to walking in his sleep, and how he had once walked off with a valuable collection of rare postage stamps belonging to Doctor Clay. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What type of clothing is missing?
2. What is missing in the story?
3.
Q2:
1. Where do the shoes' owners live?
2. The owners of the shoes live in which place?
3.
Q3:
1. Who do the lads of dormitories Nos. 11 and 12 blame for taking the shoes?
2. Who is responsible for taking the shoes, according to the lads of dormitories Nos. 11 and 12?
3.
Q4:
1. Are Nat Poole and his crowd part of dormitories Nos. 11 and 12?
2. Do Nat Poole and his crowd belong to dormitories Nos. 11 and 12?
3.
Q5:
1. What may have made Nat Poole jealous?
2. Nat Poole may have heard what that potentially made him jealous?
3.
Q6:
1. Was Nat Poole invited to the feast?
2. Did the organizers of the feast invite Nat Poole?
3.
Q7:
1. Do the organizers of the feast think that Nat Poole may have heard of the feast?
2. Has Nat Poole potentially heard of the feast, according to the feast's organizers?
3.
Q8:
1. What did Sam want to know regarding the missing shoes?
2. How does Sam feel regarding the situation of the missing shoes?
3.
Q9:
1. Does Sam look kind when he demands to know what happened to the shoes?
2. When Sam demands to know what happened to the shoes, does he have a kind look on his face?
3.
Q10:
1. Who was Sam looking at as he demanded to know who had taken the shoes?
2. Which people did Sam look at while demanding to know what had happened to the shoes?
3.
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37uqdcyh6xvrgy32mg3hpy5vnznv7l | race | Local businessmen are increasingly facing competition from on line retailers. Larry Pollock, owner of Camera Co/Op on South Congress, said he has been dealing with this kind of problem for years, even before the Internet. The struggle began with mail-order catalogues, which are similar to online retailers in that they have few employees to pay, no sales tax fees and no business venue to lease and manage.
"Their overhead is lower, but they don't offer a service like we do," Pollock said.
Pollock, however, said providing a valuable service to customers does not always guarantee continued sales.
"We spend 30 minutes to an hour with somebody and they go home and buy it online," he said.
According to the state comptroller's office, online shopping is developing at a more rapid rate than traditional businesses.
In spite of how fair or unfair online shopping may be to the local businessmen, consumers will continue to turn to the Internet for its variety and accessibility, said Mitch Wilson, an online shopper. "You have a larger selection and it's easier to compare prices."
Wilson said he built his personal computer and paid a third of the price by shopping online.
"Before the Internet, I would have had to go and buy an assembled computer from somebody like Dell," he said. "Before I started shopping online I could never find all the pieces I wanted. No single store had everything needed, so shopping online saved me from having to buy from Dell."
Janny Brazeal, a psychology freshman, said online shopping is too impersonal.
"I'd rather see it in person, touch it, know that I'm getting it," she said.
Brazeal also said she would not give out her credit card number or other personal information online no matter how safe the site claims it is. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What did the struggle begin with?
2. The struggle began with what?
3.
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1. What is the difference between mail-order catalogues and online retailers, according to Pollock?
2. What does Pollock say about the difference between mail-order catalogues and online retailers?
3.
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3ijxv6uz1xjwcb3hwn24fq61f4iirw | gutenberg | CHAPTER XXIII--THE CANKERED OAK GALL
That Walter was no fool, though that him list To change his wif, for it was for the best; For she is fairer, so they demen all, Than his Griselde, and more tendre of age.
CHAUCER, The Clerke's Tale.
It was on an early autumn evening when the belfry stood out beautiful against the sunset sky, and the storks with their young fledglings were wheeling homewards to their nest on the roof, that Leonard was lying on the deep oriel window of the guest-chamber, and Grisell sat opposite to him with a lace pillow on her lap, weaving after the pattern of Wilton for a Church vestment.
"The storks fly home," he said. "I marvel whether we have still a home in England, or ever shall have one!"
"I heard tell that the new King of France is friendly to the Queen and her son," said Grisell.
"He is near of kin to them, but he must keep terms with this old Duke who sheltered him so long. Still, when he is firm fixed on his throne he may yet bring home our brave young Prince and set the blessed King on his throne once more."
"Ah! You love the King."
"I revere him as a saint, and feel as though I drew my sword in a holy cause when I fight for him," said Leonard, raising himself with glittering eyes.
"And the Queen?"
"Queen Margaret! Ah! by my troth she is a dame who makes swords fly out of their scabbards by her brave stirring words and her noble mien. Her bright eyes and undaunted courage fire each man's heart in her cause till there is nothing he would not do or dare, ay, or give up for her, and those she loves better than herself, her husband, and her son." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What time of year does the story take place?
2. The story takes place at what time of the year?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the location of Grisell and Leonard?
2. Where are Leonard and Grisell located?
3.
Q3:
1. Where in the guest-chamber is Leonard lying?
2. Leonard is lying in which part of the guest-chamber?
3.
Q4:
1. Which person is kind to the Queen and her son?
2. The Queen and her son are treated with kindness by which person?
3.
Q5:
1. Which member of royalty needs to be brought back home?
2. What member of royalty needs to be brought back home by the new King of France?
3.
Q6:
1. How do Leonard and Grisell feel towards the new King of France?
2. What feelings do Leonard and Grisell have regarding the new King of France?
3.
Q7:
1. How do Leonard and Grisell view the Queen?
2. What is the Queen regarded as by Leonard and Grisell?
3.
Q8:
1. Where do Leonard and Grisell wish to have home?
2. What is the name of the country where Leonard and Grisell wish to have a home in?
3.
Q9:
1. What type of object is Grisell holding on her lap?
2. Grisell is holding what type of object on her lap?
3.
Q10:
1. What kind of animal are Grisell and Leonard watching fly away?
2. Grisell and Leonard are watching what type of animal fly away?
3.
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3qiyre09y3h0x7frv90he7k5ydfn1z | cnn | Boston (CNN)She knew something awful had happened. It was smoky and all she could hear were muffled screams. Her foot was turned sideways and her legs wouldn't work right. And her good friend, Krystle Campbell, was just lying there on the ground.
Karen Rand -- she's Karen McWatters now -- dragged herself across the pavement. She wanted to get closer to Krystle so they could talk and take comfort from each other in the midst of so much chaos.
"I got close to her, " she recalled. "For some reason, I got close to her head and we put our faces together."
Krystle said that her legs hurt. They were the last words she'd speak. The two women held hands until Krystle's went limp.
McWatters was the fifth witness of the first day of the terror trial of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who is accused of detonating pressure cooker bombs with his brother to punish the United States for policies they believe inflict suffering on Muslims.
Three people were killed in the blasts: Campbell, a 29-year-old manager for a restaurant chain; Martin Richard, an 8-year-old boy; and Lingzi Lu, a 23-year-old grad student.
More than 250 others were injured. And the first day of the trial -- after opening statements -- revolved around a number of survivors of the attack, who recounted in detail the chaos of that day. Prosecutors called them to the stand to paint a picture of the havoc and pain the bombings inflicted. Tsarnaev's attorneys chose not to cross-examine any of the survivors. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What happened to Karen McWatters?
2. What incident did Karen McWatters go through?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the person that was with Karen McWatters?
2. Karen McWatters was with which person?
3.
Q3:
1. Did Krystle Campbell survive the Boston Marathon bombings?
2. Was Krystle Campbell a survivor in the Boston Marathon bombings?
3.
Q4:
1. Was Karen McWatters a witness in the terror trial?
2. Did Karen McWatters act as a witness during the terror trial?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of the person that is at the center of the terror trial?
2. The terror trial is directed against which person?
3.
Q6:
1. What is Dzhokhar Tsarnaev accused of?
2. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is accused of doing what?
3.
Q7:
1. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev allegedly detonated the bombs to do what?
2. The bombs were allegedly detonated by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to do what?
3.
Q8:
1. Was anyone hurt in the Boston Marathon bombings?
2. Did the Boston Marathon bombings result in anyone being wounded?
3.
Q9:
1. How many people were wounded as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings?
2. The Boston Marathon bombings resulted in how many people being injured?
3.
Q10:
1. Was anyone killed as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings other than Krystle Campbell?
2. Did the Boston Marathon bombings result in any casualties other than Krystle Campbell?
3.
Q11:
1. How many people dies as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings other than Krystle Campbell?
2. Krystle Campbell and how many other people died as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings?
3.
Q12:
1. Did any of the survivors other than Karen McWatters testify?
2. Was a testimony made by any of the survivors other than Karen McWatters?
3.
Q13:
1. Were any of the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings cross-examined?
2. Was there a cross-examination of the Boston Marathon survivors?
3.
Q14:
1. Did Karen Rand get married?
2. Did Karen Rand get married after the Boston Marathon bombings?
3.
Q15:
1. What is the total number of people that testified at the trial prior to Karen McWatters?
2. Prior to Karen McWatters, how many people testified?
3.
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30og32w0subzh8937xvwlr3znhrneg | wikipedia | Unlike the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which is a domestic security service, CIA has no law enforcement function and is mainly focused on overseas intelligence gathering, with only limited domestic collection. Though it is not the only U.S. government agency specializing in HUMINT, CIA serves as the national manager for coordination and deconfliction of HUMINT activities across the entire intelligence community. Moreover, CIA is the only agency authorized by law to carry out and oversee covert action on behalf of the President, unless the President determines that another agency is better suited for carrying out such action. It can, for example, exert foreign political influence through its tactical divisions, such as the Special Activities Division.
The Executive Office also supports the U.S. military by providing it with information it gathers, receiving information from military intelligence organizations, and cooperating on field activities. The Executive Director is in charge of the day to day operation of the CIA, and each branch of the service has its own Director. The Associate Director of military affairs, a senior military officer, manages the relationship between the CIA and the Unified Combatant Commands, who produce regional/operational intelligence and consume national intelligence. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Which domestic security service is mentioned in the article?
2. The article mentions which example of a domestic security service?
3.
Q2:
1. Which agency is mentioned in the article that does not have any law enforcement?
2. A lack of law enforcement is present in which agency that is mentioned in the article?
3.
Q3:
1. Where is most of the CIA's work focused?
2. The CIA focused most of its work on what type of locations?
3.
Q4:
1. What does the CIA mostly focus on regarding their work overseas?
2. The overseas work conducted by the CIA is mainly focused on what?
3.
Q5:
1. The CIA is the only agency that is permitted to do what?
2. What is the CIA permitted to do that no other agency can?
3.
Q6:
1. Can the president of the United States permit a group other than the CIA to carry out and oversee covert action on behalf of the President?
2. Can another group other than the CIA be permitted to carry out and oversee covert action on behalf of the President by the president?
3.
Q7:
1. Foreign political influence can be exerted by which special group?
2. What is the name of the special group that can exert foreign political influence?
3.
Q8:
1. Which person is responsible for taking care of the day to day of the CIA?
2. The day to day of the CIA is taken care of by which person?
3.
Q9:
1. Which person is responsible for managing relations between the CIA and others?
2. The management of the relations between the CIA and others is the responsibility of which person?
3.
Q10:
1. What can the CIA do regarding foreign politics?
2. Regarding foreign politics, what can the CIA do?
3.
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3hsyg7lrbjy1v2ga66ejruz0dt0kku | gutenberg | CHAPTER LXXI. Fiat Justitia
The dinner was served when Arthur returned, and Lady Rockminster began to scold him for arriving late. But Laura, looking at her cousin, saw that his face was so pale and scared, that she interrupted her imperious patroness; and asked, with tender alarm, what had happened? Was Arthur ill?
Arthur drank a large bumper of sherry. "I have heard the most extraordinary news; I will tell you afterwards," he said, looking at the servants. He was very nervous and agitated during the dinner. "Don't tramp and beat so with your feet under the table," Lady Rockminster said. "You have trodden on Fido, and upset his saucer. You see Mr. Warrington keeps his boots quiet."
At the dessert--it seemed as if the unlucky dinner would never be over--Lady Rockminster said, "This dinner has been exceedingly stupid. I suppose something has happened, and that you want to speak to Laura. I will go and have my nap. I am not sure that I shall have any tea--no. Good night, Mr. Warrington. You must come again, and when there is no business to talk about." And the old lady, tossing up her head, walked away from the room with great dignity.
George and the others had risen with her, and Warrington was about to go away, and was saying "Good night" to Laura, who, of course, was looking much alarmed about her cousin, when Arthur said, "Pray, stay, George. You should hear my news too, and give me your counsel in this case. I hardly know how to act in it." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that returned when dinner was served?
2. Dinner was served when which person returned?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the person that was upset with Arthur for arriving late?
2. The fact that Arthur arrived late made which person upset?
3.
Q3:
1. Was Arthur okay when he returned?
2. Did Arthur seem to be okay as he returned?
3.
Q4:
1. How did Arthur appear as he returned?
2. What was Arthur's appearance when he returned?
3.
Q5:
1. Prior to talking, what did Arthur do?
2. What did Arthur decide to do prior to talking?
3.
Q6:
1. How much Sherry did Arthur drink prior to talking?
2. Before starting to talk, Arthur drank what quantity of Sherry?
3.
Q7:
1. What did Arthur hear that he wants to tell everyone about?
2. Arthur wants to tell everyone about what thing that he heard?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the person that Arthur really wants to talk to?
2. Arthur wishes to talk to which person in particular?
3.
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3qhk8zvmimibm5uyltdr7rtpfutblr | cnn | (CNN) -- It could be the spartan living environment, or perhaps growing up in the thin air nearly 3,000 meters above sea level -- or maybe it's the influence of a legendary local coach.
Whatever its secret, a remote mountain town in Ethiopia has produced a string of world-beating distance runners.
Three-time Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba is the current cream of a crop that has helped put Bekoji on the map. Like many from her area, she was clearly born to run.
"Running is for me my job, but also my source of entertainment," the 27-year-old told CNN's Human to Hero series.
"It's because of running that I am well known around the world. For me, it's the ultimate thing."
Her elder sister Ejegayehu was an Olympic silver medalist in 2004, while younger sister Genzebe was the 2009 world junior cross country champion and a younger brother Dejene is a promising 800m runner.
Sporting excellence flows through the family genes: Dibaba is the cousin of double Olympic 10,000m champion Derartu Tulu, while she was also inspired by another cousin -- Bekelu, who she often calls her sister, and was an international distance runner.
They all hail from Bekoji, a town of fewer than 20,000 people set high in the mountains of the Arsi province, but with a freakish record for track and field success.
"Bekoji has produced so many great athletes starting from Derartu. In Beijing, Kenenisa (Bekele) and I brought home two gold medals each," Dibaba said.
"Bekoji has strong runners. Bekoji is great and can produce even greater athletes." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that is currently considered as being the cream of the crop?
2. The cream of the crop is the adjective that is given to describe which person in the article?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the three time Olympic champion?
2. What is the three time Olympic champion's name?
3.
Q3:
1. What is Tirunesh Dibaba known for?
2. Tirunesh Dibaba is known for what type of achievements?
3.
Q4:
1. Did Tirunesh Dibaba speak out to CNN?
2. Did CNN hear from Tirunesh Dibaba?
3.
Q5:
1. Does Tirunesh Dibaba have any siblings?
2. Does Tirunesh Dibaba have any brothers and sister?
3.
Q6:
1. What do Tirunesh Dibaba's siblings do for a living?
2. What is the career of Tirunesh Dibaba's siblings?
3.
Q7:
1. What is Bekelu known for?
2. Bekelu is known for what?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the place that Tirunesh Dibaba and her siblings originate from?
2. Tirunesh Dibaba and her siblings originate from which place?
3.
Q9:
1. What kind of record does Bekoji have?
2. Bekoji has what kind of record?
3.
Q10:
1. What did Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele bring back home from the Beijing Olympics?
2. Tirunesh Dibaba and Kenenisa Bekele brought what back home from the Beijing Olympics?
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1. What is Bekoji capable of producing?
2. Bekoji is capable of producing what?
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338jkrmm26z4hz6gouyxkogcgx9ah2 | wikipedia | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (; ; ; 27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era.
Born in Salzburg, he showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. Already competent on keyboard and violin, he composed from the age of five and performed before European royalty. At 17, Mozart was engaged as a musician at the Salzburg court, but grew restless and traveled in search of a better position. While visiting Vienna in 1781, he was dismissed from his Salzburg position. He chose to stay in the capital, where he achieved fame but little financial security. During his final years in Vienna, he composed many of his best-known symphonies, concertos, and operas, and portions of the Requiem, which was largely unfinished at the time of his death.
The circumstances of his early death have been much mythologized. He was survived by his wife Constanze and two sons.
He composed more than 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, operatic, and choral music. He is among the most enduringly popular of classical composers, and his influence is profound on subsequent Western art music. Ludwig van Beethoven composed his own early works in the shadow of Mozart, and Joseph Haydn wrote: "posterity will not see such a talent again in 100 years". QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the full name of Mozart?
2. What is Mozart's full name?
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3gfk2qrxx9hp8jpooxtgdgad3cm5w2 | gutenberg | CHAPTER III
[ Scene-The Studio.]
"Oh, John, friend of my boyhood, I am the unhappiest of men."
"You're a simpleton!"
"I have nothing left to love but my poor statue of America--and see, even she has no sympathy for me in her cold marble countenance--so beautiful and so heartless!"
"You're a dummy!"
"Oh, John!"
Oh, fudge! Didn't you say you had six months to raise the money in?"
"Don't deride my agony, John. If I had six centuries what good would it do? How could it help a poor wretch without name, capital, or friends?"
"Idiot! Coward! Baby! Six months to raise the money in--and five will do!"
"Are you insane?"
"Six months--an abundance. Leave it to me. I'll raise it."
"What do you mean, John? How on earth can you raise such a monstrous sum for me?"
"Will you let that be my business, and not meddle? Will you leave the thing in my hands? Will you swear to submit to whatever I do? Will you pledge me to find no fault with my actions?"
"I am dizzy--bewildered--but I swear."
John took up a hammer and deliberately smashed the nose of America! He made another pass and two of her fingers fell to the floor--another, and part of an ear came away--another, and a row of toes was mangled and dismembered--another, and the left leg, from the knee down, lay a fragmentary ruin!
John put on his hat and departed.
George gazed speechless upon the battered and grotesque nightmare before him for the space of thirty seconds, and then wilted to the floor and went into convulsions. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that is unhappy?
2. A lack of happiness is being experienced by which person?
3.
Q2:
1. Why isn't George happy?
2. What reason does George have for not being happy?
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Q3:
1. How much time does John need to raise the money?
2. In order to raise the money, John needs how much time?
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1. What does John have to do within six months?
2. John has six months to do what?
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Q5:
1. What is the sum of money that John needs to raise in six months?
2. John has to raise what sum of money within six months?
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Q6:
1. Does John feel as if he is capable of raising the money in six months?
2. Is it possible to raise the money within six months, according to John?
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1.
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2.
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1. What did John do prior to smashing the nose of America?
2. Prior to smashing America's nose, what did John do?
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1. What did John do with the hammer that he took up?
2. John took up a hammer and did what?
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Q11:
1. John smashed the nose of what object?
2. Which object's nose was smashed by John?
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1. Did John hit the statue of America once?
2. Was the statue of America hit once by John?
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3zppdn2slvwes6596ncr3q8fixse90 | cnn | (CNN) -- World number three Roger Federer exited the Monte Carlo Masters at the quarterfinals stage to Austrian Jurgen Melzer Friday.
Melzer was securing his first victory over the 16-time grand slam champion as he ran out a 6-4 6-4 winner at the prestigious clay court event.
It was the earliest defeat for Federer in a tournament this year, ending his hopes of claiming the Monte Carlo title for the first time after being beaten three times in the final by Rafael Nadal.
He has drawn blank since claiming the ATP season-opener in Doha, Qatar.
Federer had breezed to the last eight, but was always struggling against Melzer in blustery conditions.
Melzer broke for 3-2 in the opening set after an errant Federer forehand and held on to close it out.
Blog: Can Sharapova return to the top?
The second followed a similar pattern, with Federer unable to capitalize on his seven break points in the match as the seventh seed went through.
Melzer was delighted to finally get past his old nemesis in such convincing fashion.
"He beat me three times last year and I didn't even win a set," he told AFP.
"But many things went well for me, my shots worked well. When he had break points I was calm and served well.
"I did well on the big points and played my game."
Federer shrugged off his defeat as he now takes a two-week break before the Madrid Masters in his build-up to the French Open next month. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that beat Roger Federer in the quarterfinals?
2. Roger Federer was beaten in the quarterfinals by which person?
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1. How many times has Jurgen Melzer beaten Roger Federer so far?
2. So far, Roger Federer has been beaten by Jurgen Melzer how many times?
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1. Roger Federer has won the Monte Carlo Masters how many times?
2. How many times has the Monte Carlo Masters been won by Roger Federer?
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1. How many sets did Jurgen Melzer win against Roger Federer last year?
2. Jurgen Melzer won how many sets against Roger Federer last year?
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1. How long of a break is Roger Federer taking before the Madrid Masters?
2. Roger Federer is taking a break of how much time before the Madrid Masters?
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1. What is the name of the tournament that Roger Federer will participate in two weeks time?
2. In two weeks time, Roger Federer will participate in which tournament?
3.
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1. What is the name of the tournament that Roger Federer will participate in after the Madrid Masters?
2. Following the Madrid Masters, which tournament will Roger Federer participate in?
3.
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1. What is the name of the person that secured a victory of the 16 time grand slam champion?
2. A victory was secured against the 16 time grand slam champion by which person?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the name of the Third ranked player in the world?
2. What is the third ranked player in the world called?
3.
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1. What is the name of the person that is from Austria?
2. What is the person that is from Austria called?
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3t111ihz5eq31aaestwr2x7yxmq9rg | cnn | After moving to New York, Brian Moore could not stop running into his ex-girlfriend. There were four awkward and unplanned encounters in six months, to be exact.
So while most social apps are about connecting with friends, family or good-looking strangers, Moore began to wonder if a mobile tool could use the same readily available location information to help you avoid certain people.
That's how he and Chris Baker were inspired to create Cloak, a free iPhone app that pulls in location check-ins from your contacts' Instagram and Foursquare accounts. It maps out the positions of people you know based on their most recent social posts so you can give them the slip.
Cloak's tagline is "Incognito mode for real life." You might say it's an anti-social network.
Click on a bubble on the map, and you'll see a person's name, his or her location and about how long ago he or she checked in there. If it was a while ago, the image will appear faded, like a ghost.
"We feel like we've reached the point of social fatigue -- too many networks with too much information, all the time," Baker says. "It's OK to turn off and pick up a copy of 'Walden' and just be alone."
The app lets people set up push alerts for acquaintances they'd prefer to avoid such as exes, frenemies or annoying co-workers. If someone wants to drop off the grid completely, he can set up these notifications for everyone in his social networks -- presumably while sneaking through dark alleys or hiding behind sunglasses and a hat. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is Cloak known as?
2. What could Cloak be described as?
3.
Q2:
1. What are the names of the people that created Cloak?
2. Cloak was created by which people?
3.
Q3:
1. Cloak pulls location check-in information from where?
2. Where is the location check-in information pulled from by Cloak?
3.
Q4:
1. How many sources are mentioned in the article that are used by Cloak to pull location check-in information from?
2. Location check-in information is pulled from how many sources by Cloak, according to the article?
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Q5:
1. What is the name of the city that Brian Moore recently moved to?
2. Brian Moore recently moved to which city?
3.
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1. How many unplanned encounters did Brian Moore have with his ex-girlfriend?
2. Brian Moore had how many unplanned encounters with his ex-girlfriend?
3.
Q7:
1. Brian Moore had four unplanned encounters with his ex-girlfriend in what period of time?
2. How much time passed during which Brian Moore had four unplanned encounters with his ex-girlfriend?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the tagline of the Cloak application?
2. What is Cloak's tagline?
3.
Q9:
1. Is Cloak considered as a pro-social application?
2. Is pro-social a good way of describing Cloak?
3.
Q10:
1. How would one describe Cloak considering it is not a pro-social application?
2. Considering that Cloak is not a pro-social application, how would one describe the application?
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Q11:
1. What condition needs to be met for Cloak to work on someone?
2. The Cloak application can only work on someone if what condition is met?
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1. What is the name of the person that believes we have reached the point of social fatigue?
2. We have reached the point of social fatigue, according to which person?
3.
Q13:
1. Which person did Brian Moore keep running into?
2. Brian Moore kept running into which person?
3.
Q14:
1. What will happen to the image of old check-in locations on the map?
2. How will the images of old check-in location appear on the map?
3.
Q15:
1. The images of old check-in locations will appear like what supernatural entity?
2. What supernatural entity is used to describe the appearance of old check-in locations on the map?
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3kakfy4pgu24t9iflx18xs3lavzi30 | race | Nathan Phillips, who will formally begin his freshman year at the University of San Diego(USD) on Aug. 31, will arrive on campus in an unusual and philanthropic manner.
Phillips is expected to arrive between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday on his bicycle, having pedaled 1,450 miles from Astoria, Ore.
Phillips combined his desire to complete a long bike ride before entering college with his interest in helping the children of Uganda.
He is raising funds for Invisible Children, a San Diegobased organization seeking to end conflicts annoying northern Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic and stop the use of children as soldiers.
Phillips had raised $1,540 before embarking Aug.11 and hopes to reach $2,000.
Phillips, who is from Redmond, Washington, visited Uganda during high school and worked in an orphanage there. He was also inspired by a presentation by Invisible Children at his high school.
"I have been to Uganda and personally gotten to know some of the kids affected by the war," Phillips said in a statement released by the university."I would do anything to help these kids."
Phillips' new roommate, Kyle Sharp, has joined him for the last 600 miles of the trip. Students and other members of the USD community are expected to join him for the last 13 miles.
"Nathan's passionate commitment to improving the lives of children more than 8,000 miles away resonates with USD's mission to prepare future leaders to change the world for the better," Pamela Gray Payton, assistant vice president of public affairs at USD, said in a prepared statement."We are delighted to have Nathan as a member of our campus community."
Supporters from USD and Invisible Children will greet Phillips and his followers when they arrive in front of Founders Hall on campus. The public is invited as well. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that is starting school on August 31st?
2. What is the person that is starting school on August 31st called?
3.
Q2:
1. Are Nathan Phillips' parents driving him to school?
2. Is Nathan Phillips' being driven to school by his parents?
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Q3:
1. Nathan Phillips is using what mode of transportation in order to go to school?
2. What type of transportation is being used by Nathan Phillips to go to school?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the institution that Nathan Phillips is attending?
2. Nathan Phillips is attending which institution?
3.
Q5:
1. Which people are expected to join Nathan Phillips for the last 13 miles?
2. For the last 13 miles, Nathan Phillips is expected to be joined by which people?
3.
Q6:
1. Can the ceremony only be attended by a specific list of people?
2. Is the ceremony that Nathan Phillips is attending private?
3.
Q7:
1. Where would someone go should they want to attend the ceremony?
2. Should someone wish to attend the ceremony, where would they go?
3.
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3ihr8nyam71hsrony6wbguw3a9ep4s | race | Edda, a Little Valkyrie's First Day of School
Written and illustrated by Adam Auerbach.
32 pp. Christy Ottaviano/Holt. $15.50.
Edda's home is in Asgard, "a land full of magic and adventure." But Edda, the littlest Valkyrie, doesn't have quite enough to do, until her father flies her "all the way to Earth for the first day of school."
The contrast between home and school is hard to get used to (in one, she can ride reindeer; in the other she gazes guinea pig through glass at the classroom). In his first picture book, Auerbach mixes the two worlds perfectly. Children are likely to appreciate the joke.
Planet Kindergarten
By Sue Ganz-Schmitt. Illustrated by Shane Prigmore.
32 pp. Chronicle. $14.99.
After careful preparations and a successful blastoff, a boy finds himself in a very unfamiliar environment. "We're aliens from many galaxies on Planet Kindergarten," he reflects as he sees his very varied classmates for the first time.
Prigmore, who designs for the movie industry, uses black backgrounds and bright colors to give this space adventure visual excitement and humor.
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade
By Justin Roberts. Illustrated by Christian Robinson.
42 pp. Putnam. $18.99.
It makes sense that the author of the long, rhyming lines in "The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade" is a children's music performer. The story is about the power of one small person to fight prejudice.
Sally, whom no one ever seems to notice, is "paying super extra special attention" to the "terrible stuff" happening around her. When she decides to take action, she's not alone for long.
And Two Boys Booed
By Judith Viorst.
32 pp. Margaret Ferguson/Farrar, Straus & Giroux. $16.59.
Ever felt quietly confident one minute, and a shaking mess the next? In Viorst's story about determination, a little boy wakes up thinking about singing his song in the class talent show. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the book that is written by Justin Roberts?
2. What is the title of Justin Roberts' book?
3.
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3nkqq8o39y57ksfc83wyt4d8v98dua | wikipedia | Marxism–Leninism is the political ideology adopted by the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and Comintern, which its proponents consider to be based on Marxism and Leninism. The term was suggested by Joseph Stalin and gained wide circulation in the Soviet Union after Stalin's 1938 "History of the VKP(b). A Brief Course," which became an official standard textbook.
The goal of Marxism–Leninism, according to its proponents, is the development of a state into what it considers a socialist state through the leadership of a revolutionary vanguard composed of "professional" revolutionaries, an organic part of the working class who come to socialist consciousness as a result of the dialectic of class struggle. The socialist state, which according to Marxism–Leninism represents a "dictatorship of the proletariat", is primarily or exclusively governed by the party of the revolutionary vanguard through the process of democratic centralism, which Vladimir Lenin described as "diversity in discussion, unity in action." Through this policy, the communist party (or equivalent) is the supreme political institution of the state and primary force of societal organisation. Marxism–Leninism professes its final goal as the development of socialism into the full realisation of communism, a classless social system with common ownership of the means of production and with full social equality of all members of society. To achieve this goal, the communist party mainly focuses on the intensive development in industry, science and technology, which lay the basis for continual growth of the productive forces and therein increases the flow of material wealth. All land and natural resources are publicly owned and managed, with varying forms of public ownership of social institutions. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What does the socialist state represent, according to Marxism?
2. How does Marxism describe the socialist state?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the person that described the socialist state by using the word unity?
2. Unity was used to describe the socialist state by which person?
3.
Q3:
1. The communist party of the Soviet Union is based on which ideological frameworks?
2. Which ideological frameworks is the communist party of the Soviet Union based on?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the person that came up with the term Leninism?
2. Leninism is a term that which person came up with?
3.
Q5:
1. Leninism is a term that became more widely used in what year?
2. What year did the term Leninism become more widely used?
3.
Q6:
1. Leninism is a term that became more widely used following the circulation of which book?
2. Following the release of which book was the term Leninism more widely used?
3.
Q7:
1. What kind of state do the followers of "History of the VKP(b). A Brief Course," wish to develop?
2. The followers of "History of the VKP(b). A Brief Course," wish to develop what kind of state?
3.
Q8:
1. The followers of "History of the VKP(b). A Brief Course," wish to develop a socialist state through the leadership of which people?
2. Through whose leadership do the followers of "History of the VKP(b). A Brief Course," wish to develop a socialist state?
3.
Q9:
1. "professional" revolutionaries are a natural development of which class of people?
2. Which class of people naturally develop into "professional" revolutionaries?
3.
Q10:
1. What type of struggle results in the working class developing into "professional" revolutionaries?
2. "professional" revolutionaries develop from the working class as a result of what type of struggle?
3.
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36tfcyns44agdce9z4qb4wrahmehxh | wikipedia | The BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Limited, commonly known as the British Phonographic Industry or BPI, is the British recorded music industry's trade association.
Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all three "major" record companies in the UK (Warner Music UK, Sony Music Entertainment, and Universal Music Group), and hundreds of independent music labels and small to medium-sized music businesses.
It has represented the interests of British record companies since being formally incorporated in 1973 when the principal aim was to promote British music and fight copyright infringement.
In 2007, the association's legal name was changed from British Phonographic Industry Limited (The).
It founded the annual BRIT Awards for the British music industry in 1977, and, later, The Classic BRIT Awards. The organizing company, BRIT Awards Limited, is a fully owned subsidiary of the BPI. Proceeds from both shows go to the BRIT Trust, the charitable arm of the BPI that has donated almost £15m to charitable causes nationwide since its foundation in 1989. In September 2013, the BPI presented the first ever BRITs Icon Award to Sir Elton John. The BPI also endorsed the launch of the Mercury Prize for the Album of the Year in 1992.
The recorded music industry's Certified Awards program, which attributes Platinum, Gold and Silver status to singles, albums and music videos (Platinum and Gold only) based on their sales performance (see BPI Certified Awards program), has been administered by the BPI since its inception in 1973. In September 2008, the BPI became one of the founding members of UK Music, an umbrella organisation representing the interests of all parts of the industry. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What does the acronym BPI stand for?
2. What is abbreviated to the acronym BPI?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the British Recorder Music Industry Limited?
2. The British Recorder Music Industry Limited is known as what?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the name of the major record company in the BPI other than Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group?
2. Other than Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, what major record company is a part of BPI?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the major record company in the BPI other than Warner Music UK and Universal Music Group?
2. Other than Universal Music Group and Warner Music UK, what major record company is a part of BPI?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of the major record company in the BPI other than Warner Music UK and Sony Music Entertainment?
2. Other than Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music UK, what major record company is a part of BPI?
3.
Q6:
1. What was the legal name of the British recorded music industry's trade association prior to 2007?
2. Prior to 2007, what was the British recorded music industry's trade association legally called?
3.
Q7:
1. What does the British recorded music industry's trade association aim to do other than fight copyright infringement?
2. The British recorded music industry's trade association aims to do what other than fight copyright infringement?
3.
Q8:
1. What does the British recorded music industry's trade association aim to do other than promote British music?
2. The British recorded music industry's trade association aims to do what other than promote British music?
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3suwzrl0mydran3b8g9fjghds2w6e5 | cnn | (CNN) -- On February 26, 2012, George Zimmerman, a Hispanic Neighborhood Watch volunteer at the Retreat at Twin Lakes housing complex in Sanford, Florida, shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed African-American 17-year-old.
Initially, Zimmerman was not arrested, and no charges were brought against him. Rallies, protests and a media firestorm followed, even eliciting a comment from President Obama that "If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon."
The Rev. Al Sharpton came to Sanford and admonished residents that they were "risking going down as the Birmingham and Selma of the 21st century" if nothing was done.
Benjamin Crump, one of the attorneys representing Martin's parents and an instrumental advocate for bringing charges against Zimmerman after they were initially declined, maintains that the case is about civil rights.
Whether the killing turns out to have been racially motivated, responded to in self-defense, the act of a resident concerned about the safety of his neighborhood or the act of a trigger-happy cop wannabe, race is an inescapable issue.
In 2012: Did politics drive prosecution in Trayvon Martin case?
Sanford is the county seat of Seminole County, Florida. Although it experienced explosive growth during the economic boom and has several large, modern upscale subdivisions, it remains relatively poor.
With approximately 54,000 residents, it has a per capita income of only about $21,000, with about 18.5% of the city below the poverty line, according to the 2010 census. It is approximately 30% African-American and 20% Hispanic. It has a documented history of racial tensions between its police and its black residents. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the state where Sanford is located?
2. Sanford is located in which state?
3.
Q2:
1. Sanford is the county seat of which county?
2. What is the name of the county whose county seat is Sanford?
3.
Q3:
1. Is Sanford considered a rich or a poor area?
2. Would one consider Sanford as being a rich or a poor region?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the statistic on income in Sanford?
2. What is Sanford's statistic on income?
3.
Q5:
1. What percentage of Sanford's population lives in poverty?
2. What percentage of the population lives in poverty in Sanford?
3.
Q6:
1. Does George Zimmerman live in Sanford?
2. Is Sanford the place where George Zimmerman lives?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the place where George Zimmerman lives?
2. Which complex does George Zimmerman live in?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the person that George Zimmerman shot?
2. Which person was shot by George Zimmerman?
3.
Q9:
1. What did the George Zimmerman's gun shot do to Trayvon Martin?
2. What happened to Trayvon Martin as a result of being shot?
3.
Q10:
1. How old was Trayvon Martin when he was shot?
2. What was Trayvon Martin's age when he died?
3.
Q11:
1. Do Trayvon Martin's parents have a lawyer?
2. Are Trayvon Martin's parents represented by a lawyer?
3.
Q12:
1. What is the name of the lawyer that is representing Trayvon Martin's parents?
2. Trayvon Martin's parents are being represented by which lawyer?
3.
Q13:
1. What is Benjamin Crump trying to convince the police of doing?
2. What are the police being convinced to do by Benjamin Crump?
3.
Q14:
1. What is this case about, according to Benjamin Crump?
2. What does Benjamin Crump say the case is about?
3.
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3ygxwbaf70hyy2fjt1a5wuxwakdc42 | cnn | Musician JJ Cale, whose songs "Cocaine" and "After Midnight" were made famous by Eric Clapton, died Friday night after suffering a heart attack, the president of his management agency said. His contemporaries considered him a legend, even if many fans weren't familiar with his name.
He was 74.
"JJ Cale was loved by fans worldwide for his completely unpretentious and beautiful music," said Mike Kappus, president of the Rosebud Agency. "He was loved even more dearly by all those he came in contact with as the most real and down-to-earth person we all knew."
'Cocaine's' Cale makes his own groove
Lynyrd Skynyrd made Cale's song "Call Me The Breeze" famous, and bands including Santana, The Allman Brothers, Johnny Cash, and many others covered his songs.
He won a Grammy for his 2006 album with Clapton, called "The Road to Escondido."
"He was incredibly humble and avoided the spotlight at all costs but will be missed by anyone touched by him directly or indirectly," Kappus said. "Luckily, his music lives on."
The singer-songwriter passed away at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, his official website said.
There were no immediate plans for funeral services, it said.
"We've lost a great artist and a great person," Clapton wrote on his Facebook page.
His official biography describes Cale as someone for whom music is all he's ever known.
"I remember when I made my first album, I was 32 or 33 years old and I thought I was way too old then," Cale said, according to his bio. "When I see myself doing this at 70, I go, 'What am I doing, I should be layin' down in a hammock.'" QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that passed away?
2. Which person in the story died?
3.
Q2:
1. How old was JJ Cole when he passed away?
2. At what age did JJ Cole pass away?
3.
Q3:
1. What was JJ Cole's profession?
2. What was the profession of JJ Cole?
3.
Q4:
1. When did JJ Cole die?
2. What was the date when JJ Cole passed away?
3.
Q5:
1. What did JJ Cole die from?
2. What was JJ Cole's cause of death?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the name of the place where JJ Cole passed away?
2. JJ Cole passed away in what location?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the city where Scripps Memorial Hospital is located?
2. Scripps Memorial Hospital is located in which city?
3.
Q8:
1. What award did JJ Cole win?
2. JJ Cole won which award?
3.
Q9:
1. In what year did JJ Cole win a Grammy?
2. A Grammy was won by JJ Cole in what year?
3.
Q10:
1. With which person did JJ Cole win a Grammy?
2. JJ Cole won a Grammy with which person?
3.
Q11:
1. What was the name of JJ Cole's record that won a Grammy award?
2. JJ Cole won a Grammy award for which record?
3.
Q12:
1. What was JJ Cole's age when he made his first album?
2. JJ Cole made his first album at what age?
3.
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1. What is one of the songs that JJ Cole made with Eric Clapton other than "After Midnight"?
2. JJ Cole made "After Midnight" and which other song with Eric Clapton?
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3nvc2eb65qzqj9xkpfnbjgx90b73yv | wikipedia | Asphalt/bitumen also occurs in unconsolidated sandstones known as "oil sands" in Alberta, Canada, and the similar "tar sands" in Utah, US. The Canadian province of Alberta has most of the world's reserves of natural bitumen, in three huge deposits covering 142,000 square kilometres (55,000 sq mi), an area larger than England or New York state. These bituminous sands contain 166 billion barrels (26.4×10^9 m3) of commercially established oil reserves, giving Canada the third largest oil reserves in the world. and produce over 2.3 million barrels per day (370×10^3 m3/d) of heavy crude oil and synthetic crude oil. Although historically it was used without refining to pave roads, nearly all of the bitumen is now used as raw material for oil refineries in Canada and the United States.
The first use of asphalt/bitumen in the New World was by indigenous peoples. On the west coast, as early as the 13th century, the Tongva, Luiseño and Chumash peoples collected the naturally occurring asphalt/bitumen that seeped to the surface above underlying petroleum deposits. All three used the substance as an adhesive. It is found on many different artifacts of tools and ceremonial items. For example, it was used on rattles to adhere gourds or turtle shells to rattle handles. It was also used in decorations. Small round shell beads were often set in asphaltum to provide decorations. It was used as a sealant on baskets to make them watertight for carrying water. Asphaltum was used also to seal the planks on ocean-going canoes. QUESTIONS:
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1. Which group of people were the first to use asphalt?
2. Asphalt was used for the first time by which group of people?
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1. Was asphalt used on boats by indigenous people?
2. Did indigenous people use asphalt on boats?
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1. Was asphalt used in decorations?
2. Did decorations make use of asphalt?
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1. Did asphalt seal things?
2. Was asphalt used to seal things?
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1. Can asphalt be used as an adhesive?
2. Has asphalt been used in place of glue?
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1. Where does asphalt originate from?
2. What is the name of the place that asphalt comes from?
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1. Which place in the United States does asphalt come from?
2. Which location in the United States is known for producin asphalt?
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1. Is asphalt refined in the United States?
2. Does the United States refine asphalt?
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1. What is the name of the Canadian province that has the largest bitumen reserves in the world?
2. The world's largest bitumen reserves are located in which Canadian province?
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1. When was asphalt used for the first time?
2. Since when has asphalt been used?
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1. What is the name of the country that has the world's third largest oil reserves?
2. The world's third largest oil reserves are located in which country?
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1. What is the total number of indigenous peoples that are mentioned in the article?
2. The article mentions how many indigenous peoples?
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38sksku7r1xl9d84r358tex29auil3 | race | Two good friends, Sam and Jason, met with a car accident on their way home one snowy night. The next morning, Sam woke up blind. His legs were broken. The doctor, Mr Lee, was standing by his bed, looking at him worriedly. When he saw Sam awake, he asked, "How are you feeling, Sam?" Sam smiled and said, "Not bad, Doctor. Thank you very much for doing the special operation ." Mr Lee was moved by Sam. When he was leaving, Sam said, "Please don't tell Jason about it." "Well...Well...OK," Mr Lee replied. Months later when Jason's wounds healed , Sam was still very sick. He couldn't see or walk. He could do nothing but stay in his wheelchair all day long. At first, Jason stayed with him for a few days. But days later, Jason thought it boring to spend time with a disabled man like Sam. So he went to see Sam less and less. He made new friends. From then on, he didn't go to visit Sam any more. Sam didn't have any family or friends except Jason. He felt very sad. Things went from bad to worse. Sam died a year later. When Jason came, Mr Lee gave him a letter from Sam. In the letter Sam said, "Dear Jason, I am disabled. But I want you to be a healthy man. So I gave my eyes to you so that you can enjoy life as a healthy man. Now you have new friends. I'm glad to see that you are as healthy and happy as usual. I'm glad you live a happy life. You are always my best friend... Sam". When he finished reading the letter, Mr Lee said, "I have promised that I will keep this a secret until Sam is gone. Now you know it." Jason stood there like a stone. Tears ran down his face. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the number of friends in the story?
2. The story mentions how many friends?
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1. What are the names of the friends in the story?
2. What are the friends in the story called?
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1. What happened to Sam and Jason?
2. What did Sam and Jason get into?
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1. What injuries did Sam incur as a result of the car accident?
2. The car accident resulted in Sam suffering from what injuries?
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1. Was the nurse located next to Sam at the hospital?
2. Was Sam next to a nurse at the hospital?
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1. What was the name of the doctor that was standing next to Sam?
2. What was the doctor that was close to Sam called?
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1. Was Mr. Lee worried about Sam?
2. Did Sam's condition make Mr. Lee worry?
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1. Was Sam's recovery swift?
2. Did Sam recover from his injuries quickly?
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1. Did Jason and Sam remain friends following the accident?
2. Following the accident, did Jason stay friends with Sam?
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1. How did the lack of friendship from Jason make Sam feel?
2. How did Sam feel now that Jason came to see him less and less?
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1. Did Jason enjoy spending time with Sam following the accident?
2. Did Jason like spending time with Sam now the he was injured?
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1. Why didn't Jason like spending time with Sam?
2. What reason did Jason have for not liking to spend time with Sam?
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1. When did Sam die?
2. How long did it take before Sam passed away?
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1. Did Sam leave a picture to Jason?
2. Was a picture left behind by Sam for Jason?
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3tmsxrd2x60qk1o5nar4aqxwrns1w9 | race | Most students, when asked about their ideal graduation gift, would probably reply, "A car", or "Money for a deposit on a house". Cai Kaiyuan, 21, made a different choice. As a graduation gift to himself, he decided to work as a volunteer teacher in a remote village in Tibet.
Cai, a senior majoring in electrical engineering at Huan Railway Professional Technology College, originally planned to cycle from Sichuan to Tibet. During his journey, Cai's idea for a different graduation gift to himself began to take shape. "I did not know beforehand what the journey would mean to me. I just want to gain a unique experience and have pleasure in appreciating the view there," he said.
It turned out cycling on a plateau was extremely challenging. And it has kept changing his outlook on life. Cai's fingers even became frostbitten while cycling up a 5008-meter-high mountain, where temperatures often dropped to 18 below zero. At night, the ice covered the road and he fell off his bike three times. The lack of oxygen made him feel dizzy and weak. "At the most serious moment, I felt that my life was _ ," said Cai.
However, he also gained something unexpected. At Ya'an, a city in Sichuan, he met a group of tourists who are also university students. A girl called Wu Ling told him that she planned to work as a teacher in a primary school in Tibet after her journey. He was impressed by the idea as she looked slender and weak.
It was not until he reached a family-run hotel in Shigatse that Cai's spirits began to rise. The hotel manager's two daughters enjoyed talking with him. The kids asked about his experiences on his trip, and showed him the beautiful local lakes. "They told me that they always liked to talk to guests, as they wanted to improve their Mandarin," he said, "Their parents and many locals can only speak Tibetan."
Cai was touched by the girls' story. Their situation is tough and the local people have little chance to learn Mandarin because the schools are short of teachers. "I want to do something to improve the situation for kids like them," said Cai. His parents finally gave their agreement and his teachers also supported him. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the first person's name in the text?
2. What is the first person in the text called?
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1. Did Cai Kaiyuan want to receive a car as a gift?
2. Was a car something that Cai Kaiyuan wanted to receive as a gift?
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1. What did Cai Kaiyuan decide to do as a graduation gift to himself?
2. As a graduation gift to himself, what did Cai Kaiyuan decide to do?
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1. Where did Cai Kaiyuan decide to work as a volunteer?
2. Cai Kaiyuan decided to work as a volunteer in what location?
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1. What is the name of woman that Cai Kaiyuan met on his way to Tibet?
2. Cai Kaiyuan met which woman on his way to Tibet?
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1. Did Wu Ling have goal in mind?
2. Did Wu Ling have plan on doing something in Tibet?
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1. What did Wu Ling plan on doing in Tibet?
2. Whas was Wu Ling's goal in Tibet?
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1. What did Cai Kaiyuan observe about Wu Ling's physique?
2. How was Wu Ling's physique perceived by Cai Kaiyuan?
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1. How did Wu Ling's physique make Cai Kaiyuan feel?
2. How did Cai Kaiyuan feel regarding Wu Ling's physique?
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1. Did Cai Kaiyuan have a near-death experience?
2. Was a near-death experience something that Cai Kaiyuan went through?
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3i2pta7r3tun65e5jbygngb9croqk8 | race | Several years ago ,Masaru Ibuka ,chairman of Sony ,was at a company planning a meeting. Suddenly he hdd a brilliant idea. He stopped the meeting and asked everyone present what would happen if Sony removed the recording function and 'speaker and sold headphones with a tape player instead. Almost everyone thought he was crazy. Still ,Ibuka kept thinking about his idea and worked at improving it The result, of course, turned out to be the wildly successful Sony Walkman. Good ideas often start with a seemingly silly question. Bill Bowerman was making breakfast one day. As he stood there making waffles for his son, he wondered what would happen if he poured rubber into his waffle iron. Later ,he tried it and the result looked something Like the bottom of most sports shoes we see today. Still, when he took this idea to several existing shoe companies, he was laughed at In fact, every single company turned him down. Though rather discouraged, Bowerman insisted and went on to form his own company, making NBKE athletic shoes. Sometime good ideas grow out of frustration .When Fred Smith was a student at Yale University, he had some paperwork that he needed to have delivered across the country the next day. Smith was amazed to find out that overnight delivery was impossible. He sat for a long while ,lost in thought Why couldn't there be a reliable overnight mail delivery service? He decided to design one. Smith did just that and turned his design into a class project His business professor gave him only a C for his efforts. However, Smith was not through. He improved the idea in that class project and finally turned them into one of the first and most successful overnight mail service in the world -- FedEx. We know that each of these ideas led to a very successful product or service that has changed the way many of us live. The best questions are usually open-ended and are often silly, Children aren't afraid to ask such questions ,but adults frequently are. Think how different the world might be if people never asked " silly" questions! QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Success is achieved by what type of questions, according to the text?
2. The text mentions what type of questions that are a key to success?
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1. What is the name of the person that had the idea of pouring rubber onto a small kitchen appliance?
2. The idea of pouring rubber onto a small kitchen appliance was an idea that which person had?
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1. Did Bill Bowerman try and pour rubber into a waffle iron?
2. Was rubber poured into a waffle iron by Bill Bowerman?
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1. What did the pouring of rubber into a waffle iron by Bill Bowerman lead to?
2. What was created thanks to Bill Bowerman pouring rubber into a waffle iron?
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1. What does NIKE make?
2. What is the type of clothing that is made by NIKE?
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1. What is the name of the person that had an idea of making a portable player?
2. The idea of making a portable player came about from which person?
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1. What is the name of the company where Masaru Ibuka worked?
2. Masaru Ibuka worked at which company?
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1. What is the name of the product that was made by Sony based on Masaru Ibuka's concept?
2. Masaru Ibuka's concept led to Sony making which product?
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1. Was the Sony Walkman a popular product?
2. Did a lot of people like the Sony Walkman?
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1. What is the name of the University where the concept of overnight services came out of?
2. Which University is known as the birth place for the concept of overnight services?
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1. What provoked the concept of overnight services at Yale University?
2. The concept of overnight services at Yale University was provoked by what?
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1. Did Fred Smith present his concept as a project?
2. Was Fred Smith's concept initially presented as a project?
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1. Was Fred Smith's concept a good one, according to his professor?
2. Did Fred Smith's professor believe that his idea was a good one?
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1. What is the grade that Fred Smith was given by his professor for his project?
2. What grade did Fred Smith's professor give him for his efforts on the project?
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1. What is the name of the company that Fred Smith ended up creating?
2. Fred Smith ended up creating what company?
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3c6fju71tqtai3a34zjc6pn9clouyk | cnn | (CNN) -- World number one Rafael Nadal and defending champion Andy Murray were both knocked out as the upsets continued in the ATP tournament at Queen's Club on Friday.
Murray was the first top go, beaten 4-6 6-1 7-6 by Mardy Fish of the United States in their third round match delayed overnight.
Nadal quickly followed as he went down in straight sets 7-6 6-4 to his fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in their quarterfinal clash.
Nadal, fresh from his French Open triumph, was looking for valuable match practice on grass, but a mistake putting away a simple overhead put him under pressure in the first set tiebreak.
Lopez took advantage of the second of two set points and a single break was enough to give him victory in the second set.
Lopez, who was beating Nadal for the second time in seven matches, netted on his first match point but wrapped it up on the next.
Nadal had been the last remaining leading name in the pre-Wimbledon grasscourt tournament, which has seen the top five seeds go out.
Four-time Queen's champion Andy Roddick and Novak Djokovic were casualties on Thursday and Murray came close to joining them as he trailed 3-0 in the deciding set to Fish before recovering to tie it up at 3-3.
Angry exchanges followed as Fish walked off claiming the light was too poor to continue, while Murray, with momentum behind him, wanted to continue.
When they resumed on Friday, both men easily held their services as the match went into a deciding tiebreak at 6-6. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that Rafael Nadal lost to?
2. Rafael Nadal lost to which person?
3.
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1. What is the name of the first top to go?
2. What was the first top to go called?
3.
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1. What is the name of the person that beat Andy Murray?
2. Andy Murray was beaten by which person?
3.
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1. Was the match between Andy Murray and Mardy Fish played on time?
2. Did Andy Murray and Mardy Fish play their match on time?
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1. How long was the match between Mardy Fish and Andy Murray delayed?
2. The match between Andy Murray and Mardy Fish was delayed for what period of time?
3.
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1. What is the name of the players that wanted to continue to play in the match between Mardy Fish and Andy Murray?
2. In the match between Andy Murray and Mardy Fish, which person wanted play to continue?
3.
Q7:
1. Is the Wimbledon tennis tournament played on grass?
2. Is the tennis tournament at Wimbledon played on grass?
3.
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1. Did Feliciano Lopez beat Rafael Nadal on his first match point?
2. Was one match point enough for Feliciano Lopez to beat Rafael Nadal?
3.
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1. What is the total number of top seeded players eliminated from the tournament?
2. What number of top ranked players lost their games?
3.
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1. Did Rafael Nadal lose on the second match point?
2. Was the second match point won by Feliciano Lopez?
3.
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1. What is the name of the player that was ranked number one?
2. Who is the number one ranked player?
3.
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1. What is the tournament that is happening at Queen's?
2. The tournament that is happening at Queen's belongs to which circuit?
3.
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1. What is the location of the tournament?
2. Where is the tournament located?
3.
Q14:
1. On what day does the article take place?
2. The article takes place on which day of the week?
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1. Did Rafael Nadal win the French open?
2. Was the French Open won by Rafael Nadal?
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3p4rdnwnd56fenk4oitvdzka6v5ij2 | cnn | (CNN) -- Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II are to be made into saints this weekend in an unprecedented double papal canonization.
While millions across the world remember John Paul II affectionately, John XXIII -- known as "The Good Pope" -- may not be as familiar. Here are five things you need to know about the much-loved pontiff.
1. He was born in poverty -- and proud of it
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, the man who would become Pope John XXIII, was the third of 13 surviving children born to a family of farmers in the tiny village of Sotto il Monte, near Bergamo, northern Italy in November 1881.
Roncalli left home to study for the priesthood at the age of 11, but even after he became Pope in 1958 at the age of 76 he eschewed the trappings of his position, and refused to take advantage of it either for himself or his family.
In his last will and testament, Pope John XXIII wrote: "Born poor, but of humble and respected folk, I am particularly happy to die poor.
"I thank God for this grace of poverty to which I vowed fidelity in my youth... which has strengthened me in my resolve never to ask for anything -- positions, money or favors -- never either for myself of for my relations and friends."
When John XXIII died in June 1963 he was mourned around the world as "Il Papa Buono" ("The Good Pope"). He left his personal "fortune" to the surviving members of his family -- they each received less than $20. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the Pope that was born into poverty?
2. What is the Pope that was born into poverty called?
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1. Where was Pope John XXIII born?
2. What is the name of the place where Pope John XXIII was born?
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1. When did Pope John XXIII die?
2. What is the date of Pope John XXIII's death?
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1. Was Pope John XXIII made into a saint?
2. Was a saint made of Pope John XXIII following his death?
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1. What is the total sum of money received by each of Pope John XXIII's family members following his death?
2. After his death, how much money did Pope John XXIII leave to each of his family members?
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1. What is the total number of siblings that Pope John XXIII had?
2. Pope John XXIII had how many siblings?
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1. What is the year of Pope John XXIII's birth?
2. Pope John XXIII was born in what year?
3.
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1. Was Pope John XXIII proud of his poverty?
2. Did the poverty of Pope John XXIII make him proud?
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1. What nickname was given to Pope John XXIII?
2. What was Pope John XXIII's nickname?
3.
Q10:
1. What does "Il Papa Buono" mean?
2. What is the meaning of "Il Papa Buono"?
3.
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1. What is the name of the Pope that was sainted at the same time as Pope John XXIII?
2. Pope John XXIII was sainted at the same time as which other Pope?
3.
Q12:
1. Was Pope John Paul II more well known than Pope John XXIII?
2. Was Pope John XXIII a lesser known Pope than Pope John Paul II?
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3wjeqkoxa82tdol2m5vcs105z9q1a9 | wikipedia | Anarchism is a political philosophy that advocates self-governed societies based on voluntary institutions. These are often described as stateless societies, although several authors have defined them more specifically as institutions based on non-hierarchical free associations. Anarchism holds the state to be undesirable, unnecessary and harmful.
While anti-statism is central, anarchism specifically entails opposing authority or hierarchical organisation in the conduct of all human relations, including—but not limited to—the state system. Anarchism is usually considered a far-left ideology and much of anarchist economics and anarchist legal philosophy reflects anti-authoritarian interpretations of communism, collectivism, syndicalism, mutualism or participatory economics.
Anarchism does not offer a fixed body of doctrine from a single particular world view, instead fluxing and flowing as a philosophy. Many types and traditions of anarchism exist, not all of which are mutually exclusive. Anarchist schools of thought can differ fundamentally, supporting anything from extreme individualism to complete collectivism. Strains of anarchism have often been divided into the categories of social and individualist anarchism or similar dual classifications.
The word "" is composed from the word "anarchy" and the suffix "-ism", themselves derived respectively from the Greek , i.e. "anarchy" (from , "anarchos", meaning "one without rulers"; from the privative prefix ἀν- ("an-", i.e. "without") and , "archos", i.e. "leader", "ruler"; (cf. "archon" or , "arkhē", i.e. "authority", "sovereignty", "realm", "magistracy")) and the suffix or ("-ismos", "-isma", from the verbal infinitive suffix -ίζειν, "-izein"). The first known use of this word was in 1539. Various factions within the French Revolution labelled opponents as anarchists (as Robespierre did the Hébertists) although few shared many views of later anarchists. There would be many revolutionaries of the early nineteenth century who contributed to the anarchist doctrines of the next generation, such as William Godwin and Wilhelm Weitling, but they did not use the word "anarchist" or "anarchism" in describing themselves or their beliefs. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is Anarchism known as?
2. Anarchism is known as what?
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1. What does Anarchism advocate for?
2. Anarchism advocates for what?
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1. How are Anarchists often described as regarding the state?
2. Anarchists are often described as what regarding the state?
3.
Q4:
1. Do Anarchists like authority?
2. Is authority something that Anarchists like?
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Q5:
1. Is a set doctrine followed by Anarchists?
2. Do Anarchists follow a set doctrine?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the main classification of Anarchist other than social Anarchism?
2. The main classification of Anarchist other that social Anarchism is what?
3.
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1. What is the main classification of Anarchist other than individualist Anarchism?
2. The main classification of Anarchist other that individualist Anarchism is what?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the language that the word anarchy derives from?
2. The word anarchy derives from which language?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the meaning of the word anarchy?
2. What is anarchy's definition?
3.
Q10:
1. When was the word anarchy used for the first time?
2. The word anarchy was used for the first time in what year?
3.
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3nc5l260mom9579b3nffiyo4puqfoo | race | Qian Xuesen is one of the pioneers of China's space science. As a world-famous expert on aerospace rockets and aerodynamics, he obtained great achievements in the areas of applied mechanics, engineering cybernetics and system engineering and made distinguished contributions to the foundation and development of Chinese aerospace undertaking . He graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 1934, and Qian Xuesen went to the United States to study in MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one year later. After receiving master's degree in MIT, he went to study in California Institute of Technology and received PhD degrees in both aerospace and mathematics. In 1955, six years after the founding of People's Republic of China, Qian Xuesen returned to his motherland. His return brought China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles. In 1956, Qian Xuesen put forward "Proposal on the Development of China's Aviation Industry for National Defense". With the support from Zhou Enlai, the premier, and marshal Nie Rongzheng, Qian Xuesen began to prepare for the establishment of China's first missile and rocket research and development structure, the Fifth Research Institute of State Ministry of Defense. Henceforth , he has long been in charge of the chief technological research and development of China's missile, rocket and spacecraft. Due to research and development led by Qian Xuesen, China successfully exploded its first atom bomb in 1964. Later, China launched its first man-made satellite, Dong Fang Hong I, to the earth orbit on April 24, 1970, becoming the fifth country in the world to independently launch satellite following the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the USA, France and Japan. The satellite floated around the earth, blaring the song Dong Fang Hong, which has the same name as the satellite. As a _ leading the development of China's aerospace science and technology, Qian Xuesen also provided chances for young scientists. Wang Yongzhi, former chief designer of China's manned-space project, has benefited a lot from Qian Xuesen. "He suggested that rocket of the second generation should be developed by our second generation scientists. This suggestion gave us chances to be general designers." Recalling the experience working with Qian Xuesen, Sun Jiadong, general designer of China's lunar orbiter project, is very grateful. "He put great expectation on us and trusted us a lot. Whenever we made mistakes, he seldom blamed us, but helped us to find out the reason so we could avoid it in the future." Honored as Father of China's Missile and King of Rockets, Qian Xuesen never stopped his work on scientific research after he retired. He said he had no time to review the past, but looked forward to the future. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the name of the person that the story is about?
2. The story is about which person?
3.
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1. What is Qian Xuesen viewed as by other people?
2. How do people view Qian Xuesen?
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Q3:
1. Was Qian Xuesen influential to China's aerospace research?
2. Did Qian Xuesen contribute to the aerospace research of China?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the institution where Qian Xuesen began his education?
2. Qian Xuesen began his education in which institution?
3.
Q5:
1. What year did Qian Xuesen graduate from Shanghai Jiaotong University?
2. Qian Xuesen graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University in what year?
3.
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1. Did Qian Xuesen remain in China following his graduation from Shanghai Jiaotong University?
2. Once Qian Xuesen had graduated from Shanghai Jiatong University, did he remain in China?
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1. What is the name of the country that Qian Xuesen went to following his graduation from Shanghai Jiaotong University?
2. After graduating from Shanghai Jiaotong University, which country did he go to?
3.
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1. What fields did Qian Xuesen receive PhD's in while in the United States?
2. Qian Xuesen received PhD's in which fields while in the United States?
3.
Q9:
1. What technology was developed in China with the help of Qian Xuesen?
2. Qian Xuesen helped China in developing what technology?
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1. Did Qian Xuesen ever cease to do research?
2. Was research something that Qian Xuesen stopped doing?
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3jcg6dtrv3q9h8c0wgidj2niarmqqt | race | On June 26, 2000, two scientists, called Francis Collins and Craig Venter, told the world that they could read the whole "map" of the human body: DNA. DNA is something that everybody has, and it tells the body what to do. DNA is the reason that we look like our mother and father, because we get some of their DNA to make our own. People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time. In 1860, Gregor Mendel discovered a special reason why we look the same as other people in our family. It is because of small things named "genes" in our body. In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick made another discovery and found out that those small parts are real messages written in the DNA with a special language. In 1961, Marshall Nirenberg and Johann Matthaci found a message in DNA showing how DNA tells the cell to build its parts. Scientists have now found all the words in the DNA map, but we still do not understand what they all do. By understanding what just one "word" means, we can help save more people from several illnesses. Most people hope that this will help make better medicine and help sick people. Other people worry that when people begin to know more words and find out lots of other information, we might use it in a wrong way, just to make people more attractive, or stop sick people from getting jobs. Man would have to meet a lot of trouble if DNA technic wasn't limited in use. QUESTIONS:
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1. What can be described as a map of the human body?
2. What type of structure is used as a map of the human body?
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1. What are the name of the people that claimed to be able to read DNA?
2. DNA can be read by which people in the article?
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1. Do we look like our parents thanks to RNA?
2. Is RNA responsible for us looking like our parents?
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1. Is the study of genes new?
2. Have genes only recently been studied?
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1. What is the name of the person that first studied genes?
2. Genes were first studied by which person?
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1. In what year did Gregor Mendel first study genes?
2. Genes were first studied by Gregor Mendel in what year?
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1. Were chromosomes discovered by Gregor Mendel?
2. Is Gregor Mendel responsible for discovering chromosomes?
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1. What did Gregor Mendel discover in 1860?
2. What was discovered in 1860 by Gregor Mendel?
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1. When was the next epiphany regarding genes made following Gregor Mendel's discovery in 1860?
2. The next epiphany regarding genes following the discovery of Gregor Mendel was made in what year?
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1. What are the names of the people that made the next discovery regarding genes after Gregor Mendel?
2. Following Gregor Mendel's discovery of genes, which people discovered further information regarding these structures?
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1. In what year did Marshall Nirenberg and Johann Matthaci find a message in DNA showing how DNA tells the cell to build its parts?
2. Marshall Nirenberg and Johann Matthaci found a message in DNA showing how DNA tells the cell to build its parts in what year?
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1. Are scientists now full experts on the science of DNA?
2. Is DNA now fully understood by scientists?
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30og32w0subzh8937xvwlr3znqaneh | gutenberg | Chapter X. -- FRIEDRICH DOES HIS MORAVIAN EXPEDITION WHICH PROVES A MERE MORAVIAN FORAY.
While these Coronation splendors had been going on, Friedrich, in the Moravian regions, was making experiences of a rather painful kind; his Expedition prospering there far otherwise than he had expected. This winter Expedition to Mahren was one of the first Friedrich had ever undertaken on the Joint-stock Principle; and it proved of a kind rather to disgust him with that method in affairs of war.
A deeply disappointing Expedition. The country hereabouts was in bad posture of defence; nothing between us and Vienna itself, in a manner. Rushing briskly forward, living on the country where needful, on that Iglau Magazine, on one's own Sechelles resources; rushing on, with the Saxons, with the French, emulous on the right hand and the left, a Captain like Friedrich might have gone far; Vienna itself--who knows!--not yet quite beyond the reach of him. Here was a way to check Khevenhuller in his Bavarian Operations, and whirl him back, double-quick, for another object nearer home!--But, alas, neither the Saxons nor the French would rush on, in the least emulous. The Saxons dragged heavily arear; the French Detachment (a poor 5,000 under Polastron, all that a captious Broglio could be persuaded to grant) would not rush at all, but paused on the very frontier of Moravia, Broglio so ordering, and there hung supine, or indeed went home.
Friedrich remonstrated, argued, turned back to encourage; but it was in vain. The Saxon Bastard Princes "lived for days in any Schloss they found comfortable;" complaining always that there was no victual for their Troops; that the Prussians, always ahead, had eaten the country. No end to haggling; and, except on Friedrich's part, no hearty beginning to real business. "If you wish at all to be 'King of Moravia,' what is this!" thinks Friedrich justly. Broglio, too, was unmanageable,--piqued that Valori, not Broglio, had started the thing;--showed himself captious, dark, hysterically effervescent, now over-cautious, and again capable of rushing blindly headlong. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How would one describe Friedrich's expedition?
2. How was Friedrich's expedition, according to the story?
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1. What did The Saxon Bastard Princes complain about?
2. The Saxon Bastard Princes complained about what?
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1. Were The Saxon Bastard Princes behind or ahead of the Prussians?
2. Would one describe The Saxon Bastard Princes as being ahead or behind the Prussians?
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1. What had the Prussians done?
2. The Prussians had done what?
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1. What is the name of the person that was unmanageable?
2. It was hard to manage which person?
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1. What was Friedrich mad about regarding Valori?
2. What did Valori do that made Friedrich mad?
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1. The French Detachment paused at what location?
2. What is the location of the place where the French Detachment paused?
3.
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1. What is the name of the group that was not interested in rushing?
2. What was the group that was not interested in rushing called?
3.
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1. The winter expedition to what location was one of the first Friedrich had ever undertaken on the Joint-stock Principle?
2. One of the first expeditions that Friedrich had ever undertaken on the Joint-stock Principle was a what location?
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1. How did Friedrich feel regarding his expedition to Mahren?
2. How did the expedition to Mahren make Friedrich feel?
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3w2lolrxlbfni6t5wqngs6le78hkrj | cnn | Los Angeles (CNN) -- Juanita Moore, the third African-American actress to ever get a supporting actress Oscar nomination, died of natural causes at her Los Angeles home Tuesday, her grandson said. She was 99.
Moore worked right to the end, preparing for a stage reading of a new play and helping her actor grandson learn lines, Kirk Kellykhan said,
"I just got cursed out that morning about learning my lines," Kellykhan said. Moore was helping him prepare for the lead in the West Coast production of the Broadway play "The Wedding Man," he said.
She was scheduled to take part in a January 17 reading of a play based on Michael St. John's book "Hollywood Through the Backdoor," her grandson said.
Moore was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar in 1960 for Douglas Sirk's "Imitation of Life." She played a housekeeper whose daughter passes for white.
A Los Angeles native, she began her entertainment career as a Cotton Club chorus girl and a film extra. At the same time, she worked on her acting skills on stage in the Ebony Showcase Theater.
Moore's feature film debut came in 1949 when she played a nurse in "Pinky."
Most of her roles in the 1950s were as domestics, until she was cast as Annie Johnson in "Imitation of Life." The story was about Johnson's light-skinned daughter denying her racial roots.
The lack of roles for African-American actresses in the early 1960s made it difficult for Moore to find big-screen jobs despite the accolades for her work. She acted in supporting roles in 1961 in "Tammy, Tell Me True" and in 1963 in "Papa's Delicate Condition." Moore did land a significant role as a nun in the 1966 hit "The Singing Nun." QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the name of the third African American actress to receive a nomination for best supporting actress?
2. What is the third African American actress to be nominated for best supporting actress called?
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1. How did Juanita Moore die?
2. What is the cause of Juanita Moore's death?
3.
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1. How old was Juanita Moore when she passed away?
2. At what age did Juanita Moore pass away?
3.
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1. Juanita Moore helped her grandson to do what?
2. Juanita Moore's grandson was helped to do what?
3.
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1. In what year did Juanita Moore get nominated for an Oscar?
2. Juanita Moore was nominated for an oscar in what year?
3.
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1. What was Juanita Moore's Oscar nomination for?
2. What was the category of Juanita Moore's Oscar nomination?
3.
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1. What is the name of the movie that Juanita Moore was nominated for?
2. Juanita Moore received an Oscar nomination for which movie?
3.
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1. What was Juanita Moore's role in the movie "Imitation of Life"?
2. Juanita Moore played which role in the movie "Imitation of Life"?
3.
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1. What is the name of the first film that Juanita Moore did?
2. What is the first film that Juanita Moore acted in called?
3.
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1. Juanita Moore was helping her grandson prepare for what?
2. What was Juanita Moore helping her grandson prepare for?
3.
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1. What was the name of the play that Juanita Moore was helping her grandson prepare for?
2. Juanita Moore was helping her grandson prepare for what play?
3.
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1. Which role in the play "The Wedding Man" was Juanita Moore helping her grandson prepare for?
2. Juanita Moore was helping her grandson prepare for which role in the play "The Wedding Man"?
3.
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3u5nzhp4lr2b43ciddguaj57e7rhpi | race | To many students, joining social media "circles" is now more important than making new friends in real life. And it's easy. If you have a cell phone, you can download apps such as Sina Weibo, WeChat and QQ. "I love to check my friends' updates . I also enjoy news and humor shared on social media," Said Ou Wei, 14, from Hongling Middle School in Shenzhen. Because of enjoying these, Ou _ himself from real life. "I love playing the plane-shooting game on WeChat, but have no interest in playing flying chess with my classmates," said Ou. Deng Yunyun, 14, from Jianfeng Middle School in Shanghai, said that social media had influenced their life. Recently his school held a basketball match, and a student hurt his leg. Instead of giving him some help, students were busy with updating micro blogs about the accident. "I think they need to learn to balance their real and online lives," said Deng, What makes parents and teachers worried is safety. "Many students are happy to tell their interests and personal information to their social media "friends". Such information could bring them danger," said Han Songjun, a teacher at Hongling Middle School. For example, WeChat's shake-shake function allows users to connect to other users close by. But the police warn about the danger of socializing in this way. "Be careful. Do not use the locating function in any app, do not give your name, and do not post the photos of your residential area ," said the police. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What incident occurred at Deng Yunyun's basketball game?
2. At Deng Yunyun's basketball game, what incident took place?
3.
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33cid57104t6jaql60ylp8vdqsb3l2 | race | Did you sleep the day away on March 21? Well, you should have done that because it was World Sleeping Day. This is the one day of the year when people around the world care about their sleep and ask themselves a lot of questions about sleep. Why do we need sleep? Nobody as yet can give a correct answer to this question. However, tests have shown that lack of sleep over about four weeks leads to a strong drop in body temperature, great weight loss and finally sickness. Different people need different amounts of sleep. Eight hours a night is considered the average amount of sleep. For teenagers the least number of sleeping hours advised by doctors are ten hours for primary school students, nine for junior highs and eight for senior highs. Some people seem to get along just fine with very little sleep at night. Leading American scientist Thomas Edison said that sleep was a waste of time. He did, however, take naps during the day. On the other hand, Albert Einstein, another great scientist, said he needed at least ten hours' sleep a night. Here are some of the most useful suggestions, for a good night's sleep. Go to bed regularly. Use your bed only to sleep. Don't exercise in the evening. Keep the bedroom dark and quiet. Drink a glass of milk before sleep. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the holiday that took place on March 2nd?
2. March 2nd was known as what day?
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1. What question regarding sleep is yet to be answered?
2. What question is yet to be answered regarding sleep?
3.
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1. What happens to a person that doesn't get enough sleep?
2. When someone doesn't get enough sleep, what happens to them?
3.
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1. What happens to a person's body temperature if they don't get enough sleep?
2. If a person doesn't get enough sleep, what happens to their body temperature?
3.
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1. What happens to a person's body weight if they don't get enough sleep?
2. If a person doesn't get enough sleep, what happens to their body weight?
3.
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1. Does everyone require the same amount of sleep?
2. Is the same amount of sleep needed by each person?
3.
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1. What is the average amount of time that a person needs to sleep per night?
2. The average person needs to sleep for how much time per night?
3.
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1. Do teenagers require more sleep than an adult?
2. is the amount of sleep required for teenagers and adults different?
3.
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1. How much sleep should a Junior High teenager be getting?
2. A Junior High teenager should be getting how much sleep?
3.
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1. How much sleep should a Senior High teenager be getting?
2. A Senior High teenager should be getting how much sleep?
3.
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1. How many hours would Albert Einstein sleep per night?
2. Albert Einstein would sleep how many hours a night?
3.
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1. What is a good way to get the best rest other than using your bed just for sleep?
2. Other than using your bed just for sleep, what is a good way of getting the best rest?
3.
Q13:
1. What is a good way to get the best rest other than going to bed early?
2. Other than going to bed early, what is a good way of getting the best rest?
3.
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3483fv8beejzf7rvfweehf8ovnd62m | wikipedia | Old English (Ænglisc, Anglisc, Englisc) or Anglo-Saxon is the earliest historical form of the English language, spoken in England and southern and eastern Scotland in the early Middle Ages. It was brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers probably in the mid 5th century, and the first Old English literary works date from the mid 7th century. After the Norman Conquest of 1066, English was replaced for a time as the language of the upper classes by Anglo-Norman, a relative of French, and Old English developed into the next historical form of English, known as Middle English.
The four main dialectal forms of Old English were Mercian, Northumbrian, Kentish, and West Saxon. Mercian and Northumbrian are together referred to as Anglian. In terms of geography the Northumbrian region lay north of the Humber River; the Mercian lay north of the Thames and South of the Humber River; West Saxon lay south and southwest of the Thames; and the smallest, Kentish region lay southeast of the Thames, a small corner of England. The Kentish region, settled by the Jutes from Jutland, has the scantiest literary remains. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What were the four main dialectal forms of Old English called?
2. Old English was made up of which four dialectal forms?
3.
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1. What is the name of the region that had the scantiest literary remains?
2. The scantiest literary remains were located in which region?
3.
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1. What is the name of the oldest form of English?
2. What is the oldest form of English called?
3.
Q4:
1. Where was Old English spoken?
2. In which regions was Old English spoken?
3.
Q5:
1. Which people brought Old English to Great Britain?
2. Old English was brought to Great Britain by which people?
3.
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1. What is Old English also known as?
2. Old English is also known as what?
3.
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1. By what was Old English replaced for a time?
2. Old English was replaced for a time by which language?
3.
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1. What did Old English develop into following its replacement by Anglo-Norman?
2. After being replaced by Anglo-Norman, what did Old English develop into?
3.
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1. When was Old English brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers?
2. When did Anglo-Saxon settlers bring Old English to Great Britain?
3.
Q10:
1. Because of which people was Old English spoken in Great Britain?
2. Old English was spoken in Great Britain because of which people?
3.
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32m8bpygatm5nlu3gc8sgmsue7qgi6 | gutenberg | CHAPTER XVI.
COME AT LAST.
Now, as if in all things Tom Thurnall and John Briggs were fated to take opposite sides, Campbell lost ground with Elsley as fast as he gained it with Thurnall. Elsley had never forgiven himself for his passion that first morning. He had shown Campbell his weak side, and feared and disliked him accordingly. Beside, what might not Thurnall have told Campbell about him? And what use might not the Major make of his secret? Besides, Elsley's dread and suspicion increased rapidly when he discovered that Campbell was one of those men who live on terms of peculiar intimacy with many women; whether for his own good or not, still for the good of the women concerned. For only by honest purity, and moral courage superior to that of the many, is that dangerous post earned; and women will listen to the man who will tell them the truth, however sternly; and will bow, as before a guardian angel, to the strong insight of him whom they have once learned to trust. But it is a dangerous office, after all, for layman as well as for priest, that of father-confessor. The experience of centuries has shown that they must needs exist, wherever fathers neglect their daughters, husbands their wives; wherever the average of the women cannot respect the average of the men. But the experience of centuries should likewise have taught men, that the said father-confessors are no objects of envy; that their temptations to become spiritual coxcombs (the worst species of all coxcombs), if not intriguers, bullies, and worse, are so extreme, that the soul which is proof against them must be either very great, or very small indeed. Whether Campbell was altogether proof, will be seen hereafter. But one day Elsley found out that such was Campbell's influence, and did not love him the more for the discovery. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Elsley had never forgiven himself for what?
2. What did Elsley never forgive himself for?
3.
Q2:
1. What had Elsley revealed to Campbell?
2. What had Campbell been shown by Elsley?
3.
Q3:
1. How did Elsley feel about Campbell after showing him his weak side?
2. After showing Campbell his weak side, how did Elsley feel about him?
3.
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3p4mq7tppxcz9w8mugoxtoxk359bb8 | wikipedia | New Spain () was a colonial territory of the Spanish Empire in the New World north of the Isthmus of Panama. It was established following the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521, and following additional conquests, it was made a viceroyalty (Spanish: "virreinato") in 1535. The first of four viceroyalties Spain created in the Americas, it comprised Mexico, Central America, much of the Southwestern and Central United States, and Spanish Florida as well as the Philippines, Guam, Mariana and Caroline Islands.
After 1535 the colony was governed by the Viceroy of New Spain, an appointed minister of the King of Spain, who ruled as monarch over the colony from its capital, Mexico City. New Spain lost parts of its territory to other European powers and independence, but the core area remained under Spanish control until 1821, when it achieved independence as the Mexican Empire – when the latter dissolved, it became modern Mexico and Central America.
New Spain developed highly regional divisions, reflecting the impact of climate, topography, the presence or absence of dense indigenous populations, and the presence or absence of mineral resources. The areas of central and southern Mexico had dense indigenous populations with complex social, political, and economic organization. The northern area of Mexico, a region of nomadic and semi-nomadic indigenous populations, was not generally conducive to dense settlements, but the discovery of silver in Zacatecas in the 1540s drew settlement there to exploit the mines. Silver mining not only became the engine of the economy of New Spain, but vastly enriched Spain and transformed the global economy. New Spain was the New World terminus of the Philippine trade, making the viceroyalty a vital link between Spain's New World empire and its Asian empire. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Was the northern part of Mexico known to have a small population?
2. Did few people live in the northern part of Mexico?
3.
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1. Did the Southern and central areas of Mexico have dense indigenous populations with complex social, political, and economic organization?
2. Were dense indigenous populations with complex social, political, and economic organization present in the Southern an central areas of Mexico?
3.
Q3:
1. Did few people live in the central and southern areas of Mexico?
2. Did the central and southern areas of Mexico have very few people living there?
3.
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1. Were a lot of cities and settlements present in the northern area of Mexico?
2. Was the northern area of Mexico known to have a lot of cities and settlements?
3.
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1. What material was found in the northern areas of Mexico?
2. What kind of material was present in the northern areas of Mexico?
3.
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1. When was silver discovered in the northern areas of Mexico?
2. Silver was discovered in the northern areas of Mexico in what decade?
3.
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1. What is the name of the place in the northern areas of Mexico where silver was found?
2. Silver was discovered in which place in the northern areas of Mexico?
3.
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1. What population was in control of New Spain as of 1521?
2. As of the beginning of 1521, which population was in control of New Spain?
3.
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1. How many centuries did the Spanish remain in control of New Spain for?
2. New Spain was controlled by the Spanish for how many centuries?
3.
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1. Was all of the land in New Spain very similar?
2. Were there a lot of similarities regarding the land in New Spain?
3.
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1. The Viceroy of New Spain was appointed in 1535 by which person?
2. Which person is responsible for appointing New Spain's Viceroy in 1535?
3.
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1. What is the name of the city that the Viceroy of New Spain ruled from?
2. The Viceroy of New Spain ruled from which city?
3.
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1. Was Mexico City the capital city of New Spain?
2. Was New Spain's capital city called Mexico City?
3.
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1. What did the Mexican Empire become following its dissolution in 1821?
2. The Mexican Empire became known as what regions following its dissolution in 1821?
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3g0wwmr1uvkoebz8goqwf8sd5o5qns | mctest | John was an old man who lived in New York City. John used to work at the Post Office before he quit. John has a grandson named Timmy. Timmy came to visit John and brought his friends David, Roger, and Bill. John gave them each a glass of lemonade to drink.
Timmy wanted his friends to try his grandfather's meat soup. John was known to be a good cook. He enjoyed cooking burgers, fish, pizza, and soup. John's meat soup was his favorite recipe. John asked his grandson to go to the store to buy the food. He wanted Timmy to buy some meat. Timmy took some money from John and went to Kroger. Timmy thought of buying ground beef, chicken, turkey, and sausage. He bought three pounds of ground beef. He took it back to John, who had started making the soup in his kitchen.
John cooked the ground beef and added it to the soup. They let the soup cook for two hours and then John tested it to see if it was ready to eat. The soup tasted delicious. Timmy and his friends loved it and told John they would be back for more. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the city where John lived?
2. John lived in which city?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the man that lived in New York City?
2. What was the old man's name?
3.
Q3:
1. Where did John used to work?
2. John used to work at what place?
3.
Q4:
1. How come John stopped working at the Post Office?
2. John stopped working at the Post Office for what reason?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of John's grandkid?
2. What is John's grandkid called?
3.
Q6:
1. Did Timmy come and visit John?
2. Was John visited by Timmy?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the person that Timmy brought with him when he visited John other than Roger and Bill?
2. Timmy visited John with which other person other than Roger and Bill?
3.
Q8:
1. What did John give to Timmy, David, Roger, and Bill to quench their thirst?
2. What did Timmy, David, Roger, and Bill receive from John that helped to quench their thirst?
3.
Q9:
1. Timmy wanted his friends to try which one of John's dishes?
2. Which one of John's dishes did Timmy want his friends to try?
3.
Q10:
1. Which one of John's dishes did Timmy like the most?
2. Which one of John's dishes was Timmy's favorite?
3.
Q11:
1. What is the name of the place where John bought the food from?
2. John bought the food from which place?
3.
Q12:
1. What did John get from the store?
2. What was bought by John from the store?
3.
Q13:
1. What did John make with the ground beef?
2. What was made with the ground beef by John?
3.
Q14:
1. How much time did it take to make the meat soup?
2. The meat soup took how much time to prepare?
3.
Q15:
1. Did the meat soup taste good?
2. Was the meat soup tasty?
3.
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33jkghpfycuxtw1govjfyz88wjknm7 | wikipedia | In 1059, the right of electing the pope was reserved to the principal clergy of Rome and the bishops of the seven suburbicarian sees. In the 12th century the practice of appointing ecclesiastics from outside Rome as cardinals began, with each of them assigned a church in Rome as his titular church or linked with one of the suburbicarian dioceses, while still being incardinated in a diocese other than that of Rome.[citation needed]
The term cardinal at one time applied to any priest permanently assigned or incardinated to a church, or specifically to the senior priest of an important church, based on the Latin cardo (hinge), meaning "principal" or "chief". The term was applied in this sense as early as the ninth century to the priests of the tituli (parishes) of the diocese of Rome. The Church of England retains an instance of this origin of the title, which is held by the two senior members of the College of Minor Canons of St Paul's Cathedral. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name given to the leader of the Catholic Church?
2. What is the leader of the Catholic Church called?
3.
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1. How is the Pope designated as the leader of the Catholic Church?
2. The Pope is designated as the leader of the Catholic Church thanks to what?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the title in the Catholic Church that is the same as a bird?
2. What title is present in the Catholic Church other than Pope and Bishop?
3.
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1. Is the origin of the title cardinal the same as the bird?
2. Do the cardinal title and bird have the same origin?
3.
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1. What is the origin of the title cardinal?
2. The title cardinal originates from where?
3.
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1. In which century did the term cardinal come into use in the Catholic Church?
2. The Catholic Church started to use the term cardinal in which century?
3.
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1. Do cardinals have to be Roman residents?
2. Are Roman residents the only people that are allowed to become cardinals?
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1. Were cardinals always permitted to originate from outside of Rome?
2. Have non-Roman people always been permitted to become cardinals?
3.
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1. When were cardinals permitted to come from outside of Rome?
2. Cardinals were permitted to originate outside of Rome as of which century?
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1.
2.
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1. How many churches were assigned to cardinals?
2. Did one or more churches get assigned to each cardinal?
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36w0ob37hwe5i7eo0mew1h7lpkbhz9 | gutenberg | CHAPTER XIX.
VITTORIA.
General Clausel fell back as Wellington advanced to Burgos, and the British laid siege to the castle of that place. Like all Wellington's sieges this was commenced with a wholly insufficient train of artillery, and without the time necessary to carry out regular siege operations. A considerable portion of the army were posted so as to watch Clausel. The place was badly fortified, but the French under Governor Dubreton defended themselves with immense skill and courage, the English assaults were repulsed, successful sorties were made by the garrison, and at last, after the failure of the fourth assault, the siege was given up, and the allied armies turned their faces once more towards Portugal.
It was time; the operations in the south upon which Wellington had relied to keep at least a portion of the French forces engaged, had failed signally, and the French generals were bringing up their troops from all parts of Spain, and General Souham, having under him Generals Clausel, Maucune, and Foy, with a force far superior to that of the British, advanced to give battle. Then Wellington, whose Anglo-Portuguese troops were much weakened by sickness, fell back rapidly, sending orders to General Hill, who commanded the troops left behind in Madrid, to evacuate that city, and to fall back and unite with him on the Tormes.
It was only by some masterly maneuvering and some stiff fighting at Venta de Pozo, on the Carrion, and on the Huebra, that Wellington drew off his army to Ciudad Rodrigo. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. The citizens of which countries are fighting in the story?
2. The fighting in the story involves which two nationalities?
3.
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1. Which population is responsible for laying siege to a castle?
2. A castle was placed under siege by which population?
3.
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1. What is the name of the person that commanded the British to lay siege on the castle?
2. The British laid siege on the castle under whose command?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the place whose castle was placed under siege by the British?
2. The British laid siege a castle located in what place?
3.
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1. What is the name of the population that was defending the castle?
2. The castle was being defended by which population?
3.
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1. What is the name that was leading the French troops?
2. The French troops were being led by which person?
3.
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1. Was the English army's siege a success?
2. Was the siege of the English army successful?
3.
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1. Did the French have a larger army than the English?
2. Was the French's army bigger than that of the English?
3.
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1. What is the name of the person that had sick soldiers?
2. Sick soldiers were present in whose army?
3.
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1. What was the ethnicity of Wellington's troops?
2. Wellington's troops were of what ethnicity?
3.
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3jmsru9hqiucpdic9ohnv8xc9plevq | cnn | Camp Verde, Arizona (CNN) -- A participant in a 2009 Arizona sweat lodge ceremony that left three people dead testified Thursday that he asked a volunteer if he had died and was told, "No, you came back."
Dennis Mehravar, a real estate salesman from Canada, testified that self-help author and speaker James Ray, who led the event, told him he had been reborn.
Ray is accused of three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of three people who were in the sweat lodge for the purification ceremony. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison on each count.
Mehravar, asked if he would have assisted someone next to him who was dying, said he would normally have done so, but the conditions in the lodge made that difficult. "I wasn't 100% aware, alert of what was going on around me."
Responding to a follow-up question, Mehravar said he would have waited until a round was over to ask for help. The sweat lodge ceremony consisted of eight rounds, with each round lasting 10 to 15 minutes. While they were not prevented from leaving, participants have said they were encouraged to wait until the breaks between rounds.
Mehravar said he would not have tried to stop the ceremony: "I don't think I would. I know it doesn't sound logical."
"I think Mr. Ray would have got upset if I had interrupted the ceremony," he said.
Prosecutors maintain Ray psychologically pressured participants to remain in the lodge even when they weren't feeling well, contributing to the deaths of the three victims. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the state where the incident took place?
2. The incident took place in which state?
3.
Q2:
1. What year did the incident take place?
2. The incident took place during what year?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the total number of people that died in the sweat lodge ceremony?
2. The sweat lodge ceremony resulted in the death of how many people?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the person that survived the sweat lodge ceremony?
2. The sweat lodge ceremony was survived by which person?
3.
Q5:
1. What does Dennis Mehravar do for a living?
2. What is the career of Dennis Mehravar?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the name of the person that led the sweat lodge ceremony?
2. The sweat lodge ceremony was led by which person?
3.
Q7:
1. What had Dennis Mehravar been told by James Ray?
2. James Ray told Dennis Mehravar that he had what?
3.
Q8:
1. What charges has James Ray been charged with?
2. James Ray has been charged with what?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the penalty if James Ray is found guilty of manslaughter?
2. What penalty will James Ray incur should he be found guilty of manslaughter?
3.
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1. Was Dennis Mehravar aware of what was going on around him while in the sweat lodge?
2. Was Dennis Mehravar 100 percent aware of his surroundings in the sweat lodge?
3.
Q11:
1. What was the duration of the sweat lodge ceremony?
2. The sweat lodge ceremony went on for how long?
3.
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1. Were the participants of the sweat lodge ceremony permitted to leave?
2. Was leaving the sweat lodge something that was permitted of the participants?
3.
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1. Were the participants of the sweat lodge ceremony encouraged to stay in the sweat lodge?
2. Were the participants prompted by the organizers of the sweat lodge ceremony to wait until the end of each round?
3.
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1. Did Dennis Mehravar make an attempt to stop the ritual?
2. Was the ritual stopped by Dennis Mehravar?
3.
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1. What kind of pressure was used by James Ray that resulted in the death of the participants?
2. The participants died as a result of what kind of pressure on the part of James Ray?
3.
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34fnn24dcm9txoko3yb4ydvteex5y0 | cnn | (CNN) -- A teenage mother and her young daughter, snatched off a Cleveland street, were found shot to death in a garage early Sunday, Cleveland, Ohio, police said.
Thomas Lorde, the estranged boyfriend of 19-year-old Latasha Jackson and the father of 1-year-old Chaniya Wynn, was found next to them, dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, police said Sunday.
Cleveland police issued an Amber Alert on Saturday after witnesses reported seeing Jackson and Chaniya abducted while walking on East 72nd Avenue in Cleveland.
Jackson's 14-year-old brother was walking with the pair when he said Lorde approached.
"He walked up on us and ... he pulled out the gun. He pointed it at me," the brother told CNN affiliate WEWS. "He told me to run."
The brother, who CNN is not identifying because of his age, ran home and called 911.
"I was scared for my niece and my sister," he said. "She (Jackson) was silent. She was scared. She didn't know what to do."
The alert named Lorde, 25, as the kidnapping suspect, warning that he was a "violent sexual predator with felony warrants out of New York," and armed and dangerous.
The alert was lifted Sunday after police found the bodies of the three "in a closed garage of an unoccupied structure in the 7000 block of Union Avenue," a police statement said.
"All three were found unresponsive with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead on the scene," the statement said.
No other details of the investigation were made public. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Which people were snatched off a Cleveland street?
2. The snatching of which people took place off a Cleveland street?
3.
Q2:
1. From where were a teenage mother and her young daughter snatched?
2. A teenage mother and her young daughter were snatched from where?
3.
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3gnczx450inwug447762txi32ktpao | race | The Dupont Circle park in Washington DC is a busy, crowded place. Popular restaurants and businesses around the circle attract many city residents and visitors. But few people know about the old streetcar station below the street. Braulio Agnese is the Managing Director of an organization called Dupont Underground. The group wants to change the old station into a place for the arts."We see everything from site-specific art work, which fills the space in different ways, light and sound or appliances. Or it can be used like a traditional gallery. But also as a curved space, it offers a chance for new kinds of performance. DC has quite a few experimental theater groups that would like to work in an unusual space and do different kinds of production."
The system of tunnels was built in the late 1940s. But the streetcars only ran for a short time. They stopped running in the 1960s. Mr. Agnese says the station could become a symbol of how quickly Washington is changing."Changes in the last five or ten years have been tremendous. The restaurant scene is changing, new development, new opportunities. We think there is an opportunity to create something here that helps the city to move forward."
Dupont Underground is just one example of the trend toward giving a new purpose to unused industrial sites. In New York, builders want to make a forgotten street car garage into a park below the street. And New York already has the popular High Line Park. It was once an old railroad path. The question is -- can Dupont Underground be as successful?
Bill McLeod is Executive Director of Historic DuPont Circle Main Streets. The group helps small businesses in the DuPont Circle area. Mr. McLeod says the underground will fill a need in the area."I think there is definitely need for art space, or event space, in DuPont. And I think that will be the perfect space to activate because it's very large - it's 75 thousand square feet. Very cool, right?"
Another organization tried to open a group of eating places in the space 15 years ago. That food court project failed. Mr. McLeod says the group leading the new effort has a better understanding of the project. He says the group knows it will take a lot of time and money and is successfully seeking financial support. Braulio Agnese and his co-workers hope to open the underground station to the public in the next few months. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the city where Dupont Circle is located?
2. Dupont Circle is located in which city?
3.
Q2:
1. What can be found around Dupont Circle?
2. What kind of structures are located around Dupont Circle?
3.
Q3:
1. What do few people know about?
2. What is located below the street that few people know about?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the group that wants to see the old streetcar station utilized called?
2. Making use of the old streetcar station is something that which group wants to see?
3.
Q5:
1. What does Dupont Underground want to see the old streetcar used for?
2. The old streetcar should be used for what, according to Dupont Underground?
3.
Q6:
1. In which decade were the underground tunnels created?
2. The underground tunnels were created in which decade?
3.
Q7:
1. The streetcars were used up until which decade?
2. Until when were the streetcars used?
3.
Q8:
1. What trend is Dupont Underground an example of?
2. Dupont Underground is an example of what trend?
3.
Q9:
1. What do builders want to do in New York?
2. Some builders in New York want to do what?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the name of the popular park that has already been created in New York?
2. Which New York park has already been created?
3.
Q11:
1. Has a group in Washington DC tried to do something similar to what Dupont Underground are doing in the past?
2. In the past, has a Washington DC group attempted to do something similar to what Dupont Underground trying to do?
3.
Q12:
1. Did the organization that tried to open a group of eating places in the space 15 years ago succeed?
2. Was the organization that attempted to open a group of eating places in the space 15 years ago successful?
3.
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3mmn5bl1wz4qps866cz0pla2r9l3md | wikipedia | A historian is a person who researches, studies, and writes about the past, and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is concerned with events preceding written history, the individual is an historian of prehistory. Although "historian" can be used to describe amateur and professional historians alike, it is reserved more recently for those who have acquired graduate degrees in the discipline. Some historians, though, are recognized by publications or training and experience. "Historian" became a professional occupation in the late nineteenth century as research universities were emerging in Germany and elsewhere.
During the "Irving v Penguin Books and Lipstadt" trial, it became evident that the court needed to identify what was an "objective historian" in the same vein as the reasonable person, and reminiscent of the standard traditionally used in English law of "the man on the Clapham omnibus". This was necessary so that there would be a legal bench mark to compare and contrast the scholarship of an objective historian against the methods employed by David Irving, as before the "Irving v Penguin Books and Lipstadt" trial, there was no legal precedent for what constituted an objective historian. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Historian became a professional occupation during which era?
2. What is the era when Historian became a professional occupation?
3.
Q2:
1. Where did Historian become a professional occupation in the late nineteenth century?
2. In the late nineteenth century, historian became a professional occupation in which regions?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the trial that is mentioned in the article?
2. the article mentions which trial?
3.
Q4:
1. What did the court need to establish?
2. What needed to be established by the court?
3.
Q5:
1. What was legal precedent needed for in the case "Irving v Penguin Books and Lipstadt"?
2. The case "Irving v Penguin Books and Lipstadt" needed legal precedent for what purpose?
3.
Q6:
1. Is it possible for historians to study pre-history?
2. Can pre-history history be studied by historians?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the technical term for a historian that studies pre-history?
2. What is a historian that studies pre-history called?
3.
Q8:
1. What does a person need to have obtained in order to be regarded as a historian?
2. In order to be regarded as a historian, what must a person have obtained?
3.
Q9:
1. Is it possible for an amateur to be referred to as an historian?
2. Can the term "historian" be used in describing an amateur?
3.
Q10:
1. Was there legal precedent prior to the "Irving v Penguin Books and Lipstadt" trial?
2. Prior to the "Irving v Penguin Books and Lipstadt" trial, was there legal precedent?
3.
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3copxfw7xbc26tdqjyjrnblz6rakpa | gutenberg | CHAPTER XXV
BLACKY CALLS ON REDDY FOX
Saying what you mean, and meaning what you say Are matters quite as different as night is from the day.
_Bowser the Hound._
Blacky the Crow wasted no time with Old Man Coyote after he heard Old Man Coyote laugh. There was a note in that crazy laugh of Old Man Coyote's that told Blacky he might just as well talk to the rocks or the trees about helping Bowser the Hound. Old Man Coyote had led Bowser into his trouble, and it was quite clear that not only did he have no regrets, but he was actually glad that Bowser was not likely to return.
"You're a hard-hearted old sinner," declared Blacky, as he prepared to fly in search of Reddy Fox.
Old Man Coyote grinned. "It is every one for himself, you know," said he. "Bowser would do his best to catch me if he had the chance. So if he is in trouble, he can stay there for all of me."
It didn't take Blacky long to find Reddy Fox. You see, it was so early in the morning that Reddy had not retired for his daily nap. Like Old Man Coyote, he was just returning from a night's hunt when Blacky arrived.
"Hello, Reddy!" exclaimed Blacky. "You certainly are looking in mighty fine condition. That red coat of yours is the handsomest coat I've ever seen. If I had a coat like that I know I should be so swelled up with pride that I just wouldn't be able to see common folks. I'm glad you're not that way, Reddy. One of the things I like about you is the fact that you never allow your fine coat to make you proud. That is more than I can say for some folks I know." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the bird in the story?
2. What is the bird's name in the story?
3.
Q2:
1. What did Blacky the Crow say to Old Man Coyote?
2. What was Old Man Coyote told by Blacky the Crow?
3.
Q3:
1. How did Old Man Coyote respond to Blacky the Crow after being told that he was a hard-hearted old sinner?
2. After being told that he was a hard-hearted old sinner by Blacky the Crow, how did Old Man Coyote respond?
3.
Q4:
1. Where should the dog go if he is in trouble?
2. Should the dog be in trouble, where should he go?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of the dog?
2. What is the dog called?
3.
Q6:
1. Was Bowser the Hound likely to return?
2. Was it likely that Bowser the Hound would return?
3.
Q7:
1. Which character was Blacky the Crow searching for?
2. Blacky the Crow was searching for which character?
3.
Q8:
1. Was Old Man Coyote old?
2. How would one describe Old Man Coyote's age?
3.
Q9:
1. Did Blacky the Crow find Reddy the Fox?
2. Was Reddy the Fox found by Blacky the Crow?
3.
Q10:
1. Was Reddy the Fox asleep when Blacky the Crow found him?
2. When Blacky the Crow found Reddy the Fox, was he asleep?
3.
Q11:
1. Why wasn't Reddy the Fox asleep when Blacky the Crow found him?
2. When Blacky the Crow found Reddy the Fox, why wasn't he asleep?
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3rgu30dzta81a6av9xrn5srrn2djm3 | race | Imagine that you are in school, giving a speech to your class. Now think what it feels like when stammering makes it a struggle to communicate your thoughts and feelings to other people.
The King's Speech, which won the best picture at the Academy Awards in March, 2011, focuses on stammering along with other speech-related problems. The movie tells the story of Britain's King George VI, who became king after his brother Edward VIII gave up the crown to marry an American woman.
As a result of British actor Colin Firth's performance, people are starting to realize that stammering can damage a person's self-confidence and cause him or her to escape from life.
"The serious problem is unseen and unheard," said Norbert Lieckfeldt, an expert at the British Stammering Association, in an interview with a news reporter.
"Stammering masks your ability," he said. "It's a serious disability."
Most stammerers face bullying in school, something that is "usually carried over into the workplace".
George VI's stammer took away his confidence as a speaker. But Samantha Mesango, a speech coach based in the UK, believes that speech problems are more common than most people realize. "Some simply don't like the sound of their own voice; others are scared of speaking in public," she said.
Travis Treats from St.Louis University praisedThe King's Speech. He said it shows that "how one's speech does not mean what one is inside". He also added that people who stammer need to be heard and our society should recognize that they have a lot to give to the world. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What was the date when The King's Speech won best picture?
2. The King's Speech won best picture on what date?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the focus of The King's Speech?
2. What does the King's Speech focus on?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the name of the main actor in The King's Speech?
2. What is The King's Speech's main actor called?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the nationality of Colin Firth?
2. What is Colin Firth's nationality?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of the expert at the British Stammering Association?
2. What is the expert at the British Stammering Association called?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the name of the organization where Norbert Lieckfeldt is an expert?
2. Norbert Lieckfeldt is an expert at which organization?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the speech coach?
2. What is the speech coach's name?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the location of Samantha Mesango?
2. Where is Samantha Mesango located?
3.
Q9:
1. Is stammering regarded as a disability?
2. What does the text say about stammering being regarded as a disability?
3.
Q10:
1. Do people who stammer experience bullying?
2. Are people that stammer bullied?
3.
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36u2a8vag1zwf75ralfa02ebb33ky9 | cnn | (CNN) -- Passengers have been rescued from a gondola dangling over a freezing creek after the tower snapped in half Tuesday at a ski resort near Whistler, British Columbia.
Rescuers try to reach the passengers trapped inside one of the suspended gondolas Tuesday.
Doug Forseth, senior vice president of the resort, said a total of 53 passengers had been rescued. He said no more people are trapped.
The section of the lift affected by the accident had 15 cars going up the mountain and 15 coming down at the time, but they were sparsely populated, Forseth said.
Three people were freed on the up side, each in a different gondola car, along with 50 people divided among the 15 cars on the down side, he said.
The accident occurred at a tower that was constructed in two pieces, and the top part came away from the lower part, Forseth said. He said resort officials did not know what caused the structural failure, but an investigation would be conducted Wednesday.
Tyler Noble, a reporter for CNNRadio affiliate CKNW in Vancouver, was on the scene at the Whistler Blackcomb resort about 110 miles north of Vancouver. He reported that at least two gondola cars hit the ground after the accident, both from relatively low heights near the tower that split and caused the system's heavy cable line to slacken.
"One hit a bus stop and the other hit a house," Noble said. "Another one was suspended over a creek, but everyone is out of that car." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Tyler Noble is a reporter for which organization?
2. Which organization does Tyler Noble report for?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the city that the story is based in?
2. The story is based in which city?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the position that is held by Doug Forseth?
2. Doug Forseth holds which position?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the total number of people that had been rescued?
2. What does the number of rescued people amount to?
3.
Q5:
1. Were the still people that were trapped?
2. Were there people that remained trapped following the rescue of 53 people?
3.
Q6:
1. What day of the week did the tower snap in half?
2. The tower snapped in half on what day of the week?
3.
Q7:
1. Was it cold when the tower snapped in half?
2. Did the tower snap in half during cold weather?
3.
Q8:
1. The investigation regarding the snapping of the tower in half would begin on which day of the week?
2. On which day of the week would the investigation into the snapping of the tower begin?
3.
Q9:
1. What body of water was the gondola hanging over?
2. The gondola was hanging over what body of water?
3.
Q10:
1. What was the location of the freezing creek?
2. Where was the freezing creek located?
3.
Q11:
1. Where was the ski resort located?
2. What is the location of the ski resort?
3.
Q12:
1. What is the ski resort's name?
2. What is the ski resort called?
3.
Q13:
1. What structures were hit by the gondolas?
2. The gondolas hit which structures?
3.
Q14:
1. Was one of the gondolas hanging over a creek?
2. Was there a gondola that was suspended over a creek?
3.
Q15:
1. Was anyone in the gondola that was suspended over a creek?
2. Did the gondola that was suspended over a creek have anyone inside of it?
3.
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354gidr5zb6x5m22ykujpq5ilp200w | race | Charlie Bell became chief executive of McDonald's in April. Within a month doctors told him that he had color1ectal cancer. After stock market hours on November 22nd, the fast-food firm said he had resigned; it would need a third boss in under a year. Yet when the market opened, its share price barely dipped then edged higher. After all, McDonald's had, again, shown how to act swiftly and decisively in appointing a new boss.
Mr. Bell himself got the top job when Jim Cantalupo died of a heart attack hours before he was due to address a convention of McDonald's franchisees . Mr. Cantalupo was a McDonald's veteran brought out of retirement in January 2003 to help remodel the firm after sales began falling because of dirty restaurants, indifferent service and growing concern about junk food. He devised a recovery plan, backed by massive marketing, and promoted Mr. Bell to chief operating officer. When Mr. Cantalupo died, a rapidly convened board confirmed Mr. Bell, a 44-year-old Australian already widely seen as his heir apparent, in the top job. The convention got its promised chief executive's address, from the firm's first non-American leader.
Yet within weeks executives had to think about what to do if Mr. Bell became too ill to continue. Perhaps Mr. Bell had the same thing on his mind: he usually introduced Jim Skinner, the 60-year-old vice-chairman, to visitors as the "steady hand at the wheel". Now Mr. Skinner, an expert on the firm's overseas operations, becomes chief executive, and Mike Roberts, head of its American operations, joins the board as chief operating officer.
Is Mr. Roberts now the new heir apparent? Maybe. McDonald's has brought in supposedly healthier choices such as salads and toasted sandwiches worldwide and, instead of relying for most of its growth on opening new restaurants, has turned to upgrading its 31,000 existing ones. America has done best at this; under Mr. Roberts, like-for-like sales there were up by 7. 5% in October on a year earlier.
The new team's task is to keep the revitalization plan on course, especially overseas, where some American brands are said to face political hostility from consumers. This is a big challenge. Is an in-house succession(, ) the best way to tackle it? Mr. Skinner and Mr. Roberts are both company veterans, having joined in the 1970s. Some recent academic studies find that the planned succession of a new boss from within, such as Mr. Bell and now (arguably) Mr. Roberts, produces better results than looking hastily, or outside, for one. McDonald's smooth handling of its serial misfortunes at the top certainly seems to prove the point. Even so, everyone at McDonald's must be hoping that it will be a long time before the firm faces yet another such emergency. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the fast food chain that the article talks about?
2. The article talks about which fast food chain?
3.
Q2:
1. What are the names of the McDonald's veterans?
2. What are the McDonald's veterans called?
3.
Q3:
1.
2.
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the McDonald's CEO that died of a heart attack?
2. Which McDonald's CEO was a victim of a heart attack?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of Jim Cantalupo's successor?
2. What is Jim Cantalupo's successor called?
3.
Q6:
1. What are the names of the people that joined the McDonald's team in the 70's?
2. What are the people that joined McDonald in the 70's called?
3.
Q7:
1.
2.
3.
Q8:
1. How old was Charlie Bell when he became the CEO of McDonald's?
2. At what age did Charlie Bell become the CEO of McDonald's?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the name of the person that is likely to be the heir of the McDonald's corporation?
2. The McDonald's corporation is likely to have which person in charge after Charlie Bell?
3.
Q10:
1. Has McDonald's done well under the guidance of Mike Roberts?
2. Has Mike Roberts performed well for McDonald's?
3.
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3qilpralq5vi87zcuu9wth7dcqqn82 | race | Wonder is the story of a ten-year-old boy who lives with his parents and sister in New York. August, or Auggie, is an ordinary boy in many ways. He rides a bike and likes playing with his Xbox. But Auggie has deformities of the face and looks very different from other children. At the start of the book, he tells us "My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse." In the street, people look at Auggie and his appearance shocks them. Auggie has never been to school because he has spent a lot of time in hospital. His mother teaches him at home. But now he's ten, she thinks he should go to school. At first, Auggie doesn't want to go. He worries that other students will look at him and say bad things. But then he visits a school with his mum. He likes the head teacher and decides to go. Auggie's first year at school has good times and bad times. Auggie makes some good friends but other children are unfriendly to him. At the end of the year, Auggie goes on a school trip and a frightening event there changes things completely. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that has never gone to school before?
2. Which person in the story has never been to school?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the city where Auggie lives?
2. Auggie lives in which city?
3.
Q3:
1. Why has Auggie never gone to school?
2. What reason is given in the text for Auggie never going to school?
3.
Q4:
1. How did Auggie learn considering he never went to school?
2. Considering the fact that he never went to school, how did Auggie learn?
3.
Q5:
1. Does Auggie want to go to school at first?
2. Initially, does Auggie wish to go to school?
3.
Q6:
1. What happens to Auggie after a year?
2. What does Auggie do after a year?
3.
Q7:
1. Was the school trip that Auggie went on fun?
2. Was it fun for Auggie to go on a school trip?
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1. What happened during the school trip?
2. What kind of event took place during the school trip?
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1. What does Auggie do for fun other than riding his bike?
2. Other than riding his bike, what does Auggie like to do for fun?
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1. What does Auggie do for fun other than play on his Xbox?
2. Other than play on his Xbox, what does Auggie like to do for fun?
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1. What make Auggie afraid?
2. Auggie is afraid of what?
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1. What happens to Auggie when he goes on the streets?
2. When Auggie is on the streets, what happens to him?
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1. Do kids like Auggie?
2. Is Auggie liked by the kids?
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3zsy5x72nxb68xekuif9zn2nrc8orm | cnn | Washington (CNN) -- The stars were out Sunday night as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts bestowed its prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on actor and comedian Will Ferrell.
The award, which was established in 1998, honors comedians who have shaped American society with their work, as Mark Twain once did.
Ferrell himself commented on the importance of the prize, telling CNN it's "the only legitimate award that recognizes comedy," and he was honored to receive it.
Fellow comedians Jack Black, Tim Meadows, Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Andy Samberg, Conan O'Brien and Molly Shannon showered Ferrell with praise at the ceremony.
"When you see Will Ferrell on a marquis, he's going to give you 90 minutes to two hours of fascinating entertainment," said Asner, who worked with Ferrell in the movie "Elf."
In the movie, Will "was so steeped in his character that I had to believe in mine," Asner said.
"He's a blast. I mean, he's always coming up with new stuff," said actor Rudd, who co-stared with Ferrell in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"
He's, "just fun to watch, and he's very good at keeping it together."
O'Brien took a different approach -- the backhanded compliment.
"None of us are here for Will," he said. "We're here because Will's very powerful. We fear Will. Let's get that straight, okay? I'm angry. And afraid. I'm here out of fear."
Also in attendance were senior administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff William Daley, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the name of the person that got the Mark Twain prize?
2. The Mark Twain prize was won by which person?
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1. The event that the article is talking about is being held at which location?
2. What is the location of the event?
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1. Did the event take place on Monday afternoon?
2. Was Monday afternoon when the event took place?
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1. The establishment of what occured in 1998?
2. 1998 marked the year when what was established?
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1. What is the number of people that were honored at the event?
2. The event honored how many people?
3.
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1. How many actors praised Will Ferrell?
2. Will Ferrell was praised by how many actors?
3.
Q7:
1. What did Conan O'Brien do?
2. What approach did Conan O'Brien take?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the person that co-stared with Will Ferrell in "Anchorman"?
2. Will Ferrell co-stared with which person in the film "Anchorman"?
3.
Q9:
1. What was Mark Twain known for doing in the past?
2. What did Mark Twain do in the past?
3.
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1. What is the name of the person that gives fascinating entertainment?
2. Fascinating entertainment is given by which person?
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3snlul3wo4nqi434lkumchld49mul1 | wikipedia | Iran (/aɪˈræn/ or i/ɪˈrɑːn/; Persian: Irān – ایران [ʔiːˈɾɒːn] ( listen)), also known as Persia (/ˈpɜːrʒə/ or /ˈpɜːrʃə/), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (جمهوری اسلامی ایران – Jomhuri ye Eslāmi ye Irān [d͡ʒomhuːˌɾije eslɒːˌmije ʔiːˈɾɒːn]), is a sovereign state in Western Asia. It is bordered to the northwest by Armenia, the de facto Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, and Azerbaijan; to the north by Kazakhstan and Russia across the Caspian Sea; to the northeast by Turkmenistan; to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan; to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman; and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km2 (636,372 sq mi), it is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 18th-largest in the world. With 78.4 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 17th-most-populous country. It is the only country that has both a Caspian Sea and an Indian Ocean coastline. Iran has long been of geostrategic importance because of its central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the proper name of Iran?
2. What is Iran's proper name?
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1. What is the geographic location of Iran?
2. What is Iran's geographic location?
3.
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1. What is the land area of Iran?
2. What is Iran's land area?
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1. What are the names of the bodies of water that border Iran?
2. Iran is located between which bodies of water?
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1. Does Iran have a small population?
2. Do only a few people live in Iran?
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Q6:
1. What makes Iran of geostrategic importance?
2. Iran is of geostrategic importance for what reason?
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1. What is the total number of countries that border Iran?
2. Iran shares a border with which country?
3.
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1. How does the size of Iran compare to its neighboring countries?
2. What is the size comparison of Iran with regards to its neighboring countries?
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1. What is the ranking of Iran in terms of population worldwide?
2. In terms of population, where is Iran ranked in the world?
3.
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1. Where is Iran ranked in its region in terms of population?
2. What is Iran's ranking in its part of the world in terms of population?
3.
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3jbt3hlqf82xvoccjzm1aq9cb12pzj | wikipedia | Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with summer time adjust clocks forward one hour close to the start of spring and adjust them backward in the autumn to standard time.
New Zealander George Hudson proposed the modern idea of daylight saving in 1895. Germany and Austria-Hungary organized the first nationwide implementation, starting on 30 April 1916. Many countries have used it at various times since then, particularly since the energy crisis of the 1970s.
The practice has received both advocacy and criticism. Putting clocks forward benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but can cause problems for evening entertainment and for other activities tied to sunlight, such as farming. Although some early proponents of DST aimed to reduce evening use of incandescent lighting, which used to be a primary use of electricity, modern heating and cooling usage patterns differ greatly and research about how DST affects energy use is limited or contradictory. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that came up with the idea of daylight saving time?
2. Daylight saving time is an idea that which person came up with?
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1. What is another name that is given instead of daylight saving time?
2. What is daylight saving time also called?
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1. Is it generally agree that daylight saving saves electricity?
2. Is there a general consensus that daylight saving reduces electricity consumption?
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1. Which industry has real problem due to daylight savings?
2. Daylight savings causes a lot of problems for which industry?
3.
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1. What are the names of the countries that were the first to use daylight saving?
2. Daylight saving was first used by which countries?
3.
Q6:
1. Does daylight saving have a common abbreviation?
2. Is there a well known abbreviation for daylight saving?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the commonly used abbreviation for daylight saving?
2. What is daylight saving's commonly used abbreviation?
3.
Q8:
1. In the fall, is is necessary to set the clock forward or back?
2. Is it required to set the clock forward or back in autumn?
3.
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1. What is the name of the country that George Hudson was from?
2. George Hudson was from which country?
3.
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1. What was the date when Germany used DST for the first time?
2. Germany started using DST on what date?
3.
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3r9wasfe2zgl4bni5wqwywv89y4zfl | race | The HOPE IS A GAME--CHANGER PROJECT will deliver unbreakable soccer balls to kids who, all too often, see things horrible, broken and not survive the simplest of circumstances. The project started taking form well before anyone knew where it would lead -which is to test the power of like-minded people working together to turn inspiration into action.
Four years ago Bobby was in Rwanda offering help to the people there and taking photos of a child soldier named Moise with his "soccer ball",which was a pile of rubbish tied together with a string. This "ball" was the only thing Moise could call his own --- no family, no home, no place to go. Forced to fight in the Congo and having killed three people at the unbearably young age of seven, the boy's spirit was broken. And Bobby knew, as he took one photo after the next, that he'd never forget him. In fact, he returned the following year to tell Moise he had stayed deep within his heart ---but he was gone.
I recently helped Bobby launch his new bookThe Power of the Invisible Sunwhich features a photo of Moise, his ball, and kids from war-torn areas around the world. All of his earnings go towards the HOPE IS A GAME-CHANGER PROJECT for the kids he visited over the past decade. They caught the emotional landscape from heartbreak to joy, but share the undeniable longing for recovery and hope.
Bobby and I share the unchangeable belief that delivering hope is really a game-changer, especially to a child. We believe that each indestructible ball will come to represent a lasting symbol of hope. A light no matter how small---The Power of the Invisible Sun.
This holiday season, I ask you to think about whether you are doing enough to help someone else in the world. Or as Bobby likes to put it, consider _ , which added together, can create transformational change. It's my great hope that the HOPE IS A GAME-CHANGER PROJECT will change the lives of children the world over --- one book, one ball at a time. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What gets delivered to kids by the HOPE IS A GAME-CHANGER PROJECT?
2. What kind of object does the HOPE IS A GAME-CHANGER PROJECT deliver to children?
3.
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1. What was the person in Rwanda offering help to people called?
2. What was the person offering help to people in Rwanda called?
3.
Q3:
1. What was the name of the person that Bobby took photos of?
2. Bobby took photos of which person?
3.
Q4:
1. What was Moise's previous soccer ball made of?
2. Moise's previous soccer ball was made of what?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the title of the book that is written by Bobby?
2. What is the title of Bobby's book?
3.
Q6:
1. What unchangeable belief is shared between Bobby and the author of the article?
2. The author of the article and Bobby share what unchangeable belief?
3.
Q7:
1. Is a photo of Moise featured on the book "The Power of the Invisible Sunwhich"?
2. Does the book "The Power of the Invisible Sunwhich" have a photo of Moise on it?
3.
Q8:
1. Was Moise still there the following year when Bobby returned to visit?
2. When Bobby returned to visit, was Moise still there?
3.
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1. What will the indestructible soccer ball come to represent, according to Bobby and the author of the article?
2. What do the author of the article and Bobby think the indestructible soccer balls will come to represent?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the reader asked to think about by the author of the article?
2. What does the article's author ask the reader to think about?
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3d4ch1lgeatcck10ci2f3ttrvgzg9h | cnn | (CNN) -- It was a reunion more than four decades in the making.
Almost 42 years after Robert Russell' s prized 1967 Austin-Healey sports car was stolen, he has it back, thanks largely to his own detective work.
Off and on for years, Russell, who lives in Texas, trolled the Internet looking for his vehicle, which was stolen in 1970 from his home at the time in Philadelphia. He finally struck gold, finding what looked to be his car being sold on eBay and kept at a dealership in East Los Angeles.
Viral vigilantism, Tony Hawk style
Russell spoke with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, enlisting its help. All those years later, he still had the car's title that listed its vehicle identification number (VIN), which matched the VIN on eBay.
But there was one last catch. The car was not registered in the National Crime Information Center, an electronic clearinghouse of crime data.
So over the next few weeks, Russell and Sheriff's Detective Carlos Ortega were in touch with the police in Philadelphia. As it turned out, the car's VIN was incorrectly recorded at the time of the theft.
The error was corrected, and Ortgea was able to go to the dealership and confirm the car was, in fact, the one that was stolen.
He took possession of the vehicle, which in its current condition is estimated to be worth around $23,000, according to the sheriff's department. Russell and his wife later arrived in Los Angeles to pick up the car -- righting a wrong after 42 years. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person whose car is the topic of the article?
2. Whose car is the topic of the article?
3.
Q2:
1. How many years did it take before Robert Russell got his car back?
2. Robert Russell got his car back after how many years?
3.
Q3:
1. What was the model of Robert Russell's car?
2. What car model did Robert Russell have?
3.
Q4:
1. Where does Robert Russell live?
2. What is the name of the state where Robert Russell lives?
3.
Q5:
1. Where was Robert Russell's car stolen from?
2. Robert Russell's car was stolen from what location?
3.
Q6:
1. Was Robert Russell's car stolen in Texas?
2. Was Texas the location of the theft of Robert Russell's car?
3.
Q7:
1. In which state did Robert Russell live in when his car was stolen?
2. Robert Russell's car was stolen in which state?
3.
Q8:
1. Which website was Robert Russell's car being sold?
2. Robert Russell saw his car being sold on which website?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the name of the detective that was with Robert Russell?
2. Robert Russell was with which detective?
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1. What was the value of Robert Russell's car?
2. What was Robert Russell's car worth?
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35h6s234sa0re4aixfgcfmb0fau562 | gutenberg | CHAPTER SEVEN.
THEY BEGIN THEIR TRAVELS IN EARNEST.
When their weapons were complete our three travellers started on their journey of exploration in the new-found land.
Captain Trench armed himself with a strong, heavily-made cross-bow, and a birch-bark quiver full of bolts. Paul Burns carried a bow as long as himself, with a quiver full of the orthodox "cloth-yard shafts." Oliver provided himself with a bow and arrows more suited to his size, and, being naturally sanguine, he had also made for himself a sling with the cord he chanced to possess and the leathern tongue of one of his shoes. He likewise carried a heavy bludgeon, somewhat like a policeman's baton, which was slung at his side. Not content with this, he sought and obtained permission to carry the axe in his belt. Of course, none of the bolts or arrows had metal points; but that mattered little, as the wood of which they were made was very hard, and could be sharpened to a fine point; and, being feathered, the missiles flew straight to the mark when pointed in the right direction.
"Now, captain," said Paul, on the morning they set out, "let's see what you can do with your cross-bow at the first bird you meet. I mean the first eatable bird; for I have no heart to kill the little twitterers around us for the mere sake of practice."
"That will I right gladly," said Trench, fixing his bow and string, and inserting a bolt with a confident air. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. How many travelers were on a journey?
2. What is the total number of travelers that were on a journey?
3.
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1. What was the name of the captain?
2. What was the captain called?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the name of one of the travelers other that Captain Trench and Oliver?
2. Other than Captain Trench and Oliver, what is the name of one of the travelers?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of one of the travelers other that Captain Trench and Paul Burns?
2. Other than Captain Trench and Paul Burns, what is the name of one of the travelers?
3.
Q5:
1. What did Captain Trench arm himself with?
2. Captain Trench armed himself with what weapon?
3.
Q6:
1. What did Paul Burns arm himself with?
2. Paul Burns armed himself with what weapon?
3.
Q7:
1. What did Oliver arm himself with?
2. Oliver armed himself with what weapon?
3.
Q8:
1. Did Oliver make a sling for himself?
2. Was a sling made by Oliver for him to use?
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Q9:
1. Did Oliver obtain permission to carry something?
2. Was permission obtained by Oliver to carry something?
3.
Q10:
1. What did Oliver obtain permission for?
2. What was permission obtained by Oliver for?
3.
Q11:
1. What is the name of the person that challenged Captain Trench?
2. Captain Trench was challenged by which person?
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3lwjhtcvccmcqjmri07j73j44ypqfu | cnn | More "Breaking Bad" yo?
The series star Bryan Cranston seemed to drop a major hint in an interview with CNN's Ashleigh Banfield Thursday. Asked by Banfield if his character, Walter White, died or not, Cranston said, "Hey, you never saw bags zip up or anything. Or say ... you know." He left the rest up to viewers' imaginations.
In response to questions about whether the character could show up in a movie or anywhere else ever again, Cranston said: "Never say never."
Whoa.
He may have been teasing, but that remark revived hopes for countless fans who still are mourning the loss of the character and the acclaimed series. The show literally went out with a bang in September 2013 and there was even a mock funeral held for the character in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the series was set and filmed.
Cranston has remained busy since the series ended, most recently starring in the summer film "Godzilla." And AMC has announced that "Breaking Bad" fans can look forward to a new series, "Better Call Saul," which will be a spinoff featuring criminal lawyer Saul Goodman.
What say you diehard fans? Do you think Cranston was kidding or not?
QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the actor that is the star of the series "Breaking Bad"?
2. What is the star of the series "Breaking Bad" called?
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31ibvunm9sz4vri84z1tdqickjdvfn | gutenberg | CHAPTER XI.
THE STORM IN THE VALLEY.
Judging from appearances, when they entered the new cabin of the moonlighters, Ralph concluded that George had said some hard things to Bob because of the part he had obliged him to play. When the two went in to get the few hours of sleep they needed so sadly, for they had been awake during all of the previous night, no one spoke. They were all having what Ralph afterward described as a grand sulking match; but neither one of their guests paid the slightest attention to their ill humor.
It was then very late in the night, and, tired as each one was, it was but a few moments before the camp was in a state of complete repose, from which neither moonlighter, engineer nor student awakened until the sun had been looking in upon them nearly an hour.
If Bob had been cross the previous evening, his sleep had restored him to his usual good humor, and he greeted Ralph and George with the cheeriest of smiles.
"I say, old fellow," he began, when Harnett returned from making his toilet at the brook-side, "I realize that we played you a dirty kind of a trick in using your team as we did last night; but at the time I was so anxious to get everything over here all right that I did not stop to think about it. Of course, I can't undo what has been done, but if any money trouble comes to you because of last night's work, neither you nor Gurney shall lose a cent. Try to forget it, won't you, George? Shake hands with me, and say that you will." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Did the characters in the story sleep well the previous night?
2. Did the characters get a lot of sleep the night before?
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1. What are the names of the people that are in the Cabin?
2. What are the people inside of the Cabin called?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the name of the person that said hard things to Bob?
2. Bob was told hard things by which person?
3.
Q4:
1. Did Bob feel restored after sleeping?
2. Did sleeping make Bob feel better?
3.
Q5:
1. What were George and Bob having, according to Ralph?
2. Ralph said that George and Bob were having what?
3.
Q6:
1. How were Ralph and George greeted by Bob?
2. With what did Bob greet Ralph and George?
3.
Q7:
1. The people in the camp awoke after the sun had been up for how much time?
2. How much time had the sun been up before the people in the camp woke up?
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Q8:
1. Harnett returned after doing what?
2. After doing what did Harnett return?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the location of the place where Harnett made his toilet?
2. Harnett made his toilet in what place?
3.
Q10:
1. Did George talk to Harnett?
2. Was Harnett spoken to by George?
3.
Q11:
1. Did Harnett try and apologize?
2. Was an attempt made by Harnett to apologize?
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Q12:
1. What are the names of the people that wouldn't lose a cent?
2. A cent wouldn't be lost by which people?
3.
Q13:
1. Was it possible to undo what George had done?
2. Could George undo what he had done?
3.
Q14:
1. What is chapter 11's title?
2. The title of chapter 11 is what?
3.
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30budkltxdvvrj3x3xzara3dw6ze59 | wikipedia | Myspace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. It is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
Myspace was acquired by News Corporation in July 2005 for $580 million. From 2005 to 2008, Myspace was the largest social networking site in the world, and in June 2006 surpassed Google as the most visited website in the United States. In April 2008, Myspace was overtaken by Facebook in the number of unique worldwide visitors, and was surpassed in the number of unique U.S. visitors in May 2009, though Myspace generated $800 million in revenue during the 2008 fiscal year. Since then, the number of Myspace users has declined steadily in spite of several redesigns. As of March 2017, Myspace was ranked 3,178 by total Web traffic, and 1,650 in the United States.
Myspace had a significant influence on pop culture and music and created a gaming platform that launched the successes of Zynga and RockYou, among others. Despite an overall decline, in 2015 Myspace still had 50.6 million unique monthly visitors and has a pool of nearly 1 billion active and inactive registered users.
In June 2009, Myspace employed approximately 1,600 employees. In June 2011, Specific Media Group and Justin Timberlake jointly purchased the company for approximately $35 million. On February 11, 2016 it was announced that Myspace and its parent company had been bought by Time Inc. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is Myspace known as?
2. Myspace is known as what?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of the company that owns Myspace?
2. Myspace is owned by which company?
3.
Q3:
1. When did Time Inc. purchase Myspace?
2. What was the date of Myspace's purchase by Time Inc.?
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Q4:
1. During what time period was Myspace the largest social site?
2. Myspace was the largest social site during what time period?
3.
Q5:
1. Who was the owner of Myspace in 2005?
2. In 2005 who was the owner of Myspace?
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Q6:
1. How much did News Corporation buy Myspace for?
2. News Corporation purchased Myspace for how much money?
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Q7:
1. Is Myspace still the largest social media platform?
2. Is the largest social media platform still Myspace?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the largest social media platform presently?
2. What is the present day largest social media platform called?
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Q9:
1. Where are the headquarters of Myspace currently located?
2. Where are the Myspace headquarters currently located?
3.
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1.
2.
3.
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1. Did Myspace have an influence on anything?
2. Was anything influenced by Myspace?
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Q12:
1. What did Myspace have an influence on?
2. Myspace had an influence on what?
3.
Q13:
1. What companies were launched with the help of Myspace?
2. Myspace helped in launching which companies?
3.
Q14:
1. How many active and inactive users were on Myspace in 2015
2. Myspace had how many active and inactive users in 2015?
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39u1bhvtdlru2nyqf90cbz5uk8t3t7 | gutenberg | CHAPTER XV.
AN UNWARRANTED SEARCH.
Bob gave an expressive look to the boys when the repast had been placed on the table, and all three understood that he meant for them to leave the cabin rather than run any chance of another encounter with the men.
A quarrel just now, however trivial the cause, might lead to very serious consequences, because the guests were unscrupulous and stronger than the Bonita's crew; therefore this precaution of the old sailor's was a wise one. Jim and Harry not only realized the fact, but they were more than eager to be beyond the reach of these quarrelsome strangers, whose blows were bestowed without provocation, and they went into the galley, closely followed by Walter.
"I've sailed along of some pretty tough customers," Jim said with the air of one who has had many and varied experiences, as he seated himself on an empty keg just outside the galley door, "but I never run across anybody like them duffers. They're worse'n old Mose Pearson, an' folks used to say he was the ugliest skipper that ever hove a mackerel-line."
"They act as if the brig belonged to them, and we were the ones who had been taken off the key," Harry said bitterly. "I wish Bob never'd allowed them aboard!"
"So do I!" And Jim spoke very emphatically. "There'll be a heap of trouble before we get rid of that crowd, or else I don't know anything about sich fellers. If they put on many more airs us three will have to sleep aboard of the tug, where we won't run the risk of bein' knocked down." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Should it happen, what would be problematic?
2. It would be problematic should what happen?
3.
Q2:
1. What would happen if a quarrel occured?
2. Should a quarrel occur, what would happen?
3.
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1. What are the names of the people that were weaker?
2. What were the weaker people called?
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1.
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1.
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1.
2.
3.
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1. Who did Jim and Harry need to get rid of?
2. Jim and Harry needed to get rid of who?
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1. What reason is given for Jim and Harry leaving the cabin?
2. Jim and Harry were to leave the cabin for what reason?
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1.
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36wlnqg78zaxgzk647qnuw35606beo | gutenberg | CHAPTER XXXVI.
GRACE CRAWLEY RETURNS HOME.
[Illustration]
About this time Grace Crawley received two letters, the first of them reaching her while John Eames was still at the cottage, and the other immediately after his return to London. They both help to tell our story, and our reader shall, therefore, read them if he so please,--or, rather, he shall read the first and as much of the second as is necessary for him. Grace's answer to the first letter he shall see also. Her answer to the second will be told in a very few words. The first was from Major Grantly, and the task of answering that was by no means easy to Grace.
Cosby Lodge, -- February, 186--.
DEAREST GRACE,
I told you when I parted from you, that I should write to you, and I think it best to do so at once, in order that you may fully understand me. Spoken words are soon forgotten,--
"I shall never forget his words," Grace said to herself as she read this;--
and are not always as plain as they might be. Dear Grace, I suppose I ought not to say so, but I fancied when I parted from you at Allington, that I had succeeded in making myself dear to you. I believe you to be so true in spirit, that you were unable to conceal from me the fact that you love me. I shall believe that this is so, till I am deliberately and solemnly assured by yourself that it is not so;--and I conjure you to think what is due both to yourself and to myself, before you allow yourself to think of making such an assurance unless it be strictly true. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the chapter's title?
2. What is the title of the chapter?
3.
Q2:
1. What was received by Grace Crawley?
2. What did Grace Crawley receive?
3.
Q3:
1. Did Grace Crawley receive both letters before John Eames left?
2. Were both letters received by Grace Crawley prior to John Eames leaving?
3.
Q4:
1. Were both letters replied to by Grace Crawley?
2. Did Grace Crawley answer both letters?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of the person that sent the first letter to Grace Crawley?
2. Grace Crawley received the first letter that was written by which person?
3.
Q6:
1. What was the month when the first letter was written?
2. The first letter was written by Major Grantly in what month?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the location where the letter was written by Major Grantly?
2. Major Grantly wrote his letter from which location?
3.
Q8:
1. How does Major Grantly address Grace?
2. How is Grace addressed by Major Grantly?
3.
Q9:
1. True or False: Major Grantly's words are memorable to Grace Crawley?
2. Grace Crawley thinks that Major Grantly's words are very memorable: True or False?
3.
Q10:
1. Does Major Grantly believe that Grace Crawley is in love with him?
2. Is Grace Crawley in love with Major Grantly, according to Major Grantly?
3.
Q11:
1. Major Grantly will believe that Grace Crawley is in love with him until when?
2. Until when will Major Grantly be under the impression that Grace Crawley is in love with him?
3.
Q12:
1. Does Major Grantly warn Grace Crawley to not say that she is in love with him unless it is absolutely true?
2. Is a warning given to Grace Crawley by Major Grantly to not say that she loves him unless she is absolutely certain?
3.
Q13:
1. What is the name of the place where Grace Crawley and Major Grantly parted ways?
2. Major Grantly and Grace Crawley parted ways at which place?
3.
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39paafcodm0eew09zj6iuuxdc3ptvk | gutenberg | CHAPTER XXVII—BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF VINES
An hour went by and during that time Dave drew Phil to one side and related the particulars concerning the doings of Merwell and Jasniff, according to the story told by the former of the two evil-disposed youths.
“I think Link feels pretty sore,” he continued. “So there won’t be any use in rubbing it in.”
“What do you intend to do with him, Dave?”
“I don’t know yet. We’ll talk it over later on. The thing to do now is to locate Jasniff and get the rest of the jewels. Don’t forget that he has the finest of the diamonds. That is one thing that made Link sore—Jasniff taking the lion’s share.”
“Well, that was the way Jasniff always did, even at school. Now you’ve got back I’m willing to start the search for him any time you say,” continued the shipowner’s son.
“We’ll wait a while and see if Roger and Captain Sanders return,” answered our hero.
He was glad to rest, and threw himself on a bed of moss the sailors had collected. Merwell sat against a tree, tired out, but too much worried to sleep. Evidently he was trying to decide on what to do next and wondering how he was to get out of the awful situation in which he found himself.
Presently a shout was heard, and Roger burst into view, followed an instant later by Billy Dill.
“Hello, Dave!” cried the senator’s son. “Got back, have you?” And then he stared at Merwell. “Oh, are you here, too?” QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Dave was talking to Phil about the particulars concerning what?
2. Phil was spoken to by Dave about the particulars concerning what?
3.
Q2:
1. What needs to be collected from Jasniff?
2. What is to be collected from Jasniff?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the name of the person that feels sore about the situation?
2. The situation has made which person feel pretty sore?
3.
Q4:
1. Why does Link feel pretty sore about the situation?
2. What is the reason for Link feeling pretty sore about the situation?
3.
Q5:
1. What had the sailors collected?
2. What did the sailors collect?
3.
Q6:
1. What happened after a shout was heard?
2. Which person burst into sight after a shout was heard?
3.
Q7:
1. Which person followed Roger's burst into view?
2. Roger's burst into view was followed by which person?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the shipowner's son?
2. What is the shipowner's son called?
3.
Q9:
1. Whose return did the hero wait for?
2. The hero waited for whose return?
3.
Q10:
1. What was first saidaid by the senator's son?
2. What did the senator's son say first?
3.
Q11:
1. What did the senator's son say other than "Hello, Dave"?
2. What was said by the senator's son other than "Hello, Dave"?
3.
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33lkr6a5kekyskkbs5mtn6qxn2st1b | gutenberg | CHAPTER XIII.
MINO
The days went by, and she received no sign. Was he going to ignore her, was he going to take no further notice of her secret? A dreary weight of anxiety and acrid bitterness settled on her. And yet Ursula knew she was only deceiving herself, and that he would proceed. She said no word to anybody.
Then, sure enough, there came a note from him, asking if she would come to tea with Gudrun, to his rooms in town.
'Why does he ask Gudrun as well?' she asked herself at once. 'Does he want to protect himself, or does he think I would not go alone?' She was tormented by the thought that he wanted to protect himself. But at the end of all, she only said to herself:
'I don't want Gudrun to be there, because I want him to say something more to me. So I shan't tell Gudrun anything about it, and I shall go alone. Then I shall know.'
She found herself sitting on the tram-car, mounting up the hill going out of the town, to the place where he had his lodging. She seemed to have passed into a kind of dream world, absolved from the conditions of actuality. She watched the sordid streets of the town go by beneath her, as if she were a spirit disconnected from the material universe. What had it all to do with her? She was palpitating and formless within the flux of the ghost life. She could not consider any more, what anybody would say of her or think about her. People had passed out of her range, she was absolved. She had fallen strange and dim, out of the sheath of the material life, as a berry falls from the only world it has ever known, down out of the sheath on to the real unknown. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What was Ursula waiting for?
2. Ursula was waiting for what?
3.
Q2:
1. What did Ursula believe that he might be doing?
2. He might be doing what, according to Ursula?
3.
Q3:
1. What was Ursula wondering that he would take no further notice of?
2. Ursula wondered if he would take no further notice of what?
3.
Q4:
1. How did Ursula feel?
2. What did Ursula feel?
3.
Q5:
1. What is the name of the main character in the story?
2. What is the main character's name in the story?
3.
Q6:
1. Was Ursula honest with herself?
2.
3.
Q7:
1. Who did Ursula tell about what she was going through?
2. Ursula spoke to who regarding what she was going through?
3.
Q8:
1. What did Ursula receive?
2. What was received by Ursula?
3.
Q9:
1. Was the note that Ursula received an invitation?
2. Was the received note an invitation?
3.
Q10:
1. The note that Ursula received was an invitation for what?
2. For what was the invitation that Ursula received?
3.
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3unh76focs5r5v5uvxsqff6f0btymt | wikipedia | A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size definition for what constitutes a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world.
The word town shares an origin with the German word "Zaun", the Dutch word "tuin", and the Old Norse "tun". The German word "Zaun" comes closest to the original meaning of the word: a fence of any material. An early borrowing from Celtic *dunom (cf. Old Irish dun, Welsh din "fortress, fortified place, camp," dinas "city").
In English and Dutch, the meaning of the word took on the sense of the space which these fences enclosed. In England, a town was a small community that could not afford or was not allowed to build walls or other larger fortifications, and built a palisade or stockade instead. In the Netherlands, this space was a garden, more specifically those of the wealthy, which had a high fence or a wall around them (like the garden of palace Het Loo in Apeldoorn, which was the example for the privy garden of William III and Mary II at Hampton Court). In Old Norse "tun" means a (grassy) place between farmhouses, and is still used in a similar meaning in modern Norwegian. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is a town known as?
2. What is the definition of a town?
3.
Q2:
1. The word "town" shares its origin with which words?
2. Which words have the same origin as "town"?
3.
Q3:
1. Which word in between "Zaun", "tuin", and "tun" comes closest to the original meaning of the word "town"?
2. The original meaning of the word "town" is most closely related to which word between "Zaun", "tuin", and "tun"?
3.
Q4:
1. What was a "town" known as in England?
2. A "town" was known as what in England?
3.
Q5:
1. What was a "tuin" known as in the Netherlands?
2. A "tuin" was known as what in the Netherlands?
3.
Q6:
1. What was a "tun" known as in Old Norse?
2. A "tun" was known as what in Old Norse?
3.
Q7:
1. Does the definition of a "town" change in different parts of the world?
2. Do different parts of the world have different definitions of the word "town"?
3.
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1.
2.
3.
Q9:
1. What did the meaning of the words "town" and "tuin" take on the sense of in England and the Netherlands?
2. In England and the Netherlands, what did the meaning of the words "town" and "tuin" take on the sense of?
3.
Q10:
1. What type of settlement is a "town" larger than?
2. A "town" is larger than what type of settlement?
3.
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3uj1cz6izhpw128f4sjfgr7sxm35sa | wikipedia | The phrase "51st state" can be used in a positive sense, meaning that a region or territory is so aligned, supportive, and conducive with the United States, that it is like a U.S. state. It can also be used in a pejorative sense, meaning an area or region is perceived to be under excessive American cultural or military influence or control. In various countries around the world, people who believe their local or national culture has become too Americanized sometimes use the term "51st state" in reference to their own countries.
Under Article IV, Section Three of the United States Constitution, which outlines the relationship among the states, Congress has the power to admit new states to the union. The states are required to give "full faith and credit" to the acts of each other's legislatures and courts, which is generally held to include the recognition of legal contracts, marriages, and criminal judgments. The states are guaranteed military and civil defense by the federal government, which is also obliged by Article IV, Section Four, to "guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government". QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Is the phrase "51st state" used in a positive or a negative way?
2. Is the meaning behind the phrase "51st state" positive or negative?
3.
Q2:
1. What is an example of a positive use of the phrase "51st state"?
2. What is a good example of using the phrase "51st state" in a positive way?
3.
Q3:
1. What is an example of a negative use of the phrase "51st state"?
2. What is a good example of using the phrase "51st state" in a negative way?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the name of the organization that has the authority of introducing new states into the United States?
2. New states can be introduced into the United States by which organization?
3.
Q5:
1. What gives congress the authority of implementing new states into the United States?
2. Congress has the authority of introducing new states into the United States thanks to which document?
3.
Q6:
1. Would a new state receive guaranteed protection should it be implemented into the United States?
2. Should a state be implemented into the United States, would it receive guaranteed protection?
3.
Q7:
1. What would a new state receive on top of guaranteed military and civil defense by the federal government should they become part of the United States?
2. Should a state become part of the United States, what would they receive on top of guaranteed military and civil defense by the federal government?
3.
Q8:
1. What would a new state be required to give in return for guaranteed military and civil defense by the federal government should they join the United States?
2. Should a state join the United States, what would they be required to give in return for guaranteed military and civil defense by the federal government?
3.
Q9:
1.
2.
3.
Q10:
1. Would the 51st state be required to honor a marriage that took place in Texas?
2. Would a marriage that took place in Texas have to be honored by a 51st state?
3.
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3vw04l3zlt6dz2eo488x7if451fxxm | wikipedia | Unicode is a computing industry standard for the consistent encoding, representation, and handling of text expressed in most of the world's writing systems. Developed in conjunction with the Universal Coded Character Set (UCS) standard and published as The Unicode Standard, the latest version of Unicode contains a repertoire of more than 120,000 characters covering 129 modern and historic scripts, as well as multiple symbol sets. The standard consists of a set of code charts for visual reference, an encoding method and set of standard character encodings, a set of reference data files, and a number of related items, such as character properties, rules for normalization, decomposition, collation, rendering, and bidirectional display order (for the correct display of text containing both right-to-left scripts, such as Arabic and Hebrew, and left-to-right scripts). As of June 2015[update], the most recent version is Unicode 8.0. The standard is maintained by the Unicode Consortium.
Unicode can be implemented by different character encodings. The most commonly used encodings are UTF-8, UTF-16 and the now-obsolete UCS-2. UTF-8 uses one byte for any ASCII character, all of which have the same code values in both UTF-8 and ASCII encoding, and up to four bytes for other characters. UCS-2 uses a 16-bit code unit (two 8-bit bytes) for each character but cannot encode every character in the current Unicode standard. UTF-16 extends UCS-2, using one 16-bit unit for the characters that were representable in UCS-2 and two 16-bit units (4 × 8 bits) to handle each of the additional characters. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is unicode known as?
2. Unicode is known as what?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the total number of character that unicode contains?
2. Unicode contains what number of characters?
3.
Q3:
1. What are the names of the most commonly used encodings?
2. What are the most commonly used encodings called?
3.
Q4:
1. What is the number of bytes that UTF-8 uses for any ASCII character?
2. For any ASCII character, UTF-8 uses how many bytes?
3.
Q5:
1. What is Unicode's latest version?
2. What is the latest version of unicode?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the name of the organization that maintains the standard?
2. The standard is maintained by which organization?
3.
Q7:
1. Is USC-2 no longer useful?
2. Is USC-2 considered as being obsolete?
3.
Q8:
1. UCS-2 uses how many bit code?
2. What is the number of bit code that UCS-2 uses?
3.
Q9:
1. For what does the Unicode standard contain code charts other than an encoding method?
2. Code charts are contained within the Unicode standard for what purpose other than an encoding method?
3.
Q10:
1. For what does the Unicode standard contain code charts other than a visual reference?
2. Code charts are contained within the Unicode standard for what purpose other than a visual reference?
3.
Q11:
1. Do left-to-right scripts have encoding?
2. Is encoding available for left-to-right scripts?
3.
Q12:
1. What year was the latest update of Unicode?
2. The latest update of Unicode was in what year?
3.
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3r2pkq87nw85fvqprf6ntrcr9p8mih | mctest | One day, Phoebe woke up and found that her house had been broken into. Her front door was wide open. She went into the living room and saw that her television set and stereo were missing. She checked the kitchen, but didn't find anything missing there except for a clock. Then she saw that her purse had been stolen too. She called the police to report what had happened. The police officer told her that there had been a lot of cases like this in her neighborhood lately, and they were looking for the criminals. Phoebe went into her bedroom and started to cry. She had no money to buy a new television set or stereo. She was scared that the robbers might try to break into her house again. She called her friend Mary and asked her what to do. Mary told Phoebe to change her front door lock right away. She said she knew a detective who could try to find the robber who had broken into her house. Phoebe thanked Mary, and said she felt safe knowing that there was someone who could help her catch the robber so he wouldn't do it again. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the total number of things that were stolen from Phoebe?
2. Phoebe had how many things stolen from her?
3.
Q2:
1. What was stolen from Phoebe?
2. What possessions of Phoebe were stolen?
3.
Q3:
1. Where did the Robbers enter Phoebe's house?
2. Which door did the thieves enter through in order to steal Phoebe's stuff?
3.
Q4:
1. Who did Phoebe call first to report what had happened?
2. In order to report what had happened, who did Phoebe call?
3.
Q5:
1. Did the police find the robbers?
2. Were the robbers found by the police?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the name of the person that Phoebe called after the Police?
2. Phoebe called which person after the Police?
3.
Q7:
1. What advice did Mary give to Phoebe?
2. What was Phoebe told to do by Mary?
3.
Q8:
1. Who did Mary know that could potentially be of assistance?
2. Which person that was known by Mary could potentially be of assistance?
3.
Q9:
1. Did Phoebe have the means to replace her taken belongings?
2. Did Phoebe have the required money to replace what had been taken from her?
3.
Q10:
1. Why couldn't Phoebe replace what was taken from her?
2. Phoebe couldn't replace what was taken from her for what reason?
3.
Q11:
1. What Phoebe the only person whose house had been broken into?
2. Was Phoebe the only victim of theft in the neighborhood?
3.
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3634bbtx0ouz9ly85s2ay1sichcfi5 | gutenberg | CHAPTER XII.
THE WEDDING.
When Ussher first came into the parlour at Ballycloran, he asked after Thady, and it will be necessary to explain why he did so; the terms on which the two men stood towards each other not being such as to render it probable that either should be very anxious for the presence of the other.
It had come to the knowledge of Denis McGovery that Brady had asked to the wedding a lot of men from Drumleesh, and some also from Mohill--characters with whom Denis was not apt to consort himself, and whom he looked on as paupers and rapparees. He had also made out, it is presumed with the aid of his affianced, that some other motive was probably ensuring their attendance than merely that of doing honour to his, Denis's, nuptials. Pat Brady was not likely to have made a confidant of his sister or of Denis on the occasion; but nevertheless, the bridegroom had discovered that the meeting was, to some extent, to be a political one, and moreover, that Thady Macdermot was expected to be there.
Now McGovery, although it must be presumed that, in common with all Irishmen of the lower order, he conceived that he was to a certain degree injured and oppressed by the operation of the existing laws, nevertheless had always thought it the wiser course to be with the laws, bad as they might be, than against them. When, therefore, he learnt that the brothers of the men whom Ussher had put into prison were to be of the party, and that many of their more immediate neighbours would be there, and remembered also that Captain Ussher himself had promised to come to the "divarsion," mighty fears suggested themselves to him, and he began to dread that the occasion would be taken for offering some personal injury to the latter! In which case, might not all be implicated?--and among the number that dear person for whom Denis felt the tenderest regard--viz., himself? QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that went into the Parlour?
2. The Parlour was entered by which person?
3.
Q2:
1. What did Ussher do as he first entered the Parlour?
2. When Ussher first entered the Parlourn, what did he do?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the location of the Parlour?
2. What is the Parlour's location?
3.
Q4:
1. Who did Pat Brady invite to the wedding?
2. Who was invited to the wedding by Pat Brady?
3.
Q5:
1. A lot of men were invited to the wedding from what locations?
2. Where did the men that were invited to the wedding come from?
3.
Q6:
1. Which people from Mohill was Denis McGovery not apt to consort himself with?
2. Denis McGovery was not apt to consort himself with which people from Mohill?
3.
Q7:
1. What kind of characters were invited to the wedding from Mohill?
2. What kind of men from Mohill were invited to the wedding?
3.
Q8:
1.
2.
3.
Q9:
1. Did Denis McGovery feel as if the men that were invited to the wedding were unimportant and lower status?
2. Were the men that were invited to the wedding considered as unimportant and lower status by Denis McGovery?
3.
Q10:
1. What is the name of the person that invited all the men?
2. All the men were invited to the wedding by which person?
3.
Q11:
1. What reason did Pat Brady have for invited all of the men to the wedding?
2. All of the men were invited to the wedding by Pat Brady for what reason?
3.
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34s6n1k2zvjldixkllnnt2wna5zhla | race | George had stolen some money, but the police had caught him and he had been put in prison. Now his trial was about to begin, and he felt sure that he would be found guilty and sent to prison for a long time.
Then he discovered that an old friend of his was one of the members of the jury at his trial. Of course, he did not tell anybody, but he managed to see his friend secretly one day. He said to him, "Jim, I know that the jury will find me guilty of having stolen the money. I cannot hope to be found not guilty of taking it ---- that would be too much to expect. But I should be grateful to you for the rest of my life if you could persuade the other members of the jury to add a strong recommendation for mercy to their statement that they consider me guilty."
"Well, George,"answered Jim. "I shall certainly try to do what I can for you as an old friend, but of course I cannot promise anything. The other eleven people on the jury look terribly strong-minded to me."
George said that he would quite understand if Jim was not able to do anything for him, and thanked him warmly for agreeing to help.
The trial went on, and at last the time came for the jury to decide whether George was guilty or not. It took them five hours, but in the end they found George guilty, with a strong recommendation for mercy.
Of course, George was very pleased, but he did not have a chance to see Jim for some time after the trial. At last, however, Jim visited him in prison, and George thanked him warmly and asked him how he had managed to persuade the other members of the jury to recommend mercy.
"Well, George," Jim answered, "as I thought, those eleven men were very difficult to persuade, but I managed it in the end by tiring them out. Do you know, those fools had all wanted to find you not guilty!" QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that stole the money?
2. The money was stolen by which person?
3.
Q2:
1. Was George friends with any of the jury members?
2. Were any of the jury members friends with George?
3.
Q3:
1. What was the name of George's friend?
2. What was George's friend called?
3.
Q4:
1. What did George ask of Jim?
2. What was Jim asked of George?
3.
Q5:
1. What was the total number of people that were on the jury other than Jim?
2. Other than Jim, how many people were on the jury?
3.
Q6:
1. Did the answer that Jim give receive a positive reaction from George?
2. Was Jim's answer reacted to in a positive manner by George?
3.
Q7:
1. The jury took how many hours to deliberate?
2. The jury deliberated for how many hours?
3.
Q8:
1. What was the verdict of the jury's deliberate?
2. The jury's deliberation resulted in what verdict being given?
3.
Q9:
1. Did Jim give George what he had asked for?
2. Was George given what he had asked for by Jim?
3.
Q10:
1. Did George and Jim ever see each other again?
2. Did a reunion between George and Jim ever occur again?
3.
Q11:
1. Was the jury's original verdict going to be "guilty"?
2. Were the jurors initially going to give a "guilty" verdict?
3.
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3gna64guze4komt2coualrsrev15qx | cnn | (CNN) -- Antonio Margarito has apologized for mocking Manny Pacquiao's Parkinson's disease-afflicted boxing trainer Freddie Roach in a video that has spread like wildfire across the Internet.
The Mexican-American boxer made a surprise appearance at Thursday's press conference for the undercard bout between Brandon Rios -- who was also in the video -- and Omri Rowther in a bid to make peace ahead of Saturday's fight in Arlington, Texas.
"I want to apologize to everyone, Freddie Roach if he will accept my apologies," said Margarito, who was filmed shaking his hands in mock horror when a journalist told him Roach said Pacquiao would win by a knockout.
"To everyone with that disease ... I want to tell you, never, ever in my life would I make fun of anyone like that. I just want to let you know that I'm not the kind of person who would do anything like that, and make fun of anyone."
Rios also said sorry to the 50-year-old for his part in the viral clip, which was posted on video sharing website YouTube on Wednesday and showed the American boxer violently shaking his head and stammering.
"It was a bad video from my behalf. Things got heated up in the moment. And I'm sorry. I feel bad for saying it. Nothing personal. I feel bad," he said.
Robert Garcia, who trains both Maragarito and Rios, told reporters at the conference that he had spoken to Roach and his opposite number had accepted the apology.
"I told him, 'Freddie Roach, I want to tell you that I'm very sorry for what happened. Now that I am talking to you, I feel much better,' " Garcia said, adding that Roach replied: "I accept your apology. And best of luck this weekend." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that was insulted?
2. What is the person that was insulted called?
3.
Q2:
1. What did Antonio Margarito do that insulted Freddie Roach?
2. Antonio Margarito apologized for doing what that insulted Freddie Roach?
3.
Q3:
1. What is the name of the person that insulted Freddie Roach?
2. Freddie Roach was insulted by which person?
3.
Q4:
1. Did Antonio Margarito apologize for his actions?
2. Was an apology made by Antonio Margarito?
3.
Q5:
1. When did Antonio Margarito apologize?
2. Antonio Margarito apologized during what event?
3.
Q6:
1. What reason did Antonio Margarito have for apologizing?
2. Antonio Margarito apologized for what reason?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the name of the platform that the incident started on?
2. The incident started on what platform?
3.
Q8:
1. On what day of the week did the incident start on YouTube?
2. The incident started on YouTube on what day of the week?
3.
Q9:
1. Was the incident resolved at the end of the day?
2. At the end of the day, was the incident resolved?
3.
Q10:
1. Which two people saw to making peace ahead of Saturday's fight?
2. Peace was made between which two people ahead of the fight on Saturday?
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3137onmdkg5t7gshkti1v7u2mdveg5 | wikipedia | Microsoft Windows, or simply Windows, is a metafamily of graphical operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. It consists of several families of operating systems, each of which cater to a certain sector of the computing industry with the OS typically associated with IBM PC compatible architecture. Active Windows families include Windows NT and Windows Embedded; these may encompass subfamilies, e.g. Windows Embedded Compact (Windows CE) or Windows Server. Defunct Windows families include Windows 9x, Windows Mobile and Windows Phone.
Microsoft introduced an operating environment named "Windows" on November 20, 1985, as a graphical operating system shell for MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal computer (PC) market with over 90% market share, overtaking Mac OS, which had been introduced in 1984. Apple came to see Windows as an unfair encroachment on their innovation in GUI development as implemented on products such as the Lisa and Macintosh (eventually settled in court in Microsoft's favor in 1993). On PCs, Windows is still the most popular operating system. However, in 2014, Microsoft admitted losing the majority of the overall operating system market to Android, because of the massive growth in sales of Android smartphones. In 2014, the number of Windows devices sold was less than 25% that of Android devices sold. This comparison however may not be fully relevant, as the two operating systems traditionally target different platforms. Still, numbers for server use of Windows (that are comparable to competitors) show one third market share, similar to for end user use. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is Microsoft windows known as?
2. Microsoft windows is known as what?
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1. The Microsoft windows operating system is usually associated with what type of architecture?
2. What type of architecture is the Microsoft windows operating system usually associated with?
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1. What was the date when "Windows" was introduced by Microsoft?
2. Microsoft introduced "Windows" on what date?
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1. What was the market share of Microsoft Windows when it overtook Mac in 1984?
2. When Microsoft Windows overtook Mac in 1984, what was its market share?
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1. What was Windows seen as by Apple?
2. Apple saw Windows as what?
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1. What is the name of the operating system that overtook Windows in 2014?
2. In 2014, Windows' market share was overtaken by which operating system?
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1. What percentage of devices did Windows sell compared to Android in 2014?
2. In 2014, what was the percentage of Windows devices that were sold compared to the number of Android devices that were sold?
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1. Is the comparison between Windows and Android fully relevant?
2. Is is fully relevant to compare the sales of Windows ans Android?
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1. What is the name of the company that won the court case in between Microsoft and Apple?
2. In the court case between Apple and Microsoft, who won?
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1. What are some of the active Windows families that are mentioned in the article?
2. The article mentions which active Windows families?
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3qiyre09y3h0x7frv90he7k5yeo1no | cnn | Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- After emerging from the rubble of Moammar Gadhafi's Baba az' Azia palace late in August, Abdul Hakim Belhaj seized control as the military commander of Tripoli.
An Islamist who had taken little public part in the spring uprising against Gadhafi, he claimed his soldiers had won the symbolic battle for the palace, the heart of the Libyan strongman's regime. By taking control of Tripoli, Belhaj gained authority over a third of the country's population and a major slice of its wealth.
It was a power play that other opposition fighters bitterly resented.
Abdullah Naker, one of several rival commanders, claims his fighters endured far tougher and more significant battles than the siege of Gadhafi's palace, not least the struggle to win control of Tripoli's main international airport that lasted several days.
In an interview with CNN he downplayed Belhaj's success and threatened confrontation, as internal divisions threaten to pull apart the coalition that brought Gadhafi down.
"Who is Abdulhakim Belhaj and who appointed him?" Naker asks. "We don't know him. We are the leaders, we are the revolutionists, we know everything."
Naker echoes a much wider complaint that Belhaj is actually a stooge of the Qataris.
"We know that Abdulhakim Belhaj was in a school and Qatar sends him money to buy weapons," he said.
In Tripoli today it's a commonly held belief that Belhaj's Tripoli Military Council is getting direct funding from Qatar. These concerns come amid reports that a NATO delegation traveled to Qatar last week to raise the issue. QUESTIONS:
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1. What is the name of the city that Abdul Hakim Belhaj seized control of?
2. Abdul Hakim Belhaj seized control of which city?
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1. Is Abdul Hakim Belhaj an Islamist?
2. Is Abdul Hakim Belhaj considered as being an Islamist?
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1. What did Abdul Hakim Belhaj gain as a result of taking control of Tripoli?
2. As a result of taking control of Tripoli, what did Abdul Hakim Belhaj gain?
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1. Did Abdul Hakim Belhaj ever talk to CNN?
2. Did an interview of Abdul Hakim Belhaj by CNN ever take place?
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1. What population do people believe is behind Abdul Hakim Belhaj's Council?
2. People believe that which population is behind the Council of Abdul Hakim Belhaj?
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1. Does Abdullah Naker like Abdul Hakim Belhaj?
2. Is Abdul Hakim Belhaj a role model of Abdullah Naker?
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1. Is Abdul Hakim Belhaj backed by the Qataris, according to Abdullah Naker?
2. Does Abdullah Naker believe Abdul Hakim Belhaj to be be backed by the Qataris?
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1. The palace of Moammar Gadhafi was destroyed in what month?
2. What was the month when Moammar Gadhafi's palace was destroyed?
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3hmigg0u4l6ck63q1wi7ax5kgx0y8j | wikipedia | Frédéric François Chopin (/ˈʃoʊpæn/; French pronunciation: [fʁe.de.ʁik fʁɑ̃.swa ʃɔ.pɛ̃]; 22 February or 1 March 1810 – 17 October 1849), born Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin,[n 1] was a Polish and French (by citizenship and birth of father) composer and a virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, who wrote primarily for the solo piano. He gained and has maintained renown worldwide as one of the leading musicians of his era, whose "poetic genius was based on a professional technique that was without equal in his generation." Chopin was born in what was then the Duchy of Warsaw, and grew up in Warsaw, which after 1815 became part of Congress Poland. A child prodigy, he completed his musical education and composed his earlier works in Warsaw before leaving Poland at the age of 20, less than a month before the outbreak of the November 1830 Uprising.
At the age of 21 he settled in Paris. Thereafter, during the last 18 years of his life, he gave only some 30 public performances, preferring the more intimate atmosphere of the salon. He supported himself by selling his compositions and teaching piano, for which he was in high demand. Chopin formed a friendship with Franz Liszt and was admired by many of his musical contemporaries, including Robert Schumann. In 1835 he obtained French citizenship. After a failed engagement to Maria Wodzińska, from 1837 to 1847 he maintained an often troubled relationship with the French writer George Sand. A brief and unhappy visit to Majorca with Sand in 1838–39 was one of his most productive periods of composition. In his last years, he was financially supported by his admirer Jane Stirling, who also arranged for him to visit Scotland in 1848. Through most of his life, Chopin suffered from poor health. He died in Paris in 1849, probably of tuberculosis. QUESTIONS:
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1. What was Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin as?
2. Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin was known as what?
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1. What is the total number of performances that were given by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin following his move to Paris?
2. Following his move to Paris, how many performances did Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin give?
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1. How old was Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin when he left Poland?
2. At what age did Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin leave Poland?
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1. Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin prefered the intimate atmosphere of what location?
2. The intimate atmosphere of what location was prefered by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin?
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1. What happened soon after Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin left Poland?
2. Soon after Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin left Poland, what happened?
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1. Was Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin ever ready to get married to someone?
2. Did Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin ever feel ready to wed someone?
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1. Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin had a failed engagement to which person?
2. What is the name of the person that Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin was engaged to?
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1. Did Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin have a relationship with anyone after his engagement to Maria Wodzińska?
2. Following his engagement to Maria Wodzińska, did Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin have a relationship with anyone?
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1. Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin maitained a relationship with George Sand during what period of time?
2. What period of time did Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin maintain a relationship with George Sand?
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1. What type of relationship did Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin and George Sand have?
2. Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin and George Sand has what kind of relationship?
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1. What is the name of the person that supported Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin financially in the end?
2. In the end, Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin was financially supported by which person?
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1. What did Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin probably die from?
2. Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin probably died as a result of what disease?
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1. Was Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin healthy?
2. Could one consider Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin as being a healthy person?
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3c8hj7uop7uralfzrju9tmfh60pzm3 | race | ,A, B, CD,,. Roy wasn't the only one to receive his call-up papers.Stephen Napier's call-up came at the beginning of February and he was pleased to find that he would be going into the Royal Air Force (RAF).
His father was not so pleased and made his feelings known as he and Stephen were on their daily walk. It was the first step in his plans for Stephen to take over the estate when the time came, and although Stephen was well aware of this, he could think of no reason not to accompany him.
"Thought you'd forgotten that nonsense. Still, I dare say I could pull a few strings to get you to the Army..."
"No, Father! I have told you I want to learn to fly. What chance would I have to do that in the Army? I'd be better off in the Navy----at least they've got the Fleet Air Arm. But I have been put in the RAF and that's where I want to be, so let's leave it at that." His face went red. Sent to his father's school and then to Cambridge, much to his satisfaction, he had never had to defend his own desires and his father was a hard man to oppose.
The father glared at Stephen, "No, I won't leave it at that. I want to know what other ridiculous ideas are in your head. For a start, what's all this about America?"
"America?"
"Yes. All those books I saw in your room the other day. Brochures about emigration ."
The big, silvered head lowered, _ ."Don't trouble to deny it."
"I won't, Father. Some men at Cambridge have been talking about it. They want people like us here, mathematicians and scientists, for all kinds of research----the sort of research I could do.It would be a worthwhile life for me."
The father responded exactly as his son had known he would."You've got a worthwhile life here!You've got an estate to run!"
"No, Father. You've got an estate to run. I never asked for it. Why not ask Baden to do this stuff? He perhaps can make a good job of it, but I..."
"If he were here, I might think about this silly idea of yours----only think about it, mind you but..." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. Why wasn't Stephen Napier's father happy about his call up for the Royal Air Force?
2. Stephen Napier's dad was not happy about the Royal Air Force calling him up for what reason?
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1. Was Stephen Napier joining the U.S. military?
2. Was the U.S. military being joined by Stephen Napier?
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1. Was Stephen Napier joining the British military?
2. Was the British military being joined by Stephen Napier?
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Q4:
1. What branch in the British military was Stephen Napier joining?
2. Stephen Napier was joining which branch of the British military?
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1. What was eventually to be taken over by Stephen Napier?
2. What would Stephen Napier eventually take over?
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1. Did Stephen Napier know that he would eventually take over an estate?
2. Was Stephen Napier aware that he would become the eventual owner of an estate?
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1. Does Stephen Napier's father know people that are capable of getting him into the army?
2. Are people that are capable of getting Stephen Napier into the army known by his father?
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Q8:
1. What is "nonsense", according to Stephen Napier's dad?
2. Stephen Napier's father believes that what is "nonsense"?
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Q9:
1. Was Stephen Napier happy about his call-up at he beginning of February?
2. Did the call-up at the beginning of February make Stephen Napier happy?
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Q10:
1. Why was Stephen Napier happy about being called up at the beginning of February?
2. Why did the call-up at the beginning of February make Stephen Napier happy?
3.
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1. Could Stephen Napier learn how to fly in the army?
2. Would learning how to fly be achieved by Stephen Napier in the army?
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1. Could Stephen Napier learn how to fly in the navy?
2. Would learning how to fly be achieved by Stephen Napier in the navy?
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1. What is the name of the branch in the navy where Stephen Napier could learn how to fly?
2. Stephen Napier could learn how to fly in what branch of the navy?
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1. Whose school did Stephen Napier go to?
2. Stephen Napier went to whose school?
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352ythgrovdpfaqzfto67lucoowh4j | wikipedia | The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) is the United States federal executive department of the U.S. government responsible for the management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources, and the administration of programs relating to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, territorial affairs, and insular areas of the United States. About 75% of federal public land is managed by the department, with most of the remainder managed by the United States Department of Agriculture's United States Forest Service.
The Department is administered by the United States Secretary of the Interior, who is a member of the Cabinet of the President. The current Secretary is Ryan Zinke. The Inspector General position is currently vacant, with Mary Kendall serving as acting Inspector General.
Despite its name, the Department of the Interior has a different role from that of the interior ministries of other nations, which are usually responsible for police matters and internal security. In the United States, national security and immigration functions are performed by the Department of Homeland Security primarily and the Department of Justice secondarily.
The Department of the Interior has often been humorously called "The Department of Everything Else" because of its broad range of responsibilities. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the Department that is humorously called "The Department of Everything Else"?
2. The name "The Department of Everything Else" is humorously given to which Department?
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Q2:
1. Is the name "The Department of Everything Else" given humorously?
2. Is the Department of the Interior called "The Department of Everything Else" out of humour?
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Q3:
1. Why is the Department of the Interior called "The Department of Everything Else"?
2. Why is the name "The Department of Everything Else" given to the Department of the Interior?
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Q4:
1. What is the abbreviation of the Department of the Interior?
2. What is the Department of the Interior's abbreviation?
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Q5:
1. What percentage of federal public land is cared for by the Department of the Interior?
2. The Department of the Interior cares for what percentage of the federal public land?
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Q6:
1. Which organization is 25 percent of federal public land managed by?
2. 25 percent of federal public land is managed by which organization?
3.
Q7:
1. What is the title of the person that runs the Department of the Interior?
2. The Department of the Interior is run by the person that holds what title?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the current Secretary of the Interior?
2. What is the current Secretary of the Interior called?
3.
Q9:
1. What is the name of the relevant position that is currently vacant?
2. Which important position is currently vacant?
3.
Q10:
1. What is Mary Kendall serving as?
2. Mary Kendall is serving as what?
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3m23y66po27sk68t9btk8xlsttns6a | wikipedia | Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2 May 1997 to 27 June 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 21 July 1994 to 24 June 2007. He previously served as Leader of the Opposition from 21 July 1994 to 2 May 1997. He is the most recent British Labour Party leader to have won a general election.
From 1983 to 2007, Blair was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sedgefield. He was elected Labour Party leader in July 1994, following the sudden death of his predecessor, John Smith, who together with his predecessor, Neil Kinnock, had started to move the party closer to the political centre, in the hope of winning power. Under Blair's leadership, the party used the phrase "New Labour", to distance it from previous Labour policies and the traditional conception of socialism. Blair declared support for a new conception that he referred to as "social-ism", involving politics that recognised individuals as socially interdependent, and advocated social justice, cohesion, the equal worth of each citizen, and equal opportunity, also referred to as the Third Way. Critics of Blair denounced him for bringing the Labour Party towards the perceived centre ground of British politics, abandoning 'genuine' socialism and being too amenable to capitalism. Supporters, including the party's public opinion pollster Philip Gould, stated that (after four consecutive general election defeats) the Labour Party had to demonstrate that it had made a decisive break from its left-wing past, in order to win an election again. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What is the name of the person that was the leader of the Labour party?
2. Who was the Labout party's leader?
3.
Q2:
1. When was Anthony Charles Lynton Blair the leader of the Labour party?
2. When was the Labour party's leader Anthony Charles Lynton Blair?
3.
Q3:
1. What phrase did Anthony Charles Lynton Blair use in order to distance himself form previous Labour policies?
2. In order to distance himself from previous Labout policies, what phrase did Anthony Charles Lynton Blair use?
3.
Q4:
1. Anthony Charles Lynton Blair wanted to distance his party from what other than traditional conception of socialism?
2. What did Anthony Charles Lynton Blair want to distance his party from other than traditional conception of socialism?
3.
Q5:
1. Anthony Charles Lynton Blair wanted to distance his party from what other than previous labor policies?
2. What did Anthony Charles Lynton Blair want to distance his party from other than previous labor policies?
3.
Q6:
1. What was the date when Anthony Charles Lynton Blair was elected as the leader of the Labour Party?
2. Anthony Charles Lynton Blair was elected as the leader of the Labout Party on what date?
3.
Q7:
1. Following what tragic event was Anthony Charles Lynton Blair elected as the leader of the Labour Party?
2. Anthony Charles Lynton Blair was elected as the leader of the Labour Party following what tragic event?
3.
Q8:
1. What was the name of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair's predecessor?
2. Who was the predecessor of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair?
3.
Q9:
1. Critics of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair denounced him for doing what?
2. What did Anthony Charles Lynton Blair supposedly to that made critics denounce him?
3.
Q10:
1. Did critics of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair thing he had abandoned something?
2. Had something been abandoned by Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, according to his critics?
3.
Q11:
1. What had been abandoned by Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, according to his critics?
2. What did Anthony Charles Lynton Blair's critics say he had abandoned?
3.
Q12:
1. Did Anthony Charles Lynton Blair's critics have an opinion regarding how he treated capitalism?
2. Did that way Anthony Charles Lynton Blair treated capitalism result in his critics having an opinion?
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3igi0vl647kltzms1bysq3xdqeionv | race | Jack Brown was very quiet as Dr. Johnson examined him. The doctor looked at the boy's throat , took his temperature and listened to his heart . Finally, he asked Jack's mother a few questions "When did Jack begin to feel ill?" "This morning when he got up. He said he felt too sick to go to school today." "What did he eat for breakfast?" "He got orange juice, two pieces of bread, an egg and a glass of milk." I see," the doctor asked Jack, "How do you feel now,My boy?" Jack answered "Terrible, I think I'm going to die The doctor said, "You won't die. In fact, you'll be fine by dinner time." "Oh, doctor! Do you really think so?" Jack's mother looked very glad, Dr. Johnson answered, "Mrs. Brown, you son has a sickness that is common to boys at a time like this. It comes and goes quickly. Mrs. Brown said, "But I don't understand." "Today," the doctor told her, "the most exciting football final of the World Cup is on TV. If Jack feel well enough to watch TV this afternoon, and I think he does. He will be fine when the final is over. It's the only cure I know of this sickness. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must go across the street to see the Fords boy, Steve. He seems to have the same thing as Jack has today." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. To which person did Jack Brown go to?
2. Jack Brown went to which person?
3.
Q2:
1. What is the name of Jack Brown's doctor?
2. What is Jack Brown's doctor called?
3.
Q3:
1. How did Jack Brown say he felt?
2. What did Jack Brown say about how he felt?
3.
Q4:
1. What did Jack Brown eat for breakfast?
2. What was eaten by Jack Brown for breakfast?
3.
Q5:
1. What was on TV that was the only thing that could cure Jack Brown?
2. Jack Brown could only be cured by what event that was on TV?
3.
Q6:
1. Was Jack Brown's mother glad that her son wasn't sick?
2. Did the fact that Jack Brown wasn't sick make his mother happy?
3.
Q7:
1. When would Jack Brown feel better, according to the doctor?
2. The doctor said the Jack Brown would get better at what time?
3.
Q8:
1. What did Jack Brown have to do in order to be cured?
2. Jack Brown needed to do what in order to be cured?
3.
Q9:
1. Which person other than Jack Brown was sick?
2. Jack Brown and which other person were sick?
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Q10:
1. Did Steve have the same illness as Jack Brown?
2. Did Jack Brown and Steve both suffer from the same thing?
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3nl0rfnu0fngh0r7ler3kda4fuy4kl | cnn | (CNN) -- President-elect Barack Obama formally announced Sunday that retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, a decorated veteran and popular figure among critics of the Bush administration, is his pick to be secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Retired Gen. Eric Shinseki Sunday promised to work for veterans "each and every day."
"There is no one more distinguished, more determined, or more qualified to build this VA than the leader I am announcing as our next secretary of Veterans Affairs -- Gen. Eric Shinseki," Obama said at a press conference.
"No one will ever doubt that this former Army chief of staff has the courage to stand up for our troops and our veterans. No one will ever question whether he will fight hard enough to make sure they have the support they need," Obama added.
Obama said the nation must focus on helping troops who have served their country especially during bad economic times.
"We don't just need to better serve veterans of today's wars. We also need to build a 21st century VA that will better serve all who have answered our nation's call," Obama said. Watch Obama talk about Shinseki »
Obama said Shinseki, who served two combat tours in Vietnam and lost part of his foot, "understands the changing needs of our troops and their families. And he will be a VA secretary who finally modernizes our VA to meet the challenges of our time."
Shinseki, who spoke after Obama, made a vow to his fellow veterans. If confirmed, he said, he will "work each and every day" to ensure the nation is serving them "as well as you have served us." QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. An announcement was made on Sunday by which person?
2. Which person made an announcement on Sunday?
3.
Q2:
1. On what day of the week was an announcement made by Barack Obama?
2. Barack Obama made an announcement on what day of the week?
3.
Q3:
1. Who was selected by Barack Obama as the secretary of Veterans Affairs?
2. Which person did Barack Obama select as the secretary of Veterans Affairs?
3.
Q4:
1. What promise did Army Gen. Eric Shinseki make?
2. What is the promise that was made by Army Gen. Eric Shinseki?
3.
Q5:
1. Army Gen. Eric Shinseki served tours in what country?
2. What country did Army Gen. Eric Shinseki serve tours in?
3.
Q6:
1. How many tours did Army Gen. Eric Shinseki serve in Vietnam?
2. Army Gen. Eric Shinseki served how many tours in Vietnam?
3.
Q7:
1. What did Army Gen. Eric Shinseki promise to do should he be selected as the secretary of Veterans Affairs?
2. Should he be selected as the secretary of Veterans Affairs, what did Army Gen. Eric Shinseki promise to do?
3.
Q8:
1. On what day of the week did Army Gen. Eric Shinseki promise to ensure that the nation was taking care of Veterans?
2. Army Gen. Eric Shinseki promised to ensure that Veterans were being taken care of by the nation on what day of the week?
3.
Q9:
1. What did Army Gen. Eric Shinseki lose?
2. What body part did Army Gen. Eric Shinseki lose?
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1. What is the name of the coutry where Army Gen. Eric Shinseki lost part of his foot?
2. Army Gen. Eric Shinseki lost part of his foot in what country?
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3mh9dq757wcawcp3atx6zpg582cugr | gutenberg | CHAPTER XI
CHRISTMAS IN SMUGGLERS' HOLLOW
"Merry Christmas!"
At the sound of Pat's roar the three guests hastily tumbled out of their bunks with answering greetings. A cheerful fire blazed up the chimney and added its flickering light to that of a couple of candles, for the sun was not yet up. Alec was cutting bacon and Pat was mixing flapjack batter.
"Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes, and the one who isn't ready goes hungry," he announced.
"It won't be yours truly," declared Hal, reaching for his clothes.
"My tummy, oh, my tummy! It gives me such a pain! I wonder will it ever----
"Say, who swiped one of my socks? I can't find but one, and I left 'em together." He began to toss things left and right in search of the missing article.
Meanwhile Upton was down on his knees fumbling under his bunk. At Hal's complaint he looked up suspiciously. "I can't find one of mine," he sputtered. "Somebody's been putting up a job on us. Hi! What the----" He finished by pointing toward the fireplace.
Hal looked. There hung his missing sock. Also one of Upton's and one of Sparrer's, all three misshapen and bulging.
"Ut would not be Christmas an' we did not hang the childer's stockings," announced Pat gravely.
With a whoop the three boys fell on the stockings. Entering into the spirit of the occasion they seated themselves on the floor in front of the fire and pulled out the contents as gleefully as ever they had emptied Christmas stockings at home in their younger days. The gifts were trifling in themselves, but the better for that very fact. There were little packages of spruce-gum, a carved paper-knife, a tiny birch-bark canoe, whistles made from buck's horn, a rabbit's foot charm, and other knickknacks of the woods. Pat's voice broke into the midst of the babel produced by the discovery of the socks and their contents. "Five minutes for those who want breakfast," he announced. QUESTIONS:
| Q1:
1. What are the names of the people that were missing a stock?
2. Which people had a missing sock?
3.
Q2:
1. Did Hal find his missing sock?
2. Was the missing sock found by Hal?
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Q3:
1. What is the total number of boys that fell on the stockings?
2. How many boys had stockings?
3.
Q4:
1. Breakfast would be ready in how many minutes?
2. How many minutes would it take for breakfast to be ready?
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Q5:
1. What are the first two gifts that are mentioned in the story?
2. Which first two gifts does the story mention?
3.
Q6:
1. What is the material that is used to make the whistles?
2. The whistles are made with what material?
3.
Q7:
1. It wouldn't be christmas if what wasn't done by the family, according to Pat?
2. What needed to be done in order for it to be christmas, according to Pat?
3.
Q8:
1. What is the name of the person that said "It would not be Christmas an' we did not hang the children's stockings,"?
2. "It would not be Christmas an' we did not hang the children's stockings," was said by which person?
3.
Q9:
1. What was wrong with Hal's tummy?
2. What was happening with Hal's tummy?
3.
Q10:
1. How many minutes would breakfast be ready in at the end?
2. At the end of the story, it was announced that breakfast would be ready in how many minutes?
3.
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1. What is the name of the person that said "Five minutes for those who want breakfast,"?
2. "Five minutes for those who want breakfast," was said by which person?
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32m8bpygatm5nlu3gc8sgmsue0sigw | race | Yu Pengnian is an 88-year-old real estate Chinese businessman. He amassed a fortune of $1.3 billion dollars during his career but instead of keeping the money and living like an emperor, he decided to give it all away. All of his fortune will be spent on helping poor Chinese students get a better education.
And Yu isn't the only super-rich person in China who has this spirit of giving. Chen Guangbiao, a Jiangsu recycling tycoon, has given millions of dollars to charity and promises to give all of his money to charity when he dies.
Yu and Chen are among the many businessmen who have become prosperous during China's economic rise. An American business magazine, Forbes, estimates that there are 117 billionaires in China and hundreds of thousands of millionaires. What sets Yu and Chen apart from the rest, though, is their tremendous generosity(,) when it comes to donating money to charity.
Last week Bill Gates and Warren Buffett came to Beijing. Gates and Buffett, two of the world's richest men, are also the world's biggest philanthropists. They invited fifty of China's richest people to have dinner with them and talk about the spirit of giving. At first, only a few people accepted their invitation. It seemed some of the invited guests were afraid that Buffett and Gates were going to pressure them into giving their wealth to charity.
A lot of people are angry at the billionaires who are not willing to give away their fortunes. They _ hem for being miserly and not caring about the poor and the less fortunate. But I think this criticism is wrong. A gift, any gift, should come from the heart. Instead of criticism, these reluctant billionaires should be encouraged to follow the examples of Yu Pengnian and Chen Guangbiao. Encouragement is always a better strategy than criticism. As we say in English, "You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." QUESTIONS:
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1. What are the names of the people that came to Beijing last week?
2. What are the people that came to Beijing last week called?
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1. What is the total number of billionaires in China?
2. China has how many billionaires?
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Q3:
1. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett invited fifty of China's richest people to do what?
2. What reason did Bill Gates and Warren Buffett invite fifty of China's richest people?
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