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32836_VRNCK2U5_7 | What causes the shaking of the mountain? | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
WHEN THE MOUNTAIN SHOOK
By Robert Abernathy
Illustrated by Kelly Freas
[Transcriber Note: This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science
Fiction March 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. cop... | [
"The awakening of the Ryzgas",
"Machines",
"Earthquakes and tremors",
"Dreams spun by the Ryzgas"
] | 1 |
32836_VRNCK2U5_8 | Why were the Ryzgas not afraid that someone might enter their mountain? | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
WHEN THE MOUNTAIN SHOOK
By Robert Abernathy
Illustrated by Kelly Freas
[Transcriber Note: This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science
Fiction March 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. cop... | [
"They did not believe that anyone would want to return to a terrifying society that the Ryzgas left behind",
"They commissioned the Watcher to spin dreadful dreams about what might happen if people attempted to do so",
"They thought that their descendants would eventually die out without access to raw materials... | 3 |
32836_VRNCK2U5_9 | How is the Ryzga different from Var and Neena? | <!-- $Id: header.txt 236 2009-12-07 18:57:00Z vlsimpson $ -->
WHEN THE MOUNTAIN SHOOK
By Robert Abernathy
Illustrated by Kelly Freas
[Transcriber Note: This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science
Fiction March 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. cop... | [
"He ages backwards",
"He cannot spin dreams",
"He is immortal",
"He is a zombie"
] | 1 |
31355_7INGZJ49_1 | The four men are ranked according to: | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
TO EACH HIS STAR
by
BRYCE WALTON
"Nothing around those other suns but ashes... | [
"experience",
"strength",
"health",
"age"
] | 3 |
31355_7INGZJ49_2 | What fuels Russell's loathing of Dunbar? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
TO EACH HIS STAR
by
BRYCE WALTON
"Nothing around those other suns but ashes... | [
"Dunbar's optimism",
"Dunbar's age",
"Dunbar's delusions",
"Dunbar's laugh"
] | 0 |
31355_7INGZJ49_3 | What do the four men seek/value most in a star? That no one had ever heard of it before | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
TO EACH HIS STAR
by
BRYCE WALTON
"Nothing around those other suns but ashes... | [
"obscurity of location",
"population of women",
"geographical features",
"prevalence of riches"
] | 0 |
31355_7INGZJ49_4 | What does Dunbar mean in calling the other stars 'Jezebels' of stars? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
TO EACH HIS STAR
by
BRYCE WALTON
"Nothing around those other suns but ashes... | [
"They are uncomely on the exterior, but thriving within",
"They are designed to lure men to their deaths",
"They are meant to distract travelers from their main focus",
"They are seductive, but ultimately, unworthy of pursuit"
] | 3 |
31355_7INGZJ49_5 | What is ironic about Russell's decision to kill Dunbar? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
TO EACH HIS STAR
by
BRYCE WALTON
"Nothing around those other suns but ashes... | [
"After killing Dunbar, Russell became just as delusional as Dunbar",
"If Russell had not killed Dunbar, the three men would have never reached their ultimate paradise",
"The four men were all going to die anyway, but they could have died together.",
"If the four men had followed Dunbar, they all would have su... | 3 |
31355_7INGZJ49_6 | Why does Dunbar continue to tell stories of an enchanting paradise? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
TO EACH HIS STAR
by
BRYCE WALTON
"Nothing around those other suns but ashes... | [
"To motivate them to keep persisting until they arrive",
"To convince himself that he is choosing the correct star",
"To assuage his crewmen's minds before they inevitably die",
"To lure the Johnson, Alvar, and Russell into a trap"
] | 0 |
31355_7INGZJ49_7 | What is Russell's greatest fear? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
TO EACH HIS STAR
by
BRYCE WALTON
"Nothing around those other suns but ashes... | [
"Being disappointed",
"Losing his mind",
"Being lost and alone",
"Living forever"
] | 2 |
29168_4D0KU2UQ_1 | Which terms best describe the narrator's tone? | Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide
demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has
been greatly simplified. In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only
serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he
treasures most. A one-time Ai... | [
"authoritative and oblivious",
"manipulative and meticulous",
"congenial and self-aware",
"hostile and condescending"
] | 2 |
29168_4D0KU2UQ_2 | Why didn't the narrator provide the leprechauns with the correct equation? | Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide
demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has
been greatly simplified. In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only
serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he
treasures most. A one-time Ai... | [
"He knows that the leprechauns are preventing humans from destroying the Earth",
"He wants to take credit for the equation and is concerned they will try to get credit first",
"In swearing their allegiance to him, they are bound to him for eternity",
"He believes humans need to believe in things like leprecha... | 3 |
29168_4D0KU2UQ_3 | What is the narrator's ethnicity? | Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide
demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has
been greatly simplified. In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only
serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he
treasures most. A one-time Ai... | [
"Irish",
"American",
"Leprechaun",
"Japanese"
] | 0 |
29168_4D0KU2UQ_4 | Why do the leprechauns prefer poets to scientists? | Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide
demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has
been greatly simplified. In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only
serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he
treasures most. A one-time Ai... | [
"Poets are more likely than scientists to collaborate with leprechauns without expecting compensation",
"Poets are less likely than scientists to want to capture and experiment with the leprechauns",
"Poets are less likely than scientists to understand the leprechauns' mission",
"Poets are more likely than sc... | 1 |
29168_4D0KU2UQ_5 | What motivated the leprechauns to build a spaceship? | Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide
demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has
been greatly simplified. In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only
serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he
treasures most. A one-time Ai... | [
"They desire to seek and add more riches to their already expansive collection",
"They believe that humans' obsession with technology will make the world inhabitable",
"They fear that their race will soon become extinct due to population decline",
"They wish to transport their riches to another location where... | 1 |
29168_4D0KU2UQ_6 | Why is the narrator unafraid to work openly in the park among the leprechauns? Others aren't believers | Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide
demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has
been greatly simplified. In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only
serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he
treasures most. A one-time Ai... | [
"He feels that he and the leprechauns can protect themselves through cunning ways and physical strength",
"He doubts that his colleagues at the Center would ever venture outdoors to the park area",
"He knows that it is rare to find believers among his colleagues and fellow humans",
"He believes strongly in th... | 2 |
29168_4D0KU2UQ_7 | What helps Houlihan to focus more intently on his own problem? | Every writer must seek his own Flowery Kingdom in imagination's wide
demesne, and if that search can begin and end on Earth his problem has
been greatly simplified. In post-war Japan Walt Sheldon has found not only
serenity, but complete freedom to write undisturbed about the things he
treasures most. A one-time Ai... | [
"collaborating with the leprechauns, who speak his same language",
"imagining the pot of gold that awaits him if he is able to solve the equation",
"being outdoors, where his creativity is stimulated",
"venturing outside of the Center, where he is not worried about competition among colleagues"
] | 0 |
99903_Y162MI8V_1 | What is the purpose of the article? | Face value
When the BBC broadcast the recent documentary by Louis Theroux that looked back at the time he spent in the company of Jimmy Savile, there was disbelief across social media that no one had stepped in to stop Savile from committing his crimes. Some blamed the BBC, some blamed those in Savile's immedia... | [
"To explain how physiognomy has evolved over time and affected society in harmful ways",
"To provide an impartial historical account of physiognomy, a once popular branch of science",
"To predict how physiognomy could be manipulated to worsen current social inequities",
"To convince an audience of the benefit... | 0 |
99903_Y162MI8V_2 | What terms best describes the author's attitude toward hunches of perceived criminality based on one's physical appearance? | Face value
When the BBC broadcast the recent documentary by Louis Theroux that looked back at the time he spent in the company of Jimmy Savile, there was disbelief across social media that no one had stepped in to stop Savile from committing his crimes. Some blamed the BBC, some blamed those in Savile's immedia... | [
"skeptical and dismissive",
"neutral and hypothetical",
"incredulous and antagonistic",
"curious and imaginative"
] | 0 |
99903_Y162MI8V_3 | Historical figures have proposed all of the following theories regarding physiognomy EXCEPT for the idea that: | Face value
When the BBC broadcast the recent documentary by Louis Theroux that looked back at the time he spent in the company of Jimmy Savile, there was disbelief across social media that no one had stepped in to stop Savile from committing his crimes. Some blamed the BBC, some blamed those in Savile's immedia... | [
"humans share similar characteristics to animals based on their facial features and mannerisms",
"humans can use physiognomy to select which employees, slaves, and mates may be most compatible with them",
"humans are constantly influenced by physiognomy on a daily basis",
"humans will never be able to elimina... | 3 |
99903_Y162MI8V_4 | What is one halo effect of physiognomy? | Face value
When the BBC broadcast the recent documentary by Louis Theroux that looked back at the time he spent in the company of Jimmy Savile, there was disbelief across social media that no one had stepped in to stop Savile from committing his crimes. Some blamed the BBC, some blamed those in Savile's immedia... | [
"It has morphed to become something more credible than its original version",
"It has morphed to become something less credible than its original version",
"It has created a trend that imprisons innocent people",
"It has created a bias that favors more attractive people"
] | 3 |
99903_Y162MI8V_5 | According to the author, what drives our decisions to publish certain content on social media platforms? | Face value
When the BBC broadcast the recent documentary by Louis Theroux that looked back at the time he spent in the company of Jimmy Savile, there was disbelief across social media that no one had stepped in to stop Savile from committing his crimes. Some blamed the BBC, some blamed those in Savile's immedia... | [
"awareness of being judged",
"potential for monetization",
"rejection of conformity",
"fear of not fitting in"
] | 0 |
99903_Y162MI8V_6 | What is the danger of using certain pictures to represent people in court? | Face value
When the BBC broadcast the recent documentary by Louis Theroux that looked back at the time he spent in the company of Jimmy Savile, there was disbelief across social media that no one had stepped in to stop Savile from committing his crimes. Some blamed the BBC, some blamed those in Savile's immedia... | [
"The pictures can cause further emotional distress for families who have been affected by a perpetrator.",
"The pictures can elicit negative or guilty connotations, which can influence a jury or the public before a trial.",
"The pictures may have been edited in order to make the defendant look more guilty of cr... | 1 |
99903_Y162MI8V_7 | Which type of person is likely to receive the most brutal treatment in the legal system, compared to the other response options? | Face value
When the BBC broadcast the recent documentary by Louis Theroux that looked back at the time he spent in the company of Jimmy Savile, there was disbelief across social media that no one had stepped in to stop Savile from committing his crimes. Some blamed the BBC, some blamed those in Savile's immedia... | [
"masculine faces",
"sharp-featured faces",
"overfamiliar faces",
"suspicious faces"
] | 3 |
99903_Y162MI8V_8 | According to the author, what are people actually judging when they believe they're detecting a proclivity for delinquent behavior? | Face value
When the BBC broadcast the recent documentary by Louis Theroux that looked back at the time he spent in the company of Jimmy Savile, there was disbelief across social media that no one had stepped in to stop Savile from committing his crimes. Some blamed the BBC, some blamed those in Savile's immedia... | [
"media filtering",
"prejudice",
"intelligence",
"demographics"
] | 3 |
99901_QY51J48X_1 | Which statement best describes the purpose of this text? | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"To propose potential pathways that AI could take to eliminate social and environmental problems in the near future",
"To explain how industries are approaching collaboration and making decisions in AI with regard to social responses",
"To demonstrate how humans are taking advantages of AI-related opportunities... | 1 |
99901_QY51J48X_2 | Which term best describes the approach Cave supports with regard to AI development? | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"multifaceted",
"reductionist",
"isolationist",
"divergent"
] | 0 |
99901_QY51J48X_3 | According to Cave, what must happen before different disciplines converge to guide AI development? | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"government support",
"signing a treatise",
"creating shared policies",
"establishing dialogue"
] | 3 |
99901_QY51J48X_4 | According to Cave, what issue does AI development share with climate change threats? | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"Western industries rely too much on certain materials and technology to abandon use of AI and things like fossil fuels",
"Those in charge of climate change threats and AI don't experience societal costs sustained from negative outcomes",
"They inevitably contribute to a widening income disparity among the weal... | 1 |
99901_QY51J48X_5 | Cave acknowledges all of the potential concerns regarding AI EXCEPT: | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"contribution to a more apathetic society",
"mass casualties from AI-related accidents",
"tendency for use toward escapism",
"public reaction toward human job losses"
] | 1 |
99901_QY51J48X_6 | Cave suggests all of the following ways for preventing a loss of control over AI EXCEPT: | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"developing an automatic shutdown option for AI that goes awry",
"maintaining a system of accountable design",
"engaging in interdisciplinary conversations",
"anticipating problems that may arise from technology"
] | 0 |
99901_QY51J48X_7 | What does the author view as the purpose of AI | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"To eliminate natural selection",
"To achieve ultimate convenience",
"To amplify social improvement",
"To mitigate climate threats"
] | 2 |
99901_QY51J48X_8 | To what does Cave attribute general human skepticism of AI? | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"fear of domestication",
"evolutionary biases",
"media portrayals",
"loss of autonomy"
] | 1 |
99901_QY51J48X_9 | GP most likely stands for? | AI: what's the worst that could happen?
The Centre for the Future of Intelligence is seeking to investigate the implications of artificial intelligence for humanity, and make sure humans take advantage of the opportunities while dodging the risks. It launched at the University of Cambridge last October, and is ... | [
"generic pharmaceutical",
"ghost publisher",
"geriatric patient",
"general practitioner"
] | 3 |
99902_1IHVLLLA_1 | Which term best describes Sara's relationship with her parents? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"inflammatory",
"tenuous",
"strained",
"obligatory"
] | 2 |
99902_1IHVLLLA_2 | Why have Sara and her father not spoken in over a year? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"Sara attended college in New York and stayed there after graduating.",
"They have intense disagreements on most political issues.",
"Sara and her father voted for different presidential candidates.",
"Sara's father was an authoritative presence during her high school years."
] | 1 |
99902_1IHVLLLA_3 | At what point did Sara's relationship with her father sharply transition? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"When she remained in New York after graduating from NYU",
"When she pierced her nose",
"When she began high school",
"When she moved to New York"
] | 2 |
99902_1IHVLLLA_4 | Describe Sara's attitude toward Fox: | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"disgusted",
"irked",
"confused",
"ambivalent"
] | 0 |
99902_1IHVLLLA_5 | What is ironic about Sara's father's justification for the ads on his page? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"He claims to value entities that create jobs, and ignores the potential for solar energy to do the same.",
"He accuses Sara of hating advertising, when her job involves advertising.",
"He accuses Sara of hating America, when most of his ads are from other countries.",
"He dislikes modern ads for companies li... | 0 |
99902_1IHVLLLA_6 | To what commonality are Sara and her father oblivious? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"Their realities both stem from limited, biased media spheres.",
"They both take Sara's mother for granted.",
"They both claim to support job generation, but invest in companies and entities that eliminate jobs.",
"The advertisements they watch are driving them apart, versus bringing them together."
] | 0 |
99902_1IHVLLLA_7 | In Sara's version of the Chevrolet ad, what is implied as the thing that makes America great? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"freedom of speech",
"freedom of religion",
"diverse inhabitants",
"affordable vehicles"
] | 2 |
99902_1IHVLLLA_8 | Which statement best represents the central theme of the text? | Divided we stand
Sara lets the Lyft park itself in the drive, lets out a sigh, and tweets
wish me luck
plus some emojis before slipping her phone into a hoody pocket. Curtains twitch, and before she can get her bag out of the back Mom is there, right there next to her, their hands touching on the handle as the... | [
"The media is ultimately responsible for the breakdown of the American family.",
"People will be happy as long as the status quo is maintained.",
"Humans have much more in common than they have in difference.",
"While social media purports to bring us together, it more often drives us apart."
] | 3 |
31357_T9I0O70O_1 | Why did Nancy allow the man claiming to be her brother to take her child? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"She believes that she can trust her brother with Reggie.",
"She knows that Reggie is actually Kanad, and feels no attachment toward him.",
"She is hypnotized by Arvid 6, who is posing as her nonexistent brother.",
"She is being bribed by Tendal 13 and Arvid 6 to give Reggie away."
] | 2 |
31357_T9I0O70O_2 | Why are Arvid 6 and Tendal 13 attempting to steal Reggie? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Kanad was accidentally sent transformed to Reggie's body by mistake in the Ultroom.",
"They need infants for experiments they are conducting in the Ultroom.",
"They are competing to become the next heads of the galactic system.",
"There is a bounty for Reggie, who is actually a warlord in a future world."
] | 0 |
31357_T9I0O70O_3 | Why didn't the man posing as Dr. Tompkins die? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"He was able to escape and heal back in his time period",
"He was wearing a bulletproof vest",
"There was never a man named Dr. Tompkins",
"The bullet in his leg caused a non-life-threatening injury"
] | 0 |
31357_T9I0O70O_4 | Who murdered Nancy and Reggie? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"Tendal 13",
"Kanad",
"Martin Laughton",
"Arvid 6"
] | 3 |
31357_T9I0O70O_5 | Why did the driver who killed Nancy and Reggie Laughton pretend to be drunk? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"The driver did not have enough time to make up a more convincing story",
"To confuse the authorities so it would take longer for them to figure out his identity",
"To get a manslaughter charge instead of a murder charge",
"The driver was not pretending -- he was actually intoxicated"
] | 0 |
31357_T9I0O70O_6 | Where will Arvid 6 and Tendal 13 go after the end of the text? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"To go back 6,000 years to re-attempt a Kanad recovery mission",
"To return to the Laughton's home in order to alter the crime scene",
"To travel to the Ultroom for Arvid 6 to face his consequences",
"To steal Phullam from his parents and get closer to recovering Kanad."
] | 3 |
31357_T9I0O70O_7 | Which term best describes the relationship between Arvid 6 and Tendal 13? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"compulsory",
"symbiotic",
"complicated",
"predatory"
] | 0 |
31357_T9I0O70O_8 | What is the purpose of the Ultroom? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"It can alter someone's DNA to give them more desirable attributes",
"It can change someone's original birth date",
"It can relocate someone to a different body",
"It can disrupt catastrophic events before they occur"
] | 2 |
31357_T9I0O70O_9 | Which term best describes Tendal 13's perception of Arvid 6's work ethic? | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"reckless",
"audacious",
"uninspiring",
"meritorious"
] | 0 |
31357_T9I0O70O_10 | Arvid 6 and Tendal 13 can perform all of the following abilities EXCEPT: | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Space Science Fiction May 1952. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE ULTROOM ERROR
by
JERRY SOHL
Smith admitted he had made an error involving a fe... | [
"hypnosis",
"dematerialization",
"time travel",
"mind-reading"
] | 3 |
24275_U13YG5XY_1 | Relationship between Harry Zeckler and Paul Meyeroff? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"Meyeroff is Zeckler's legal representation",
"Meyeroff is an official sent to extradite Zeckler",
"Zeckler is a con man for Meyeroff",
"Zeckler abetted in a crime that Meyeroff perpetrated"
] | 1 |
24275_U13YG5XY_2 | What crime has Zeckler committed to warrant imprisonment? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"embezzlement",
"fraud",
"encroachment",
"indecent exposure"
] | 1 |
24275_U13YG5XY_3 | What motivates people like Zeckler to commit such crimes as he committed? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"New interplanetary laws created more incentive to commit crimes in vulnerable areas than they offered protection from such crimes.",
"Representatives from the Trading Commission set up an operation to hire and arrest con men in order to secure resources without being indicted.",
"The interplanetary laws made i... | 0 |
24275_U13YG5XY_4 | Why was Altair regarded at once by the Trading Commission as a commercial prize of tremendous value? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"They do not understand the loopholes in the trading laws",
"They have a large amount of 'unclaimed' land",
"They were an ideal location for an interplanetary prison system",
"They have a large reservoir of 'unclaimed' uranium"
] | 3 |
24275_U13YG5XY_5 | The proceedings of Altairian trial defy which tenet of the modern western legal system? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"a defendant is innocent until proven guilty",
"a defendant has a right to due process",
"no warrant shall be issued without just cause",
"no one shall be subject to self-incrimination"
] | 0 |
24275_U13YG5XY_6 | Altairian's economy is most likely representative of which system: | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"capitalism",
"laissez faire",
"socialism",
"Keynesian"
] | 1 |
24275_U13YG5XY_7 | What does the outcome of Zeckler's trial suggest about the modern legal system? | Letter
of
the
Law
by Alan E. Nourse
The
place was dark and damp, and smelled like moldy leaves.
Meyerhoff followed the huge, bear-like Altairian guard
down the slippery flagstones of the corridor, sniffing the
dead, musty air with distaste. He drew his carefully tailored
Terran-style... | [
"The legal system is set up to benefit those with more power and wealth.",
"For a defendant in the legal system, there is no desirable outcome.",
"The better lawyer a defendant has, the more likely they are to clear their names.",
"Sometimes it is more optimal to lie and make a guilty plea, than to tell the t... | 2 |
23791_S6420G0B_1 | What makes the far side of the moon intolerable? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"extreme temperatures",
"loud noises from the mines",
"social isolation",
"vicious predators"
] | 0 |
23791_S6420G0B_2 | What motivates Pop Young to live on the far side of the moon? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"He is being compensated for a wrongful death suit that occurred back on Earth",
"He is close to Sattell's location, which enhances his memories of his wife and children",
"If he left his post, there would be no one to monitor the mines in the Big Crack",
"If he returned to Earth, he would be arrested for the... | 1 |
23791_S6420G0B_3 | Which item would most likely be shared by Sattell and Pop? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"hatchet",
"pencil",
"lighter",
"screwdriver"
] | 1 |
23791_S6420G0B_4 | What is the relationship between Sattell and Pop Young? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"Sattell uses methods to help Pop recover his memories",
"Sattell is trying to escape Pop, who believes he killed his family",
"Sattell was Pop's neighbor back on Earth",
"Sattell is Pop's son and the only witness who saw Pop murder his wife and other children"
] | 1 |
23791_S6420G0B_5 | What do the colony inhabitants share? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"traumatic brain injuries",
"criminal backgrounds",
"fear of open spaces",
"aversion to sunlight"
] | 2 |
23791_S6420G0B_6 | What effect does Sattell's proximity have on Pop? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"It brings Pop's memory of the murder of his family into clarity",
"It motivates him to plot his revenge against his family's murderer",
"It amplifies the pain of his Pop's head injury",
"It restores Pop's memories of his wife and children"
] | 3 |
23791_S6420G0B_7 | Which of the following describes Pop's attitude toward Sattell? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"obsessive",
"delirious",
"ambivalent",
"vengeful"
] | 0 |
23791_S6420G0B_8 | Which term best describes Pop's attitude toward his lunar occupation? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"methodical",
"unselfish",
"passionate",
"resentful"
] | 0 |
23791_S6420G0B_9 | Which term best describes Sattell's attitude toward Pop? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"condescending",
"frenetic",
"aggrieved",
"repugnant"
] | 2 |
23791_S6420G0B_10 | How does Sattell hope to get rid of Pop? | SCRIMSHAW
The old man
just wanted to get back his
memory—and the methods he used were
gently hellish, from the viewpoint of the
others....
BY MURRAY LEINSTER
Illustrated by Freas
Pop Young was the one known
man who could stand life on the
surface of the Moon's far side, and,
therefo... | [
"Luring him down into the Big Crack and killing him",
"Hiring an assassin from a neighboring planet",
"Blowing up the shack near the edge of the Big Crack",
"Escaping on board a secondhand lunar tour vessel"
] | 3 |
24247_0D8BR739_1 | What is Prantera referring to when he mentions 'Quentin'? | Illustrated by van Dongen
A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of
course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something
much the same can be said of the gunman, too....
GUN FOR HIRE
By
MACK
REYNOLDS
Joe Prantera
called
softly, "Al." The pleasurable,
comfortable... | [
"a target",
"an asylum",
"an associate",
"a prison"
] | 3 |
24247_0D8BR739_2 | What is Prantera referring to when he mentions a 'mouthpiece'? | Illustrated by van Dongen
A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of
course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something
much the same can be said of the gunman, too....
GUN FOR HIRE
By
MACK
REYNOLDS
Joe Prantera
called
softly, "Al." The pleasurable,
comfortable... | [
"a lawyer",
"a weapon",
"a disguise",
"a crime boss"
] | 0 |
24247_0D8BR739_3 | What is Prantera referring to when he mentions a 'pressure cooker'? | Illustrated by van Dongen
A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of
course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something
much the same can be said of the gunman, too....
GUN FOR HIRE
By
MACK
REYNOLDS
Joe Prantera
called
softly, "Al." The pleasurable,
comfortable... | [
"a courtroom",
"an interrogation room",
"a mental asylum",
"a set-up"
] | 2 |
24247_0D8BR739_4 | What central theme of the story is revealed in the conclusion? | Illustrated by van Dongen
A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of
course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something
much the same can be said of the gunman, too....
GUN FOR HIRE
By
MACK
REYNOLDS
Joe Prantera
called
softly, "Al." The pleasurable,
comfortable... | [
"The more good you do for others, the more opportunity for them to criticize you",
"If someone is willing to take a life, you cannot trust them to make moral decisions",
"When cornered, threatened creatures will do anything to survive",
"The prosperity of a nation is more important than any individual life"
] | 1 |
24247_0D8BR739_5 | How does Prantera initially gain trust with Temple-Tracy? | Illustrated by van Dongen
A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of
course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something
much the same can be said of the gunman, too....
GUN FOR HIRE
By
MACK
REYNOLDS
Joe Prantera
called
softly, "Al." The pleasurable,
comfortable... | [
"Giving him information about his opponents",
"Speaking to him in Amer-English",
"Revealing his potential assassins",
"Giving him a 1925 Old Calendar"
] | 1 |
24247_0D8BR739_6 | Why are Reston-Farrell and Brett-James not willing to assassinate Temple-Tracy themselves? | Illustrated by van Dongen
A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of
course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something
much the same can be said of the gunman, too....
GUN FOR HIRE
By
MACK
REYNOLDS
Joe Prantera
called
softly, "Al." The pleasurable,
comfortable... | [
"They would feel such guilt after taking a fellow human's life as to cause them long-lasting anguish",
"They are fearful of Temple-Tracy's followers using him as a martyr to strengthen their cause",
"They are afraid of what might happen if they are forced to receive psychiatric treatment",
"They do not posses... | 3 |
24247_0D8BR739_7 | All of the following motivate Prantera to accept the proposal from Brett-James and Reston-Ferrell EXCEPT: | Illustrated by van Dongen
A gun is an interesting weapon; it can be hired, of
course, and naturally doesn't care who hires it. Something
much the same can be said of the gunman, too....
GUN FOR HIRE
By
MACK
REYNOLDS
Joe Prantera
called
softly, "Al." The pleasurable,
comfortable... | [
"He does not need to worry about Temple-Tracy's followers seeking revenge",
"He does not have to fear being arrested by the police",
"He is unlikely to encounter someone with weapons during the job",
"He does not have a chance of being sent back to 1960"
] | 0 |
26843_ZRFZ1ACC_1 | Which term best describes the narrator's attitude toward writing up the first trip to Mars? | THE DOPE
on Mars
By JACK SHARKEY
Somebody had to get the human
angle on this trip ... but what
was humane about sending me?
Illustrated by WOOD
My
agent was the one who
got me the job of going
along to write up the first
trip to Mars. He was always getting
me thi... | [
"ambivalent",
"apprehensive",
"resentful",
"downtrodden"
] | 1 |
26843_ZRFZ1ACC_2 | After they landed, how were the crewmen viewed by the general public? | THE DOPE
on Mars
By JACK SHARKEY
Somebody had to get the human
angle on this trip ... but what
was humane about sending me?
Illustrated by WOOD
My
agent was the one who
got me the job of going
along to write up the first
trip to Mars. He was always getting
me thi... | [
"with admiration",
"with curiosity",
"with fear",
"with disdain"
] | 0 |
26843_ZRFZ1ACC_3 | What is the central theme of the story? | THE DOPE
on Mars
By JACK SHARKEY
Somebody had to get the human
angle on this trip ... but what
was humane about sending me?
Illustrated by WOOD
My
agent was the one who
got me the job of going
along to write up the first
trip to Mars. He was always getting
me thi... | [
"Curiosity can cross dangerous boundaries, and lack of curiosity can blind one's self to those boundaries",
"Whatever we are addicted to will end up consuming us, if we allow it",
"Working together as a team is more advantageous than taking an individualistic approach",
"People, in general, are only intereste... | 0 |
26843_ZRFZ1ACC_4 | What is the Martians' orientation toward water? | THE DOPE
on Mars
By JACK SHARKEY
Somebody had to get the human
angle on this trip ... but what
was humane about sending me?
Illustrated by WOOD
My
agent was the one who
got me the job of going
along to write up the first
trip to Mars. He was always getting
me thi... | [
"They fear it due to its ability to disintegrate their bodies",
"They utilize it to grow an army within their population",
"They desire it to fuel their underground Martian ecosystem",
"They are both curious and reluctant to understand its potential"
] | 0 |
26843_ZRFZ1ACC_5 | Who is the 'dope' on Mars? | THE DOPE
on Mars
By JACK SHARKEY
Somebody had to get the human
angle on this trip ... but what
was humane about sending me?
Illustrated by WOOD
My
agent was the one who
got me the job of going
along to write up the first
trip to Mars. He was always getting
me thi... | [
"Kroger, the biochemist",
"Jones, the co-pilot",
"The narrator",
"Desmond, the pilot"
] | 2 |
26843_ZRFZ1ACC_6 | What does the last line indicate about modern society, in general? | THE DOPE
on Mars
By JACK SHARKEY
Somebody had to get the human
angle on this trip ... but what
was humane about sending me?
Illustrated by WOOD
My
agent was the one who
got me the job of going
along to write up the first
trip to Mars. He was always getting
me thi... | [
"Humans in the modern age have been desensitized to crises",
"Creating a solution sometimes requires people to return to the source from which the problem originated",
"Quality is just as, if not more important, than quantity when it comes to armed forces",
"The preference for intrigue over information has th... | 0 |
26843_ZRFZ1ACC_7 | What's ironic about the narrator's and Kroger's decision to sign on for the flight scheduled to Venus? | THE DOPE
on Mars
By JACK SHARKEY
Somebody had to get the human
angle on this trip ... but what
was humane about sending me?
Illustrated by WOOD
My
agent was the one who
got me the job of going
along to write up the first
trip to Mars. He was always getting
me thi... | [
"The narrator is going to fabricate more events to make his story sound appealing to the general public",
"They have the least amount of technical experience compared to the other members of the Martian crew",
"They were permitted to attend due to their 'experience,' but their experience created a major crisis ... | 2 |
26569_ZA7RADIT_1 | What is the symbolism of the title? | Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in
Galaxy
magazine, June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p
135
]
By CHARLES V. DE VET
monkey on his back
Under the cloud of cast-off identities... | [
"The monkey represents the series of false memories implanted in Zarwell's mind",
"The monkey represents Zarwell's affliction with ennui after becoming a civilian and living a more mundane existence",
"The monkey represents Dr. Bergstrom's manipulative influence on Zarwell's psyche",
"The monkey represents Za... | 3 |
26569_ZA7RADIT_2 | What motivates Zarwell to take on the 'missions' he leads? | Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in
Galaxy
magazine, June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p
135
]
By CHARLES V. DE VET
monkey on his back
Under the cloud of cast-off identities... | [
"He desires to eradicate the galaxy of authoritarian regimes",
"He is not consciously aware of why he agrees to participate in the missions",
"He enjoys the adrenaline rush of the precarious situations his missions place him in",
"He wishes to prevent Earth from being destroyed by man-made climate change"
] | 1 |
26569_ZA7RADIT_3 | What is the purpose of a comanalysis? | Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in
Galaxy
magazine, June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p
135
]
By CHARLES V. DE VET
monkey on his back
Under the cloud of cast-off identities... | [
"It paralyzes patients in order to restore their nervous systems to equilibrium",
"It gives more direct access to the plagues of the human mind",
"It allows a manipulator to implant false memories",
"It permits a psychoanalyst to remove traumatic memories"
] | 1 |
26569_ZA7RADIT_4 | Why did Zarwell deliberately inject himself? | Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in
Galaxy
magazine, June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p
135
]
By CHARLES V. DE VET
monkey on his back
Under the cloud of cast-off identities... | [
"To forget memories that influence him to join more missions",
"To prevent a psychoanalyst from probing his memories",
"To disguise himself among civilians in a new society",
"To protect himself from corrupt government officials"
] | 0 |
26569_ZA7RADIT_5 | What do the settings of Zarwell's comanalyses have in common? | Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in
Galaxy
magazine, June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p
135
]
By CHARLES V. DE VET
monkey on his back
Under the cloud of cast-off identities... | [
"deception",
"captivity",
"pursuits",
"weapons"
] | 2 |
26569_ZA7RADIT_6 | For what reason is Zarwell seeking treatment with Bergstrom? | Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in
Galaxy
magazine, June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p
135
]
By CHARLES V. DE VET
monkey on his back
Under the cloud of cast-off identities... | [
"He is experiencing symptoms of memory loss",
"He struggles with night terrors on a regular basis",
"He feels paranoid that someone is controlling his thoughts",
"He wishes to rid himself of the ennui that stems from his depression"
] | 0 |
26569_ZA7RADIT_7 | Which term best describes the sequencing of Zarwell's dreams under comanalysis? | Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in
Galaxy
magazine, June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p
135
]
By CHARLES V. DE VET
monkey on his back
Under the cloud of cast-off identities... | [
"arbitrary",
"prophetic",
"misleading",
"regressive"
] | 0 |
26569_ZA7RADIT_8 | What is the purpose of the reclam crews? | Transcriber’s note:
This story was published in
Galaxy
magazine, June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
[p
135
]
By CHARLES V. DE VET
monkey on his back
Under the cloud of cast-off identities... | [
"To imprison anyone who breaks the Meninger oath of inviolate confidence",
"To establish habitable human settlements after the destruction of Earth",
"To search for minerals that could be used to produce serum for comanalyses",
"To reclaim fugitives from resistance movements and force them into captivity"
] | 1 |
99917_U9ORXW61_1 | According to the author, what made open trade so accessible in the 14th century? | What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc
As you fly from the country now known as Germany to Britain, the coastal geography of northern European cities gently unfurls. You can see where the sea smacks into them, or where yawning estuaries unfold like funnels between green ... | [
"Prevalence of natural resources in concentrated areas",
"Agreement on shared principles of commerce",
"Settlement along geographically accessible areas",
"Inclusion of both rural and urban community members"
] | 2 |
99917_U9ORXW61_2 | Which terms most likely describe how the author views Brexit? | What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc
As you fly from the country now known as Germany to Britain, the coastal geography of northern European cities gently unfurls. You can see where the sea smacks into them, or where yawning estuaries unfold like funnels between green ... | [
"perplexing and disturbing",
"ambitious and progressive",
"ill-conceived and quixotic",
"haphazard and inequitable"
] | 2 |
99917_U9ORXW61_3 | What is the primary purpose of the article? | What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc
As you fly from the country now known as Germany to Britain, the coastal geography of northern European cities gently unfurls. You can see where the sea smacks into them, or where yawning estuaries unfold like funnels between green ... | [
"To share a historical account of 14th century commerce practices and why they were replaced",
"To propose a model for international commerce in nation-states with divided populations",
"To lament and decry Britain's misguided decision to abandon the European Union",
"To entertain readers with an ironic predi... | 1 |
99917_U9ORXW61_4 | According to the author, how should progressive urban cities function differently than states? | What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc
As you fly from the country now known as Germany to Britain, the coastal geography of northern European cities gently unfurls. You can see where the sea smacks into them, or where yawning estuaries unfold like funnels between green ... | [
"They should expand their operations into more rural areas to bring economic prosperity to those regions",
"They should maintain an isolationist approach from other cities as well as rural areas within their own nations",
"They should partner and contend with other cities to form international networks of comme... | 2 |
99917_U9ORXW61_5 | According to the author, what do some of the most thriving modern cities have in common? | What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc
As you fly from the country now known as Germany to Britain, the coastal geography of northern European cities gently unfurls. You can see where the sea smacks into them, or where yawning estuaries unfold like funnels between green ... | [
"They are established in geographically appealing areas",
"They are determined to learn from the mistakes of their forebearers",
"They look beyond their borders for economic possibility",
"They are ruled by democratic governments"
] | 2 |
99917_U9ORXW61_6 | The Hanseatic League is most closely aligned with which form of government? | What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc
As you fly from the country now known as Germany to Britain, the coastal geography of northern European cities gently unfurls. You can see where the sea smacks into them, or where yawning estuaries unfold like funnels between green ... | [
"democracy",
"confederation",
"socialism",
"anarchy"
] | 1 |
99917_U9ORXW61_7 | For the author, the Hanseatic League represents all of the following EXCEPT: | What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc
As you fly from the country now known as Germany to Britain, the coastal geography of northern European cities gently unfurls. You can see where the sea smacks into them, or where yawning estuaries unfold like funnels between green ... | [
"open commerce",
"flexible governing bodies",
"booming industrialization",
"a pragmatic approach"
] | 2 |
99917_U9ORXW61_8 | According to the author, what is the major factor that will determine if modern nations will adopt a replica of the Hanseatic League? | What cities in the post-Brexit era could learn from a 14th-century trading bloc
As you fly from the country now known as Germany to Britain, the coastal geography of northern European cities gently unfurls. You can see where the sea smacks into them, or where yawning estuaries unfold like funnels between green ... | [
"Whether a model can exist without creating further disparities among citizens",
"Whether citizens can avoid war and hording of resources without permanent borders",
"Whether urban areas can accommodate the preferences of rural areas",
"Whether urban and rural denizens can orient goals based on shared values"... | 0 |
99912_26PU82E5_1 | Which term best describes the author's tone toward delivering a 'baby' by C-section for the first time? | Obstetrics for beginners
It's my first go at delivering a baby by caesarean section – and the foetal head is impacted, jammed in its mother's pelvis. To be honest I'm struggling.
Incisions have been made in the lower part of the mother's abdomen and womb. I've pushed my gloved hand inside and managed to slide m... | [
"befuddled",
"petrified",
"apprehensive",
"confident"
] | 2 |
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