In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.

Q: Washington (CNN) -- The District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Rhode Island are all to receive a portion of the $3.4 billion remaining in the "Race to the Top" fund for education in those states. "We had many more competitive applications than money to fund them in this round," Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Tuesday. "Race to the Top" is an Obama administration initiative to award money to states that show that they have a plan for school reforms in four main areas: turning around low performing schools, adopting college and career ready standards, effective teachers and principals, and using data systems to support student achievement.Nine states plus the District of Columbia are winnersEach will receive a portion of $3.4 billionWinners had to show they have plans for school reforms 
 Questions:Those finalists all sent representatives to _ in August to present their case to a group of peer reviewers. (A) Washington (B) CNN (C) Florida (D) Georgia (E) Hawaii (F) Maryland (G) Massachusetts (H) New York (I) North Carolina (J) Ohio (K) Rhode Island (L) Race to the Top (M) Arne Duncan (N) Obama

A: (A)
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Q: (CNN) An Australian senator with close ties to a prominent Chinese businessman and political donor has stepped down amid growing concerns about China's influence over Australian politics. Opposition Labor party Senator Sam Dastyari announced his resignation early Tuesday morning after weeks of pressure, saying he wanted to spare his party further distraction. "I have always honored my parliamentary oath, I've always acted with integrity and I remain a loyal patriotic Australian," Dastyari told reporters as he announced his resignation. The Dastyari controversy prompted the introduction of new security laws last week, including a complete ban on foreigners donating to Australian political parties.The Chinese government reacted furiously to allegations of influence in AustraliaDastyari has previously been accused of working closely with Chinese donors 
 Questions:"The Chinese integrity of its borders is a matter for _," he told the gathering. (A) Australian (B) Chinese (C) Opposition Labor (D) Sam Dastyari (E) Dastyari (F) Australia

A: (B)
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Q: Its launch in the UK this month caused a stir on social media and with fast-food fans - with many wondering how Burger King's black bun burger would really taste. The limited-edition Halloween Whopper, which was introduced in Japan earlier this year, is now on sale here, costing £4.79. The fillings are conventional and include a flame-grilled beef patty topped with melted American cheese, BBQ sauce, ripe tomatoes, fresh lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy pickles and sliced white onions. In Japan, the burger featured bamboo cheese and squid ink sauce, both of which were black. The black bun is stained with a natural colourant and a BBQ flavour has been baked into the bread.Burger King's Halloween Whopper features a pitch black bunLaunched at the start of October, it's only available for a monthTaste-tests reveal a dry and floury bun and the taste of a normal burger 
 Questions:There are nicer things to eat on the _ menu. (A) UK (B) Burger King (C) Halloween Whopper (D) Japan (E) American (F) BBQ

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(B)
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