TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Near Simferopol, Ukraine (CNN) -- In the wake of Russia's invasion of Crimea, the mood here Tuesday was tense, but the streets appeared eerily calm. Ukraine's Crimea region has become the flashpoint in a geopolitical crisis that has embroiled London, Washington, the United Nations and NATO. In the days since they crossed the border into this strategically important peninsula on the Black Sea, Russian forces have surrounded 10 Ukrainian military bases -- 16,000 troops in the past week, according to Ukrainian officials. There has been no fighting -- or loss of life -- but there were ample signs of preparation.NEW: A supporter of Ukrainian forces says talks, not fights, will solve problemsRumor, confusion and outlandish claims mix freely in Crimea's capital"Mother, I'm sorry I had to go," reads poem at memorial in Kiev's Independence SquareProtesters in Kiev say they are outraged, willing to fight Russian troops 
 Questions:"It will mean either we have full autonomy or we disconnect from Ukraine and join fully with _. (A) Simferopol (B) Ukraine (C) CNN (D) Russia (E) Crimea (F) London (G) Washington (H) United Nations (I) NATO (J) Black Sea (K) Ukrainian (L) Kiev (M) Independence Square

SOLUTION: (D)

PROBLEM: (CNN) -- The Obama administration urged Qatar on Thursday to allow an American couple convicted of wrongdoing in the death of their adopted daughter to return to the United States. A heightened State Department appeal comes after the family increased pressure on U.S. officials to do more to secure the release of Matthew and Grace Huang. When their daughter, Gloria, died in January 2013, the couple was immediately arrested on charges they starved her to death. The Huangs, who maintained their daughter suffered from an eating disorder, have denied any wrongdoing in connection with her death and are fighting the conviction.State Department steps up pressure on Qatar over U.S. couple's convictionMatt and Grace Huang were tried and convicted in the death of their daughterThey said the girl had an eating disorder, while Qatar prosecutors said they starved herThe case comes at a delicate time for U.S. and Qatari ties 
 Questions:"The State Department will continue to engage _ officials at the highest levels. (A) CNN (B) Obama (C) Qatar (D) American (E) United States (F) State Department (G) U.S. (H) Matthew and Grace Huang (I) Gloria (J) Huangs (K) Matt (L) Grace Huang

SOLUTION: (C)

PROBLEM: (CNN) -- President Barack Obama is poised to make his case to the country on the next steps for tackling the threat posed by ISIS. Certainly, ISIS' advances this summer -- including the seizure of territories in Iraq and Syria, declaration of a new "caliphate," and its killings of thousands in Iraq and Syria, including two American journalists -- have been a wake-up call. What should the President keep in mind as he prepares to deliver his speech Wednesday? Here are five key questions he should answer in his speech and as he follows up in the coming weeks: What metrics will the United States use to gauge the success of airstrikes in Iraq and possible additional strikes in Syria?President Barack Obama is set to outline his strategy to counter ISIS on WednesdayObama should outline how exactly he will gauge success, say Brian KatulisBuilding lasting coalitions will be essential, Katulis writesKatulis: Administration should make clear what support it will offer forces opposing ISIS 
 Questions:Inside of Iraq, millions have been displaced by the multiple waves of conflict inside the country, including the most recent conflict in northern _ with ISIS. (A) CNN (B) Barack Obama (C) ISIS (D) Iraq (E) Syria (F) American (G) United States (H) Obama (I) Brian Katulis (J) Katulis

SOLUTION:
(D)