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: Washington (CNN) -- Just two months after the brinksmanship of the "fiscal cliff," on Friday Washington faced yet another deadline to avoid yet another fiscal calamity of its own making. But this time, something is different. As congressional leaders met in the White House on Friday for what was little more than a photo-op on the day forced budget cuts went into effect, this time there are no 11th-hour negotiations to save the day. There is no last-minute effort to call in Vice President Joe Biden on behalf of Democrats or Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on behalf of Republicans to get things back on track.Washington faced yet another fiscal deadline -- this time with no real effort to negotiateCouples therapist: Democrats, Republicans lost sight of big picture, are just arguing to winCouples mediator: Disagreements should be used to find solutions 
 Questions:"And that's exactly what they're doing -- the Democrats and the _ are doing with each other. (A) Washington (B) CNN (C) White House (D) Joe Biden (E) Democrats (F) Senate (G) Mitch McConnell (H) Republicans

SOLUTION: (H)

PROBLEM: Charismatic, outspoken and controversial. Three words that describe Brian Clough, so much so that a documentary film has been made to show his incredible achievements at Nottingham Forest. The legendary manager took over when they were mid-table in the Second Division and turned them into European champions, not once but twice. What Clough did has yet to be repeated in modern day football, so while Jose Mourinho may label himself as the 'Special One,' it's a feat which may not ever be bettered. Having taken over at Derby in the 60's, the late Clough made the club's history books as his side lifted the First Division title for the first time in 1972.Brian Clough's success at Nottingham Forest recognised in new filmThe late Clough spent 18 years at the club and won two European cupsSome dubbed him as 'the best manager England never had'The film documents Clough taking Forest from Second Divison obscurity and turning them into championsActor Jonny Owen directed the film, which is released on October 13 
 Questions:He lasted just 44 days in the job but his disappointment didn't last long, as _ soon came calling and the rest was history. (A) Brian Clough (B) Nottingham Forest (C) Second Division (D) European (E) Clough (F) Jose Mourinho (G) Special One (H) Derby (I) First Division (J) England (K) Second Divison (L) Jonny Owen

SOLUTION: (B)

PROBLEM: (CNN) Chef Jody Adams' father Thomas knew his health was declining when he could no longer complete the New York Times crossword puzzle. The Brown University rare books librarian had never let physical limitations stand in his way, but when his brain stopped working the way he wanted it to -- at age 87 -- he knew that he needed to prepare for the end of his life. Adams' parents discussed his end of life wishes during a quiet, private evening before her mother, Virginia, let the rest of the family know. Thomas had decided to receive hospice care at home and in November 2008, the entire family gathered at his home in Providence, Rhode Island to care for him by his bedside.Top chefs shares their stories of loss and food in the digital cookbook: "The Endless Table: Recipes from Departed Loved Ones"The cookbook aims to encourage people to talk with their loved ones about end-of-life wishesDinner parties can be the perfect setting to begin the discussion 
 Questions:_ did what she knew best -- she cooked for him. (A) CNN (B) Jody Adams (C) Thomas (D) New York Times (E) Brown University (F) Virginia (G) Providence (H) Rhode Island (I) Endless Table

SOLUTION:
(B)