TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given a question, a context passage, and four options which are terms from the passage. After reading a passage, you will get a brief understanding of the terms. Your job is to determine by searching and reading further information of which term you can answer the question. Indicate your choice as 'a', 'b', 'c', or 'd'. If you think more than one option is plausible, choose the more probable option to help you answer the question.
PROBLEM: Question: In what African country did Italy see a collapse in 1942? Passage:At the beginning of 1943, Italy was facing defeat. The collapse of the African front on 4 November 1942 and the Allied landings in North Africa on 8–12 November exposed Italy to an invasion of the Allied forces. The defeat of the Italian expeditionary force (ARMIR) in Russia, the heavy bombings of the cities, and the lack of food and fuel demoralized the population, the majority of whom wanted to end the war and denounce the alliance with Germany. Italy needed German aid in order to maintain control of Tunisia, the last stronghold of the Axis powers in Africa. Italy's Duce, Benito Mussolini, was persuaded that the war could be decided in the Mediterranean theater. On 29 April 1943, at the meeting in Klessheim, Hitler rejected Mussolini's proposition to seek a separate peace with Russia and move the bulk of the German Army south. The request for reinforcements to defend the bridgehead in Tunisia was refused by the Wehrmacht, which no longer trusted the Italian will to maintain resistance. Mussolini's health was another main factor of uncertainty. He was depressed and sick after being diagnosed with gastritis and duodenitis of a nervous origin. Because of his illness, the Duce was often forced to stay at home, depriving Italy of effective government.
 Links: a. Second Battle of El Alamein b. Gastritis c. Axis powers d. Italian Army in Russia

SOLUTION: a

PROBLEM: Question: Which league were the second team Farrell played for in? Passage:John A. "Jack" Farrell (July 5, 1857 – February 9, 1914), also known as "Moose", was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly second base in his 11 seasons. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Farrell made his major league debut for the Syracuse Stars of the National League, where he played the majority of that season, until moving onto the Providence Grays, where he played the next six seasons. His career numbers include 877 hits in 884 games played, 23 home runs, and a .243 batting average. In , he began the season as the player-manager for the Grays, compiling a 24 win, 27 loss record. On August 3, Farrell quit as "captain" of the team. He was succeeded by outfielder Tom York, and the team finished the season with 23 wins against 10 losses, good for second place.
 Links: a. Games played b. Tom York (baseball) c. Providence Grays d. Major League Baseball

SOLUTION: c

PROBLEM: Question: How old was Aaron Neville when Trisha Yearwood won her first Grammy? Passage:American country artist and television host Trisha Yearwood has received more than 58 award nominations and 10 wins. Yearwood has been nominated a total of 25 times from the Grammy Awards. Her first award from the association came in 1994 for her performance of "I Fall to Pieces", which won her and Aaron Neville the Best Country Collaboration with Vocals accolade. In 1997, she won both the award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance and the Best Country Collaboration with Vocals award. In addition, Yearwood has been given accolades from the Academy of Country Music. She won her first award in 1991 for Top Female Vocalist. She later won in both 1997 and 1998 for Top Female Vocalist. Yearwood has also won three accolades from the Country Music Association, including Female Vocalist of the Year. As a host of the Food Network television show Trisha's Southern Kitchen, Yearwood has been nominated for (and won) the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program. 
 Links: a. Country music b. Aaron Neville c. Country music d. Academy of Country Music

SOLUTION:
b