Question: What religion does Ben Carson follow/practice?

Each time Ben Carson prepared to cut into a human brain, the neurosurgeon, who was the first to separate twins conjoined at the head, said a prayer. He would scrub his hands, close his eyes and ask for God’s help. “Lord, you be the neurosurgeon,” he has described himself thinking. “I’ll be the hands.” Since packing up his scalpel and becoming a Republican presidential candidate, Mr. Carson has not shied from talking about his Christian faith and sprinkling policy pronouncements with prayer as he travels the country talking to voters in his blunt but soft-spoken style. So far it has worked — he has overtaken Donald J. Trump in a new national poll of Republicans and is beating him in Iowa, the crucial caucus state. But Mr. Carson’s religion has been cast in a harsher light in recent days, as Mr. Trump, whose support among evangelicals is falling, suggested that the doctor is not a mainstream Christian because he is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination.

Answer: Seventh-day Adventist

Each time Ben Carson prepared to cut into a human brain, the neurosurgeon, who was the first to separate twins conjoined at the head, said a prayer. He would scrub his hands, close his eyes and ask for God’s help. “Lord, you be the neurosurgeon,” he has described himself thinking. “I’ll be the hands.” Since packing up his scalpel and becoming a Republican presidential candidate, Mr. Carson has not shied from talking about his Christian faith and sprinkling policy pronouncements with prayer as he travels the country talking to voters in his blunt but soft-spoken style. So far it has worked — he has overtaken Donald J. Trump in a new national poll of Republicans and is beating him in Iowa, the crucial caucus state. <hl> But Mr. Carson’s religion has been cast in a harsher light in recent days, as Mr. Trump, whose support among evangelicals is falling, suggested that the doctor is not a mainstream Christian because he is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. <hl>

Each time Ben Carson prepared to cut into a human brain, the neurosurgeon, who was the first to separate twins conjoined at the head, said a prayer. He would scrub his hands, close his eyes and ask for God’s help. “Lord, you be the neurosurgeon,” he has described himself thinking. “I’ll be the hands.” Since packing up his scalpel and becoming a Republican presidential candidate, Mr. Carson has not shied from talking about his Christian faith and sprinkling policy pronouncements with prayer as he travels the country talking to voters in his blunt but soft-spoken style. So far it has worked — he has overtaken Donald J. Trump in a new national poll of Republicans and is beating him in Iowa, the crucial caucus state. But Mr. Carson’s religion has been cast in a harsher light in recent days, as Mr. Trump, whose support among evangelicals is falling, suggested that the doctor is not a mainstream Christian because he is a member of the <hl> Seventh-day Adventist <hl> denomination.


Question: peppered him with questions about ________relations upon his arrival?

The East German reporters, hoping to get a similar reaction, peppered him with questions about race relations upon his arrival. But he wouldn’t go there. Although his Iron Curtain tour was not State Department sponsored, one gets the sense that he didn’t want to bad-mouth America while in a communist country, that to do so in the middle of the Cold War would be disloyal somehow. At a news conference a few days before the concert — a clip of which was shown at the screening the other night — he sat grim-faced, smoking a cigarette, testily deflecting questions about how he was treated in the South.

Answer: race

<hl> The East German reporters, hoping to get a similar reaction, peppered him with questions about race relations upon his arrival. <hl> But he wouldn’t go there. Although his Iron Curtain tour was not State Department sponsored, one gets the sense that he didn’t want to bad-mouth America while in a communist country, that to do so in the middle of the Cold War would be disloyal somehow. At a news conference a few days before the concert — a clip of which was shown at the screening the other night — he sat grim-faced, smoking a cigarette, testily deflecting questions about how he was treated in the South.

The East German reporters, hoping to get a similar reaction, peppered him with questions about <hl> race <hl> relations upon his arrival. But he wouldn’t go there. Although his Iron Curtain tour was not State Department sponsored, one gets the sense that he didn’t want to bad-mouth America while in a communist country, that to do so in the middle of the Cold War would be disloyal somehow. At a news conference a few days before the concert — a clip of which was shown at the screening the other night — he sat grim-faced, smoking a cigarette, testily deflecting questions about how he was treated in the South.


Question: What organization what the perpetrator a member of?

Four more attacks were reported on Thursday. A Palestinian gunman drove up to an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank and opened fire on the soldiers there, according to the military. The assailant was shot and killed, and one soldier and one bystander were wounded. Palestinian news outlets identified the gunman as an officer in the Palestinian Authority’s intelligence service. Hours later, in Jerusalem, an Israeli police officer was stabbed by a Palestinian resident of the West Bank, the authorities said. A Palestinian doctor from a nearby clinic gave first aid. Police officers at the scene fatally shot the assailant. At night, a gunman fired at an Israeli vehicle near a West Bank settlement, causing no injuries. And two Palestinians stabbed a soldier in Hebron and were subsequently killed.

Answer: Palestinian Authority’s intelligence service

Four more attacks were reported on Thursday. A Palestinian gunman drove up to an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank and opened fire on the soldiers there, according to the military. The assailant was shot and killed, and one soldier and one bystander were wounded. <hl> Palestinian news outlets identified the gunman as an officer in the Palestinian Authority’s intelligence service . <hl> Hours later, in Jerusalem, an Israeli police officer was stabbed by a Palestinian resident of the West Bank, the authorities said. A Palestinian doctor from a nearby clinic gave first aid. Police officers at the scene fatally shot the assailant. At night, a gunman fired at an Israeli vehicle near a West Bank settlement, causing no injuries. And two Palestinians stabbed a soldier in Hebron and were subsequently killed.

Four more attacks were reported on Thursday. A Palestinian gunman drove up to an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank and opened fire on the soldiers there, according to the military. The assailant was shot and killed, and one soldier and one bystander were wounded. Palestinian news outlets identified the gunman as an officer in the <hl> Palestinian Authority’s intelligence service <hl>. Hours later, in Jerusalem, an Israeli police officer was stabbed by a Palestinian resident of the West Bank, the authorities said. A Palestinian doctor from a nearby clinic gave first aid. Police officers at the scene fatally shot the assailant. At night, a gunman fired at an Israeli vehicle near a West Bank settlement, causing no injuries. And two Palestinians stabbed a soldier in Hebron and were subsequently killed.

Palestinian news outlets identified the gunman as an officer in the <hl> Palestinian Authority’s intelligence service <hl> .


Question: What is the jobless rate for African-Americans?

At 62.5 percent, the proportion of Americans in the labor force remains near multidecade lows. The jobless rate for African-Americans rose by 0.2 percentage point in November to 9.4 percent, which is more than twice the 4.3 percent level for white Americans.

Answer: 9.4 percent

At 62.5 percent, the proportion of Americans in the labor force remains near multidecade lows. <hl> The jobless rate for African-Americans rose by 0.2 percentage point in November to 9.4 percent , which is more than twice the 4.3 percent level for white Americans. <hl>

At 62.5 percent, the proportion of Americans in the labor force remains near multidecade lows. The jobless rate for African-Americans rose by 0.2 percentage point in November to <hl> 9.4 percent <hl>, which is more than twice the 4.3 percent level for white Americans.

The jobless rate for African-Americans rose by 0.2 percentage point in November to <hl> 9.4 percent <hl> , which is more than twice the 4.3 percent level for white Americans.


Question: What was offered to the Syrian that was tripped?

• Jobs for migrants. In Germany, which expects 800,000 migrants this year alone, Chancellor Angela Merkel and big business are mounting a vocal campaign to get the new arrivals into jobs quickly. In Spain, a Syrian who was tripped last week by a Hungarian journalist was offered a job by a soccer school in Madrid. But the migrant crisis, complicated by the clash between national interests and Europewide policies, continues unabated.

Answer: a job by a soccer school in Madrid

• Jobs for migrants. In Germany, which expects 800,000 migrants this year alone, Chancellor Angela Merkel and big business are mounting a vocal campaign to get the new arrivals into jobs quickly. <hl> In Spain, a Syrian who was tripped last week by a Hungarian journalist was offered a job by a soccer school in Madrid . <hl> But the migrant crisis, complicated by the clash between national interests and Europewide policies, continues unabated.

• Jobs for migrants. In Germany, which expects 800,000 migrants this year alone, Chancellor Angela Merkel and big business are mounting a vocal campaign to get the new arrivals into jobs quickly. In Spain, a Syrian who was tripped last week by a Hungarian journalist was offered <hl> a job by a soccer school in Madrid <hl>. But the migrant crisis, complicated by the clash between national interests and Europewide policies, continues unabated.

In Spain, a Syrian who was tripped last week by a Hungarian journalist was offered <hl> a job by a soccer school in Madrid <hl> .


Question: who came in second in the first round?

Charley Hoffman took advantage of calmer afternoon conditions to take the first-round lead in the windswept Texas Open, shooting a five-under-par 67. Aaron Baddeley was second after a 68. Max Homa had a 69, and Phil Mickelson and Ryan Palmer each shot a 70. ■ Mirim Lee birdied all four par-5 holes and finished with a bogey-free seven-under 65 to take the first-round lead in the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, Calif. Yani Tseng had a 66, and the top-ranked Lydia Ko, 17, was in a group two strokes back at 67.

Answer: Aaron Baddeley

Aaron Baddeley was second after a 68.

Charley Hoffman took advantage of calmer afternoon conditions to take the first-round lead in the windswept Texas Open, shooting a five-under-par 67. <hl> Aaron Baddeley was second after a 68. <hl> Max Homa had a 69, and Phil Mickelson and Ryan Palmer each shot a 70. ■ Mirim Lee birdied all four par-5 holes and finished with a bogey-free seven-under 65 to take the first-round lead in the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, Calif. Yani Tseng had a 66, and the top-ranked Lydia Ko, 17, was in a group two strokes back at 67.

Charley Hoffman took advantage of calmer afternoon conditions to take the first-round lead in the windswept Texas Open, shooting a five-under-par 67. <hl> Aaron Baddeley <hl> was second after a 68. Max Homa had a 69, and Phil Mickelson and Ryan Palmer each shot a 70. ■ Mirim Lee birdied all four par-5 holes and finished with a bogey-free seven-under 65 to take the first-round lead in the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, Calif. Yani Tseng had a 66, and the top-ranked Lydia Ko, 17, was in a group two strokes back at 67.


Question: What type of issue is mentioned?

Lex van Horssen, a spokesman at FloraHolland, the Netherlands’ largest flower auction house, declined to speculate on the coincidence of the flower burning in Russia and Dutch progress in investigating the plane crash. “To be quite honest, we have a business to run, and that is something different than the political situation,” Mr. van Horssen said. “We will not mix our business with this political issue. That’s not a good idea.”

Answer: political

Lex van Horssen, a spokesman at FloraHolland, the Netherlands’ largest flower auction house, declined to speculate on the coincidence of the flower burning in Russia and Dutch progress in investigating the plane crash. <hl> “To be quite honest, we have a business to run, and that is something different than the political situation <hl> ,” Mr. van Horssen said. “We will not mix our business with this political issue. That’s not a good idea.”

Lex van Horssen, a spokesman at FloraHolland, the Netherlands’ largest flower auction house, declined to speculate on the coincidence of the flower burning in Russia and Dutch progress in investigating the plane crash. “To be quite honest, we have a business to run, and that is something different than the <hl> political <hl> situation,” Mr. van Horssen said. “We will not mix our business with this political issue. That’s not a good idea.”


Question: What was the purpose of the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign?

“It’s scattered, we’re still sorting through” about eight boxes of new material, said Philip Hallman, curator of the university’s Screen Arts Mavericks and Makers collection. The papers arrived last week from Croatia, where they had been kept by Ms. Kodar, Mr. Hallman said. University officials declined to disclose the purchase price of the papers. The discovery comes amid renewed interest in Welles coinciding with the 100th anniversary of his birth earlier this month. Most prominently, a group of producers are working to complete “The Other Side of the Wind,” a film shot by Welles in the 1970s. The producers unveiled an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on May 7 to raise funds for editing, music and other postproduction costs.

Answer: editing, music and other postproduction costs.

“It’s scattered, we’re still sorting through” about eight boxes of new material, said Philip Hallman, curator of the university’s Screen Arts Mavericks and Makers collection. The papers arrived last week from Croatia, where they had been kept by Ms. Kodar, Mr. Hallman said. University officials declined to disclose the purchase price of the papers. The discovery comes amid renewed interest in Welles coinciding with the 100th anniversary of his birth earlier this month. Most prominently, a group of producers are working to complete “The Other Side of the Wind,” a film shot by Welles in the 1970s. <hl> The producers unveiled an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on May 7 to raise funds for editing, music and other postproduction costs. <hl>

“It’s scattered, we’re still sorting through” about eight boxes of new material, said Philip Hallman, curator of the university’s Screen Arts Mavericks and Makers collection. The papers arrived last week from Croatia, where they had been kept by Ms. Kodar, Mr. Hallman said. University officials declined to disclose the purchase price of the papers. The discovery comes amid renewed interest in Welles coinciding with the 100th anniversary of his birth earlier this month. Most prominently, a group of producers are working to complete “The Other Side of the Wind,” a film shot by Welles in the 1970s. The producers unveiled an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on May 7 to raise funds for <hl> editing, music and other postproduction costs. <hl>


Question: What type of dance was this performance?

Veronika Part, a Lilac Fairy of long experience, now radiates the mature generosity that this part is all about; on Thursday evening, her performance was the most wonderful thing in the whole ballet. Marcelo Gomes, who as Prince Désiré delivers the taxing intricacies of his solo variation at the peak of an exemplary account of the role, also performs as the evil fairy, Carabosse, with splendidly venomous force. Cory Stearns, whose nobility has become nuanced by humor, reflectiveness and poignancy, takes the character of Désiré through a true journey.

Answer: ballet

<hl> Veronika Part, a Lilac Fairy of long experience, now radiates the mature generosity that this part is all about; on Thursday evening, her performance was the most wonderful thing in the whole ballet . <hl> Marcelo Gomes, who as Prince Désiré delivers the taxing intricacies of his solo variation at the peak of an exemplary account of the role, also performs as the evil fairy, Carabosse, with splendidly venomous force. Cory Stearns, whose nobility has become nuanced by humor, reflectiveness and poignancy, takes the character of Désiré through a true journey.

Veronika Part, a Lilac Fairy of long experience, now radiates the mature generosity that this part is all about; on Thursday evening, her performance was the most wonderful thing in the whole <hl> ballet <hl>. Marcelo Gomes, who as Prince Désiré delivers the taxing intricacies of his solo variation at the peak of an exemplary account of the role, also performs as the evil fairy, Carabosse, with splendidly venomous force. Cory Stearns, whose nobility has become nuanced by humor, reflectiveness and poignancy, takes the character of Désiré through a true journey.

Veronika Part, a Lilac Fairy of long experience, now radiates the mature generosity that this part is all about; on Thursday evening, her performance was the most wonderful thing in the whole <hl> ballet <hl> .


Question: How much does Wanderu cost?

The Wanderu app’s home screen asks “Where to?” and the temptation to type in all your dream destinations (New Orleans! Arches National Park!) is strong. You can enter the name of a city, but also an exact address or even a landmark. Wanderu is set up to find you a travel option that will get you as close as possible to a specific place. Results can be sorted by time (earliest and latest buses and trains on a given day) and price. Every time someone purchases a trip on Wanderu, the company takes a percentage of the sale from the bus or train company. It doesn’t charge users or use advertising.

Answer: It doesn’t charge users or use advertising.

The Wanderu app’s home screen asks “Where to?” and the temptation to type in all your dream destinations (New Orleans! Arches National Park!) is strong. You can enter the name of a city, but also an exact address or even a landmark. Wanderu is set up to find you a travel option that will get you as close as possible to a specific place. Results can be sorted by time (earliest and latest buses and trains on a given day) and price. Every time someone purchases a trip on Wanderu, the company takes a percentage of the sale from the bus or train company. <hl> It doesn’t charge users or use advertising. <hl>


Question: What name was proposed as a spin off of the show "Scream Queens?"

Best Thing That Could Come of This ShowFox has yet to decide whether “Scream Queens” will be renewed — the social media following has been great, but the ratings have been soft. Throw your own opinion in the comment section, but I’ve seen enough; what was occasionally cute and witty once would be hard-pressed to be either a second time. I do, however, want to see a spinoff show, “The Radwells Plus Eight.” In the second hour Tuesday we saw the overprivileged Chad and the daffy Denise, who had become lovers, decide to break up. These two were the best thing about this show; give them eight kids and put them in a sitcom.

Answer: “The Radwells Plus Eight.”

Best Thing That Could Come of This ShowFox has yet to decide whether “Scream Queens” will be renewed — the social media following has been great, but the ratings have been soft. Throw your own opinion in the comment section, but I’ve seen enough; what was occasionally cute and witty once would be hard-pressed to be either a second time. <hl> I do, however, want to see a spinoff show, “The Radwells Plus Eight.” In the second hour Tuesday we saw the overprivileged Chad and the daffy Denise, who had become lovers, decide to break up. <hl> These two were the best thing about this show; give them eight kids and put them in a sitcom.

Best Thing That Could Come of This ShowFox has yet to decide whether “Scream Queens” will be renewed — the social media following has been great, but the ratings have been soft. Throw your own opinion in the comment section, but I’ve seen enough; what was occasionally cute and witty once would be hard-pressed to be either a second time. I do, however, want to see a spinoff show, <hl> “The Radwells Plus Eight.” <hl> In the second hour Tuesday we saw the overprivileged Chad and the daffy Denise, who had become lovers, decide to break up. These two were the best thing about this show; give them eight kids and put them in a sitcom.


Question: Who was The Mets' manager?

Afterward, Manager Terry Collins said Cuddyer had been available, but he had waited too long, and the right situation had never arisen, so Cuddyer remained on the bench. The Mets’ lone hit with runners in scoring position Monday came, of course, from their pitcher, Harvey. With the bases loaded in the fourth, he flipped a single into right field, scoring two runs. He had hit a two-run homer in his previous start, in a two-run Mets win. “Just try to put the ball in play,” Harvey said. The Mets’ pitchers have set an example for the whole team, compiling 17 R.B.I., the most of any pitching staff in baseball. Harvey retired the final 14 batters he faced. Some of the outs were well hit, but he pitched as if he wanted to compensate for those five early runs. Ending with a flourish, he struck out Harper looking at a stinging 98-mile-per-hour fastball, on his 99th and final pitch.

Answer: Terry Collins

<hl> Afterward, Manager Terry Collins said Cuddyer had been available, but he had waited too long, and the right situation had never arisen, so Cuddyer remained on the bench. <hl> The Mets’ lone hit with runners in scoring position Monday came, of course, from their pitcher, Harvey. With the bases loaded in the fourth, he flipped a single into right field, scoring two runs. He had hit a two-run homer in his previous start, in a two-run Mets win. “Just try to put the ball in play,” Harvey said. The Mets’ pitchers have set an example for the whole team, compiling 17 R.B.I., the most of any pitching staff in baseball. Harvey retired the final 14 batters he faced. Some of the outs were well hit, but he pitched as if he wanted to compensate for those five early runs. Ending with a flourish, he struck out Harper looking at a stinging 98-mile-per-hour fastball, on his 99th and final pitch.

Afterward, Manager <hl> Terry Collins <hl> said Cuddyer had been available, but he had waited too long, and the right situation had never arisen, so Cuddyer remained on the bench. The Mets’ lone hit with runners in scoring position Monday came, of course, from their pitcher, Harvey. With the bases loaded in the fourth, he flipped a single into right field, scoring two runs. He had hit a two-run homer in his previous start, in a two-run Mets win. “Just try to put the ball in play,” Harvey said. The Mets’ pitchers have set an example for the whole team, compiling 17 R.B.I., the most of any pitching staff in baseball. Harvey retired the final 14 batters he faced. Some of the outs were well hit, but he pitched as if he wanted to compensate for those five early runs. Ending with a flourish, he struck out Harper looking at a stinging 98-mile-per-hour fastball, on his 99th and final pitch.


Question: Who was the first to explain chemical reactions involving petroleum compounds?

Mr. Chauvin was the first to explain chemical reactions involving petroleum compounds in which two molecules swap groups of atoms. The reactions, called metathesis (pronounced meh-TATH-eh-sis), which means “changing places,” break and then re-form strong “double bonds” between carbon atoms. That process generally requires high temperatures and immense pressures; metathesis, however, takes place under relatively mild conditions, is often quicker than conventional processes, consumes less energy and produces less waste — advantages for chemical companies and for the environment. For years, chemists were unable to explain how the bonds were being rearranged.

Answer: Mr. Chauvin

<hl> Mr. Chauvin was the first to explain chemical reactions involving petroleum compounds in which two molecules swap groups of atoms. <hl> The reactions, called metathesis (pronounced meh-TATH-eh-sis), which means “changing places,” break and then re-form strong “double bonds” between carbon atoms. That process generally requires high temperatures and immense pressures; metathesis, however, takes place under relatively mild conditions, is often quicker than conventional processes, consumes less energy and produces less waste — advantages for chemical companies and for the environment. For years, chemists were unable to explain how the bonds were being rearranged.

<hl> Mr. Chauvin <hl> was the first to explain chemical reactions involving petroleum compounds in which two molecules swap groups of atoms. The reactions, called metathesis (pronounced meh-TATH-eh-sis), which means “changing places,” break and then re-form strong “double bonds” between carbon atoms. That process generally requires high temperatures and immense pressures; metathesis, however, takes place under relatively mild conditions, is often quicker than conventional processes, consumes less energy and produces less waste — advantages for chemical companies and for the environment. For years, chemists were unable to explain how the bonds were being rearranged.


Question: Who is the executive director of the National Association for Law Placement?

During the recession, the legal sector — which is not confined to lawyers — shed about 60,000 jobs, and only about 20,000 have been added back, said James G. Leipold, executive director of the National Association for Law Placement, citing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Among the lawyers affected by the cuts, those with two to three years of experience were hit particularly hard, said David P. Miranda, president of the New York State Bar Association. As a result, he said, recent law school graduates have found themselves competing for work not only with classmates, but also with seasoned lawyers. The difficulty in finding jobs appears to have discouraged some people from pursuing legal careers, he added. Indeed, law school enrollment across the country dropped 30 percent over the past four years, Mr. Leipold said.

Answer: James G. Leipold

<hl> During the recession, the legal sector — which is not confined to lawyers — shed about 60,000 jobs, and only about 20,000 have been added back, said James G. Leipold , executive director of the National Association for Law Placement, citing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. <hl> Among the lawyers affected by the cuts, those with two to three years of experience were hit particularly hard, said David P. Miranda, president of the New York State Bar Association. As a result, he said, recent law school graduates have found themselves competing for work not only with classmates, but also with seasoned lawyers. The difficulty in finding jobs appears to have discouraged some people from pursuing legal careers, he added. Indeed, law school enrollment across the country dropped 30 percent over the past four years, Mr. Leipold said.

During the recession, the legal sector — which is not confined to lawyers — shed about 60,000 jobs, and only about 20,000 have been added back, said <hl> James G. Leipold <hl>, executive director of the National Association for Law Placement, citing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Among the lawyers affected by the cuts, those with two to three years of experience were hit particularly hard, said David P. Miranda, president of the New York State Bar Association. As a result, he said, recent law school graduates have found themselves competing for work not only with classmates, but also with seasoned lawyers. The difficulty in finding jobs appears to have discouraged some people from pursuing legal careers, he added. Indeed, law school enrollment across the country dropped 30 percent over the past four years, Mr. Leipold said.

During the recession, the legal sector — which is not confined to lawyers — shed about 60,000 jobs, and only about 20,000 have been added back, said <hl> James G. Leipold <hl> , executive director of the National Association for Law Placement, citing data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.