Question:
The telegraph operator explains that he 'll be glad to help her , then adds , " It 's just 99 cents a word . " Well , with only $ 1 left after paying for the bull , the brunette realizes that she 'll only be able to send her sister one word . After thinking for a few minutes , she nods , and says , " I want you to send her the word , ' comfortable . ' " The telegraph operator shakes his head .

What happens after the girl sends the word comfortable to her sister ?
OPTIONS:
- The sister knows she 's OK .
- The sister wonders who messaged her .
- None of the above choices .
- The sister knows she 's in trouble
Answer:
The sister knows she 's OK .

Question:
Knowing that between 1/4 and 1/3 of the room passed made me appreciate passing all the more . The passers were all given a contestant application to fill out ( including a page of " No , I ' ve never had lunch with Meredith Vieira " - type questions ) and we had our pictures taken .

What is the reason that Knowing that between 1/4 and 1/3 of the room passed made me appreciate passing all the more ?
OPTIONS:
- It means that between 66 and 75 percent did n't do as well as I.
- I take great photos .
- I like the interesting mathematical quandry .
- I like the idea of becoming famous .
Answer:
It means that between 66 and 75 percent did n't do as well as I.

Question:
An awesome Praying Mantis in the front yard flowers . It was just hanging around in the flowers . I set up my camera and waited till it turned its head towards me . It did n't take too long for that triangular head to slowly turn my way and stare .

Why would the narrator feel the need to take an immediate picture ?
OPTIONS:
- The narrator wants to snap the beautiful falling rain .
- The narrator wants to snap the rare bug .
- The narrator wants to snap the bear in the yard .
- The narrator wants to snap the family passing by .
Answer:
The narrator wants to snap the rare bug .

Question:
I have , however , had a few very zen like moments where it occurs to me that we do eventually all die , and if this is hers , then it is what it is . My dad 's wife called me last night , she had told her daughter about my mom and her response was pity ( in a kind way ) for me . And that was the first time in this that I cried .

Why did the speaker cry after hearing this person express their pity ?
OPTIONS:
- Because their mother had loved this person more , and it hurt them deep inside to remember
- Because they felt that the person was expressing pity in an inauthentic and condescending way
- Because they appreciated the kindness that had been expressed , and were beside themselves
- None of the above choices .
Answer:
Because they appreciated the kindness that had been expressed , and were beside themselves