question: CHAPTER XLIV

The Philistines at the Parsonage

It has been already told how things went on between the Tozers, Mr. Curling, and Mark Robarts during that month. Mr. Forrest had drifted out of the business altogether, as also had Mr. Sowerby, as far as any active participation in it went. Letters came frequently from Mr. Curling to the parsonage, and at last came a message by special mission to say that the evil day was at hand. As far as Mr. Curling's professional experience would enable him to anticipate or foretell the proceedings of such a man as Tom Tozer, he thought that the sheriff's officers would be at Framley parsonage on the following morning. Mr. Curling's experience did not mislead him in this respect. "And what will you do, Mark?" said Fanny, speaking through her tears, after she had read the letter which her husband handed to her.

"Nothing. What can I do? They must come."

"Lord Lufton came to-day. Will you not go to him?"

"No. If I were to do so it would be the same as asking him for the money."

"Why not borrow it of him, dearest? Surely it would not be so much for him to lend."

"I could not do it. Think of Lucy, and how she stands with him. Besides, I have already had words with Lufton about Sowerby and his money matters. He thinks that I am to blame, and he would tell me so; and then there would be sharp things said between us. He would advance me the money if I pressed for it, but he would do so in a way that would make it impossible that I should take it."
1. Where are the police expected to show up/
2. When?
3. Who is having money trouble?
4. Who might he be able to get some money from?
5. Would it be a loan?
6. Who thinks he should take it?
7. Who's she?
8. Who wants him to borrow the money?
9. Who is that?
10. When did Lord Lufton show up?
11. Does Mark want to borrow from him?
12. Whose financial issues did he talk to Lufton about?
13. Who's fault does Lufton think it is?
14. Does he think they would argue?
15. Where were messages being received?
16. How often?
17. From who?
18. How did the last message get there?
19. What was it warning of?
20. Was Mr. Forrest still involved?
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answer: 1. Framley parsonage
2. the following morning
3. Mark
4. Lord Lufton
5. yes
6. Lucy
7. unknown
8. Fanny
9. his wife
10. today
11. no
12. Sowerby's
13. Mark's
14. yes
15. the parsonage
16. frequently
17. Mr. Curling
18. by special mission
19. the evil day
20. no

question: (CNN) -- Portsmouth will play Chelsea in the FA Cup final after an upset 2-0 extra-time victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the second semifinal at Wembley on Sunday.

French striker Frederic Piquionne opened the scoring for Avram Grant's men nine minutes into extra-time.

Former Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng scored the second with three minutes remaining from the penalty spot after referee Alan Wiley awarded a spot kick as Wilson Palacios fouled Aruna Dindane.

It was a humiliating defeat for Tottenham and their manager Harry Redknapp, who steered Portsmouth to FA Cup triumph in 2008 before leaving the cash-strapped club for White Hart Lane.

His team went into the match as overwhelming favorites against a Pompey team who had been relegated from the Premier League the day before without playing, having been deducted nine points after going into administration.

But all that was forgotten as their fanatical fans enjoyed a famous victory which owed much to good fortune and some excellent goalkeeping from England international David James.

Their breakthrough goal could be credited to the appalling Wembley pitch as Spurs defender Michael Dawson slipped at a crucial moment and Piquionne took full advantage.

Tottenham thought they had equalized almost immediately through Peter Crouch but Wiley ruled it out for a push on James.

With Tottenham camped in the Pompey half, Dindane broke clear and although Palacios got the ball in his challenge he also pulled him down and Wiley had no hesitation in pointing to the spot.

Spurs reject Boateng scored past Heurelho Gomes with relish to seal a famous cup victory.
1. What team with face Chelsea on Sunday?
2. Is this the final?
3. For what?
4. Who lost the semifinal?
5. Where did that happen?
6. What was the score?
7. Was there overtime?
8. What position does Kevin Prince Boateng play?
9. When did he score the second goal?
10. Where did he score from?
11. Who scored the first?
12. When?
13. What is his position?
14. Who was fouled?
15. By who?
16. Who is the coach of the losing team?
17. Has he won an FA Cup before?
18. When?
19. With what team?
20. Did he leave the team after that?
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answer: 1. Portsmouth
2. yes
3. the FA Cup
4. Tottenham Hotspur
5. Wembley
6. 2-0
7. yes
8. midfielder
9. with three minutes remaining
10. the penalty spot
11. Frederic Piquionne
12. nine minutes into extra-time
13. striker
14. Aruna Dindane
15. Wilson Palacios
16. Harry Redknapp
17. yes
18. 2008
19. Portsmouth
20. yes

question: CHAPTER XVIII.

THE EXHIBITION DRILL.

Seth Bartlett ceased to be an "amateur fireman" when he was admitted to the probationary class, even though he had not received an appointment, and, therefore this narrative was concluded, or should have been, with an account of the "blow-out" designed and arranged by Dan Roberts.

In case some of the readers care to know how Ninety-four's kid prospered, however, a brief account of his doings up to the day when he was honored even above any member of his own particular company, shall be given.

First, however, let it be said that Dan Roberts and Bill Dean did not abandon the idea of going to school.

On the night after the very pleasing entertainment on Chatham Street they set out with Seth, and from that time until the Third-Avenue store was a reality, they were in regular attendance.

Even after having engaged in what Dan called "real business," the partners continued their pursuit of knowledge by going to school on alternate nights.

Jip Collins gave good proof that he had reformed by attending closely to his work, and on the day when Messrs. Roberts & Dean purchased the establishment from the gentleman who did not believe in working, he was hired as clerk at wages to be proportionate with the sales.

Sam Barney disappeared on the day of the "blow-out," and was not seen by his former acquaintances for nearly eight months, when he suddenly showed himself once more, and announced that he was "partners with a city detective."
1. What is the name of the section?
2. Who is the novice firefighter?
3. How did he cease being a novice?
4. Was he appointed to it?
5. Who didn't give on on the thought of attending school?
6. Where were they entertained one night?
7. What did they continue to do after "real business"?
8. What proof was there of Collins' reform?
9. What did Roberts and Dean buy?
10. From who?
11. Who was hired as clerk?
12. Who disappeared the fateful day?
13. For how long?
14. What did he proclaim upon his return?
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answer:
1. THE EXHIBITION DRILL
2. Seth Bartlett
3. he was admitted to the probationary class,
4. no
5. Dan Roberts and Bill Dean
6. on Chatham Street
7. continued their pursuit of knowledge
8. by attending closely to his work,
9. the establishment
10. the gentleman who did not believe in working
11. Jip Collins
12. Sam Barney
13. for nearly eight months,
14. that he was "partners with a city detective."