Problem: CHAPTER XXIX. "BONY."

Mrs. Ellmother reluctantly entered the room.

Since Emily had seen her last, her personal appearance doubly justified the nickname by which her late mistress had distinguished her. The old servant was worn and wasted; her gown hung loose on her angular body; the big bones of her face stood out, more prominently than ever. She took Emily's offered hand doubtingly. "I hope I see you well, miss," she said--with hardly a vestige left of her former firmness of voice and manner.

"I am afraid you have been suffering from illness," Emily answered gently.

"It's the life I'm leading that wears me down; I want work and change."

Making that reply, she looked round, and discovered Francine observing her with undisguised curiosity. "You have got company with you," she said to Emily. "I had better go away, and come back another time."

Francine stopped her before she could open the door. "You mustn't go away; I wish to speak to you."

"About what, miss?"

The eyes of the two women met--one, near the end of her life, concealing under a rugged surface a nature sensitively affectionate and incorruptibly true: the other, young in years, with out the virtues of youth, hard in manner and hard at heart. In silence on either side, they stood face to face; strangers brought together by the force of circumstances, working inexorably toward their hidden end.

Emily introduced Mrs. Ellmother to Francine. "It may be worth your while," she hinted, "to hear what this young lady has to say."
1. who wanted work and change?
2. who was observing the situation?
3. who did Emily introduce to her?
4. who did Francine stop from opening the door?
5. was Mrs. Ellmother's gown tight?
6. how did it hang?
Answer: 1. Mrs. Ellmother
2. Francine
3. Mrs. Ellmother
4. Mrs. Ellmother
5. No
6. loose

Problem: LONDON, England (CNN) -- He's the man who has just rejected offers of up to $700,000 a week in wages -- but who really is Kaka? And what has he done to deserve so much money?

Wanted man: Kaka overcame a spine fracture before getting to the top of world football.

Born in Brazil in 1982, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, or "Kaka" as he is more commonly known, is a footballer with Italian club AC Milan.

His name, Kaka, is believed to come from a brother, who began calling him that due to his inability to say his proper name -- Ricardo.

Said to be an amazing talent from a very young age, the attacking midfielder began his career with Sao Paulo at the tender age of eight, and had signed his first contract before his 16th birthday.

Do you think Kaka should have stayed at AC Milan or taken the money at Manchester City? Tell us in the Sound Off box below.

However, when all seemed set for a perfect career, Kaka suffered a serious, potentially paralyzing injury from a swimming pool accident in 2000. The then 18-year-old fractured a vertebra in his spine -- an injury that many thought could have ended his career and even prevented him from walking again.

Kaka did recover though, and it's something that the deeply religious Brazilian has put down to the help of God, and ever since has given some of his income to his Church.

Once recovered, he didn't waste time in getting his career restarted.
1. who is the article about?
2. what's his full name?
3. where was he born?
4. in what year?
5. what club does he play for?
6. who made his nickname?
7. what position does he play?
8. did he have a serious injury?
9. what?
10. how?
11. when did this happen?
12. how old was he?
13. did he come back from it?
14. who does he credit his recovery to?
15. did he keep playing after recovering?
16. who was his first team?
17. how old was he?
18. when did he sign his first contract?
19. is he highly paid?
20. how much money did he turn down?
Answer: 1. Kaka
2. Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite
3. Brazil
4. 1982
5. AC Milan
6. a brother
7. attacking midfielder
8. Yes
9. fractured a vertebra
10. swimming pool accident
11. in 2000
12. 18
13. Yes
14. God
15. yes
16. Sao Paulo
17. eight
18. at 15
19. Yes
20. $700,000 a week

Problem: A mathematician who goes mad is not a subject most directors consider commercially attractive, but then Ron Howard isn't among most directors, despite an impressive list of credits, a Beautiful Mind is his most successful work to date, combining psychological drama with a moving love story to produce a film that is as interesting as it is entertaining. The Oscar winning Russel Crowe has put himself in line for further honors with his acting John Nash, the Nobel Prize-winning mathematician troubled by schizophrenia . A Beautiful Mind pictures Nash as an unusual hero, not just because of his academic achievements, but also because of the courage he displays while battling his illness. In 1947, Nash was one of many great young minds at Princeton. "To find a truly original idea is the only way to distinguish myself." The proud and determined student declared. His exploration of such an idea afforded him little time for the normal socializing. His shyness and straightforward approach brought him few friends. After finally _ a revolutionary new idea, Nash's career took off and his reputation was secured. He balanced research work with teaching, which is where he met the bright and beautiful student Alicia (Jennifer Connelly). Things in his life were going well when his talent for code breaking brought him to the attention of the military who employed him during the early stages of the cold war with Russia. However, the stress of his work made Nash's illness develop. Crowe's performance is perfect. He and Connelly ignite (make something exciting) the film's passionate love story and Connelly's wonderful performance makes the audience moved by Alicia, whose courage, strength and faith in her husband are the primary reasons for his recovery.
1. Who plays Alicia in the movie?
2. What movie is it?
3. Who is the director?
4. Which award did John Nash win?
5. What school did he attend?
6. What caused his illness to appear?
7. Who was he working for?
8. During which significant world event?
9. Was he extremely social and outgoing?
10. What illness did he ultimately overcome?
11. Who most helped his recovery?
12. Who plays John's character in the movie?
13. Did he and Jennifer Connelly work well together?
14. What is the movie's title?
15. What two genres did it combine?
16. Was it successful at the box office?
17. Which award did Russell Crowe win?
18. What made John attractive for military employment?
19. How did John meet Alicia?
20. Are there many successful movies with this same subject matter?
Answer:
1. Jennifer Connelly
2. A Beautiful Mind
3. Ron Howard
4. Nobel Prize
5. Princeton
6. stress
7. the military
8. the Cold War
9. no
10. schizophrenia
11. Alicia
12. Russel Crowe
13. yes
14. A Beautiful Mind
15. psychological drama and love story
16. yes
17. the Oscar
18. his talent for code breaking
19. she was his student
20. no