input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. CHAPTER XL JOY WELL-NIGH INCREDIBLE

The midday letters were a riddle to the ladies at Malvern.

'Out all day,' said Mary, 'that is well. He will get strong out boating.'

'I hope Herbert has come home to take him out,' said Constance.

'Or he may be yachting. I wonder he does not say who is taking him out. I am glad that he can feel that sense of enjoyment.'

Yet that rejoicing seemed to be almost an effort to the poor mother who craved for a longer letter, and perhaps almost felt as if her Frank were getting out of sympathy with her grief--and what could be the good news?

'Herbert must have passed!' said Constance.

'I hope he has, but the expression is rather strong for that,' said Lady Adela.

'Perhaps Ida is engaged to that Mr. Deyncourt? Was that his name?' said Lady Northmoor languidly.

'Oh! that would be delicious,' cried Constance, 'and Ida has grown much more thoughtful lately, so perhaps she would do for a clergyman's wife.'

'Is Ida better?' asked her aunt, who had been much drawn towards the girl by hearing that her health had suffered from grief for Michael.

'Mamma does not mention her in her last letter, but poor Ida is really much more delicate than one would think, though she looks so strong. This would be delightful!'

'Yet, joy well-nigh incredible!' said her aunt, meditatively. 'Were not those the words? It would not be like your uncle to put them in that way unless it were something--even more wonderful, and besides, why should he not write it to me?' 1. Who died?
2. According to whome?
3. Who was pleased to hear about it?
4. Who didn't say anything in their last post?
5. Is Ida healthy?
6. Which posts were an enigma?
7. To whom?
8. Who was concerned about Ida?
9. Had somebody caused her to suffer?
10. Who?
11. What was she suffering from?
12. Who could be boating?
13. What type?
14. Does that give him pleasure?
15. Who got a short post?
16. And who was causing her to worry?
17. Is Ida in a relationship?
18. With whom?
19. What is her fiance's occupation?
20. Who is excited for Ida?
numbered_answers: 1. Herbert
2. Constance
3. Lady Adela
4. Mamma
5. No
6. midday letters
7. ladies at Malvern
8. her aunt
9. Yes
10. Michael
11. grief
12. Herbert
13. yacht
14. Yes
15. the poor mother
16. Frank
17. Yes
18. Mr. Deyncourt
19. clergyman
20. Constance

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. Saint Barthelemy (), officially the Territorial collectivity of Saint-Barthelemy (), called Ouanalao by the indigenous people, is an overseas collectivity of France in the West Indies. Often abbreviated to "St-Barth" in French, and St. Barths or St. Barts in English, the island lies about southeast of St. Martin and north of St. Kitts. Puerto Rico is to the west in the Greater Antilles.

Saint Barthelemy was for many years a French commune forming part of Guadeloupe, which is an overseas region and department of France. In 2003, the island voted in favour of secession from Guadeloupe in order to form a separate overseas collectivity (COM) of France. The collectivity is one of four territories among the Leeward Islands in the northeastern Caribbean that comprise the French West Indies, along with Saint Martin, Guadeloupe ( southeast), and Martinique.

Saint Barthelemy, a volcanic island fully encircled by shallow reefs, has an area of and a population of 9,278 (Jan. 2013 census). Its capital is Gustavia, which also contains the main harbour to the island. It is the only Caribbean island which was a Swedish colony for any significant length of time; Guadeloupe was under Swedish rule only briefly at the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Symbolism from the Swedish national arms, the Three Crowns, still appears in the island's coat of arms. The language, cuisine, and culture, however, are distinctly French. The island is a popular tourist destination during the winter holiday season, especially for the rich and famous during the Christmas and new year period. 1. What is the population of Saint Barthelemy?
2. What happened with it in 2003?
3. What is the official name of Saint Barthelemy?
4. What exactly is it?'
5. What kind of commune was it for many years?
6. How many territories are there in the collectivity?
7. Is Saint Barthelemy an island?
8. What do the natives call it?
9. What is its capital?
10. When do tourists usually go there?
11. And when do the rich and famous go often?
12. What formations encircle the island?
13. What used to be under Swedish rule?
14. What language is spoken there?
15. What Swedish symbolism still appears on the coat of arms?
16. What lies to the west of the island?
17. And what is Puerto Rico in?
18. Is Saint Barthelemy volcanic?
19. Where is its main harbour?
numbered_answers: 1. 9,278
2. the island voted in favour of secession
3. the Territorial collectivity of Saint-Barthelemy
4. an overseas collectivity of France
5. French
6. four
7. Yes
8. Ouanalao
9. Gustavia
10. the winter holiday season
11. during the Christmas and new year period.
12. shallow reefs
13. Guadeloupe
14. French.
15. the Three Crowns
16. Puerto Rico
17. the Greater Antilles.
18. Yes
19. Gustavia

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. CHAPTER X

BACK AT SCARCOMBE

The news of their destination had created great satisfaction among the crew, as there was little honour or prize-money to be gained, and the vessel had been for some time incessantly engaged in hunting for foes that were never found. Not the least pleased was Will. He had left England a friendless ship's-boy; he returned home a midshipman, with a most creditable record, and with a fortune that, when he left the service, would enable him to live in more than comfort.

On arriving at Portsmouth the crew were at once paid off, and Will was appointed to the _Tartar_, a thirty-four gun frigate. On hearing the name of the ship, Dimchurch and Tom Stevens at once volunteered. They were given a fortnight's leave; so Will, with Tom Stevens, determined to take a run up to Scarcombe, and the same day took coach to London. Dimchurch said he should spend his time in Portsmouth, as there was no one up in the north he cared to see, especially as it would take eight days out of his fortnight's leave to go to his native place and back.

On the fourth day after leaving London the two travellers reached Scarborough. Tom Stevens started at once, with his kit on a stick, to walk to the village, while Will made enquiries for the house of Mrs. Archer, which was Miss Warden's married name. Without much trouble he made his way to it; and when the servant answered his knock he said: "I wish to see Mrs. Archer." 1. Was the crew happy about the news they received?
2. Why?
3. Where was the ship headed?
4. Did they have to leave again immediately?
5. How much time did they have there?
6. Where did Will and Tom decide to go?
7. Where was the first stop on their journey there?
8. How did they go to London?
9. Did Dimchurch come with them?
10. Did he go to his home instead?
11. How many days from London was Scarborough?
12. Did Will and Tom continue together after reaching there?
13. Where did Tom go?
14. And Will?
15. Did she have another name formerly?
16. What was it?
17. Why did she change her name?
18. What was her first name?
19. Was it difficult for Will to find her house?
20. Who answered the door there?
numbered_answers:
1. yes
2. there was little honour or prize-money to be gained
3. Portsmouth
4. no
5. a fortnight
6. Scarcombe
7. yes
8. coach
9. no
10. yes
11. Four Days
12. no
13. to the village
14. He made enquiries for the house of Mrs. Archer,
15. yes
16. Miss Warden
17. She got married
18. unknown
19. no
20. the servant