The glass shattered and one of the tires burst , deep gouges appearing in the cherry colored metal . The car came to a screeching halt as they both reached the ramp , turning a 180 to face him . He let out a roar as he dug both claws into the hood and roof and tore with all his might , flinging the car into a nearby lampost . Only when the head lights had been extinguished did he stop his onslaught .
Answer the following question: What might happen to the driver of the car after it hits the pole .

The beast will tear them apart .

The astronauts did n't get paid extra for being astronauts -- they just got the salary that any other military officer of their rank got . Though space flight was temporary duty , which was paid per diem . The rate at that time was $ 25 per day , which would have been $ 275 for the 11-day mission . But since meals were furnished , that was deducted .
Answer the following question: Why would the astronauts not get additional pay ?

They are doing a service to their country .

Luckily , I was able to catch myself by the fingertips on the balcony below mine . But all of a sudden this crazy man comes running out of his apartment , starts cussing and stomps on my fingers . Well , of course I fell . I hit some trees and bushes at the bottom , which broke my fall , so I did n't die right away .
Answer the following question: Why would the crazy man stomp on my fingers instead of trying to save me from falling ?

He thought I was trying to break in and rob him .

I get to class today , paper proudly in hand to realize .... that the due date was pushed back till Thursday , only I forgot to make the change in the calendar on my phone . Sigh . Oh , well .
Answer the following question: What day of the week could it be during the passage ?
Tuesday