question: CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR.

A SURPRISING DISCOVERY--AND MORE.

When Ian Macdonald had seen his father's house fairly stranded on the knoll, and had made it fast there with innumerable ropes, thin and thick, as the Lilliputians secured Gulliver, he bethought him that it was high time to visit the Little Mountain, to which his father had gone on at that time, and inform him of the amazing fact.

Before setting off, however, common propriety required that he should look in at Willow Creek in passing, not only to let them know what had occurred, if they had not already observed it, but to ask if there was any message for Mr Ravenshaw.

First releasing Peegwish, who now regarded him as a maniac, he embarked with him in the punt, and rowed over.

It was by that time approaching the afternoon. Before that--indeed before the house of Angus had gone afloat--Tony, Victor, and Petawanaquat had gone off to the Little Mountain in search of Mr Ravenshaw. Those of the family who remained behind had been so busy about their various avocations, that no one had observed the sudden removal of their neighbour's dwelling.

"Cora! quick! come here!" cried Elsie, in a tone that alarmed her sister. "Am I dreaming?"

Cora looked out at the window, where the other stood as if petrified. "Angus Macdonald's house on the knoll!" she screamed.

The scream brought her mother and Miss Trim hurriedly into the room. They stared in speechless amazement, and rubbed their eyes, but they could not rub the house of Angus Macdonald off the knoll.
1. How did Peegwish look at Ian?
2. Where was his dad's house stuck?
3. What time was it when he reached Willow Creek?
4. How did he secure the house?
5. how many had earlier gone to the smaller peak
6. Where had ian's dad gone?
7. Had the neighbours noticed the missing building?
8. what was he aiming to do at his neighbours?
9. and?
10. What was Ian going to do at Willow Creek?
11. Who did Elsie call for?
12. what did Cora do?
13. and?
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answer: 1. as a maniac
2. on the knoll
3. the afternoon
4. with innumerable ropes
5. one
6. to visit the Little Mountain
7. no
8. To search for Mr Ravenshaw.
9. inform him of the amazing fact.
10. look in at it
11. Cora
12. looked out at the window,
13. she screamed

question: CHAPTER IX.

SIR SIDNEY SMITH.

The first intimation that Napoleon received that the Sultan had declared war with France, was the news that an army from Syria had advanced and established itself at a fort in the desert half-way between the frontier of that country and Egypt. He had, in the interval, endeavoured to make himself familiar with the country. Forts had been erected all round Cairo on heights dominating the town, so that a comparatively small force could overawe the population. He himself paid two visits to Suez. Desaix had pushed the Mamelukes still farther into Upper Egypt; a division had established the French authority at Damietta and Rosetta, and every arrangement was made by which the main body of the army could move away with a fair hope that Egypt would remain quiet during its absence.

It was now the beginning of December. During the journey down to the coast Edgar had thought seriously of his position. It seemed to him that, although finally the French would have to evacuate Egypt, a long time might elapse before this took place, and he finally came to the resolution to attempt to escape. He was doing neither himself nor his father any good by remaining. He had already witnessed a great battle by land, and one by sea, and he thought, by returning home and rejoining his father, he would be better employed in acquiring commercial knowledge in a business in London than in remaining in Egypt. Accordingly, on the day after his arrival at the oasis he mounted and rode into Alexandria, and entered his father's place of business for the first time since the French had landed. Muller did not recognize him as he entered, owing to his Arab dress and coloured skin. There were two native clerks present, and Edgar went up to him, and said in a low voice:
1. Who did the Sultan declare war with?
2. What was the first clue of war?
3. What other country was involved?
4. What was built in high places in Cairo?
5. Where did he go to twice?
6. Who were pushed into Upper Egypt?
7. Where had French forces settled?
8. What time of year was it?
9. Who was pondering things during the treck?
10. Did he think the French would leave soon?
11. What was his plan of action?
12. Had he been privy to any battles?
13. Who did he want to join?
14. What would he gain there?
15. Where's his father?
16. Who did not recognize him?
17. Why?
18. How many clerks were there?
19. What did Edgar get up and do?
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answer: 1. France
2. news that an army from Syria had advanced
3. Egypt
4. Forts
5. Suez
6. the Mamelukes
7. Egypt
8. beginning of December.
9. Edgar
10. No
11. attempt to escape.
12. Yes
13. his father,
14. commercial knowledge
15. London
16. Muller
17. his Arab dress and coloured skin
18. two
19. went up to him

question: Chinese political philosophy dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period, specifically with Confucius in the 6th century BC. Chinese political philosophy was developed as a response to the social and political breakdown of the country characteristic of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period. The major philosophies during the period, Confucianism, Legalism, Mohism, Agrarianism and Taoism, each had a political aspect to their philosophical schools. Philosophers such as Confucius, Mencius, and Mozi, focused on political unity and political stability as the basis of their political philosophies. Confucianism advocated a hierarchical, meritocratic government based on empathy, loyalty, and interpersonal relationships. Legalism advocated a highly authoritarian government based on draconian punishments and laws. Mohism advocated a communal, decentralized government centered on frugality and ascetism. The Agrarians advocated a peasant utopian communalism and egalitarianism. Taoism advocated a proto-anarchism. Legalism was the dominant political philosophy of the Qin Dynasty, but was replaced by State Confucianism in the Han Dynasty. Prior to China's adoption of communism, State Confucianism remained the dominant political philosophy of China up to the 20th century.
1. When does Chinese politics date back to?
2. What broke down causing its development?
3. To which periods does this date back?
4. Which philosophers' focus was political unity?
5. What else did they seek in politics?
6. What was Confucianism's goverment based on?
7. What did it advocate?
8. How many major philosophies were there?
9. What were they?
10. What did Mohism advocate?
11. Which was the dominant philosophy in Qin Dynasty?
12. What was the main politics before communism?
13. Until what century?
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answer:
1. 6th century BC
2. social and political status of the country
3. Spring and Autumn Period, Warring States period
4. Confucius, Mencius, and Mozi
5. stability
6. empathy, loyalty, and interpersonal relationships
7. an authoritarian government
8. Five
9. Confucianism, Legalism, Mohism, Agrarianism and Taoism
10. a communal, decentralized government
11. Legalism
12. State Confucianism
13. the 20th