Q: CHAPTER XX

A MINUTE TOO LATE

"Well, this looks like a wild goose chase, Dick."

It was Sam who spoke, from the bow of the motor-boat. For over two hours they had been moving up the Hudson River, slowly, scanning one shore and the other with care. They had noted many boats, but nothing that looked like the schooner for which they were so eagerly searching.

"They had a pretty good start of you," said John Slater, the owner of the motor-boat. "Maybe they are up to Nyack or Haverstraw by this time."

"Well, all we can do is to keep on and watch out," said Tom, with a sigh. His disposition, for fun seemed to have entirely left him.

Another half hour went by, and they came in sight of a number of lumber barges, all heavily loaded. The barges were being towed by a big tug.

"I know the captain of that tug," said John Slater. "We might ask him about the schooner."

"A good idea," answered Dick.

They were soon close to the steam tug and the motor-boat owner waved his hand to the captain of the larger craft, who waved in return.

"I want to find a schooner named the Ellen Rodney!" shouted John Slater. "Did you pass her, Captain Voss?"

"I did," was the answer. "She was opposite Nyack, heading in to shore."

"Opposite Nyack!" exclaimed Dick, "How far is that from here?"

"Not more than two miles," answered John Slater, as he turned his motor-boat up the river again.

Answer the following questions:
1. What were they seeking?
2. Was the search party large?
3. Who thought it was unlikely to find it?
4. Who was he talking to?
5. How long had they been looking?
6. On what body of water?
7. Who thought they might have reached Nyack?
8. Who was he?
9. Was Tom is a good mood?
10. Who did Dick agree with?
11. Who did he know?
12. Did he want to ask him something?
13. What was the name of the schooner they were searching for?
14. Had she been sighted?
15. By whom?
16. Would it take long to reach her?
17. Was she at Nyack?
18. Where then?
19. Where was Sam when he spoke?
20. What was being towed?
A: 1. the schooner
2. unknown
3. Sam
4. Dick
5. over two hours
6. the Hudson River
7. John Slater
8. the owner of the motor-boat.
9. No.
10. John Slater
11. the captain of that tug
12. Yes.
13. the Ellen Rodney
14. Yes.
15. Captain Voss
16. No.
17. No.
18. opposite Nyack
19. the bow
20. barges

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

(CNN) -- New Zealand's center-right National Party, led by Prime Minister John Key, won Saturday's general election with 48% of the vote, according to a complete preliminary count.

It was followed by the Labour Party, which took 25% of the vote, the Green Party with 10%, and the New Zealand First Party with 9%, the Electoral Commission said.

The National Party won 61 of 121 seats in the New Zealand parliament, but in his acceptance speech Key said he would seek alliances with smaller parties.

"I feel humbled and energized by the prospect of a third term. Over the next few days I will talk to other political parties with the view of putting together a broader majority," he said.

Pre-election polls had put Key in the lead to win a third term. In polling for "preferred prime minister," Key had 43% support, compared with 12% for Labour's David Cunliffe -- this despite allegations on the campaign trail that the prime minister lied to the nation by covertly approving a widespread spying program while publicly denying it. Key rejected the claims.

One of the most vocal critics of Key has been German tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom, who has been a New Zealand resident since 2010.

While he could not run for office, the Megaupload founder has gradually emerged as a player on the fringe of New Zealand politics, as he fights a legal battle in New Zealand courts to avoid extradition to the U.S. on criminal copyright charges.

Earlier this year, Dotcom founded a political party, the Internet Party, which teamed up with the Maori nationalist Mana Party to contest the 2014 election. They campaigned for a more inclusive society, greater digital rights and an end to government electronic surveillance.

1. What country is this about?
2. Which party won?
3. How many seats did they get?
4. Out of how many?
5. Who is the Prime minister?
6. and how many times has he been elected?
7. Does he have any major nay-sayers?
8. who?
9. where is he from?
10. Does he have any court actions going on?
11. what about?
12. Did he start a political party?
13. What was it called?
14. Did they partner with anyone?
15. Who was that?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. New Zealand
2. National Party
3. 61
4. 121
5. John Key
6. Three
7. Yes
8. Kim Dotcom
9. Germany
10. Yes
11. Criminal copyright charges.
12. Yes
13. The Internet Party.
14. Yes
15. The Mana Party.

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER XXVIII

A DISCOVERY OF INTEREST

It was a stinging rebuke, and everybody within hearing felt its effect. There was a sudden hush, and then Bolton turned and skated away, muttering savagely under his breath.

Once more the game proceeded, but before the puck could be gotten within striking distance of either goal the whistle blew; and the first half of the game came to an end.

"Wonder what Nat Poole thinks of his team now?" remarked Roger, as the boys gathered in a group to discuss the plays made.

"He is as mad as hops," reported Plum. "He says Bolton was not to blame, and that it wasn't fair for Mr. Dodsworth to rule him off."

"They ought to be satisfied," said Messmer, who was close by. "Langley, the substitute, is as good as Bolton, if not better."

"Say, we must keep them from scoring in the second half!" cried Ben. "That will break Nat's heart. He has been blowing constantly that he was going to do us up."

"Look out for tricks," cautioned Dave. "They may have something up their sleeve they haven't tried yet--although I doubt it."

Promptly on time the second half of the game started. As soon as the puck was put into action it was seen that Nat's team had adopted new tactics. This was to "worry" the disc along close to the side line, and in such a manner that Dave's seven had to either miss it or run the risk of off-side plays.

1. Who skated away?
2. After hearing what?
3. Was there a rebuke?
4. What did the whistle blow signify?
5. What did Roger say?
6. When did he say it?
7. Who responded?
8. Whos fault did he know it was?
9. Was Mr. Dodsworth being fair?
10. Who was the substitute?
11. Was he worse than Bolton?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. Bolton
2. a sudden hush
3. yes
4. the first half of the game came to an end.
5. "Wonder what Nat Poole thinks of his team now?"
6. as the boys gathered in a group
7. Plum
8. Bolton
9. no
10. Langley
11. no