Question: When Steve Maxwell graduated from college, he had an engineering degree and a high tech job -- but he couldn't balance his checkbook. "I took one finance class in college but dropped it to go on a ski trip," says the 45-year-old father of three, who lives in Windsor, Colorado. "I actually had to go to my bank and ask them to teach me how to read my statement."

One of the biggest obstacles to making money is not understanding it: Thousands of us avoid investing because we just don't get it. But to make money, you must be financially literate. "It bothered me that I didn't understand this stuff," says Steve, "so I read books and magazines about money management and investing, and I asked every financial whiz I knew to explain things to me."

He and his wife started applying the lessons: They made a point to _ . They never bought on impulse, always negotiated better deals (on their cars,cable bills, furniture) and stayed in their home long after they went for an expensive vacation. They also put 20 percent of their annual salary into investments.

Within ten years, they were millionaires, and people were coming to Steve for advice. "Someone would say, 'I need to refinance my house -- what should I do? 'A lot of times, I wouldn't know the answer, but I'd go to find it and learn something in the process," he says.

In 2003, Steve quit his job to become part owner of a company that holds personal finance seminars for employees of corporations like Wal Mart. He also started going to real estate investment seminars, and it's paid off: He now owns $ 30 million worth of investment properties, including apartment complexes, a shopping mall and a quarry.

"I was an engineer who never thought this life was possible, but all it truly takes is a little self education," says Steve. "You can do anything once you understand the basics." 1. What was Steve an expert at?
2. What did he major in during collecge?
3. Did he graduate?
4. How many chrildren does he have? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. engineering
2. engineering
3. yes
4. three

Question: Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who serves as the focal point of the Christian faith. It is the world's largest religion, with over 2.4billion followers, or 33% of the global population, known as Christians. Christians make up a majority of the population in 158 countries and territories. They believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the savior of humanity whose coming as the Messiah (the Christ) was prophesied in the Old Testament.

Christian theology is summarized in creeds such as the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed. These professions of faith state that Jesus suffered, died, was buried, descended into hell, and rose from the dead, in order to grant eternal life to those who believe in him and trust in him for the remission of their sins. The creeds further maintain that Jesus physically ascended into heaven, where he reigns with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, and that he will return to judge the living and the dead and grant eternal life to his followers. His incarnation, earthly ministry, crucifixion and resurrection are often referred to as "the gospel", meaning "good news". The term "gospel" also refers to written accounts of Jesus' life and teaching, four of whichMatthew, Mark, Luke, and Johnare considered canonical and included in the Christian Bible. 1. What type of belief system is Christianity?
2. WHat is it founded on?
3. How many believers are there?
4. Does that mean it is a minor religion?
5. How does it rank among the global faiths?
6. In how many nations is it popular?
7. WHat do they call the main figure in their religion?
8. Do they have another name for him?
9. WHat is it?
10. What is written about his life?
11. Why is it called that?
12. WHo wrote them?
13. Is everyhting in them happy? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. monotheisti
2. on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
3. over 2.4billion followers
4. no
5. It is the world's largest religion
6. in 158 countries and territories
7. Jesus Christ
8. yes
9. Son of God
10. gospel
11. because it means good news
12. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
13. unknown

Question: The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros (Comorian: "Udzima wa Komori," , '), is a sovereign archipelago island nation in the Indian Ocean located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel off the eastern coast of Africa between northeastern Mozambique and northwestern Madagascar. Other countries near the Comoros are Tanzania to the northwest and the Seychelles to the northeast. Its capital is Moroni, on Grande Comore. The Union of the Comoros has three official languages Comorian, Arabic and French. The religion of the majority of the population is Islam.

At , excluding the contested island of Mayotte, the Comoros is the third-smallest African nation by area. The population, excluding Mayotte, is estimated at 798,000. As a nation formed at a crossroads of different civilisations, the archipelago is noted for its diverse culture and history. The archipelago was first inhabited by Bantu speakers who came from East Africa, supplemented by Arab and Austronesian immigration.

The country consists of three major islands and numerous smaller islands, all in the volcanic Comoros archipelago. The major islands are commonly known by their French names: northwestern-most Grande Comore (Ngazidja); Moheli (Mwali); and Anjouan (Nzwani). In addition, the country has a claim on a fourth major island, southeastern-most Mayotte (Maore), though Mayotte voted against independence from France in 1974, has never been administered by an independent Comoros government, and continues to be administered by France (currently as an overseas department). France has vetoed United Nations Security Council resolutions that would affirm Comorian sovereignty over the island. In addition, Mayotte became an overseas department and a region of France in 2011 following a referendum passed overwhelmingly. 1. What is Comoros officially known as?
2. What two counties are near the Comoros?
3. What's the population in Comoros?
4. What religion is practiced there mostly?
5. Name the three official languages there?
6. Are there three major islands there?
7. Name them?
8. Is Comoros in the Indian Ocean?
9. Who inhabited the Archipelago initially?
10. From where? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. Union of the Comoros
2. Mozambique and Madagascar
3. 798,000
4. Islam
5. Comorian, Arabic and French.
6. Yes
7. Grande Comore, Moheli, and Anjouan
8. Yes
9. Bantu speakers
10. East Africa