question: CHAPTER 15

Give unto me, made lowly wise, The spirit of self-sacrifice.

When Arthur went with his regiment to Windsor, the ladies intended to spend their evenings at home, a rule which had many exceptions, although Violet was so liable to suffer from late hours and crowded rooms, that Lady Elizabeth begged her to abstain from parties, and offered more than once to take charge of Theodora; but the reply always was that they went out very little, and that this once it would not hurt her.

The truth was that Theodora had expressed a decided aversion to going out with the Brandons. 'Lady Elizabeth sits down in the most stupid part of the room,' she said, 'and Emma stands by her side with the air of a martyr. They look like a pair of respectable country cousins set down all astray, wishing for a safe corner to run into, and wondering at the great and wicked world. And they go away inhumanly early, whereas if I do have the trouble of dressing, it shall not be for nothing. I ingeniously eluded all going out with them last year, and a great mercy it was to them.'

So going to a royal ball was all Theodora vouchsafed to do under Lady Elizabeth's protection; and as her objections could not be disclosed, Violet was obliged to leave it to be supposed that it was for her own gratification that she always accompanied her; although not only was the exertion and the subsequent fatigue a severe tax on her strength, but she was often uneasy and distressed by Theodora's conduct. Her habits in company had not been materially changed by her engagement; she was still bent on being the first object, and Violet sometimes felt that her manner was hardly fair upon those who were ignorant of her circumstances. For Theodora's own sake, it was unpleasant to see her in conversation with Mr. Gardner; and not only on her account, but on that of Lord St. Erme, was her uncertain treatment of him a vexation to Violet.
1. What spirit was referenced in the beginning of the chapter?
2. Who in the beginning of the story is travelling?
3. Was he alone?
4. Who was with him?
5. Who liked to venture to gatherings?
6. How many women were left behind when Arthur left?
7. What are their names?
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answer: 1. self-sacrifice.
2. Arthur
3. no
4. his regiment
5. unknown
6. Two
7. Theodora had expressed a decided aversion to going out with the Brandons. 'Lady Elizabeth

question: Jon was very excited to go to the park. His dad always takes him to the park to play ball. He plays baseball with all his friends. When he got to the park Jon saw his friend Joe. Joe had brought his new puppy to the park. The puppy was very cute. It was a white dog with black spots. Jon really liked Joe's new dog, so did their other friends Janet and Jake. Jon jumped up and down and told his dad how cool the dog was. The next day when Jon's dad came home he had a brown box with him. He told Jon he had a surprise for him. Jon was so excited he couldn't even sit still. When Jon's dad put the box down it began to move. Jon was a little scared but also really excited to see what was in the box. When Jon pulled open the top of the box a very small white dog, covered in black spots, jumped out of the box and into Jon's lap and began to lick his face. Jon was so excited, he named the dog Jack.
1. Where did Jon go?
2. What does he play?
3. Who goes with him to the park?
4. Who has the pet?
5. Are Jon and Joe friends?
6. Is the pet new?
7. How many other friends does Jon have?
8. Who are the two friends who also enjoyed the pet?
9. Did Jon get a pet?
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answer: 1. the park
2. baseball
3. His dad
4. Joe
5. Yes
6. Yes
7. At least 3
8. Janet and Jake
9. Yes

question: (CNN) -- During the weeks of debates triggered by Edward Snowden and his release of information about a classified National Security Agency spying program, the story has moved further and further from the actual surveillance and centered instead on the international cat-and-mouse game to find him.

What has been remarkable is how Democrats have expressed little opposition to the surveillance program. Many Democrats have simply remained silent as these revelations have emerged while others, like California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, have openly defended the program.

President Barack Obama, while initially acknowledging the need for a proper balance between civil liberties and national security, has increasingly focused on defending the government and targeting Snowden. When former President George W. Bush offered comments that echoed much of the president's sentiment, some of his supporters couldn't help but cringe as these two one-time adversaries came together on the issue of counterterrorism.

The loss of a Democratic opposition to the framework of counterterrorism policy has been one of the most notable aspects of Obama's term in office. Although Obama ran in 2008 as a candidate who would change the way the government conducted its business and restore a better balance with civil liberties, it has not turned out that way. Obama has barely dismantled any of the Bush programs, and sometimes even expanded their reach in the use of drone strikes and the targeting of American citizens. He has also undertaken an aggressive posture toward those who criticize his program.

Opinion: Why we're all stuck in the digital transit zone with Snowden
1. Who started the arguments?
2. What did he do with info?
3. What was the info about?
4. How long was the arguing?
5. Who was president while this was going on?
6. What country did this happen in?
7. When did the president run for his position?
8. Whose policies did he want to take apart?
9. What position did Bush have in the government?
10. Before Obama?
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answer:
1. Edward Snowden
2. released information
3. National Security Agency spying program
4. weeks
5. Barack Obama
6. America
7. 2008
8. Bush
9. President
10. Yes