question: Kosovo (; , or "Kosove"; ) is a disputed territory and partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe that declared independence from Serbia in February 2008 as the Republic of Kosovo.

Kosovo is landlocked in the central Balkan Peninsula. With its strategic position in the Balkans, it serves as an important link in the connection between central and southern Europe, the Adriatic Sea, and Black Sea. Its capital and largest city is Pristina, and other major urban areas include Prizren, Pec and Gjakova. It is bordered by Albania to the southwest, the Republic of Macedonia to the southeast, Montenegro to the west and the uncontested territory of Serbia to the north and east. While Serbia recognises administration of the territory by Kosovo's elected government, it continues to claim it as its own Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija.

Kosovo's history dates back to the Paleolithic age, represented by the Vinca and Starcevo cultures. During the Classical period, it was inhabited by the Illyrian-Dardanian and Celtic people. In 168 BC, the area was annexed by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, the country was conquered by the Byzantine, Bulgarian and Serbian Empires. The Battle of Kosovo of 1389 is considered to be one of the defining moments in Serbian medieval history. The country was the core of the Serbian medieval state, which has also been the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church from the 14th century, when its status was upgraded into a patriarchate.
1. What territory is the subject of the article?
2. Is it bordered by ocean?
3. What part of Europe is it in?
4. What regions does it connect?
5. Any others?
6. What locations?
7. When did it declare autonomy?
8. From whom?
9. When was that?
10. What's the capital?
11. What's its official name?
12. Is the capital city, also its largest?
13. What are some major divisions of the region?
14. Is it universally recognized?
15. Who else claims the territory?
16. What do the Serbs call the place?
17. How far back does its history go?
18. Which peoples were active then?
19. And during the Classical period?
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answer: 1. Kosovo
2. No
3. Southeastern Europe
4. central and southern Europe
5. Yes
6. the Adriatic Sea, and Black Sea
7. 2008
8. Serbia
9. in February 2008
10. Pristina
11. the Republic of Kosovo.
12. Yes
13. Prizren, Pec and Gjakova
14. No
15. Serbia
16. the Autonomous Province of Kosovo
17. the Paleolithic age
18. the Vinca and Starcevo
19. the Illyrian-Dardanian and Celtic people.

question: CHAPTER XXIII--THE CANKERED OAK GALL

That Walter was no fool, though that him list To change his wif, for it was for the best; For she is fairer, so they demen all, Than his Griselde, and more tendre of age.

CHAUCER, The Clerke's Tale.

It was on an early autumn evening when the belfry stood out beautiful against the sunset sky, and the storks with their young fledglings were wheeling homewards to their nest on the roof, that Leonard was lying on the deep oriel window of the guest-chamber, and Grisell sat opposite to him with a lace pillow on her lap, weaving after the pattern of Wilton for a Church vestment.

"The storks fly home," he said. "I marvel whether we have still a home in England, or ever shall have one!"

"I heard tell that the new King of France is friendly to the Queen and her son," said Grisell.

"He is near of kin to them, but he must keep terms with this old Duke who sheltered him so long. Still, when he is firm fixed on his throne he may yet bring home our brave young Prince and set the blessed King on his throne once more."

"Ah! You love the King."

"I revere him as a saint, and feel as though I drew my sword in a holy cause when I fight for him," said Leonard, raising himself with glittering eyes.

"And the Queen?"

"Queen Margaret! Ah! by my troth she is a dame who makes swords fly out of their scabbards by her brave stirring words and her noble mien. Her bright eyes and undaunted courage fire each man's heart in her cause till there is nothing he would not do or dare, ay, or give up for her, and those she loves better than herself, her husband, and her son."
1. What time of year is it?
2. Where are they?
3. Where in the chamber?
4. Who is nice to the royalty?
5. Who needs to be brought back?
6. What are their feelings towards the new leader?
7. And the female?
8. Where do they hope to still have a home?
9. What is she holding?
10. What animal are they watching in the air?
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answer: 1. Autumn
2. A guest-chamber
3. in the window
4. The King ofFrance
5. the Prince
6. they love him
7. She is a dame
8. England
9. a pillow
10. storke

question: (CNN) -- Defending champion Serena Williams overcame a gutsy display from Jelena Jankovic on Saturday to reach the final of the WTA Championships in Istanbul.

The World No.1 was forced to work hard against her Serbian opponent in the Sinan Erdem Dome, but eventually came through to win in three sets 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to set up a showdown with China's Li Na in Sunday's final.

Williams started slowly and was soon 3-1 down but fought back to take the opening set. But any thoughts of a quick finish were dashed as errors crept into the American's game. Jankovic took full advantage winning the set with ease.

A more composed Serena returned in the deciding set which she won 6-4 but not before Jankovic had gamely saved three match points.

"I'm just really trying out here. I think my body's a little tired after so many matches -- I think yesterday I kind of hit a wall. But I'm just fighting out here," Williams said.

"Honestly I'm just happy to still be in the tournament, and I'm honoured to be in the final again."

Li's match against Petra Kvitova was a less exhausting affair with the 31-year-old seeing off the Czech left-hander 6-4, 6-2.

Li had already broken new ground by becoming the first Chinese woman to reach the semifinals of the WTA Championships, but by beating Kvitova, she has risen to World No.3 and becomes the highest ranked Asian women in history.

With both Li and Williams undefeated in the tournament so far, the winner of Sunday's match will walk away with 2,145,000 while the runner-up is guaranteed $1,090,000.
1. Who was the defending champion?
2. What competetion was she in?
3. Where was it?
4. Who did she play?
5. Did she win?
6. In how many sets?
7. Where is Dome from?
8. How did Williams body feel?
9. What did she say it felt like she had hit?
10. How did Williams feel about being in the finals?
11. Who did Li play?
12. How old is Li?
13. Where was her opponent from?
14. Is she right handed?
15. What was Li the first to be?
16. What is she ranked now?
17. Did Li & Williams suffer losses?
18. How much will the winner get?
19. And the runner up?
20. When will the match be?
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answer:
1. Serena Williams
2. WTA Championships
3. Istanbul
4. Jelena Jankovic
5. yes
6. three
7. her Serbian opponent in the Sinan Erdem Dome
8. tired
9. a wall
10. honoured
11. Petra Kvitova
12. 31
13. Czech Republic
14. no
15. first Chinese woman to reach the semifinals of the WTA Championships
16. World No.3
17. no
18. 2,145,000
19. $1,090,000
20. Sunday