Question:
For one reason or another ( we 're blaming the economy and the price of gasoline for the higher food prices ) , my house 's joint bank account ran dangerously low in funds before the end of March and the next round of paychecks . We use this account to pool our earnings so that we can pay for food , internet and phone services . We ' ve never had trouble budgeting before , but for whatever reason the last couple months have n't quite added up .

What may be the reason for their financial issues ?
OPTIONS:
- The economy had started to decline .
- They made a mistake in their budget .
- The economy had created higher prices .
- None of the above choices .
Answer:
The economy had created higher prices .

Question:
we picked up some delicious strawberries from a farm stand and annoyed some cows . the highway continued along tamales bay , and we stopped of at nick 's cove for some chowder . we did n't order oysters ; we were saving those for hog island oyster co. in marshall , california . marshall is a speck of a town on the shore and consists of aging boats , oysters , and shacks on stilts over water .

Why may the narrator be surrounded by so much water ?
OPTIONS:
- The narrator is a boat captain .
- The narrator is on a cruise ship .
- None of the above choices .
- The narrator is on vacation .
Answer:
The narrator is on vacation .

Question:
Let me preface this announcement by saying that I am a pretty big fan of classic movies . I believe that what Hollywood of today makes up for in special effects , graphics , realism , and sound ; they lost in the engaging dialogue and interesting characters that were abundant in the 30 's , 40 's and 50 's and somewhat into the 60 's . Cary Grant is the model of style , looks , grace , wit , and charm .

Do you like new movies ?
OPTIONS:
- New movies have more interesting characters
- None of the above choices .
- Classic movies have more interesting characters .
- Classic movies have less interesting dialogue
Answer:
Classic movies have more interesting characters .

Question:
Maybe going cycling with wai chong they all on monday morning den go work at night . Maybe lah cos i actually working the whole day . Tml start work at 11 am . End of the month liao .

Why did n't they want to go riding in Wai Chong ?
OPTIONS:
- None of the above choices .
- They had to work the night before .
- They did not want to ride bikes all day .
- Their friends could n't go and they did n't want to go by themselves .
Answer:
They had to work the night before .