Problem: (CNN) -- The names on the formal, state-government-erected memorial signs by the sides of Ohio highways are not famous to the outside world.

But once you know the story behind them, you understand completely. You look at those signs and you offer a silent word of thanks.

Usually stretches of highways around the country are named for politicians, or for renowned figures from American history, or perhaps for singing stars or athletes or Hollywood actors who were born in the area.

For the last several years, though, whenever I've been in Ohio I have noticed the highway signs with the unfamiliar names.

Last week I got in touch with the Ohio Department of Transportation to ask about them.

The answer makes you want to pause humbly.

On August 31, 2009, Marine Lance Cpl. David R. Hall, of Elyria, Ohio, was killed in an explosion while serving in Garmsir, Afghanistan. He was 31; he worked at a Ford assembly plant back home before joining the Marines.

In most cases of fallen service members, there is a solemn funeral ceremony when their remains are returned home, and a respectful obituary in the local newspaper. It can feel all too fleeting.

But in Ohio, in recent years, there has been an effort to do more.

Which is why the Ohio General Assembly authorized that a stretch of State Route 2 in Lorain County -- David Hall's home county -- be named, now and forever, to honor him.

"After the General Assembly votes to name a portion of a highway, we manufacture the signs and put them up at the designated places," said Steve Faulkner, a spokesman for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He said that two signs are usually erected, each facing a different direction, so that people in cars on either side of the highway will see the honoree's name.
1. From what state is David R. Hall?
2. From what city?
3. What branch of the military was he in?
4. Was he killed?
5. How?
6. While stationed where?
7. How old was he when he died?
8. What kind of plant did he work at before?
9. A stretch of what was named to honor him?
10. In what county?
11. Who authorized this?
12. What position does Steve Faulkner hold?
13. For?
14. Why are two signs put up to face a different location?
Answer: 1. Ohio
2. Elyria
3. Marines
4. yes
5. in an explosion
6. in Garmsir, Afghanistan
7. 31
8. Ford assembly plant
9. State Route 2
10. US
11. Ohio General Assembly
12. a spokesman
13. Ohio Department of Transportation
14. so that people in cars on either side of the highway will see the honoree's name

Problem: (CNN) -- NBC's "Constantine" joined the growing party of comic book-based TV series with its Friday night premiere on NBC. But critics couldn't quite agree on whether it was worth staying home (or even DVRing) to catch it.

Matt Ryan stars as John Constantine, a rebellious and not very likable exorcist with an affinity for trench coats and cigarettes -- at least, that's how he appears in "Hellblazer," the DC comic book upon which the show is based. To adhere to network standards, Constantine ditches his bad habit for TV, a source of contention for Hitfix.com critic Alan Sepinwall and others.

"The absence of John's most physically self-destructive habit is symbolic of a larger issue," he said. "And as John will tell anyone who listens... symbols have meaning, and when you take them away, you can take away the power they represent."

'Constantine' adds to TV's comic-book trend

That's not all that worries critics about Constantine, who introduces the real world of demons and ghouls in the premiere. Fans and critics believe Ryan's performance will make this show sink or swim, similar to Hugh Laurie on "House" or Benedict Cumberbatch on "Sherlock." For some of them, it's not looking good.

"Ryan is a particular problem, I'm sorry to say," Vulture's Matt Zoller Seitz said. "I don't know if he was miscast or poorly directed, but something about his grooming, makeup, and line delivery make him sound like (and sometimes resemble) Jim Carrey in comic high-dudgeon mode."

Others, however, took a more positive view of his performance.
1. What show premiered?
2. on what network?
3. Do critics like it?
4. Who plays the main character?
5. and who does he play?
6. What is the show based on?
7. which is?
8. What does he have an affinity for?
9. and?
10. Who sounds like Jim Carey?
11. who said this?
12. What does Hugh Laurie play on?
13. what does Cumberbatch play in?
14. Is John's habit missing in the show?
15. why was it ditched?
Answer: 1. Constantine
2. NBC
3. no
4. Matt Ryan
5. ohn Constantine
6. Hellblazer
7. DC comic book
8. trench coats
9. cigarettes
10. Ryan
11. Matt Zoller Seitz
12. House
13. Sherlock
14. yes
15. symbolic of a larger issue

Problem: What's your favorite cartoon? It may be difficult for you to decide. But for pianist Lang Lang, Tom and Jerry is the best one. When Lang was two years old, he saw Tom play the piano. This was his first time to enjoy western music and this experience encouraged him to learn to play the piano. His talent at the keyboard has taken him from Shenyang to the world. Lang became a good piano student at three. Ever since, the boy has been doing better and better. In 1997, the 15-year-old boy studied at a famous American music college. Lang's performances are energetic. He is well-known for making facial expressions and moving around while playing the piano. The road to success has never been easy. Lang's father stopped his job to look after him, while his mother stayed in Shenyang to make money. But Lang thinks himself lucky and believes he should give something back. He has helped the children in poor areas a lot.
1. Who likes Tom and Jerry best?
2. Where was he from?
3. When did he become talented at piano?
4. Are his shows slow?
5. What are they like?
6. What happens with his face?
7. What did his dad do?
8. What did his mom do?
9. Why?
10. Why does Lang like that cartoon?
Answer: 1. Lang Lang
2. Shenyang
3. three
4. no
5. energetic
6. expressions
7. stopped his job
8. stayed in Shenyang
9. to make money
10. to enjoy western music

Problem: CHAPTER XX.

MR WHITTLESTAFF TAKES HIS JOURNEY.

Mr Whittlestaff did at last get into the train and have himself carried up to London. And he ate his sandwiches and drank his sherry with an air of supreme satisfaction,--as though he had carried his point. And so he had. He had made up his mind on a certain matter; and, with the object of doing a certain piece of work, he had escaped from the two dominant women of his household, who had done their best to intercept him. So far his triumph was complete. But as he sat silent in the corner of the carriage, his mind reverted to the purpose of his journey, and he cannot be said to have been triumphant. He knew it all as well as did Mrs Baggett. And he knew too that, except Mrs Baggett and the girl herself, all the world was against him. That ass Montagu Blake every time he opened his mouth as to his own bride let out the idea that John Gordon should have his bride because John Gordon was young and lusty, and because he, Whittlestaff, might be regarded as an old man. The Miss Halls were altogether of the same opinion, and were not slow to express it. All Alresford would know it, and would sympathise with John Gordon. And as it came to be known that he himself had given up the girl whom he loved, he could read the ridicule which would be conveyed by the smiles of his neighbours.
1. How did Mr. Whittlestaff travel?
2. Where was he going?
3. Did he eat aboard the train?
4. What?
Answer:
1. train
2. London
3. yes
4. sandwiches