Problem: CHAPTER XXXII.

JOY.

It was useless for the boys to argue with themselves that the rapid discharge of musketry could have no sinister meaning. They were in that frame of mind when no silver lining can be seen, even to the smallest cloud; and against their own better judgment they decided that the strange schooner either would be of no assistance to them, or that she was manned by a crew which might attempt to inflict further injuries.

Joe thoughtlessly suggested that perhaps the red-nosed man was in command, and had come to get the Bonita's cargo. This was said more in jest than as something with a possible foundation of truth; but it was sufficient to excite all of Jim's fears, and he actually tried to induce Harry and Walter to go with him into the thicket, where they might hide until the schooner had left the vicinity.

While the boys would not agree to anything quite as wild as this, they were seriously alarmed; and when the rattle and splash of oars broke the stillness Walter was almost sorry he had not followed the young fisherman's advice.

"We haven't got to wait long before findin' out if they'll take us away from this blessed key!" Bob said cheerily. "Here comes a boat, an' unless I'm makin' a big mistake we'll soon, be leavin' this 'ere cove bound for some civilized port!"

Louder and more distinctly sounded the clink of oars in the row-locks until from out the darkness came the welcome hail:
1. What person is mentioned first?
2. Is he an old man?
3. What is he considered?
4. Who did he think was in charge?
5. What did that person want?
6. Was it a serious claim?
7. Who spoke first?
8. What did he say?
9. What did he see approaching?
10. Was he angry when he spoke?
11. What mood did his speech convey?
12. Where did he want to go?
13. What weather event was coming?
14. Was it welcomed?
Answer: 1. Joe
2. no
3. young
4. the red-nosed man
5. the Bonita's cargo
6. no
7. Bob
8. We haven't got to wait long before findin' out
9. a boat
10. no
11. cheer
12. a civilized port
13. hail
14. yes

Q: In Japanese, they are usually referred to as bushi (?, [bu.i]) or buke (?). According to translator William Scott Wilson: "In Chinese, the character was originally a verb meaning "to wait upon" or "accompany persons" in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term in Japanese, saburau. In both countries the terms were nominalized to mean "those who serve in close attendance to the nobility", the pronunciation in Japanese changing to saburai. According to Wilson, an early reference to the word "samurai" appears in the Kokin Wakashu (905914), the first imperial anthology of poems, completed in the first part of the 10th century.

By the end of the 12th century, samurai became almost entirely synonymous with bushi, and the word was closely associated with the middle and upper echelons of the warrior class. The samurai were usually associated with a clan and their lord, were trained as officers in military tactics and grand strategy, and they followed a set of rules that later came to be known as the bushido. While the samurai numbered less than 10% of then Japan's population, their teachings can still be found today in both everyday life and in modern Japanese martial arts.

Answer the following questions:
1. What percent of the population in Japan are samurai?
2. Do they still have an impact today?
3. How so?
4. And anything else?
5. What other country are they in?
6. Is there a Japanese saying that means the same thing?
A: 1. less than 10%
2. yes
3. both everyday life
4. in modern Japanese martial arts.
5. unknown
6. yes

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

There were many people at the store that day. This was because it was Saturday. It was even more full of people around noon when Mary and her mother went out to go shopping. In the store, Mary wanted her mother to buy her candy but Mary's mother was in a hurry. She did not have time for that. That is because she wanted to get home before it started to rain. Mary crossed her arms when her mother said no. Mary was sad that her mother would not get her any candy. But at home, her mother had a surprise for her. She told Mary to close her eyes. She thought it might be a toy. When she opened them again, she saw that her mother had baked her something. Her mother opened the oven. Inside was a cake. She jumped up in excitement. She didn't need to think how she felt. She was very happy. She did not want the candy now. She immediately took a big slice. She wasn't sure it she would eat it now. Then she ate it before she could make up her mind! Her smile then left her mouth. She quickly she became sad. Her mother had told her it was bedtime.

1. Who had to close their eyes?
2. Why?
3. Why?
4. What was it?
5. Was Mary pleased with the surprise?
6. Did Mary expect the cake?
7. What did she expect?
8. Why did she think she would get that?
9. Why?
10. Why not?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. Mary
2. Her mother told her to.
3. her mother had a surprise for her
4. a cake
5. Yes
6. No
7. A toy
8. Because she was sad.
9. Her mom didn't buy her candy.
10. She didn't have the time.

Problem: (CNN)Barcelona took full advantage of arch-rival Real Madrid's humiliating derby defeat to close the gap in the La Liga title race to just one point with thrilling 5-2 win over Athletic Bilbao Sunday.

Lionel Messi gave Barca the perfect start by grabbing his 33rd goal of the season and had a hand in his team's other four goals at the San Memes stadium.

Messi's opener had a touch of fortune as it came from a deflected free-kick and he set up Luis Suarez for the Uruguay forward to double the advantage before halftime.

Athletic refused to lie down and Mikel Rico pulled a goal back on the hour mark before Messi's goalbound header was then turned into his own net by Oscar de Marcos.

The Catalan giants went 4-1 ahead when Neymar scored his 23rd of the season, Messi again with the assist.

Aritz Aduriz pulled another goal back for Athletic but the home team's hopes ended when Xabier Etxeita was shown a straight red card for a nasty challenge on Suarez before Pedro Rodriguez added a fifth.

It was the ninth straight win for Barca, who will have taken heart from seeing Real thrashed 4-0 by reigning champions Atletico Madrid Saturday.

Man Utd held

Barcelona's fellow European powerhouses Manchester United missed the opportunity to close up in the English Premier League title race when it was held 1-1 at West Ham.

The home side looked set to secure all three points after a superb piece of skill from Senegal's Cheikhou Kouyate just after half time at Upton Park.
1. Which team is Lionel Messi on?
2. How many times has he scored so far this season?
3. How many others did he help with?
4. Where was the game played?
5. Who is the ultimate rival of Barcelona?
6. Who won in Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?
7. What was the final score?
8. And when did the game take place?
9. What title are they fighting for
10. How many goals has Neymar made so far?
11. Who received a red card?
12. Why?
13. This ended the hopes of which team?
14. How many wins has Barca had in a row?
15. Who are the current champions?
Answer:
1. Barca
2. 33
3. four
4. San Memes stadium
5. Real Madrid
6. Barcelona
7. 5-2
8. Sunday
9. La Liga
10. 23
11. Xabier Etxeita
12. challenge on Suarez
13. Athletic
14. nine
15. Atletico Madrid