question: (CNN) -- The way some Republicans talk about the Environmental Protection Agency, you would think it was created by a bunch of pot-smoking hippies communing at a nudist camp in northern California -- when in fact, the EPA was created by one of their own, Richard Nixon, in 1970.

Much as Republicans don't like to bring up the huge tax increases instituted by their hero, Ronald Reagan, they prefer to sidestep their role in the EPA's humble beginnings and blame it on Democrats. They characterize the whole thing as an albatross hanging around the economy's neck.

To be fair, Nixon did not ride into the White House as a conservationist, and he did veto the Clean Water Act. But he said he did so because of the price tag of the policy, not its purpose. After the Santa Barbara oil spill in 1969 -- which at the time was the largest in U.S. history -- Nixon agreed with the rest of thinking society that clean water and air were a good thing. And his fingerprints are all over such tree-hugging initiatives as the Clean Air Act.

Sadly, if he tried any of that funny business today, his own party would probably impeach him. That's how far down the oil well some in the Republican leadership have fallen.

Rep. Michelle Bachmann said she would lock the EPA's doors and turn off its lights if she were president (thankfully there's no chance of that); Newt Gingrich said he would shut down the EPA and create a replacement to work with businesses to create jobs (making it more of a lapdog than watchdog); Rick Perry asked the president to halt all regulations, adding "his EPA regulations are killing jobs all across America."
1. Who created the EPA?
2. When was that?
3. What political part was he part of?
4. Were they proud he started it?
5. Why did he start it?
6. What happened to cause him to start it?
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answer: 1. Richard Nixon
2. 1970
3. Republicans
4. No
5. unknown
6. unknown

question: CHAPTER XXVI

THE EVIDENCE AGAINST THEM

Fortunately a loose brick lay handy and with this Dick smashed out the panes of glass in the cellar window. Another window was opposite, and this he likewise demolished. At once a current of pure air swept through the place.

"Hold him up to the window," said Dick as he staggered around. And he and Sam raised Tom up as best they could.

"If we could only get outside," mumbled Sam. His head was aching worse than ever.

"I'll see what I can do," answered his oldest brother, and stumbled up the narrow stairs. To his joy, the door above leading to the kitchen of the house was unfastened.

Not without great labor did the two brothers carry Tom to the floor above. Then they went after Stanley, who was conscious, but too weak to walk. As they stumbled around they sent several empty liquor bottles spinning across the floor, and one was smashed into pieces.

"I wish I knew how to revive him," said Dick as he and Sam placed Tom near the open doorway. "Wonder if there is any water handy?"

"Oh, my poor head!" came from Stanley. "I feel as if I had been drinking for a month!"

"Wonder what it was?" murmured Sam. "I--I can't make it out at all."

"Nor I," added Dick. "But come, we must do what we can for Tom." And he commenced to loosen his unconscious brother's tie and collar.

Suddenly a form darkened the outer doorway of the kitchen, and to the surprise of the boys Professor Abner Sharp showed himself. He was accompanied by Professor Blackie.
1. What was broken?
2. who broke it?
3. why?
4. for who?
5. where did they want to get Tom?
6. Who was with them?
7. How were they related?
8. where were the windows located?
9. were they able to get out of the cellar?
10. were did they go to?
11. what room?
12. How did they get up there?
13. Was anyone else int he cellar with them?
14. Why were the men the way they were?
15. Was it possible the men were drinking?
16. What was aching on Stanely?
17. What did it feel like?
18. What was int he doorway?
19. what was it?
20. were the men expecting them?
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answer: 1. panes of glass in the cellar window.
2. Dick
3. to get fresh air
4. Tom
5. outside,
6. Sam
7. brothers
8. cellar
9. yes
10. the floor above
11. kitchen
12. stumbled up the narrow stairs
13. Stanley,
14. unknown
15. its possible but why was the bottle broke
16. his head
17. like he had been drinking for a month
18. a form
19. 2 proffesors
20. no

question: Once upon a time a young boy and young girl set out on a trip to the beach. They packed a few towels, an umbrella, a few beach chairs and a lunch cooler. They drove to the crowded beach parking lot and spent almost an hour trying to find a parking spot. Once they found a spot they parked and began walking to the beach area. They found a nice spot with a good view of the water and set up their belongings. Once they sat down they began to enjoy a nice lunch on the beach. They watched the boats go by and people playing in the water. It was a wonderful day and one they would always remember. Once they arrived home they suddenly found out that they both had a pretty good sunburn. They both said that next time they would use sun screen.
1. Who went to the ocean?
2. Were they planning to eat lunch whille they were there?
3. Did they quickly and easily find a parking space at the beach?
4. How long did it take them to find one?
5. What did they do when they found a spot to sit on the beach?
6. Did they bring an umbrella with them?
7. What were people doing in the ocean?
8. Did the boy and girl use sunscreen?
9. What happened as a result?
10. When did they discover this?
11. Did they have a good day?
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answer:
1. a young boy and girl
2. yes
3. no
4. almost an hour
5. parked and walked
6. yes.
7. playing in the water.
8. no
9. sunburn
10. Once they arrived home
11. yes