Question: There was once a land named Catatonia where cats ran things. Cats walked and talked much as you do except they walked on four legs. There were cat policemen, cat firemen, cat teachers, and even a cat bus driver. Most of the cats were very busy. The King of Catatonia was a small cat named Diggs. He had two brothers named Pouncer and Flash who helped him rule in Catatonia. Pouncer was head of the Milk, Cheese and Cream center and Flash's job was to blow things up. Together the three of them made sure all the cats were happy, had plenty to drink and got to enjoy bright fireworks shows in the distance. One day Pouncer's wife brought the kittens to see Pouncer at his office. There were white kittens and lots of black and white spotted kittens walking around in the Milk, Cheese and Cream center. Well that is all the time we have for now. I hope this short story of the Cats of Catatonia made at least one person in the room smile. 1. Where does the story take place?
2. And who were the inhabitants?
3. Was it a Democracy or a Monarchy?
4. How many brothers did the King have?
5. What was the brothers name in charge of dairy?
6. What was the name of the Kings other brother?
7. Who had a wife and kittens?
8. Were is kittens orange?
9. Did the inhabitants of Catatonia verbally communicate?
10. What was Flash's job? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. Catatonia
2. cats
3. Monarchy
4. Two
5. Pouncer
6. Flash
7. Pouncer
8. No
9. Yes
10. To blow things up

Question: Libertarianism (, "freedom") is a collection of political philosophies and movements that uphold liberty as a core principle. Libertarians seek to maximize political freedom and autonomy, emphasizing freedom of choice, voluntary association, individual judgment, and self-ownership.

Libertarians share a skepticism of authority and state power. However, they diverge on the scope of their opposition to existing political and economic systems. Various schools of libertarian thought offer a range of views regarding the legitimate functions of state and private power, often calling to restrict or to dissolve coercive social institutions.

Some libertarians advocate laissez-faire capitalism and strong private property rights, such as in land, infrastructure, and natural resources. Others, notably libertarian socialists, seek to abolish capitalism and private ownership of the means of production in favor of their common or cooperative ownership and management, viewing private property as a barrier to freedom and liberty. An additional line of division is between minarchists and anarchists. While minarchists think that a minimal centralized government is necessary, anarchists and anarcho-capitalists propose to completely eliminate the state.

The first recorded use of the term "libertarian" was in 1789, when William Belsham wrote about libertarianism in the context of metaphysics.

"Libertarian" came to mean an advocate or defender of liberty, especially in the political and social spheres, as early as 1796, when the London Packet printed on 12 February: "Lately marched out of the Prison at Bristol, 450 of the French Libertarians." The word was again used in a political sense in 1802, in a short piece critiquing a poem by "the author of Gebir", and has since been used with this meaning. 1. When was the word "libertarian" first used?
2. By who?
3. In what context?
4. What did the word mean?
5. And what does the more general "libertarianism" mean?
6. What does it consist of?
7. What do the movements stand for?
8. What are libertarians skeptic of?
9. Are there different types of libertarians?
10. What is one type?
11. What do they seek?
12. Anything else?
13. What is an example of libertarians with opposing views?
14. When was the London Packet written? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. 1789
2. William Belsham
3. metaphysics
4. advocate or defender of liberty
5. freedom
6. political philosophies and movements
7. liberty as a core principle
8. authority and state power
9. yes
10. libertarian socialists
11. abolish capitalism
12. private ownership of the means of production
13. cooperative ownership and management
14. 1796

Question: Chapter II.--Off For Zaruth.

"To Siberia--Cedar Island!"

"Yes, mother. From what I can make out, father is there, a prisoner of some people called the Svlachkys, and all on account of a wonderful stone chest, said to be filled with gold and silver."

"It cannot be true, Bob."

"I think it is. This dead sailor's name was Ruel Gross----"

"Ruel Gross!" Mrs. Cromwell started. "I heard of him before. Your father said he possessed a wonderful secret."

"He did--about the stone chest. The whole truth is, so far as I can understand, he got father to go up there in search of it. After it was found they got into some trouble with the natives, and Ruel Gross abandoned father to his fate. Here is a handmade map of the locality."

"Pray Heaven your father still lives," murmured Mrs. Cromwell. "But you say you are going up there. How?"

"I don't know. But I'll find a way, even if I have to go up on a whaler."

Mrs. Cromwell shook her head.

On the following morning the dead body of the sailor was turned over to the village authorities.

Between them mother and son decided for the present to say nothing to the simple fisher-folks concerning Ruel Gross' revelation.

"They'll sneer at us--that's all," said Bob.

But Bob confided in his chum, Jack Larmore, an orphan boy of his own age. Jack was tremendously interested.

"Say, Bob, I'll go along, if you say the word," he said. "I'm sick of Sea Cove and the mean folks living around here." 1. Where is Bob going?
2. Who is he searching for?
3. Who has him?
4. How might he get there?
5. Who is he discussing the trip with?
6. Did they decide to tell anyone else?
7. Who's body was turned in to authorities?
8. what was his name?
9. Who did Bob tell his secret to?
10. Who was he?
11. Did he want to join the journey?
12. Why?
13. Were the residents unkind? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. To Siberia.
2. His father
3. The Svlachkys.
4. He doesn't know. He might have to go by whaler.
5. With his mother.
6. They decided to say nothing.
7. The sailor.
8. Ruel Gross.
9. Jack Larmore.
10. His chum.
11. He wanted to go along.
12. He was sick of Sea Cove
13. They were mean folks.