question: The republican party does n't represent me or my values any more than the democratic party does . My liberal friends think this is a step in the right direction , but unless I vote for their guy it 's still not enough . But that guy does n't represent me , either . My Republican friends do n't understand how I could turn my back on the " right " party .

OPTIONS:
- They do n't do any research on their own .
- They do n't understand the political system .
- They follow what their friends do .
- They think for themselves and have a mind of their own .
Q: What may be a plausible fact about the speaker themselves ?

answer: They think for themselves and have a mind of their own .
QUES: I wanted to share with you a picture of a little handbag that I just finished up . I was asked to participate in the " Bag Ladies Luncheon " this year to raise money for The Art Museum . Ladies meet for lunch and bid on donated handbags- new , gently used , vintage and this year for the first time , a collection of artist - decorated bags .

Question with options: Why is the narrator buying so many bags ?
OPTIONS:
- They are updating their wardrobe .
- They are updating their look .
- They are in love with the designs .
- None of the above choices .
ANS: None of the above choices .
Problem: How could you say that ? Okay .... so maybe I am bitter , but do n't even try to tell me you would n't be . They always sit so impossibly close , as if they ca n't stand staying away from each other . every time we go on school field trips , my friends and I find seats near each other on the bus .

What is a likely reason that the speaker feels bitter ?
OPTIONS:
- None of the above choices .
- They notice the proximity of the other students to each other and feel jealous
- They have been wanting to go on the field trip but their parents refuse to sign the form
- No one will sit close to them and it makes them feel insignificant and inferior

A: They notice the proximity of the other students to each other and feel jealous
Question:
We went to a place in Black Rock we get to visit now that we live near it again . Part of its appeal to us is the owners ' golden retriever who not only shares the name of the bar , but also gets to wander around freely . Normally Baxter does n't spoend more than five seconds with any patron , but somehow he must have sensed that karenfodder was n't having the best day , because he stood next to her and let her pet him for a full ten minutes .
Answer the following question: What is the reason petting a dog might make your day better ?
OPTIONS:
- The owners will be so grateful that you are petting the dog they wo n't charge you for your food .
- You get free drinks when you pet a dog .
- The dog will bite you if you stop petting it .
- None of the above choices .
Answer:
None of the above choices .
Question:
The last picture I took on my first gawking venture down Highway 11 . It was about a week before they were letting people back into New Orleans . There was a marina , called Tites , at the end of Hwy . 11 before the bridge .

What state is the narrator currently discussing ?
OPTIONS:
- state of Texas
- Georgia
- state of Louisiana
- None of the above choices .
Answer:
state of Louisiana
Question:
How do you KNOW I ' m going to do fine ? Where 's my magic orb filled with answers ? But , I guess , as far as I know , I did ok and most all of the customers were patient and when I mentioned that I was new on my first day by myself , they were all very sympathetic and some even apologized and I ' m like : " No ! I ' m sorry ! "
Answer the following question: What may happen if a customer feels sympathetic towards me ?
OPTIONS:
- None of the above choices .
- I will not be fine .
- I will tell them that I feel sorry they have to deal with me .
- I will reveal to them that it is my first day .
Answer:
I will tell them that I feel sorry they have to deal with me .