Question: Two best friends lived in a small town. They grew up together and did everything together. One boy was named James, and he was a cute, fat kid who was always picked on. And then the other boy was named Alex, and he was handsome and cool. They were opposites, but they didn't care. Alex would always protect James from the bullies because James was weak.

One day, James was being teased by the bullies, Gordon and Johnny, but Alex wasn't there to save him. James didn't know what to do and was scared. But then he remembered all of the times Alex stood up for him. James looked up to Alex and he thought of him as his hero. James wanted to protect himself and not have Alex always come to help. So this time, James got up and was brave. He stood up to Gordon and Johnny and told them that he wasn't scared. The bullies didn't know what to do and then gave up. They went away to look for more fun things to do. Alex saw the whole thing and was proud of James for being brave.

Now James and Alex protect each other and stand up for each other. They still are the best of friends. 1. Who are the best friends?
2. Who was fat?
3. Who protected him?
4. Was he there when James was bullied?
5. Who were the bullies?
6. Did James protect himself?
7. Was Alex proud of James?
8. Because the bullies did what?
9. Does James stand up for Alex now?
10. What is James now? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. James and Alex
2. James
3. Alex
4. no
5. Gordon and Johnny
6. yes
7. yes
8. gave up
9. yes
10. brave

Question: (EW.com ) -- Back in 1977, Ron Howard made his directorial debut with a low-budget, high-octane car-crash comedy called "Grand Theft Auto."

As first impressions go, it did not signal the second coming of Orson Welles. But the freckle-faced former "Happy Days" star radiated an infectious delight in smashing as many roaring muscle cars as he could get away with.

Since then, of course, Howard has become one of Hollywood's most consistent and respected filmmakers, crafting well-made crowd-pleasers that tackle more highbrow subjects. But judging from his white-knuckle new film, "Rush," he hasn't outgrown his youthful sweet tooth for four-wheeled mayhem. He still has hot rods and the death-defying men who drive them on his mind.

Based on the real-life rivalry between Formula One racing legends James Hunt and Niki Lauda, "Rush" is a tale of two opposite personalities eyeing the same checkered-flag goal: winning the 1976 world championship. Chris Hemsworth draws the flashier role in Hunt, a fast-burning British bad boy with flowing blond locks, silk shirts unbuttoned to his navel, and a rakish playboy swagger.

On and off the track, he's wild, cocky, and undisciplined a deadly combination when you're strapped into a coffin on wheels going 170 miles an hour. ''The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel,'' Hemsworth's Hunt says. And it's thanks to the "Thor" star's champagne-spraying charisma that he makes risking your neck look like the coolest job on the planet.

As Lauda, "Inglourious Basterds'" Daniel Bruhl buries his boyish good looks behind ratlike prosthetic teeth. With his clipped Austrian accent, everything that comes out of his mouth sounds like a brusque insult. And it usually is. He may not be a particularly likable fellow, but he's a methodical grinder with the unshakable conviction of someone who's calculated the odds on what it takes to win. Pitted against each other, they're like Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. It's not just about beating the other guy, it's about humiliating him in the process. 1. Was he calm?
2. When was his debut?
3. With what show?
4. Was alot of money put into the making?
5. Was it a hit?
6. did he have a rival?
7. what movie was based off a rival?
8. the rival was between who?
9. what were they known for?
10. who played in it? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. no
2. 1977
3. Happy Days
4. no
5. No
6. unknown
7. "Rush"
8. James Hunt and Niki Lauda
9. Formula One racing
10. Christ Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl

Question: Not long ago, a rock band called the Backstreet Boys _ on the music scene. Young people everywhere loved their songs. One of the band's biggest fans was a young boy named Aaron Carter. Aaron had a special reason for taking such an interest in the band. Nick Carter, one of the Backstreet Boys, was Aaron's big brother.

Even before Nick joined the band in 1996, Aaron loved music. From the age of two, Aaron spent most of his time listening to the radio. He sang along with his favorite songs. He made up dances to go with them. So Aaron's family was not surprised when Aaron decided to follow Nick into the music world.

Aaron got off to a fast start. At the age of seven, he joined a band in his hometown of Tampa, Florida. But after two years, Aaron didn't want to be part of a band anymore. He wanted to sing alone. Soon, Brother Nick gave Aaron a helping hand. During a Backstreet Boys show in Germany, Aaron sang a song. He did an amazing job! After the show, someone from a record company asked Aaron to make an album . Of course, Aaron said yes!

Since that day, Aaron has made lots of songs that sell well. His songs include "Crush on You" and "I'm Gonna Miss You Forever".

Aaron has worked hard to become a success. But he never forgets how his brother gave him his start. As Aaron has said, "If Nick wasn't a singer, then I wouldn't be there." 1. Who made the song "Crush on You"?
2. And who is he related to?
3. And what is notable about Nick?
4. Which of them is older?
5. When did Aaron's love of music begin?
6. What did he do most days?
7. Was his passion surprising to his parents?
8. Where did he grow up?
9. What was he doing musically to branch out during that time?
10. Was that helpful for him?
11. Who approached him after the concert?
12. And what did he ask him to do?
13. In what year did his older brother join the Backstreet Boys?
14. Was Aaron successful?
15. Who does he attribute that to?
16. What did he say about it?
17. Was Aaron lazy?
18. What is their mother's name?
19. Was his brother's group popular?
20. What is another song Aaron made? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. Aaron Carter.
2. Nick Carter
3. he was one of the Backstreet Boys
4. Nick Carter
5. From the age of two
6. listened to the radio
7. no
8. Tampa
9. During a Backstreet Boys show in Germany, Aaron sang a song
10. yes
11. someone from a record company
12. to make an album
13. 1996
14. yes
15. his brother
16. If Nick wasn't a singer, then I wouldn't be there
17. no
18. unknown
19. yes
20. I'm Gonna Miss You Forever