input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. CHAPTER VIII

THE ROVER BOYS IN NEW YORK

The more the Rover boys talked about the treasure hunt the more enthusiastic they became, until, as Tom expressed it, they were "simply boiling over with enthusiasm."

"It will be a grand thing for the Stanhopes and the Lanings if we do locate that treasure," said Sam. "Mr. Laning has some money, but I know he'd like more, so he wouldn't have to farm quite so hard."

"And Dick wants to get all he can for Dora, I'm certain of that," said Tom, with a merry glance at his elder brother.

"How about you getting the Laning share for Nellie's benefit?" retorted Dick, his face growing red. "I reckon the boot is as long as the shoe."

As the Rovers had plenty of money it was an easy matter to arrange for the expenses of the trip. Mrs. Stanhope wanted to pay a share, but Anderson Rover said she had better wait until the treasure was found.

Inside of three, days word was received from all those who had been asked to participate in the search. Mr. Laning said that he could not leave his farm very well, but that his wife and two daughters would go. Mrs. Stanhope and Dora said they would pack immediately. Fred Garrison was visiting Hans Mueller and the two sent a telegram as follows:

"You couldn't hold us back if you tried. Where shall we meet you?"

"That's like Fred," said Dick. "I am awfully glad he is to be with us --and glad Hans will come, too." 1. Is Mr. Laning going on the trip?
2. Who is he sending?
3. Are Fred and Hans going?
4. How did they give their answer?
5. Do they live together?
6. Why did they only send one telegram?
7. Are they excited?
8. How does Dick feel about Fred coming?
9. What about Hans?
10. How long did it take to get everyone's answer?
11. Why are they going?
12. Who's paying for the trip?
13. Who offered to help?
14. What was Rover's response?
15. Is Mr. Laning broke?
16. What would he do less of if he had more money?
17. What does Dick want money for?
18. Who does Dick suggest Tom want's money for?
19. Are those two related?
20. How?
numbered_answers: 1. no
2. his wife and daughters
3. yes
4. they sent a telegram
5. no
6. Fred was visiting Hans
7. yes
8. glad
9. glad about him too
10. three days
11. to find treasure
12. the Rovers
13. Mrs. Stanhope
14. she had better wait
15. no
16. work on the farm
17. Dora
18. Nellie
19. yes
20. they're brothers

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. CHAPTER XIV.

WATER-PARTY

Every year Mr Crich gave a more or less public water-party on the lake. There was a little pleasure-launch on Willey Water and several rowing boats, and guests could take tea either in the marquee that was set up in the grounds of the house, or they could picnic in the shade of the great walnut tree at the boat-house by the lake. This year the staff of the Grammar-School was invited, along with the chief officials of the firm. Gerald and the younger Criches did not care for this party, but it had become customary now, and it pleased the father, as being the only occasion when he could gather some people of the district together in festivity with him. For he loved to give pleasures to his dependents and to those poorer than himself. But his children preferred the company of their own equals in wealth. They hated their inferiors' humility or gratitude or awkwardness.

Nevertheless they were willing to attend at this festival, as they had done almost since they were children, the more so, as they all felt a little guilty now, and unwilling to thwart their father any more, since he was so ill in health. Therefore, quite cheerfully Laura prepared to take her mother's place as hostess, and Gerald assumed responsibility for the amusements on the water.

Birkin had written to Ursula saying he expected to see her at the party, and Gudrun, although she scorned the patronage of the Criches, would nevertheless accompany her mother and father if the weather were fine. 1. who was invited to Mr Crich's party this year?
2. would his children be attending as well?
3. who else was invited?
4. was Mr Crich in good health?
5. did the children really want to attend?
6. what didn't they like?
7. who would be the hostess?
8. and what was Gerald responsible for?
9. how often would this party take place?
10. where?
11. where could guests choose to picnic?
12. who did the children prefer the company of?
13. who did Birken write to?
14. what was he expecting?
15. who else would be there?
16. would there be tea at the party?
17. is there a boat house on the property?
18. where could guests drink tea?
19. where is that?
20. what did Mr. Crich love?
numbered_answers: 1. the staff of the Grammar-School
2. Yes
3. the chief officials of the firm
4. No
5. No
6. their inferiors' humility
7. Laura
8. the amusements on the water.
9. Every year
10. on the lake
11. in the shade of the great walnut tree
12. their own equals in wealth.
13. Ursula
14. to see her at the party,
15. Gudrun
16. Yes
17. Yes
18. in the marquee
19. in the grounds of the house,
20. to give pleasures to his dependents

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. Washington (CNN) -- So just why is 1999 suddenly such a flashpoint in Campaign 2012?

Team Obama says 1999 is the birth year of "The Big Bain Lie" and goes on to suggest that Mitt Romney might have committed a felony.

That provoked a rare statement from Romney campaign manager Matt Rhoades, who called on President Barack Obama to apologize for "the out of control behavior of his staff, which demeans the office that he holds."

Pointed rhetoric aside, just what is the 1999 debate about and why is it potentially significant in the Obama versus Romney race?

Fortune: Documents -- Romney didn't manage Bain funds

At issue is whether Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, is telling the truth when he says he had no role in investment and operations decisions at Bain Capital once he left in February 1999 to take over the Salt Lake City Olympic Games.

Talking Points Memo this week questioned Romney's claim by citing Securities and Exchange Commission filings listing Romney as Bain's top officer after 1999. The Boston Globe on Thursday carried a similar account -- and that was seized upon by Team Obama.

"Either Mitt Romney, through his own words and his own signature, was misrepresenting his position at Bain to the SEC, which is a felony, or he was misrepresenting his position at Bain to the American people to avoid responsibility for some of the consequences of his investments," Stephanie Cutter, deputy Obama campaign manager, said on a campaign conference call.

Remember that last part of Cutter's statement -- about responsibility for "his" investments. 1. Who may have done a crime?
2. And it was called what?
3. And when was it supposed to have occurred?
4. Who is making this claim?
5. His occupation at the time of the accusation?
6. What state was he in charge of?
7. And the corporation in question is?
8. Who is the Campaign manager speaking out?
9. Who had documents that that he did not manage Bain fund?
10. and who is his campaign manager?
numbered_answers:
1. Mitt Romney
2. The Big Bain Lie
3. 1999
4. Team Obama
5. Running the Salt Lake City Olympic Games
6. Massachusetts
7. Bain Capital
8. Mitt Romney
9. Fortune
10. Stephanie Cutter