question: (CNN) -- During the weeks of debates triggered by Edward Snowden and his release of information about a classified National Security Agency spying program, the story has moved further and further from the actual surveillance and centered instead on the international cat-and-mouse game to find him.

What has been remarkable is how Democrats have expressed little opposition to the surveillance program. Many Democrats have simply remained silent as these revelations have emerged while others, like California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, have openly defended the program.

President Barack Obama, while initially acknowledging the need for a proper balance between civil liberties and national security, has increasingly focused on defending the government and targeting Snowden. When former President George W. Bush offered comments that echoed much of the president's sentiment, some of his supporters couldn't help but cringe as these two one-time adversaries came together on the issue of counterterrorism.

The loss of a Democratic opposition to the framework of counterterrorism policy has been one of the most notable aspects of Obama's term in office. Although Obama ran in 2008 as a candidate who would change the way the government conducted its business and restore a better balance with civil liberties, it has not turned out that way. Obama has barely dismantled any of the Bush programs, and sometimes even expanded their reach in the use of drone strikes and the targeting of American citizens. He has also undertaken an aggressive posture toward those who criticize his program.

Opinion: Why we're all stuck in the digital transit zone with Snowden
1. Who started the arguments?
2. What did he do with info?
3. What was the info about?
4. How long was the arguing?
5. Who was president while this was going on?
6. What country did this happen in?
7. When did the president run for his position?
8. Whose policies did he want to take apart?
9. What position did Bush have in the government?
10. Before Obama?
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answer: 1. Edward Snowden
2. released information
3. National Security Agency spying program
4. weeks
5. Barack Obama
6. America
7. 2008
8. Bush
9. President
10. Yes

question: CHAPTER IV

The sun rose red, the air was thick and hot. Anticipating that the day would be very oppressive, Vivian and Essper were on their horses' backs at an early hour. Already, however, many of the rustic revellers were about, and preparations were commencing for the fete champetre, which this day was to close the wedding festivities. Many and sad were the looks which Essper George cast behind him at the old castle on the lake. "No good luck can come of it!" said he to his horse; for Vivian did not encourage conversation. "O! master of mine, when wilt thou know the meaning of good quarters! To leave such a place, and at such a time! Why, Turriparva was nothing to it! The day before marriage and the hour before death is when a man thinks least of his purse and most of his neighbour. O! man, man, what art thou, that the eye of a girl can make thee so pass all discretion that thou wilt sacrifice for the whim of a moment good cheer enough to make thee last an age!"

Vivian had intended to stop and breakfast after riding about ten miles; but he had not proceeded half that way when, from the extreme sultriness of the morning, he found it impossible to advance without refreshment. Max, also, to his rider's surprise, was much distressed; and, on turning round to his servant, Vivian found Essper's hack panting and puffing, and breaking out, as if, instead of commencing their day's work, they were near reaching their point of destination.
1. How far did Vivian want to travel before stopping to eat?
2. How far did he get before stopping?
3. What made it necessary to stop?
4. Who else was affected by this?
5. Who is he?
6. Was the air thin?
7. Did the riders leave late?
8. Why?
9. What did the servant gaze at?
10. Where was it, in relation to him?
11. What's his name?
12. Did his employer want to talk with him?
13. Who did he address instead?
14. Who was around when they set out?
15. What were they getting ready for?
16. What celebration was that going to conclude?
17. Did the servant want to leave before the party?
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answer: 1. ten miles
2. less than half that
3. the morning was sultry
4. MAx
5. a horse
6. noi
7. no
8. they anticipated the day would be oppressive
9. the castle on the lake
10. behind him
11. Essper George
12. no
13. his horse
14. rustic revellers
15. fete champetre
16. wedding festivities
17. no

question: CHAPTER VII.

THE BLAST OF THE WHISTLE.

Richard Talbot was of course convinced that witchcraft was not likely to be the most serious part of the misdeeds of Tibbott the huckstress. Committing Antony Babington to the custody of his wife, he sped on his way back to the Manor-house, where Lord Shrewsbury was at present residing, the Countess being gone to view her buildings at Chatsworth, taking her daughter Bessie with her. He sent in a message desiring to speak to my lord in his privy chamber.

Francis Talbot came to him. "Is it matter of great moment, Dick?" he said, "for my father is so fretted and chafed, I would fain not vex him further to-night.--What! know you not? Here are tidings that my lady hath married Bess--yes, Bess Cavendish, in secret to my young Lord Lennox, the brother of this Queen's unlucky husband! How he is to clear himself before her Grace of being concerned in it, I know not, for though Heaven wots that he is as innocent as the child unborn, she will suspect him!"

"I knew she flew high for Mistress Bess," returned Richard.

"High! nothing would serve her save royal blood! My poor father says as sure as the lions and fleur-de-lis have come into a family, the headsman's axe has come after them."

"However it is not our family."

"So I tell him, but it gives him small comfort," said Frank, "looking as he doth on the Cavendish brood as his own, and knowing that there will be a mighty coil at once with my lady and these two queens. He is sore vexed to-night, and saith that never was Earl, not to say man, so baited by woman as he, and he bade me see whether yours be a matter of such moment that it may not wait till morning or be despatched by me."
1. What Did Francis tell Dick when he got to him?
2. What is the title of this chapter?
3. What was Richard convinced of?
4. To whom was Anthony committed?
5. Where did he speed to?
6. Who was at the House
7. Where was the Countess at this time?
8. What was he doing there?
9. What is the chapter number?
10. What did Richard said when he returned?
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answer:
1. "Is it matter of great moment, Dick?"
2. THE BLAST OF THE WHISTLE.
3. Richard Talbot was convinced witchcraft was not the most serious part of the misdeeds
4. his wife
5. to the Manor-house,
6. Lord Shrewsbury
7. Chatsworth
8. gone to view her buildings
9. CHAPTER VII.
10. "I knew she flew high for Mistress Bess," returned Richard.