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

UNEXPECTED SUPPORT

The day after Andrew's return he was sitting in the library at Ghyllside, waiting for dinner. Though a fire burned on the hearth by which he lounged, cigarette in hand, two of the tall windows were open and the air that flowed in was soft and muggy. He had spent most of the day in shooting, and after a long walk across wet meadows and a boggy moor he now felt very comfortable and somewhat drowsy. He would have to bestir himself when the guests he expected arrived, and he was enjoying a few minutes' rest. His cigarette was, however, only half smoked when Wannop walked in.

"As I didn't see you downstairs I came up to look for you; Gertrude's with Hilda. Haven't Florence and Leonard arrived yet?"

"Train seems to be late," Andrew replied. "I suppose I should have gone to meet them, but I felt lazy."

"Was that all?"

"It wasn't my only reason. To tell the truth, I shirked the drive home with Leonard. I'm a poor dissembler and our relations are rather strained. It will be easier to meet him when there are others about."

"They'll be on his side."

"I expect so; but I'm not afraid of direct opposition. It's beating about a delicate subject and trying to keep on safe ground that bothers me."

"I know; it's embarrassing. You won't be able to broach matters of any importance to-night."

"No. We'll have one or two outside people here and I want my homecoming to be harmonious. We'll let things stand over till to-morrow." 1. Who was with Hilda?
2. Were Florence and Leonard there?
3. Why not?
4. Who was supposed to meet them?
5. Where was he sitting?
6. Where was that?
7. Was he about to have breakfast?
8. What meal?
9. What was he doing while he waited?
10. What was the temperature of the room?
11. Was he wide awake?
12. What had he been doing all day?
13. Was he a smoker?
14. Who walked into the room he was in?
15. Why didn't Andrew want to meet Leonard?
16. How long had Andrew been home?
17. Was he intending on discussing anything of importance that night?
18. Why not?
19. When would he rather discuss things?
20. What type of topic was it?
numbered_answers: 1. Gertrude
2. no
3. Train seems to be late
4. Andrew
5. in the library
6. at Ghyllside
7. no
8. dinner
9. he was enjoying a few minutes' rest.
10. unknown
11. no
12. He had spent most of the day in shooting,
13. yes
14. Wannop
15. their relations are rather strained.
16. one day
17. no
18. he wants his homecoming to be harmonious
19. tomorrow."
20. about a delicate subject

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. I couldn't believe today had come! It was finally my birthday and that meant I could start working at the nearby pet store. First off, let me say that my name is Lilly, and as I'm sure you know, today's my birthday! Working at the pet shop has been my dream ever since I was a little girl, so actually getting to work with and help take care of the kitties, puppies, lizards and all sorts of animals is the coolest thing to happen to me. Some people dream of being a doctor, or a nurse, or even a teacher, but I've always wanted to work with pets. I'll say, like many people, I do have fears and that fear is snakes so I won't get to take care of them!

abI arrived at the pet store around nine in the morning and was greeted by the friendly woman that owned it who I talked with over the phone. Her hair was covering her name tag so I couldn't tell if her name was Martha, Margaret, or Mary, but it turns out she told me it was Margie so none of them were right. Margie helped me become friendly with all the animals, and I had so much fun the whole day. I fed them, gave them water, and even got to play with them! Margie didn't think I was ready to clean up after them yet so she said that could be done another day. It was everything I ever hoped and I can't wait for tomorrow! 1. What is today?
2. What did that mean?
3. Where at?
4. who will have the job there?
5. How long has she fantasized about this job?
6. What is she scared of?
7. When did she show up for her job?
8. Who greeted her
9. Was she the owner?
10. What was her name?
11. Did Lilly enjoy her day?
12. Did she pick up after the critters?
13. Is she ready for her next day on the job?
numbered_answers: 1. birthday
2. start working
3. pet store
4. Lilly
5. little girl
6. snakes
7. nine
8. woman
9. yes
10. Margie
11. yes
12. no
13. yes

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

THE WHITE WITCH

I descended from the litter and told the others what the old fellow had said. Robertson did not want to come, and indeed refused to do so until I suggested to him that such conduct might prejudice a powerful person against us. Umslopogaas was indifferent, putting, as he remarked, no faith in a ruler who was a woman.

Only Hans, although he was so tired, acquiesced with some eagerness, the fact being that his brain was more alert and that he had all the curiosity of the monkey tribe which he so much resembled in appearance, and wanted to see this queen whom Zikali revered.

In the end we started, conducted by Billali and by men who carried torches whereof the light showed me that we were passing between houses, or at any rate walls that had been those of houses, and along what seemed to be a paved street.

Walking under what I took to be a great arch or portico, we came into a court that was full of towering pillars but unroofed, for I could see the stars above. At its end we entered a building of which the doorway was hung with mats, to find that it was lighted with lamps and that all down its length on either side guards with long spears stood at intervals.

"Oh, Baas," said Hans hesitatingly, "this is the mouth of a trap," while Umslopogaas glared about him suspiciously, fingering the handle of his great axe. 1. What did the glow of fire allow to be seen while they were walking?
2. Where they in the woods?
3. Where were they?
4. What was above their heads?
5. That led them onto what?
6. Was there a roof on it?
7. Did they remain outdoors?
8. Was their entrance covered?
9. What covered it?
10. Was it dark inside when they got inside?
11. What did they see inside?
12. Was the group comfortable as they entered?
13. Did they have a way to protect themselves?
14. How many weapons did they have that we know of?
15. Who of their group did not want to accompany them?
16. What was Umslopogaas's opinion?
17. Why was he indifferent?
18. Who looked like the other tribe?
numbered_answers:
1. that they were passing between houses
2. no
3. a paved street
4. a great arch
5. a court
6. no
7. no
8. no
9. the stars above
10. no
11. guards
12. no
13. yes
14. just one
15. Robertson
16. He was indifferent
17. He had no faith in a ruler who was a woman.
18. Hans