input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. The Gospel According to Matthew (; also called the Gospel of Matthew or simply, Matthew) is the first book of the New Testament. The narrative tells how the Messiah, Jesus, rejected by Israel, finally sends the disciples to preach the gospel to the whole world.

Most scholars believe the Gospel of Matthew was composed between AD 80 and 90, with a range of possibility between AD 70 to 110 (a pre-70 date remains a minority view). The anonymous author was probably a male Jew, standing on the margin between traditional and non-traditional Jewish values, and familiar with technical legal aspects of scripture being debated in his time. Writing in a polished Semitic "synagogue Greek", he drew on three main sources: the Gospel of Mark, the hypothetical collection of sayings known as the Q source, and material unique to his own community, called the M source or "Special Matthew".

The divine nature of Jesus was a major issue for the Matthaean community, the crucial element marking them from their Jewish neighbors; while Mark begins with baptism and transfiguration, Matthew goes back further still, showing Jesus as the Son of God from his birth, the fulfillment of Old Testament messianic prophecies. The title Son of David identifies Jesus as the healing and miracle-working Messiah of Israel (it is used exclusively in relation to miracles), sent to Israel alone. As Son of Man he will return to judge the world, an expectation which his disciples recognise but of which his enemies are unaware. As Son of God he is God revealing himself through his son, and Jesus proving his sonship through his obedience and example. 1. When do scholars think the Gospel of Matthew was recorded?
2. Does the Gospel have another name?
3. What is it also called?
4. How does Jesus prove his sonship?
5. Is the author of the gospel known?
6. How many sources did the author use?
7. What was one of his sources?
8. Was the author thought to be female?
9. Who is thought to be the author?
10. What number book of the new testament is Matthew?
11. What was an issue for the Matthaean community?
12. What gospel begins with baptism?
13. Who does Matthew show Jesus is the son of?
14. Where is Jesus the Messiah of?
15. Why is Jesus send to Israel?
16. Who does God reveal himself through?
17. What language is Matthew written in?
18. What other sources did the author use?
numbered_answers: 1. between AD 80 and 90
2. yes
3. the Gospel of Matthew, or Matthew
4. through his obedience and example
5. no
6. three
7. the Gospel of Mark
8. no
9. a male Jew
10. the first book
11. The divine nature of Jesus
12. the gospel of Mark
13. God
14. Israel
15. to judge the world
16. his son, Jesus
17. synagogue Greek
18. the Q source

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. For Iris Grace Halmshaw, the world was a lonely place. The autistic five-year-old girl tried to speak, and she was often thrown into pain by the world around her. She filled her days with painting, and nothing could quite change this situation. Until, that was, a cat called Thula came along. The pair are now inseparable . Iris' parents believe the gentle cat is helping their little girl communicate with others, as well as influencing her works of art. In the beginning, they thought it was just _ , but now they believe Iris is expressing her love for Thula through her painting. Mother said, "When Iris is painting, Thula is told by her to "sit down" if she jumps up onto the table. She stays there, watching Iris with great interest, sometimes wanting to play with the brushes, but mostly just patiently watching." And the pair's bond doesn't end there. Thula is at Iris' side for every part of her life. The pair's closeness is having an effect on Iris' relationships with others, and her parents find it easier to encourage her to talk to others. After researching the advantages of animal therapy for autistic children, the couple had tried introducing Iris to horses, dogs and even other cats with no success --- but things changed when Thula came to live with the family. During weeks, the cat was helping to comfort the little girl in times of stress. Mother said, "It was as if they were old friends from the day they met. Thanks to Thula, new doorways to communication and feelings are opening and Iris is happier than ever before."[:Zxxk.Com] 1. What was Iris's last name?
2. How was she different?
3. What changed her life?
4. What was its name?
5. Do they spend a lot of time together?
6. Is the cat aggressive?
7. Do Iris's parents think the cat is good for her?
8. How so?
9. What kind of art?
10. What does the cat do when she's painting?
11. Does Iris like other animals?
12. Where does Thula live?
13. What other animals did Iris meet?
14. How old was Iris?
15. What was her middle name?
16. Without Thula, how did Iris feel?
17. When did the cat comfort her?
18. Did they like each other when they first met?
19. What does Iris tell the cat when she gets onto the table?
20. Does Thula leave Iris for parts of the day?
21. What's easier for Iris now?
22. How does Iris feel now?
23. Why did Iris and Thula meet?
24. Why did they want to do that?
25. What did Iris do to spend her time?
numbered_answers: 1. Halmshaw
2. She was autistic
3. She met a cat
4. Thula
5. Yes
6. No
7. Yes
8. It helps her communicate with others and influences her art
9. Painting
10. Mostly just watching
11. No
12. With the family
13. horses, dogs and even other cats
14. Five
15. Grace
16. She was in pain
17. In times of stress
18. Yes
19. "Sit down"
20. No
21. talking to others
22. Iris is happier than ever before
23. Iris's parents were trying animal therapy
24. They researched the advantages of animal therapy for autistic children
25. She painted

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. Washington (CNN) -- At one time, Susan Rice seemed to be on a trajectory that would take her to the secretary of state's office in President Barack Obama's second term.

But that trajectory changed Thursday when the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations withdrew her name from consideration to succeed current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

In a letter to the president, Rice explained her decision to pull herself out of the running.

"I am highly honored to be considered by you for appointment as Secretary of State," the letter read. "However, if nominated, I am now convinced that the confirmation process would be lengthy, disruptive and costly -- to you and to our most pressing national and international priorities. That trade-off is simply not worth it to our country. ... Therefore, I respectfully request that you no longer consider my candidacy at this time."

A former administration official with knowledge of Rice's decision said this was Rice's decision; the White House did not ask her to stand down.

Obama said that while he regretted Rice's decision to withdraw he would continue to rely on her advice.

Rice's path began decades ago with the help of family friend Madeleine Albright, the woman who became the first female secretary of state.

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Albright, while serving under President Bill Clinton, recommended that he tap Rice for a high-level State Department post on African affairs in the late 1990s.

Albright had previously served with Rice's mother, Lois Rice, on a school board in Washington and watched Rice grow up with her own daughters. 1. Who was headed to be Secretary of State before Clinton?
2. Who pulled herself out of the running?
3. Who was considering her appointment ?
4. Did he ask her to stand down?
5. Who was her family friend?
6. Who was the first female secretary of state?
7. Serving under whom?
8. Who was Rice's mother?
9. Did she know Madeling Albright?
10. How"
11. Who would Rice have succeeded if she took the position?
numbered_answers:
1. Madeleine Albright
2. Susan Rice
3. Obama
4. No
5. Madeleine Albright
6. Madeleine Albright
7. Bill Clinton
8. Lois Rice
9. Yes
10. served a school board
11. Hillary Clinton