Question:
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(CNN) -- Uncertainty over the fate of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was further compounded Saturday by reports that two men whose names matched those on the passenger manifest had reported their passports stolen.

Malaysian authorities apparently did not check the stolen documents on an international law enforcement agency database, CNN has learned.

After the airline released a manifest of the 239 people on the plane, Austria denied that one of its citizens was on the flight as the list had stated. The Austrian citizen was safe and sound, and his passport had been stolen two years ago, Austrian Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Weiss said.

Similarly, Italy's foreign ministry confirmed that no Italians were on the flight, even though an Italian was listed on the manifest. Malaysian officials said they were aware of reports that the Italian's passport was also stolen but had not confirmed it.

On Saturday, Italian police visited the home of the parents of Luigi Maraldi, the man whose name appeared on the manifest, to inform them about the missing flight, said a police official in Cesena, in northern Italy.

Maraldi's father, Walter, told police that he had just spoken to his son, who was fine and not on the missing flight, said the official, who is not authorized to speak to the media. Maraldi was vacationing in Thailand, his father said. The police official said that Maraldi had reported his passport stolen in Malaysia last August and had obtained a new one.

U.S. law enforcement sources, however, told CNN they've been told that both documents were stolen in Thailand.
1. What was the number of the flight?
2. Which airlines?
3. How many lost passport?
4. How many was on the plane?
5. Who is Martin Weiss?
6. for whom?
7. Was his countryman safe?
8. Because of passport theft?
9. How about Italians - were they safe?
10. Who confirmed that?
11. What was the name of the Italian on the list?
12. Did police visit his home?
13. Who did they talk to?
14. Did he talk to his son recently?
15. Was his passport stolen too?
16. In which country?
17. When?
18. Did he get a new one?
19. Did anyone think they were stolen in another country?
20. Which country?

Numbered answers:
1.
2. Malaysia
3. Two
4. 239
5. spokesman
6. Austrian Foreign Ministry
7. yes
8. no
9. yes
10. Italy's foreign ministry
11. Luigi Marald
12. his parents home
13. Maraldi's father
14. yes
15. yes
16. Malaysia
17. last August
18. yes
19. yes
20. Thailand.

Question:
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CHAPTER XXIX

A BOLD SCHEME

The sense of security which Millicent experienced on announcing her engagement was not permanent and in a few days the doubts that had troubled her crept back into her mind. She had never entertained any marked illusions about Clarence and although, now that she was irrevocably pledged to him, she endeavored to fix her thoughts on his most likable qualities, even these appeared in a less favorable light than they had formerly done. The growth of the warmer attachment she had expected to feel was strangely slow, and though it was early to indulge in regrets her heart sometimes grew heavy as she looked forward to the future. Clarence was considerate, attentive and deferential in a polished way, but he lacked something one looked for in a lover. Besides, she was anxious about him; he looked worn, his manner suggested that he was bearing a strain, but this was in his favor, for it roused her compassion. She fancied that the cause of it was financial, and this in a sense was encouraging, because this was a trouble from which she could purchase him immunity.

In the meanwhile she was stirred by mournful memories as she followed the last stages of her brother's journey and visited the lonely spot where he had met his end. Somehow the thought of him encouraged her--George had quietly done his duty, regardless of the cost, and even if her burden proved heavy, which it was premature to admit, she must bear it cheerfully.
1. Did Millicent have a sibling?
2. What was his name?
3. Is he still alive?
4. Is she planning to get married?
5. To who?
6. Do other people know about this?
7. Is she having cold feet?
8. Is Clarence an inconsiderate guy?
9. Doe he ignore her?
10. What is he missing?
11. Does she think he is worried about something?
12. What does she think it's about?
13. Does she feel good about that?

Numbered answers:
1. yes
2. George
3. no
4. yes
5. Clarence
6. no
7. yes
8. no
9. no
10. he lacked something one looked for in a lover
11. yes
12. financial
13. yes

Question:
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Valentine's Day was coming. Helen felt hurt and lonely because this was her first Valentine's Day after the divorce .

Helen's twelve-year-old son, Jack, looked at his mother, knowing that this was a difficult time for both of them. In order to make his mother happy, he prepared a present, and handed it to her on Valentine's Day.

It was a beautiful gift package .Helen couldn't believe what was happening. She opened it and took out a lovely card and a small box.

"Now," he said, "read the card." It read as follows:

"I know that this isn't easy for you because it has been a hard year for both of us. I know that Valentine's Day is a special day for people in love. I want you to know that I love you. I know that Valentines are supposed to get chocolate. I went to the store today to buy some for you. Luckily, I got the last piece. I told the clerk it was just perfect."

Helen stood there for a moment and looked at her son. Her eyes sparkled in the light as tears formed in each corner. Jack knew he had done the right thing. Slowly she opened the small box, careful not to tear the paper. She would never forget the moment. She found a chocolate heart that was broken into pieces along with a note:

"I am so sorry that Dad left us, Mom. And all you were left with was a broken heart. But I just want you to know we still have each other.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Your son,

Jack"
1. Who was feeling alone?
2. Why?
3. Did she leave her husband or did he leave her?
Numbered answers:
1. Helen
2. because this was her first Valentine's Day after her divorce
3. He left her