input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. The American Mathematical Society (AMS) is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research and scholarship, and serves the national and international community through its publications, meetings, advocacy and other programs.

The society is one of the four parts of the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics and a member of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.

It was founded in 1888 as the "New York Mathematical Society", the brainchild of Thomas Fiske, who was impressed by the "London Mathematical Society" on a visit to England. John Howard Van Amringe was the first president and Fiske became secretary. The society soon decided to publish a journal, but ran into some resistance, due to concerns about competing with the American Journal of Mathematics. The result was the "Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society", with Fiske as editor-in-chief. The de facto journal, as intended, was influential in increasing membership. The popularity of the "Bulletin" soon led to Transactions of the American Mathematical Society and Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society, which were also "de facto" journals.

In 1891 Charlotte Scott became the first woman to join the society. The society reorganized under its present name and became a national society in 1894, and that year Scott served as the first woman on the first Council of the American Mathematical Society. 1. What does AMS stand for?
2. What was it originally known as?
3. Who created it?
4. When?
5. What does it exist to do?
6. Can you name one way it does that?
7. Who was the first president of the organization?
8. What was the name of their journal?
9. Was everyone happy about that?
10. How many parts of the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics is it?
11. Where did they hold a membership?
12. Where did Fiske visit that where he found a similar organization?
13. Did it give him inspiration?
14. Who was the first female member?
15. When?
16. When did they rebuild the organization?
17. And what did they become at that time?
18. Was Scott also the first female on the Council of the American Mathematical Society?
19. Which council was that?
20. Does the AMS have scholarships?
numbered_answers: 1. American Mathematical Society
2. "New York Mathematical Society
3. Thomas Fiske,
4. 1888
5. serves the national and international community
6. through its publications
7. . John Howard Van Amringe
8. Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society
9. no
10. four parts
11. the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences
12. London
13. yes
14. Charlotte Scott
15. 1891
16. 1894
17. American Mathematical Society
18. Yes
19. the first Council of the American Mathematical Society
20. Yes

input: A cowboy named Steve wanted to take a vacation from his farm that was named Raindrop. He could not make up his mind where to go, so he saddled his horse and rode east. The sun was setting in the west and it was orange. A cold wind was blowing from north to south. Steve rode through a forest of pear trees next to his farm.

The first place he came to was a small town full of quiet people and its name was Silence. No one would talk to Steve. He kept riding. The town was next to a forest of maple trees.

The second town he came to was very cold and its name was Ice. Steve was afraid his horse would freeze if he stayed there. Everyone in the town was wearing large coats and mittens. The second town was next to a forest of pine trees.

The third town he came to was warm and it was named Sunny. There were palm trees on the beach. Steve and his horse went to the beach and played in the ocean. Steve took off his boots. Steve's hat got wet in the water. He had to leave it on the beach to dry. Eventually Steve and his horse got hot. They rode east again.

Eventually Steve arrived back at his farm. This confused him because he thought he had been riding in a different direction. Steve learned that there really was no place like home. He put his horse in the barn and went back into his house. 1. how many towns did steve visit?
2. what is the name of the third town?
3. where did Steve and his horse go in Sunny?
4. when Steve left his farm what direction did he go?
5. what was next to the first town they came upon?
6. What kind of trees were there next to the third town? Return numbered answers in your output.

output: 1. three
2. Sunny
3. the beach
4. east
5. Ice
6. palm trees

Q: In December,2010,many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year's list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr.Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.

Jennifer Egan's book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time,from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends.

The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome,Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.

Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.

Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.

Answer the following questions:
1. In Dec 2010, what was the name of one of the most repeatedly praised books on the favorites list?
2. Who wrote A Visit from the Goon Squad?
3. What family does Freedom feature?
4. And who is the author of the Berglund family's story?
5. Patti Smith, which nonfiction title did she write?
6. Just Kids told about Patti Smith's friendship with which artist?
7. What kind of nonfiction title did Keith Richards write?
8. Who wrote the book about Louis Zamperini?
9. And what was the title of Miss Hillenbrand's novel?
10. During what major event was Unbroken set?
11. Who is touted as one of the most misrepresented and famous women in history?
12. And how long ago did she rule ancient Egypt?
A:
1. A Visit from the Goon Squad
2. Jennifer Egan
3. The Berglund family
4. Jonathan Franzen
5. Just Kids
6. Robert Mapplethorpe
7. autobiography
8. Laura Hillenbrand
9. Unbroken
10. WWII
11. Cleopatra
12. about 2,000 years ago