Problem: CHAPTER VI--THE MERRY ORCHARD

Where was Harold?

Still the evening went on, and he did not come. Alfred had worn himself out with his fit of crying, and lay quite still, either asleep, or looking so like it, that when Betsey had finished her tea, and again began asking to see him, Ellen could honestly declare that he was asleep.

Betsey had bidden them good-bye, more than half affronted at not being able to report to her mother all about his looks, though she carried with her a basket of gooseberries and French beans, and Mrs. King walked all the way down the lane with her, and tried to shew an interest in all she said, to make up for the disappointment.

Maybe likewise Mrs. King felt it a relief to her uneasiness to look up and down the road, and along the river, and into the farm-yard, in the hope that Harold might be in sight; but nothing was to be seen on the road, but Master Norland, his wife, and baby, soberly taking their Sunday walk; nor by the river, except the ducks, who seemed to be enjoying their evening bath, and almost asleep on the water; nor in the yard, except Paul Blackthorn, who had come down from his perch to drive the horses in from the home-field, and shut the stable up for the night.

She could not help stopping a moment at the gate, and calling out to Paul to ask whether he had seen anything of Harold. He seemed to have a great mind not to hear, and turned very slowly with his shoulder towards her, making a sound like 'Eh?' as if to ask what she said.
1. Who was asleep?
2. Who wished to see him?
3. Was she a coffee drinker?
4. What did she drink?
5. What did she carry?
6. Was she alone during her stroll?
7. Who did she walk with?
8. Who did she spot along the water?
9. were they asleep?
10. who put the mares in the barn?
11. What day was this?
12. During the morning?
13. Was it night time?
14. Who pretended not to hear?
15. Who spoke to him?
16. Did he reply to her?
17. What caused the little boy to be worn out?
18. Did he sleep?
19. Where were the mares before being put away?
20. how many were there?
Answer: 1. Alfred
2. Betsey
3. unknown
4. tea
5. a basket of gooseberries and French beans
6. no
7. Mrs. King
8. ducks
9. almost
10. Paul Blackthorn
11. Sunday
12. No
13. Yes
14. Paul
15. Mrs. King
16. Yes
17. a fit of crying
18. Yes
19. the home-field
20. unknown

Problem: Randy was a boy who loved to eat spaghetti. One day he met a girl named Hilda. People said that Hilda made the best spaghetti in the world. So Randy wanted to try some of Hilda's spaghetti. He asked Hilda, "Hilda, would you make me some spaghetti please?" Hilda said, "Sure! Just come to my house tomorrow!" So the next day Randy went to Hilda's house, sat down in the dining room, and waited.

Then Hilda came out with a big plate of spaghetti with spinach soup. The only problem was that the spaghetti was bright blue. Randy said, "This spaghetti is blue! The soup is blue also! I hate the color blue and I won't eat any blue food!" This made Hilda sad, and she started to cry. This made Randy feel bad so he said, "It's okay, Hilda. Don't cry. I'll let you try again."

So Hilda made a new plate of spaghetti for Randy. This time it wasn't blue and came with a salad with cheese. Randy said, "That's much better!" Then he started to eat. Suddenly Randy spit out all the spaghetti because there was a big nasty bug in it. This made Randy very angry and he threw all the spaghetti on the floor. Hilda said, "I'm so sorry, I don't know how that got there!" Randy calmed down and said, "I'm sorry too. Let's forget the spaghetti. I can eat the salad instead." When Randy finished the salad, Hilda asked if Randy wanted dessert. Randy said "no" because he was too full.
1. What did Randy like?
2. Who did he meet?
3. named?
4. What did they say about her?
5. What did Randy want?
6. What did he ask?
7. her response?
8. When was she going to?
9. where?
10. Where did Randy go?
11. and sat where?
12. What did Hilda do?
13. with what?
14. anything else?
15. Was there a problem?
16. what?
17. What did Randy say?
18. What else was?
Answer: 1. to eat spaghetti.
2. a girl
3. Hilda.
4. she made the best spaghetti
5. to try some
6. would you make me some spaghetti please
7. Sure!
8. tomorrow
9. her house
10. Hilda's house
11. the dining room
12. Came out
13. a big plate of spaghetti
14. spinach soup.
15. yes
16. the spaghetti was bright blue
17. This spaghetti is blue
18. The soup

Problem: (CNN) -- On the sixth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, CNN asked users to share their stories of heroes from that fateful day and how they were being remembered.

Sarah Glasgow of Easton, Pennsylvania, sent this photo of a 9/11 memorial made up of flags and shoes.

Below is a selection of those responses, some of which have been edited for length and clarity.

Joshua Miller of Peoria, Illinois I would like to remember Patrick "Joe" Driscoll today. He lost his life aboard United Airlines Flight 93 on the morning of September 11, 2001. He was traveling with his friend, Billy Cashman, from New Jersey to California for a hiking trip. Joe was a man in his 70s who had had heart bypass surgery and hip replacement surgery. These physical setbacks didn't stop a feisty guy from New York City. He went on to live an active life. He was a fighter who had a gentle side. He adored his grandchildren, his children, and his wife. Joe is greatly missed. So many of us are so very proud of him. To ease my grief over the losses we all share from that terrible day, I often think of the passage from the gospel of John: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." Thank you, Joe. You did just that.

Jennifer Brower of Alexandria, Virginia Ray Downey, the most decorated firefighter in the history of New York City, a tireless soldier in the battle for the safety and security of the people of the United States, and an amazing father and grandfather, died in the command post in New York City on September 11, 2001. I had the honor of getting to know Ray through our work on the Gilmore Commission. My daughter is named after him, and he is a constant source of inspiration whenever I am scared to do things. I do not know whether he was scared, but it certainly never stopped him.
1. Who asked users?
2. What they asked?
3. What Sarah sent?
4. of what?
5. Where Jennifer is from?
6. Where Ray Downey is from?
7. What was his profession?
8. Is he still alive?
9. When did he die?
10. Dis he have grandchildren?
11. Did Jennifer know Ray?
12. How?
13. Did she name someone after him?
14. Where Joshua is from?
15. Whom he remembers?
16. Where was he at that time?
17. Was he traveling by himself?
18. Who was with him?
19. How old was he?
20. What gospel inspires Joshua?
Answer:
1. CNN
2. To share stories of 911 heroes they knew/
3. a photo of a memorial
4. a memorial made up of flags and shoes
5. Alexandria
6. New York City,
7. firefighter
8. Ray Downey, the most decorated firefighter in no
9. September 11, 2001.
10. yes
11. yes
12. through their work
13. yes
14. Peoria, Illinois
15. Patrick "Joe" Driscoll
16. United Airlines Flight 93
17. no
18. Billy Cashman
19. in his 70s
20. , the gospel of John: