Q: CHAPTER XXVIII

GERALDINE

On reaching the Landing Andrew learned that Frobisher had returned and he rowed across to visit him. It was evening when he disembarked at the little pier. Geraldine came down across the lawn, and Andrew's heart beat fast as he watched her. She was wonderfully graceful, he thought, her white summer dress and light hat became her, there was a tinge of color in her face, and she was obviously eager to hear his news. She gave him a quick glance before they met, and then smiled in cordial welcome, for the man's expression was suggestive. He had lost his strained and anxious look, there was now an assured tranquillity in his bearing; he had not come back disappointed, and, for his sake, she rejoiced at this. Then as she gave him her hand and noticed the eager light in his eyes she grew suddenly disturbed.

"You have been successful; I'm very glad," she said.

"Yes," responded Andrew, holding her hand; "things have gone well with us, but except for the mineral recorder you are the first person I've told the good news to. That strikes me as particularly appropriate."

"Why?"

"I don't suppose I'd ever have found the lode if you hadn't encouraged me. I felt daunted once or twice. Then I ventured to think that you'd be interested."

"I am interested," Geraldine assured him, gently withdrawing her hand. "You needn't doubt that. But won't you come up to the house?"

Andrew laughed with a trace of awkwardness as he realized that he had been standing at the top of the uncomfortably narrow steps by which one reached the pier.

1. Frobisher
2. yes
3. the mineral recorder
4. Geraldine
5. a white summer dress
6. a light hat
7. yes
8. the lode
9. Geraldine
10. very glad
11. at the top of the narrow steps
12. to the house
13. yes
14. yes

Numbered questions:
1. who has returned?
2. did Andrew go to see him?
3. who was the first person he told his news to?
4. who was the second?
5. what was she wearing?
6. anything else?
7. did she seem pleased to see him?
8. what had Andrew found?
9. who had encouraged him?
10. how did she feel about his sucess?
11. where was Andrew standing?
12. where did she invite him?
13. did they hold hands?
14. is she interested in him?

Q: HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- Like that other famous environmentalist, Thomas Friedman began his talk at the Asia Society in Hong Kong on December 16 with a simple PowerPoint slide. But that's where the similarities between Al Gore and The New York Times columnist end.

Thomas L. Friedman has taken on a green hue with his latest book, "Hot, Flat and Crowded".

Unlike Gore, Friedman is a distinctly different shade of green, a deeply pragmatic green that believes economic forces can usher in a revolution in environmental policy. He argues that systemic change simply requires showing the world that it needs green technology and letting pure economics do the rest.

As a journalist, Friedman makes no claims to having scientific expertise in climate change. He is approaching it from a philosophical standpoint.

Green capital

Friedman's new book "Hot, Flat and Crowded" is not a major departure from his previous books. Whether he's discussing globalization or green industry, he is writing from his deep-seated belief in the markets. He is an unabashed capitalist.

For Friedman, the system works but it's not immune to bad decision-making. Green industry like globalization will come of age if given the right market environment. His faith in capitalism is equal to that in green technology -- for him, these are two things that are clearly reconcilable.

So how do we do this? America as the bastion for innovation, Friedman argues, should play a big role. In fact, he confesses it really isn't a book about the environment and energy, its a book about America. For Friedman, America is slipping down the ranks of hegemonic power and climate change is its big chance to reposition itself as a global leader. The environment is merely an allegory for how the U.S. will achieve this revival.

1. Hot, Flat and Crowded
2. a journalist
3. with a simple PowerPoint slide
4. December 16
5. no
6. The New York Times
7. Al Gore
8. green
9. pragmatic
10. yes
11. America
12. a book about America
13. yes
14. yes
15. economic forces
16. a big role
17. no

Numbered questions:
1. what is the name of Thomas Friedman's latest book?
2. what is his profession?
3. how did he begin his presentation to the Asia Society?
4. on what day?
5. does he claim to have scientific knowledge?
6. which paper does he write for?
7. which politician is he compared to?
8. what color is used to make the distinction?
9. is he idealistic or pragmatic?
10. does Friedman think the system works?
11. what country does Friedman think of as the bastion of innovation?
12. what topics does his book discuss?
13. does he talk about globalization?
14. is he a capitalist?
15. what does he believe can usher in an environmental revolution?
16. does he think America should play a big role or a small role?
17. is his new book that different from his other books?

Q: (CNN) -- Branden Grace stepped up his bid for back-to-back tournament wins by taking a four-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Volvo Golf Champions tournament at The Links at Fancourt Friday.

The 23-year-old South African carded a seven-under-par 66 to set the pace on 12-under 134 after two rounds.

Compatriot Thomas Aiken, who shot 70, and England's Lee Slattery, who raced up the field with a best-of-the-day 65, are his nearest challengers.

European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain showed he is still a force at 45 with an impressive 68 to be alone on fourth on 139.

Grace only received an invitation to the 35-strong champions-only field by winning last week's Joburg Open and has seized his opportunity in fine style.

He was paired with first round leader Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium, who crashed to a 76 to fall six shots off the pace.

Home favorite Ernie Els, fellow three-time major winner Padraig Harrington of Ireland and reigning British Open champion Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland are eight shots off the blistering pace being set by Grace.

Meanwhile, Colombia's Camilo Villegas and David Toms of the United Stages led after the first round of the PGA Tour's $5.6 million Humana Challenge in California.

Villegas carded his nine-under 63 on the Nicklaus Private Course and Toms matched him at La Quinta Country Club.

South Korean rooke Bae Sang-moon was in the chasing group on 64 with Ted Potter, Brandt Snedeker and Bob Estes.

Toms played with star attraction Phil Mickelson, who struggled to a two-over 74 after a triple-bogey seven at the par-four 14th, on the toughest of the three courses used for the tournament.

1. Nicolas Colsaerts
2. 23
3. south africa
4. four shot leader at halfway
5. joint second
6. 70
7. shot 65 (eight under par)
8. Jose Maria Olazabal
9. Spain
10. Nicolas Colsaerts
11. 76
12. Padraig Harrington
13. led after the 1st round
14. Bae Sang-moon

Numbered questions:
1. Who was ahead in the Volvo tournament initially?
2. How old is Grace?
3. Where is he from?
4. How did he do?
5. What did Compatriot Thomas Aiken do?
6. CWHat did he shoot?
7. How did Lee Slattery do?
8. Who is the European Ryder cup captain?
9. Where is he from?
10. Who was Grace paired with?
11. How did he do?
12. Who was the favorite from Ireland?
13. How did Colombia's Camilo Villegas and David Toms do?
14. Who was the South Korean?