input: CHAPTER XIV

There were times during their rapid journey when Seaman, studying his companion, became thoughtful. Dominey seemed, indeed, to have passed beyond the boundaries of any ordinary reserve, to have become like a man immeshed in the toils of a past so absorbing that he moved as though in a dream, speaking only when necessary and comporting himself generally like one to whom all externals have lost significance. As they embarked upon the final stage of their travels, Seaman leaned forward in his seat in the sombrely upholstered, overheated compartment.

"Your home-coming seems to depress you, Von Ragastein," he said.

"It was not my intention," Dominey replied, "to set foot in Germany again for many years."

"The past still bites?"

"Always."

The train sped on through long chains of vineyard-covered hills, out into a stretch of flat country, into forests of pines, in the midst of which were great cleared spaces, where, notwithstanding the closely drawn windows, the resinous odour from the fallen trunks seemed to permeate the compartment. Presently they slackened speed. Seaman glanced at his watch and rose.

"Prepare yourself, my friend," he said. "We descend in a few minutes."

Dominey glanced out of the window.

"But where are we?" he enquired.

"Within five minutes of our destination."

"But there is not a house in sight," Dominey remarked wonderingly.

"You will be received on board His Majesty's private train," Seaman announced. "The Kaiser, with his staff, is making one of his military tours. We are honoured by being permitted to travel back with him as far as the Belgian frontier." 1. How many characters are in the passage?
2. What are their names?
3. What type of vehicle are they traveling in?
4. Who doesn't seem to be excited?
5. What country is he from?
6. How long is it until their next stop?
7. Where are they headed to next?
8. How will they get there?
9. Who is the more quiet companion?
10. Does he have fond memories of his homeland? Return numbered answers in your output.

output: 1. Two.
2. Seaman and Dominey.
3. A train.
4. Dominey.
5. Germany.
6. A few minutes.
7. The Belgian frontier.
8. On board His Majesty's private train.
9. Dominey.
10. No.

question: (PEOPLE.com) -- Theodore "Teddy" Forstmann, a veteran business leader and philanthropist who was romantically linked to Padma Lakshmi, died Sunday. He was 71.

Forstmann suffered from brain cancer, his spokesman tells The New York Times.

Although the famed billionaire never married, he dated "Top Chef" host Lakshmi, 41, over the last several years. Their relationship made headlines when she gave birth to now 1-year-old daughter Krishna in February 2010, which spawned speculation over the identity of the father. (Venture capitalist Adam Dell was later revealed as the father.)

Forstmann was also briefly linked to Princess Diana. According to "The Diana Chronicles" by Newsweek and The Daily Beast editor Tina Brown, the two were plotting to wed in the last weeks of her life.

Forstmann, who invested in companies ranging from Gulfstream Aerospace to Dr. Pepper, is survived by his two sons, Siya and Everest, brothers Anthony and John, and sisters Marina Forstmann Day and Elissa Forstmann Moran.

See the full article at PEOPLE.com.

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1. Who died?
2. Who was he?
3. Was he married?
4. Who was he dating?
5. How old is she?
6. What did she do?
7. Did he have any children?
8. Who were they?
9. How did he die?
10. Did he have any daughters?
11. Who else was he linked to?
12. Anyone else?
13. According to whom?
14. What was a company he invested in?
****
answer: 1. Theodore Forstmann
2. veteran business leader
3. No
4. Lakshmi
5. 41
6. "Top Chef" host
7. Yes
8. Siya and Everest
9. brain cancer
10. No
11. Padma Lakshmi
12. Princess Diana
13. "The Diana Chronicles"
14. Dr. Pepper

Question: CHAPTER XXII

HAIL

A thin crescent moon hung low in the western sky. The prairie was wrapped in silent shadows. Leland stood outside the homestead, with the bridle of an impatient horse in his hand, and talked with his wife. There was only one light in the house behind them, and everything was very still, but Leland knew that two men who could be trusted to keep good watch were wide awake that night. The barrel of a Marlin rifle hung behind his shoulders, glinting fitfully when it caught the light as he moved. Without thinking of what he was doing, he fingered the clip of the sling.

"The moon will be down in half an hour, and it will be quite dark before I cross the ravine near Thorwald's place," he said. "Jim Thorwald is straight, and standing by the law, but none of us are quite sure of all of his boys. Anyway, we don't want anybody to know who's riding to the outpost."

Carrie laid her hand upon his arm. "I suppose you must go, this once at least."

"Of course!" said Leland with a smile. "If I'm wanted, I must go again. The trouble's spreading."

"Then," said Carrie, "why can't they bring more troopers in? Why did you ever have anything to do with it, Charley?"

"It seemed necessary. A man has to hold on to what is his."

Carrie's fingers tightened on his arm. "Perhaps it is so; I suppose it must be; but, after all, I don't think that was your only reason. I mean, when you started the quarrel. No, you needn't turn away. I want you to look at me." 1. Who was standing outsdie?
2. What was his wife's name?
3. Was the prairie loud?
4. What was it?
5. Did he trust some men to keep a watch?
6. How many/
7. Was there a thin crescent moon?
8. Where exactly?
9. Was there only one light in the house behind them?
10. Was Leland a part of a trooper? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. Leland
2. Carrie
3. no
4. silent
5. yes
6. two
7. yes
8. in the western sky
9. yes
10. no