question: The host: Now it's time for our You Must Read This program. Today we'll hear from Lauren Groff. She came across a book when she was going to have her first child and was worried about the future.

Lauren Groff: Staring into darkness, I wanted to read about happiness.1n fact, books full of joy are hard to find because happiness is nearly impossible to write about. So, when I found Elizabeth and Her German Garden, by Elizabeth Von Arnim, I felt as if someone suddenly opened a curtain and revealed a window where I had thought there was a wall.

Elizabeth and Her German Garden feels as if it rose out of Von Arnim's deep unhappiness in the way she was supposed to fit into her world Still, what a cool drink this novel is. It has a few characters: the narrator, a countess named Elizabeth, her husband, her three tiny daughters, various servants and some visitors. There is also Elizabeth's garden. whick we see in all its seasonal richness.

That is only the book's surface, however. There are great things hidden in the book. Eliza- beth is always comparing herself and the women around her and finding their fixed social roles disappointing. Her happiness, when it comes, arrives as an act of will. She has fought hard to achieve delight and I think it is more valuable for her struggle.

I appreciate Elizabeth for showing me a way through my darkest time, by revealing that an act of focused attention can lift a person out of a long, dark period in their lives. Anyone can get a little happiness from living, even by reading a few pages of a book.

The host : That's Lauren Groff. Her latest novel is Arcadia. The book she recommended is Elizabeth and Her German Garden.
1. Which book did Lauren Groff find?
2. And what book is her latest novel>
3. In the book shoe found who are the main characters?
4. Did Elizabeth have to work to find joy?
5. How does Lauren Groff characterize her effort?
6. Why are books about happiness scarce?
7. Who wrote Elizabeth and her German Garden?
8. When did Lauren Groff find that book?
9. What was she worried about then?
10. Was von Amim happy when she wrote it?
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answer: 1. Elizabeth and Her German Garden
2. Arcadia
3. Elizabeth, her husband, her three tiny daughters, various servants and some visitors
4. Yes
5. She appreciates her effort
6. unknown
7. Elizabeth Von Arnim
8. When pregnant with first child
9. the future
10. no

question: MADRID, Spain (CNN) -- A Spanish court says it is investigating an alleged "crime against humanity" involving Israel for its 2002 bombing in Gaza that killed 15 people and wounded 150 others.

The case names former Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer and six other Israelis.

The case, brought by Palestinian relatives of some of the deceased, names former Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer and six other Israeli top military commanders and security officials at the time.

The National Court said it has jurisdiction to investigate the case, and that initial evidence suggests the bombing "should be considered a crime against humanity," according to a copy of the court order viewed by CNN on Thursday.

Edwin Yabo, spokesman for the Israeli Embassy in Madrid, said Israel would not comment until it receives formal notification of the case. He said he learned about the court's decision through a phone call from CNN.

The National Court previously has taken on other high-profile human rights cases outside of Spain, such as charges against former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and more recently against former military leaders of El Salvador.

The court argues that if a potential human rights crime is not being investigated by the country in question, Spain can proceed, under international law.

The Israeli case involves the July 22, 2002 bombing in Gaza of the home of a suspected Hamas commander, Salah Shehadeh, the seven-page court order said.

The blast killed him, but also members of a Palestinian family, whose last name is Mattar. They lived next door. Some of their relatives brought the suit to the court last August.
1. Has the National Court ever heard cases that were not from Spain?
2. What kind?
3. Who were the cases against?
4. Who was he?
5. Anyone else?
6. who
7. What gives them the right to hear cases outside their country?
8. When can they take over a case?
9. Whose crime are they looking into now?
10. Where are they from?
11. What was Ben-Eliezer's job in Israel?
12. What was their crime?
13. Where?
14. When?
15. Was anyone hurt?
16. How many?
17. Was anyone killed?
18. How many?
19. What did they bomb?
20. Is he among the dead?
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answer: 1. yes
2. human rights cases
3. Augusto Pinochet
4. a Chilean dictator
5. yes
6. former military leaders of El Salvador
7. international law
8. if it's not being investigated by that country
9. Benjamin Ben-Eliezer and six others.
10. Israel
11. Defense Minister
12. a bombing
13. Gaza
14. 2002
15. yes
16. 150
17. yes
18. 15
19. Salah Shehadeh's home
20. yes

question: Los Angeles (CNN) -- Comedian Eddie Murphy will host the Oscars next February, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday.

Brett Ratner, who will produce the 84th Academy Awards show along with Don Mischer, called Murphy "a comedic genius, one of the greatest and most influential live performers ever."

"With his love of movies, history of crafting unforgettable characters and his iconic performances -- especially on stage -- I know he will bring excitement, spontaneity and tremendous heart to the show Don and I want to produce in February," Ratner said.

Critics panned the co-hosting team of Anne Hathaway and James Franco after last February's awards show, putting pressure on producers to hire a host who will stir positive buzz and draw viewers.

"Eddie is a truly ground-breaking performer, whose amazingly diverse array of roles has won him a devoted audience of all ages," Mischer said. "His quick wit and charisma will serve him very well as Oscar host."

Murphy was nominated for best supporting actor in 2006 for his supporting role in "Dreamgirls."

"I am enormously honored to join the great list of past Academy Award hosts from Hope and Carson to Crystal, Martin and Goldberg, among others," said Murphy, referring to previous hosts and show-business legends Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin and Whoopi Goldberg.

Murphy, who started his stand-up comedy career at 15, was 19 when he became the youngest cast member on TV's "Saturday Night Live" in 1980.

His feature film debut came in 1982's "48 Hrs." and was followed by "Beverly Hills Cop" and the "The Nutty Professor" and "Shrek" franchises. Murphy's movies have earned in excess of $7 billion at box offices worldwide, according to the Academy's news release.
1. Who will be leader of ceremonies at the upcoming award show?
2. What is he famous for?
3. When is the ceremony?
4. Has Murphy had any nominations?
5. For what?
6. When was that movie out?
7. Who hosted last year?
8. Were they popular with the press?
9. Who are some other Oscar hosts mentioned?
10. When did Murphy start working as a comedian?
11. How old was he?
12. What TV show was he on?
13. Who will produce the award show?
14. Will he do it alone?
15. Who's his co-producer?
16. Is he a fan of Murphie?
17. When was this announcement made?
18. Who made the announcement?
19. Is Eddie Murphy happy to have the job?
20. In what film did he make his debut?
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answer:
1. Eddie Murphy
2. He's a comedian
3. Next February
4. Yes
5. for his supporting role in "Dreamgirls."
6. 2006
7. Anne Hathaway and James Franco
8. No
9. Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin and Whoopi Goldberg.
10. 1976
11. 15
12. "Saturday Night Live"
13. Brett Ratner
14. No
15. Don Mischer
16. Yes
17. Tuesday
18. the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
19. Yes
20. 48 Hrs