question: The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors, which the RIAA says "create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States." The RIAA headquarters is in Washington, D.C.

The RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, and 78 rpm records.

The RIAA says its current mission includes:

Since 2001, the RIAA has spent $2 to $6 million each year on lobbying in the United States.

The RIAA also participates in the collective rights management of sound recordings, and it is responsible for certifying Gold and Platinum albums and singles in the United States.

Cary Sherman has been the RIAA's chairman and CEO since 2011. Sherman joined the RIAA as its general counsel in 1997 and became president of the board of directors in 2001, serving in that position until being made chairman and CEO.
1. Does the RIAA have lobbyists?
2. How much does it spend annually on that?
3. Is it behind the certification of Gold records?
4. What other certification might an album receive?
5. Can singles get those distinctions as well?
6. Who is the current chairman?
7. Who is CEO?
8. Did he hold those titles in 2010?
9. Was he ever a lawyer for the organization?
10. When did he first join?
11. What does RIAA stand for?
12. Who is represented by them?
13. Are distributors included in the organization?
14. Would Capitol Records be represented by them?
15. Are its offices in New York?
16. Where at then?
17. Was it around during the jazz age of the twenties?
18. When did it first come into existence?
19. Did they deal with copyright issues?
20. What was something else they did for the recording industry?
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answer: 1. yes
2. $2 to $6 million each year
3. yes
4. Platinum
5. yes
6. Cary Sherman
7. Cary Sherman
8. no
9. yes
10. in 1997
11. The Recording Industry Association of America
12. the recording industry in the United States
13. yes
14. unknown
15. no
16. in Washington, D.C.
17. no
18. 1952
19. yes
20. research relating to the record industry and government regulations

question: (CNN) -- Audiences will be getting a new look at Abraham Lincoln this weekend with the wide release of director Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," and they'll be seeing a lot of America, too.

The film, which recreates the former president's life through the crucible of the Civil War, was filmed at several historic locations. Lincoln's life took him through a number of states before and during the war, which gave Spielberg and his crew a wide geographic canvas.

It was while shooting "War of the Worlds" in Rockbridge County, Virginia, that Spielberg began discussing returning to the state, said Andy Edmunds, interim director of the Virginia Film Office. Edmunds worked with production designer Rick Carter for nine years, helping him scout locations across the state.

Yet there is so much more to Lincoln than the movie that bears his name.

For history and film buffs looking to explore Lincoln's life, here are five locales that go beyond a trek to the National Mall.

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City Point: Hopewell, Virginia

One of Spielberg's Virginia stops was City Point, now Hopewell, which served as Ulysses S. Grant's headquarters during the Siege of Petersburg.

Lincoln spent two weeks there in 1865 with his family, traveling aboard the war ship River Queen, which filmmakers replicated in full, said Rita McClenny, chief executive officer of the Virginia Tourism Board.

From there, Lincoln watched the fall of Petersburg, later visiting the city, which was also shot on location, Edmunds said.

Indeed, many pivotal wartime decisions "were made on Virginia soil," McClenny said.
1. Where was "War of the Worlds" shot?
2. In what city?
3. What is the last name of the director at the film office?
4. And his first name?
5. Is he the permanent director?
6. What term described his position specifically?
7. Who was at the helm of "Lincoln"?
8. What is the first name of the man that the film is about?
9. What war was occurring at the time of the film's setting?
10. Were famously known locals used in the filming?
11. What is the surname of the production designer?
12. What city was Grant's base at one point?
13. Is that city called something different now?
14. What?
15. What sort of release was the film given?
16. From what news outlet is this press release?
17. For how long did Edmunds collaborate with Carter?
18. How many?
19. How long did Lincoln stay in City Point?
20. In what year?
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answer: 1. Virginia
2. Rockbridge County
3. Edmunds
4. Andy
5. No
6. Interim
7. Steven Spielberg
8. Abraham
9. Civil War
10. Yes
11. Carter
12. City Point
13. Yes
14. Hopewell
15. Wide
16. CNN
17. Years
18. Nine
19. Two weeks
20. 1865

question: CHAPTER III

THE DOINGS OF A NIGHT

As luck would have it, William Philander Tubbs just then occupied a tent alone, his two tent-mates being on guard duty for two hours as was the custom during encampment.

The aristocratic cadet lay flat on his back, with his face and throat well exposed.

"Now, be careful, Sam, or you'll wake him up," whispered Tom.

One cadet held a candle, while Sam and Tom blackened the face of the sleeping victim of the joke. The burnt cork was in excellent condition and soon William Philander looked for all the world like a coal-black darkey.

"Py chimanatics, he could go on der stage py a nigger minstrel company," was Hans Mueller's comment.

"Makes almost a better nigger than he does a white man," said Tom, dryly.

"Wait a minute till I fix up his coat for him," said Fred Garrison, and turned the garment inside out.

A moment later all of the cadets withdrew, leaving the tent in total darkness. Then one stuck his head in through the flap.

"Hi, there, Private Tubbs!" he called out. "Wake up!"

"What--ah--what's the mattah?" drawled the aristocratic cadet, sleepily.

"Captain Putnam wants you to report to him or to Mr. Strong at once," went on the cadet outside, in a heavy, assumed voice.

"Wants me to report?" questioned Tubbs, sitting up in astonishment.

"Yes, and at once. Hurry up, for it's very important."

"Well, this is assuredly strange," murmured William Philander to himself. "Wonder what is up?"
1. what did Tom whisper to Sam?
2. what did William use to cover his face?
3. when everyone left was the tent dark?
4. how did they wake up William?
5. did he use a heavy voice?
6. what color was Tubbs face
7. where were his tent-mates?
8. was Tubbs aristocratic?
9. what did they do to his coat?
10. did William know why he was awoken?
11. how was he laying initially?
12. was his face covered?
13. what about his throat?
14. how long is guard duty?
15. is that normal amount of time?
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answer:
1. be careful
2. unknown
3. yes
4. called out "Wake up!"
5. yes
6. black
7. on guard duty
8. yes
9. turned it inside out.
10. no
11. flat on his back
12. no
13. no
14. two hours
15. yes