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"How much time has passed between Blake's night with Eldoria and his search for Sabrina York in his mind-world?",
"Why does Deirdre get so upset when Blake Past suggests she go to prom with the young man?",
"Why does shame flame in Blake's cheeks when Deirdre goes to prepare Eldoria's dias?",
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By ROBERT F. YOUNG
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow April 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Every man's mind is a universe with countless
places in which he can hide—even from... |
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"Why did the Tr'en leave Korvin's door unlocked and a weapon nearby?",
"Why does the text mean when it says that Korvin was \"unconscious\" at the time of his lessons in the local language?",
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"What i... | [
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"They were so caught up trying to figure out Korvin's answers that they became somewhat careless in guarding him. ",
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IN
TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M.
HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
The cell had been put together more efficiently than any Korvin ha... |
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"What is the most likely meaning of the slang O.Q.? (in twentieth-century American English)",
"Why does the Skipper stop abruptly after he says \"when you're running a blockade\"?",
"Who or what is Leo?",
"Why does the Skipper allow the new chef to use the heat-cannon as an incinerator?",
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By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound
Leo
needed
a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced
Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1942.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this public... |
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"What does the gold band that Ro put on Na's wrist mean for them?",
"Who or what is an Oan?",
"What is the Oans' unusual advantage? ",
"Why is Grimm annoyed that Charlotte slept beside Carlson?",
"In what sense does Ro relate to the white young men?",
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By CHESTER WHITEHORN
Never had Mars seen such men as these, for they
came from black space, carrying weird weapons—to
fight for a race of which they had never heard.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1945.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidenc... |
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"Who is Billy?",
"How do the women have Amazonian strength?",
"Why is the main reason that Johnathan so humiliated by the women?",
"What was Ann intending to do with Johnathan under the trees before the other women showed up?",
"Why does Johnathan put his arm around Ann?",
"Why is the Interstellar Cosmogr... | [
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BY ROBERT E. McDOWELL
Being space-wrecked and marooned is tough
enough. But to face the horrors of such a
planet as this was too much. Imagine Fawkes'
terrible predicament; plenty of food—and
twenty seven beautiful girls for companions.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
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"Why is course change dangerous?",
"Did Duane actually kill Stevens? How do you know?",
"The red headed woman is most likely Duane's...",
"Why didn't Duane and Stevens go to the pressure bunks when they announced the course change?",
"Why does Duane want to kill Stevens?",
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"Because if one not strapped down, they are at the mercy of zero gravity and high speeds.",
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By JAMES MacCREIGH
Revolt was flaring on Callisto, and Peter Duane
held the secret that would make the uprising a
success or failure. Yet he could make no move,
could favor no side—his memory was gone—he
didn't know for whom he fought.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
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"Why did Blake feel awkward in the hut?",
"What is the most likely reason that Blake says he is a god?",
"Blake's mind country was made of:",
"Why did Blake visit his mom in the kitchen?",
"Why was Deirdre sad after she left the bench?",
"Where did Blake begin his chase of Sabrina?",
"What led to the fi... | [
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"He is righteous",
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"He i... | [
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By ROBERT F. YOUNG
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow April 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Every man's mind is a universe with countless
places in which he can hide—even from... |
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"What is the best description of Korvin's job?",
"Why did the Tr'en let Korvin go?",
"What was Korvin's plan?",
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"How does Korvin feel about the laws on Earth?",
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IN
TRANSLATION
By
LARRY M.
HARRIS
In language translation, you may get a literally accurate
word-for-word translation ... but miss the meaning entirely. And in
space-type translation ... the effect may be the same!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
The cell had been put together more efficiently than any Korvin ha... |
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"Why was the cook called Captain Slops?",
"What is the most likely explanation for the cook's demeanor and behavior?",
"How did Dugan find a new cook?",
"How did the cook get the tool he wanted in the kitchen?",
"How do they get from the kitchen to the control room?",
"What would have most likely happened... | [
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By NELSON S. BOND
The Callisto-bound
Leo
needed
a cook. What it got was a piping-voiced
Jonah who jinxed it straight into Chaos.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1942.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this public... |
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"Why was Na alone in the forest?",
"Why did Ro tell the woman not to move?",
"Why did Na not meet the party on time?",
"How did Ro feel about Na picking the fruit?",
"What was the consequence of the white men choosing to sleep in the valley?",
"Why did Ro want to fight the white man?",
"Why did Grimm di... | [
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By CHESTER WHITEHORN
Never had Mars seen such men as these, for they
came from black space, carrying weird weapons—to
fight for a race of which they had never heard.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1945.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidenc... |
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"What was the main reason Jonathan decided to stay on the asteroid?",
"What caused Jonathan's spaceship to wreck?",
"Why did Ann smile when she met Jonathan?",
"Why was Ann worried after she met Jonathan?",
"Why did Jonathan fight with Ann?",
"Why was Jonathan ashamed when the second girl showed up?",
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BY ROBERT E. McDOWELL
Being space-wrecked and marooned is tough
enough. But to face the horrors of such a
planet as this was too much. Imagine Fawkes'
terrible predicament; plenty of food—and
twenty seven beautiful girls for companions.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
... |
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"Why were Duane and Stevens fighting?\n",
"How did the fight between Duane and Stevens end?",
"Why did Duane say he did not recognize the girl?",
"Why did Andrias feel uncertain?",
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"What is the cargo Duane and Stevens are transporting?",
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By JAMES MacCREIGH
Revolt was flaring on Callisto, and Peter Duane
held the secret that would make the uprising a
success or failure. Yet he could make no move,
could favor no side—his memory was gone—he
didn't know for whom he fought.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
... |
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"Which of the following is a false statement about the 98th corpse to be acquired by the ship?",
"How long have the Venusians and Earth been in conflict?",
"How did Burnett die?",
"How many times did Burnett operate the claw in the passage?",
"What likely happened to Rice in the end?",
"What was Burnett’s... | [
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By RAY BRADBURY
This was Burnett's last trip. Three more
shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and
he would be among the living again.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on thi... |
valid | 30035 | [
"What did the author intend the lesson of the passage to be?",
"What happened to Dameri while he was in custody of the government?",
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first envoy from another world was about to speak—that
is, if he could forget that horse for a minute....
off course
By Mack Reynolds
Illustrated by Kelly Freas
First on
the scene were Larry
Dermott and Tim Casey of the
State Highway Patrol. They assumed
th... |
valid | 61285 | [
"What is the nature of the relationship between Georges and Retief?",
"What is true of the relationship between the Boyars and the Aga Kagan?",
"What is the closest estimate to how long have the Boyar been on Flamme?",
"What is the highest authority the reader learns of any woman holding on Flamme?",
"What ... | [
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"Old friends from their time in the Corps",
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"Amicable bridge between Boyar and Corps",
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BY KEITH LAUMER
The Aga Kaga wanted peace—a
piece of everything in sight!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, November 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"I'm not ... |
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"What was the overall relationship like between Splinter and Kerry?\n",
"Which of the characters receives the most medical intervention during the course of the story?",
"What can be inferred about the size of the ship the characters travelled in?",
"How did the author illustrate the planet of Venus upon thei... | [
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"Splinter is a new space cadet with a chip on his shoulder, and Kerry can’t stand to be with him",
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"Splinter despises being assigned an old space companion like Kerry so he picks fights with him",
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By WILBUR S. PEACOCK
The orders were explicit: "Destroy the
'THING' of Venus." But Patrolmen Kerry
Blane and Splinter Wood, their space-ship
wrecked, could not follow orders—their
weapons were useless on the Water-world.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories W... |
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"What is the relationship like between Yasak and Koroby?",
"What did Koroby think of the vehicle she took to her wedding?",
"What time period in human history does the author liken the Venusian planet to?",
"What likely happened to Koroby after the story ended?",
"How did Yasak feel towards Robert upon thei... | [
[
"They are set to meet for the first time on the date of their marriage",
"Yasak is faithfully devoted to Koroby’s needs",
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By HANNES BOK
She prayed that a God would come from the skies
and carry her away to bright adventures. But
when he came in a metal globe, she knew only
disappointment—for his godliness was oddly strange!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories March 1943.
Extens... |
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"Why did the supreme ruler deliver a scroll message to Jorgenson?\n",
"What is the purpose of the Witnesses?",
"Why was Jorgenson so angry to have his business taken by Glen-U?",
"What would the Thrid likely believe drives their system of governance?",
"What happened if a local governor made a mistake that ... | [
[
"To acquire his lucrative business",
"To lure him into an elaborate brainwashing scheme",
"To silence his ideas within Thrid society",
"To frighten him into behaving as the Thrid did"
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"To observe and report those who challenge the supreme ruler",
"To deliver scroll messages from t... | [
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BY MURRAY LEINSTER
The Thrid were the wisest creatures in
space—they even said so themselves!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this public... |
valid | 63041 | [
"What is the Constellation’s main mission?",
"Why is Burnett compared to a machine?",
"Which of following statements is not a true statement about the differences between Rice and Burnett?",
"How does Lethla survive the vacuum of space?",
"Why doesn’t the Constellation have weapons?",
"Why are Lethla and ... | [
[
"To engage in combat with the enemy",
"To collect the dead bodies of soldiers and preserve them for burial on Earth",
"To collect the dead bodies of soldiers so they can be reanimated using advanced technology",
"To salvage materials from wrecked warships"
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By RAY BRADBURY
This was Burnett's last trip. Three more
shelves to fill with space-slain warriors—and
he would be among the living again.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on thi... |
valid | 30035 | [
"What is the tone of the story?",
"What would have happened if Dermott had worn the helmet instead of Casey?",
"Which of the following is not a reason why Dermott makes Casey wear the helmet?",
"How do most of the humans on Earth feel about Dameri Tass’s arrival?",
"What is Dameri Tass so interested in anim... | [
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"Foreboding",
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"Cynical",
"Humorous"
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"Dameri Tass would have turned violent and attacked them",
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] | Shure and begorra, it was a great day for the Earth! The
first envoy from another world was about to speak—that
is, if he could forget that horse for a minute....
off course
By Mack Reynolds
Illustrated by Kelly Freas
First on
the scene were Larry
Dermott and Tim Casey of the
State Highway Patrol. They assumed
th... |
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"How do the Boyars view the Aga Kagans?",
"Which is the best adjective to describe the Corp's approach to governance of the planet?",
"What is the Boyar's ultimate goal for Flamme?",
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"They view them as allies in colonizing Flamme",
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"Erratic",
"Aggressive",
"Bureaucratic",
"Effi... | [
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BY KEITH LAUMER
The Aga Kaga wanted peace—a
piece of everything in sight!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, November 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"I'm not ... |
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"What is the relationship between Kerry Blane and Splinter Wood?",
"Why doesn't Kerry Blane take the pills that Splinter offers him?",
"Why does Kerry Blane leave retirement?",
"Which is not a symptom of the space bends?",
"How does Splinter Wood view Kerry Blane?",
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By WILBUR S. PEACOCK
The orders were explicit: "Destroy the
'THING' of Venus." But Patrolmen Kerry
Blane and Splinter Wood, their space-ship
wrecked, could not follow orders—their
weapons were useless on the Water-world.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories W... |
valid | 62314 | [
"How does Koroby feel about marrying Yasak?",
"What is an example of foreshadowing in the story?",
"From the text, what can we infer about Yasuk's social status in this society?",
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"Why does the strang... | [
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"She wants to marry him for his money, since he will spare no expense for Koroby",
"She is afraid to marry him because he has a reputation for being cruel",
"She is uncertain whether she is making the right choice, but she is going to marry him because she has no better option",
"She is excited to... | [
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By HANNES BOK
She prayed that a God would come from the skies
and carry her away to bright adventures. But
when he came in a metal globe, she knew only
disappointment—for his godliness was oddly strange!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories March 1943.
Extens... |
valid | 61430 | [
"What is Jorgenson's internal conflict at the beginning of the story?",
"Why is the Grand Panjandrum called the Never-Mistaken?",
"Why does Jorgenson contradict the Grand Panajandrum?",
"How do the Thrid view their leader?",
"What is the best adjective to describe Thriddar's society?",
"Why does Ganti all... | [
[
"He wants to leave Thriddar, but his business is too lucrative for him to abandon",
"He wants to give his trading post to the Grand Pajandrum, but if he does he risks losing his friendship with Ganti",
"He wants to make money from the Thrid, but doing so means he must condemn his friend Ganti",
"H... | [
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BY MURRAY LEINSTER
The Thrid were the wisest creatures in
space—they even said so themselves!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this public... |
valid | 52855 | [
"What do Dan's interactions with both Kelly and Blote signify about his overall motive throughout the article?",
"What choice best describes Dan's feelings toward operating the carrier throughout the article?",
"What feeling does Dan's accidental encounter with the young girl evoke for the readers?",
"What wo... | [
[
"Dan realized that Kelly and Blote were deceiving him, so he decided to turn against them by disappearing with the carrier.",
"Dan did not want to work with Kelly from the beginning, so he used the carrier to escape and eventually met Blote where he convinced Dan to work for him instead.",
"Dan had no... | [
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] | THE STAR-SENT KNAVES
BY KEITH LAUMER
Illustrated by Gaughan
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When the Great Galactic Union first encounters
Earth ... is t... |
valid | 62085 | [
"Is the motive behind the propaganda that Martian Broadcasting uses to control the reddies on Mars similar to the motive behind the mysterious hypnotizing music that the terrestrials keep hearing, and why?",
"What was the author's purpose in including the tragic encounter between Jared Haller and Mr. Ranson?",
... | [
[
"No, because the propaganda that Martian Broadcasting delivers influences destructive behavior among reddies.",
"No, because the propaganda delivered by Martian Broadcasting is not delivered in the same form as the hypnotizing music.",
"Yes, because it turns out that both the propaganda and the hypnot... | [
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] | Pied Piper of Mars
By FREDERIC ARNOLD KUMMER, Jr.
Elath Taen made mad music for the men of Mars.
The red planet lived and would die to the
soul-tearing tunes of his fiendish piping.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1942.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence t... |
valid | 62498 | [
"How is Bobby's attitude towards flying the spaceship different than Pop's in the beginning of the article?",
"Why was Pop upset about leaving life on Earth?",
"Why does Pop prefer Dick's help with the spaceship more than Bobby's?",
"What is the main reason the family was so worried about losing their supplie... | [
[
"Bobby knows much less about flying spaceships than his father, so he is less confident than his father about completing the journey.",
"Bobby is worried about flying on the spaceship, while Pop is upset about leaving Earth for an uncertain future on Eros.",
"Bobby acts like the journey will be a thri... | [
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] | Castaways of Eros
By NELSON S. BOND
Two families fought for the title to Eros,
and only one could win. One had to outsmart
the other—and both had to win over the
unscrupulous United Ores Corporation. It
was a problem worthy of a Solomon—and it
had an ending even those embittered
rivals could not foresee.
... |
valid | 61119 | [
"What best describes why Madison's initial feelings towards the Actuarvac were suspicious and skeptical?",
"What does Madison's selection in car choice after the flight tell about his physical character?",
"Given the information in the article, is Granite City likely making false insurance claims, and why?",
... | [
[
"He felt the Actuarvac will hurt the well-being of Manhattan-Universal Insurance.",
"He felt like he might become unemployed because of the Actuarvac.",
"He did not think the Actuarvac was competent enough for the job.",
"He wanted to continue to be favorited by McCain, but felt his favoritism was... | [
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] | DANGEROUS QUARRY
BY JIM HARMON
One little village couldn't have
a monopoly on all the bad breaks
in the world. They did, though!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this public... |
valid | 63616 | [
"How would one describe Emerald Star Hotel?",
"By the end of the article, would Harper's opinion of Mrs. Jacobsen at the front desk be different?",
"How did Harper's opinion on the place of robots in the workforce change by the end of the article?",
"Though the robots were the main issue at the hotel, was hum... | [
[
"An uncomfortable and unrelaxing hotel meant for short stays.",
"A place made for business conferences.",
"A place just like a hospital.",
"An upscale and high-tech retreat."
],
[
"No, because he did not have the same issue with the robots that she had.",
"No, because he would still be... | [
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] | HAGERTY'S ENZYMES
By A. L. HALEY
There's a place for every man and a man for
every place, but on robot-harried Mars the
situation was just a little different.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright o... |
valid | 61467 | [
"What would best describe Asa and Dorr's relationship?",
"How would Asa's decision on where to become a changeling been affected if the pay range to work as a muck man on Jordan's Planet was not as high as it was originally listed in the article?",
"What was the advantage of muck men being shaped like frogs?",
... | [
[
"They dislike each other because they are in a struggle for dominance over Slider egg supply and the Hazeltyne company.",
"Asa is afraid of Dorr, especially after being framed.",
"They have disdain for each other considering that Dorr is the reason behind why Asa was influenced to live on the treacher... | [
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] | MUCK MAN
BY FREMONT DODGE
The work wasn't hard, but there were some sacrifices.
You had to give up hope and freedom—and being human!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, November 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this p... |
valid | 52855 | [
"Why did Kelly hire Dan so quickly?",
"What was unique about Manny and Fiorello’s boss?",
"What was the blue spectral vehicle Dan acquired?",
"Where did Dan bring Blote in the carrier?",
"Why did Dan meet with Mr. Snithian?",
"Dzhackoon’s job is most similar to what human job?",
"In exchange for a time ... | [
[
"Because of his understanding of time machines.",
"Mr. Snithian was desperate to protect his paintings.",
"Dan had a great idea for protecting the vault.",
"He was willing to work for very little pay."
],
[
"He was an octopus.",
"He had the head of an alligator and the body of a giraff... | [
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] | THE STAR-SENT KNAVES
BY KEITH LAUMER
Illustrated by Gaughan
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of Tomorrow June 1963
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
When the Great Galactic Union first encounters
Earth ... is t... |
valid | 62085 | [
"Who are \"reddies\"?",
"Why did Ranson feel safe returning to Haller's home?",
"How did Ranson find Elath Taen?",
"Why was Elath Taen mostly likely smiling as he drifted to sleep?",
"Why did Ranson take Captain Maxwell's weapon?",
"Who was the \"exotic girl\" most likely?",
"How did Ranson kill Haller?... | [
[
"Martians",
"Tourists",
"Venusians",
"Earthmen"
],
[
"He had already killed Haller.",
"The house was deserted.",
"The music drew him there.",
"He knew Maxwell's patrol wouldn't search for him there."
],
[
"He analyzed his DNA.",
"He found footprints.",
"He follo... | [
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] | Pied Piper of Mars
By FREDERIC ARNOLD KUMMER, Jr.
Elath Taen made mad music for the men of Mars.
The red planet lived and would die to the
soul-tearing tunes of his fiendish piping.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1942.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence t... |
valid | 62498 | [
"Why was Pop's posture so poor?",
"Who is The Pooch?",
"How was the Cuchulainn able to make the journey to Eros?",
"Why did the family most likely move to Eros in the first place?",
"How did Mom feel about moving to Eros?",
"What was the root of the Cuchulainn's landing issue?",
"What is Pop's ultimate ... | [
[
"It only appeared so compared to the S.S.P. man.",
"He was carrying a large item.",
"Because of his work doing scientific research.",
"He had been standing in line all day."
],
[
"The family dog.",
"Dick and Eleanor's child.",
"Grampaw Moseley's alter-ego.",
"Mom and Pop's youn... | [
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] | Castaways of Eros
By NELSON S. BOND
Two families fought for the title to Eros,
and only one could win. One had to outsmart
the other—and both had to win over the
unscrupulous United Ores Corporation. It
was a problem worthy of a Solomon—and it
had an ending even those embittered
rivals could not foresee.
... |
valid | 61119 | [
"Why did Madison investigate the manual record files prior to visiting Granite City?",
"Why did Madison drive a Rolls?",
"What is the most likely reason for the lack of car insurance claims in Granite City?",
"Why did Madison ultimately think gathering the large rock was a bad decision?",
"Why was Madison t... | [
[
"In order to hopefully discover some red-flag indicators of insurance fraud.",
"To learn more about the Ozark Mountains.",
"To gather the necessary paperwork for his investigation.",
"To educate himself on the history of Granite City."
],
[
"He was too tall for most models and disliked the... | [
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] | DANGEROUS QUARRY
BY JIM HARMON
One little village couldn't have
a monopoly on all the bad breaks
in the world. They did, though!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this public... |
valid | 63616 | [
"What was Harper's most likely work with the equatorial wells before they sank?",
"Why did Harper change his tone regarding a vacation to Mars?",
"Why was Harper strongly in favor of automation?",
"Why did Harper think of Mrs. Jacobsen when the two robots came to his room?",
"Why did the two robots sedate H... | [
[
"Treating Martian liquids for commercial use.",
"Bolstering the Martian tourist economy.",
"Converting the wells into curative springs.",
"Sourcing water on Mars."
],
[
"He wanted to see the beautiful Emerald Star hotel.",
"He was worried about the robots staffing the hotel.",
"Bel... | [
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2,
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1,
1,
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] | [
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1,
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] | HAGERTY'S ENZYMES
By A. L. HALEY
There's a place for every man and a man for
every place, but on robot-harried Mars the
situation was just a little different.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright o... |
valid | 61467 | [
"What seems to be the primary benefit of becoming a changeling?",
"What was Asa's true motivation for choosing Jordan's Planet?",
"What happens to a changeling after their sentence is served?",
"Why would Tom Dorr frame Asa Graybar for stealing the Slider egg?",
"Why did Furston instruct Graybar to eat berr... | [
[
"Efficient labor and reduced prison sentences.",
"Regeneration of bodily organs.",
"Extended life expectancy.",
"Developing superhuman powers."
],
[
"Studying Slider eggs in their natural habitat.",
"He wanted to serve a reduced sentence.",
"The conversions made mud-dwelling more c... | [
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] | MUCK MAN
BY FREMONT DODGE
The work wasn't hard, but there were some sacrifices.
You had to give up hope and freedom—and being human!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, November 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this p... |
valid | 60412 | [
"When did the earth earn its new title?",
"What do the colors in the physicians' titles mean?",
"How did the planet get the code to call for help?",
"What kind of IV drip did the doctor give the patient?",
"What did the doctor administer by feeding tube?",
"Why did the Earth doctor use the mortar and pest... | [
[
"When humans from Earth started giving medical care wherever they traveled",
"When Earth became known as unrivaled in its development of the biological sciences",
"When humans from Earth became known as Galactic Pill Peddlers",
"When the first contract was signed"
],
[
"Stone focuses his p... | [
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] | R
X
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
The tenth son of a tenth son was very
sick, but it was written that he would
never die. Of course, it was up to the
Earth doctor to see that he didn't!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any ev... |
valid | 63855 | [
"Who is called an aphrodisiac?",
"What is the main reason the Cleopatra was chosen to report to Tethys?",
"Why did the workers weld appendages to the Cleopatra?",
"How did Gorman feel about Strike?",
"How long did it take the Cleopatra to travel from Tethys to Eridanus?",
"What best describes the battle?"... | [
[
"Celia Graham",
"the Cleopatra",
"Commander Strike",
"Ivy Hendricks"
],
[
"The Eridans launched a major invasion",
"She is led by Commander Strike",
"She was close by",
"She has enough power to complete the mission"
],
[
"To prepare for battle against the Eridans",
... | [
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] | THE STARBUSTERS
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
A bunch of kids in bright new uniforms,
transiting the constellations in a disreputable
old bucket of a space-ship—why should the
leathery-tentacled, chlorine-breathing
Eridans take them seriously?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summ... |
valid | 63633 | [
"Who is the murderer for which Bo listens for footsteps?",
"Why was the murderer trying to kill Bo?",
"How was Bo unusual compared to his colleagues?",
"What is Achilles?",
"What was the dog?",
"Why did Johnny like the Last Chance?",
"Why did Johnny say Dr. McKittrick wasn't sociable?",
"Why did Bo no... | [
[
"Johnny Malone",
"A Venusian",
"An unknown person",
"A crewmember from Fireball"
],
[
"We never find out",
"He was a rival of the Sirius Transportation Company",
"He was in love with Valeria ",
"To get revenge for Johnny's death"
],
[
"He was fastidious",
"He was a ... | [
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] | [
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] | OUT OF THE IRON WOMB!
By POUL ANDERSON
Behind a pale Venusian mask lay hidden the
arch-humanist, the anti-tech killer ... one of
those who needlessly had strewn Malone blood
across the heavens from Saturn to the sun.
Now—on distant Trojan asteroids—the
rendezvous for death was plainly marked.
[Transcriber's N... |
valid | 63473 | [
"Where was the city located?",
"How much time passed between the discovery of the city and Wass activating the switchboard?",
"How did the crew discover the shield?",
"Why did Martin smile?",
"How many times did Martin open the hatch?",
"Why did Martin feel sick when they were able to escape?"
] | [
[
"At the equator",
"The location is not disclosed",
"At the north pole",
"At the south pole"
],
[
"13 hours",
"10 hours",
"12 hours",
"11 hours"
],
[
"They went to the roof of the tallest building",
"Wass tried to cross to retrieve forgotten equipment",
"Martin a... | [
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] | [
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] | DUST UNTO DUST
By LYMAN D. HINCKLEY
It was alien but was it dead, this towering, sinister
city of metal that glittered malignantly before the
cautious advance of three awed space-scouters.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... |
valid | 61434 | [
"What was Qorn before the next to last time he estivated?",
"What happens to the qornt at estivating time?",
"Which reaction to the ultimatum was not suggested to Nitworth?",
"How did Magnan feel about his reconnaissance assignment?",
"Who found Retief and Magnan in the trees?",
"Who would make the least ... | [
[
"a verpp",
"a rheuk",
"a boog",
"a qornt"
],
[
"It is unknown",
"They die",
"Nothing",
"They moult"
],
[
"Delayed withdrawal",
"Guerilla warfare",
"Quick withdrawal",
"Insisting on more time"
],
[
"He was scared and tried every opportunity to get out... | [
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] | [
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] | MIGHTIEST QORN
BY KEITH LAUMER
Sly, brave and truculent, the Qornt
held all humans in contempt—except one!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
I
... |
valid | 63150 | [
"Why did Dennis' girlfriend leave him?",
"Why did Dennis frown at the dancer?",
"Where is International Police headquarters located?",
"What would have happened if Dennis had not gone to the chamber?",
"Why was Dennis sent on the mission even though he was grounded?",
"Why was the journey not a new advent... | [
[
"She wanted to take a new job",
"She was upset about his visit to the chamber",
"She was upset he cheated with 5 or 6 women from other planets",
"She couldn't compete with his love of space travel"
],
[
"It was too cold",
"She was writhing",
"She was beautiful",
"He wanted to b... | [
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] | THE SOUL EATERS
By WILLIAM CONOVER
Firebrand Dennis Brooke had one final chance
to redeem himself by capturing Koerber whose
ships were the scourge of the Void. But his
luck had run its course, and now he was
marooned on a rogue planet—fighting to save
himself from a menace weapons could not kill.
[Transcr... |
valid | 63645 | [
"What did Irgi find that could have helped his people if it weren't too late?",
"What caused the plague on earth?",
"Where did the spaceship land?",
"What did Nichols reminisce about?",
"How did Irgi feel after meeting the men?",
"What did Irgi do to the men in the lab?",
"Who inspired Irgi to work to h... | [
[
"The mist and the globe of transparent metal",
"Only the mist",
"The mist and the blue light",
"The mist and the invisible beam"
],
[
"It was a microbe from space travel",
"It was a form of contagious cancer",
"It was caused by cosmic rays that reached earth",
"It was caused by... | [
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] | [
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] | The Last Monster
By GARDNER F. FOX
Irgi was the last of his monster race, guardian of
a dead planet, master of the secret of immortality.
It was he whom the four men from Earth had to
conquer to gain that secret—a tentacled
monstrosity whom Earthly weapons could not touch.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was... |
valid | 61146 | [
"How many times did Retief try to tell Potter he was not Lemuel's cousin?",
"What misconception did Potter have about the Flap-jacks?",
"Why did Retief want to go away alone from the fire?",
"What did the flap-jacks think people wanted?",
"How did Hoshick feel about war?",
"How did Retief beat Hoshick?",
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"1",
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[
"He thought they looked like blankets",
"He thought they wanted to take over the oases",
"He thought they killed some men",
"He thought they were friendly"
],
[
"He wanted to go home",
"He wanted to walk to a tree",
"He wanted to get away... | [
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by KEITH LAUMER
Retief knew the importance of sealed
orders—and the need to keep them that way!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication... |
valid | 63936 | [
"When Westover was on the monster the first night remembering the speech, where was the man who gave the speech?",
"Why should Westover not kill the monster?",
"Where was the safest place to be on Earth?",
"What about the situation made Westover feel the most upset?",
"Why was Westover described as shrinkin... | [
[
"Close by",
"Far away in space",
"Far away on Earth",
"Dead"
],
[
"He needs it to destroy the earth",
"He needs it to travel to find other people",
"He needs it to save the human race",
"He needs it to find other monsters"
],
[
"On a mountain",
"On top of a monster"... | [
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By ROBERT ABERNATHY
Gigantic, mindless, the Monsters had come out of
interstellar space to devour Earth. They gnawed
at her soil, drank deep of her seas. Where, on
this gutted cosmic carcass, could humanity flee?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1950.
Ext... |
valid | 20007 | [
"Why did people say the story about Clinton hiding under a blanket to meet a woman was untrue?",
"What made it easier for previous presidents to get away with adultery?",
"Why did the press not report on JFK's adultery?",
"Where in the White House is it feasible for the president to meet a woman?",
"What is... | [
[
"They know Clinton cheats on his wife",
"They were Clinton-haters",
"He could not have gotten back home without being found out",
"It was published by the Washington Times"
],
[
"Their staff did not know",
"They always tried to hide it well",
"The secret service budget was small",
... | [
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] | [
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The Washington Times could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a dark-c... |
valid | 20008 | [
"What does the author say about correlating athletic ability with race?",
"When does the author think we will have an Olympics in which no new records are set?",
"What is not listed as a trend in human development?",
"What is one of the main reasons the top athletes are so superior now?",
"How does improved... | [
[
"There is a correlation because more Africans win track events",
"It is possible to test for a correlation even though one has not yet been proven",
"There is a correlation because Asians are not as good at sports",
"The ability is most likely due to environment and training rather than race"
],... | [
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] | The Olympic Gene Pool
Why the human race keeps getting faster.
By Andrew Berry
( 2,168 words; posted Thursday, July 4; to be composted Thursday, July 11 )
On May 6, 1954, at Oxford University's Iffley Road track, Roger Bannister became, by just ha... |
valid | 20006 | [
"The author of this piece seems to feel that blame befalls many people involved in this scandal because",
"According to the author, does the public received any blame for these events? Why or why not?",
"The information presented shows that the person who was the most innocent involved in this scandal to be",
... | [
[
"Even though they did not seem to be directly involved or cause problems because they did not quit their jobs on principle, they were at fault.",
"They were not loyal to Clinton, and because he was the president, it was everyone's ultimate duty to remain loyal to him.",
"They did not alert the media s... | [
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One of the few truths universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such sanctification? After all, she kne... |
valid | 62382 | [
"Why does the Officer deliver his message so carefully to Kirk?",
"What do the Piruts want with the Ship?",
"What is the most powerful weapon any of the characters in the story have for combat?",
"What is different about Jakk’s physical abilities?",
"The Officer told Kirk that the following was ultimately a... | [
[
"He can hardly control contain his anger for what Pa did",
"He needs to maintain control over the relationship with the Hans",
"He killed Pa in a case of mistaken identity",
"He was good friends with Kirk’s father"
],
[
"To overtake it with the Hans",
"The same thing the Hans want with... | [
2,
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1,
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] | [
1,
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1,
1,
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1,
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] | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant
life to the dying cast-aways of the void.
Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his
people's enemies—and found that his betrayal
meant the death of the girl he loved.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
P... |
valid | 63862 | [
"What is Evelyn’s key defense weapon?",
"What was the relationship between the globes?",
"What is the relationship like between Perat and Evelyn?",
"How did the globes crash together?",
"What is the most likely anatomy of the inhabited spacecrafts in the story?",
"Do the Terrans ever come close to winning... | [
[
"She carries a concealed laser gun",
"Her active communication with the mentors",
"She has no way of defending herself since appearing defenseless is an asset to her",
"Her weapons are telepathic and magical in nature"
],
[
"We never find out ",
"There had been a misunderstanding",
... | [
4,
4,
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1,
4,
1,
2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | *** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STALEMATE IN SPACE ***
Stalemate In Space
By CHARLES L. HARNESS
Two mighty metal globes clung in a murderous
death-struggle, lashing out with flames of poison.
Yet deep in their twisted, radioactive wreckage
the main battle raged—where a girl swayed
sensuously before her... |
valid | 40965 | [
"How did Ninon’s travel companion fare?",
"How did Ninon remain so youthful into her 50s on Earth?",
"How did Robert react to Ninon’s plan?",
"How long was the spaceship in flight for in Earth years?",
"How did Ninon think she could achieve eternal youth?",
"Had any other civilization discussed in the sto... | [
[
"He died from the forces of light speed travel",
"He became more youthful until a baby and then ceased to exist",
"He was reduced to particles",
"He landed with Ninon"
],
[
"She had access to other space technologies to keep her youthful from blackmailing the Commander",
"She was not y... | [
3,
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2,
1,
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4,
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] | [
1,
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0,
0,
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1,
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] | TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Orbit volume 1 number
2, 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S.
copyright on this publication was renewed.]
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING!... |
valid | 32665 | [
"What likely happened to the squid once the Marco departed?",
"What makes the fisherpeople of Arz most like bait?",
"How did the city get to be underwater?",
"How do the characters know when the winged lizards will appear?",
"Who is the oldest character?",
"What is the relationship like between the pink a... | [
[
"There was no change",
"One of them was in the hold of the Marco",
"They went to war with the pink anglers",
"They stopped associating with the pink anglers"
],
[
"They are defenseless",
"They are the color of beetle bait",
"They are used to lure larger prey",
"They appear life... | [
1,
3,
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2,
2,
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1,
3,
2
] | [
1,
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] | The Anglers of Arz
By Roger Dee
Illustrated by BOB MARTIN
[Transcriber Note: This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science
Fiction January 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence
that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
There were two pinkish, bipedal fishermen on the tiny
islet.
I... |
valid | 55815 | [
"How did the auditioners know what to read on Saturday?",
"What is the storyline of Come Closer?",
"Which characters don’t like to watch the auditions?",
"What does the story teach the reader about their process of casting?",
"What role does Greta audition for?",
"What is Randy’s role during the auditions... | [
[
"Peggy selected passages from the earlier drafts of the play for auditioners",
"Amy assigned passages based on personalities of the auditioners",
"Mal selected passages for each auditioner",
"Randy randomly assigned passages to test the depth of acting"
],
[
"A newspaper director hires a y... | [
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4,
2,
1
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
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] | PEGGY PLAYS OFF-BROADWAY
I
Cast Call
“First casting calls are so difficult,” Peggy Lane
said, looking ruefully at the fifty or more actresses
and actors who milled about nervously, chatting with
one another, or sat on the few folding chairs trying
to read.
“With only nine roles to be filled,” she continued,
“... |
valid | 63812 | [
"How many of her grandchildren did Mrs.Perkins spend time with during the story?",
"Which of Mrs. Perkins’ qualities makes her suspicious?",
"How many times does Mrs. Perkins run into Darling in the story?",
"What best describes Mrs. Perkins' intent in the story?",
"What history had the pirates had with Dar... | [
[
"Four",
"Two",
"None",
"One"
],
[
"Sharp mind",
"Strength",
"Large stature",
"Cackle"
],
[
"Once",
"Never",
"Thrice",
"Twice"
],
[
"Mischief",
"Revenge",
"Chaos",
"Destruction"
],
[
"Darling used to date one of the pirates",
"... | [
3,
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1,
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1,
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] | [
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] | GRANDMA PERKINS AND THE SPACE PIRATES
By JAMES McCONNELL
Raven-haired, seductive Darling Toujours'
smoke-and-flame eyes kindled sparks in hearts
all over the universe. But it took sweet old
Grandma Perkins, of the pirate ship
Dirty
Shame,
to set the Jupiter moons on fire
.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was... |
valid | 63392 | [
"Why did Syme accept the mission with Tate?",
"Why was Tate likely dejected to learn the truth about Kal-Jmar from the Martian?",
"What did Syme intend to do when he returned to Earth?",
"What is the relationship like between Syme and Tate?",
"How was it that Syme was able to best one of the Martians and es... | [
[
"He needed a way back to Earth",
"He felt he would collect a reward along the way",
"He respected Tate",
"He had no plan for his life, so he jumped on the adventure"
],
[
"He learned Kal-Jmar didn’t contain secrets and treasures",
"He learned the creatures of Kal-Jmar would kill him in... | [
2,
1,
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2,
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1,
2
] | [
1,
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] | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns
to give him the key to the ancient city of
Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of
robots that made desires instant commands.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research di... |
valid | 63130 | [
"What is the language spoken on Saturn?",
"Why did people endure living on the rocks orbiting Saturn?",
"Why is Gus engaged in space fighting?",
"What is the relationship like between Gus and Meek?",
"What was Meek’s original intention in taking to space flight?",
"What is the relative size of the space b... | [
[
"Martian",
"English",
"Binary",
"Saturnese"
],
[
"To mine precious metals",
"To cultivate medicinally important plants",
"To try to understand the game of the bugs",
"To avoid detection by law enforcement"
],
[
"To conquer other rocks",
"Largely to ward off boredom"... | [
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1,
4,
3,
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] | [
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] | Mr. Meek Plays Polo
By CLIFFORD D. SIMAK
Mr. Meek was having his troubles. First, the
educated
bugs worried him; then the
welfare worker tried to stop the Ring Rats' feud
by enlisting his aid. And now, he was a drafted
space-polo player—a fortune bet on his ability
at a game he had never played in his cloiste... |
valid | 63916 | [
"What did Martin and Johnson have in common?",
"How did Johnson’s scientific work explain The Dreaming?",
"What is the relationship like between Caldwell and Johnson?",
"How many different bars do Vee Vee and Johnson visit in the story?",
"What best describes how the participants experience The Dreaming?",
... | [
[
"Interest in electromagnetic studies",
"They were both deceived by Vee Vee",
"Colleagues at an Earth university",
"Both dreamt of space ships"
],
[
"Venusians accessed electromagnetic fields humans were unable to",
"Venusian dreams penetrated human minds due to their lack of telepathy"... | [
1,
4,
4,
4,
3,
1,
3,
4,
4
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
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] | The CONJURER of VENUS
By CONAN T. TROY
A world-famed Earth scientist had disappeared on Venus.
When Johnson found him, he found too the secret to that
globe-shaking mystery—the fabulous Room of The Dreaming.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories November 1952.
Extensive research did n... |
valid | 63833 | [
"Why does the Captain decide to save Gorman?",
"How are the events of the story best summated?",
"How do Cob and Strike come to appreciate women of rank through the story?",
"What is the relationship like between Strike and Cob?",
"Why is a day 720 hours long?",
"What is the general mood during space flig... | [
[
"He sees that they could be good business partners",
"Gorman is Ivy’s father and she pleads to save him",
"He has a sense of duty to not let innocent people die",
"He prefers their ship to his own"
],
[
"A delivery ship discovers and saves two other ships",
"A passenger ship transiting... | [
3,
1,
3,
2,
4,
1,
1,
3,
2
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
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] | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for
T.R.S. Aphrodite
, butt of the Space
Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only
her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1948.
Extensive research did not u... |
valid | 20002 | [
"What does the author describe to be a confusing element of the debate on the kin-selection genetic principle?",
"How does the author compare the importance of genetic relationship and bonding?",
"What argument does the author make about why modern humans are genetically selfish?",
"What is the author’s thesi... | [
[
"Traits for kinship did not persist into modern day",
"Humans didn’t understand genetics in early evolution",
"Humans are capable of treating anyone as kin",
"Kin-selection would not have benefitted early humans"
],
[
"Genetic relation and bonding are equally important to human capacity of... | [
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2,
1,
4,
1,
2,
4
] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | The Absurdity of Family Love
Don't get me wrong. Kids are great. I have some, and I adore them. Every Christmas I become a slave to my camcorder. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and so on. But now that the radiance of the yuletide season is fading, it's time to confront a sobering scientific truth: The ... |
valid | 60412 | [
"What was the highest priority of the Doctors while treating His Eminence?",
"What were the specialties of the Red and Green Doctors, respectively?",
"Which planets do the physicians visit during the events of the story?",
"Why is it risky for a planet to receive services when they are not under contract with... | [
[
"Learning about his ailment so they could cure it elsewhere in the galaxy",
"Sparing their own lives",
"Fulfilling their hippocratic oath to do no harm to His Eminence",
"Convincing His Eminence to sign a contract with Hospital Earth"
],
[
"Blood, Brain",
"Unknown",
"Heart, Digesti... | [
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4,
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2,
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] | [
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] | R
X
BY ALAN E. NOURSE
The tenth son of a tenth son was very
sick, but it was written that he would
never die. Of course, it was up to the
Earth doctor to see that he didn't!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any ev... |
valid | 63855 | [
"How many people are in charge of plotting navigational waypoints along the journey?",
"About how big is the Cleopatra ship?",
"What path did the ship Cleopatra take during the story?",
"What are the Eridians?",
"Why did the Eridians engage in war?",
"How fast is second-order flight?",
"How did Hendrick... | [
[
"One",
"Two",
"Zero",
"Three"
],
[
"Quite large, enough for at least a dozen crew",
"Impossible to know",
"Somewhat small, only large enough for 4 personnel",
"Very small, only will fit Hendricks and Stryke"
],
[
"Cleopatra Fleet Base - Tethys - 40 Eridani C II - hyper-... | [
1,
1,
1,
3,
1,
3,
3,
2,
1,
2
] | [
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | THE STARBUSTERS
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
A bunch of kids in bright new uniforms,
transiting the constellations in a disreputable
old bucket of a space-ship—why should the
leathery-tentacled, chlorine-breathing
Eridans take them seriously?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summ... |
valid | 62382 | [
"What is not clearly an element of injustice in this story?",
"Why might one not want to live in the universe in which this story takes place?",
"Why is Kirk's friend considered dangerous to the community?",
"Is Kirk's friend actually dangerous to the community?",
"Is Kirk a model citizen?",
"What happene... | [
[
"Heat stones were unfairly distributed",
"There was classism",
"Kirk's father was harmed",
"There was rampant sexism"
],
[
"Kids at Kirk's age are routinely hazed and attacked",
"Mothers have to support the family through drastic measures",
"Survival itself is difficult",
"The ... | [
4,
3,
1,
3,
1,
1,
4,
4,
4
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | THRALLS of the ENDLESS NIGHT
By LEIGH BRACKETT
The Ship held an ancient secret that meant
life to the dying cast-aways of the void.
Then Wes Kirk revealed the secret to his
people's enemies—and found that his betrayal
meant the death of the girl he loved.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
P... |
valid | 63862 | [
"Of the following options, which best describes Evelyn Kane?",
"Does the story have a good ending?",
"Which of the following best describes the tone of the story?",
"Of the following situations, what was the toughest for Evelyn to handle?",
"Why was it so difficult for Evelyn to kill the prisoner?",
"Do y... | [
[
"competent and brave",
"generous and funny",
"selfless and pretty",
"careful and considerate"
],
[
"Unclear, the story ends as Evelyn enters a dangerous situation",
"Yes, Evelyn successfully infiltrates the enemy's ranks",
"Unclear, Evelyn will likely succeed but the ending fails t... | [
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1,
2,
3,
4,
4,
1,
3,
1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | *** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK STALEMATE IN SPACE ***
Stalemate In Space
By CHARLES L. HARNESS
Two mighty metal globes clung in a murderous
death-struggle, lashing out with flames of poison.
Yet deep in their twisted, radioactive wreckage
the main battle raged—where a girl swayed
sensuously before her... |
valid | 40965 | [
"Of the following options, which three traits best describe Ninon?",
"What best describes the relationship between Ninon and Robert?",
"Is there a romantic connection between Ninon and Robert?",
"Of the following options, what best summarizes this story?",
"Of the following options, which is not a technolog... | [
[
"focused, smart, and forgiving",
"charismatic, beautiful, and kind",
"desperate, omniscient, prepared",
"eager, cunning, and desperate"
],
[
"Neither character knows about or cares for the other too much.",
"They're friends with benefits but each wants a more committed relationship wit... | [
4,
1,
2,
3,
2,
2,
3,
3
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | TIME and the WOMAN
By Dewey, G. Gordon
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Orbit volume 1 number
2, 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S.
copyright on this publication was renewed.]
HER ONLY PASSION WAS BEAUTY—BEAUTY WHICH WOULD LAST FOREVER.
AND FOR IT—SHE'D DO ANYTHING!... |
valid | 32665 | [
"Of the following options, which best summarizes this story?",
"Of the following options, which traits best describe Arthur Farrell?",
"Of the following options, which technology is not used in the story?",
"Did the characters accomplish their goal?",
"What is the narrative purpose of having Arthur try to e... | [
[
"Men study a planet to see where they should colonize and learn the natural resources potential of the planet.",
"Men study the interspecies interactions on a planet to learn whether they're allowed to colonize the planet.",
"Men study the interspecies interactions on a planet to make sense of them to... | [
2,
2,
3,
3,
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2,
1,
2,
1,
3
] | [
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | The Anglers of Arz
By Roger Dee
Illustrated by BOB MARTIN
[Transcriber Note: This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science
Fiction January 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence
that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
There were two pinkish, bipedal fishermen on the tiny
islet.
I... |
valid | 55815 | [
"How were physical features of the actors and actresses treated in this story?",
"Why was it easy for the main female characters to be supportive of each other?",
"If Peggy does secure this role, what would likely happen?",
"If Peggy doesn't secure this role, what would likely happen?",
"What would you say ... | [
[
"People were being kind, especially because there was a bit of flexibility in what the characters in the play could look like.",
"People were only being supportive with each other (though not to a sugar-coating extent).",
"People were being kind, but the looks of the characters had to be a certain way... | [
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4,
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2,
2,
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] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1
] | PEGGY PLAYS OFF-BROADWAY
I
Cast Call
“First casting calls are so difficult,” Peggy Lane
said, looking ruefully at the fifty or more actresses
and actors who milled about nervously, chatting with
one another, or sat on the few folding chairs trying
to read.
“With only nine roles to be filled,” she continued,
“... |
valid | 63812 | [
"Of the following options, which traits best describe Darling Toujours?",
"Of the following options, which traits best describe Grandma Perkins?",
"Of the following options, which traits best describe Johnny?",
"What is likely Grandma Perkins's primary motivation for interfering with the pirates?",
"Of the ... | [
[
"Pretty and kind",
"Naive and lovely",
"Gorgeous and patient",
"Rude and beautiful"
],
[
"strong and hilarious",
"clever and dangerous",
"kind and reserved",
"curious and fragile"
],
[
"lucky and kind",
"oblivious and lucky",
"smart and kind",
"dumb and nice... | [
4,
1,
3,
3,
4,
2,
4,
3,
1
] | [
0,
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1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | GRANDMA PERKINS AND THE SPACE PIRATES
By JAMES McCONNELL
Raven-haired, seductive Darling Toujours'
smoke-and-flame eyes kindled sparks in hearts
all over the universe. But it took sweet old
Grandma Perkins, of the pirate ship
Dirty
Shame,
to set the Jupiter moons on fire
.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was... |
valid | 63392 | [
"Of the following options, which best describe Syme Rector?",
"Of the following options, which best describe Harold Tate?",
"How would you describe Syme's and Harold's relationship?",
"What is the description of the physical traits of the Martians like in the story?",
"What happened when the Martians initia... | [
[
"Strong and nice",
"Bold and calculated",
"Bold and kind",
"Impressive and lucky"
],
[
"brave and calculated",
"kind and generous",
"curious and timid",
"greedy and brave"
],
[
"It's a genuinely friendly relationship",
"It's a beautiful relationship",
"It's a re... | [
2,
3,
3,
1,
1,
3,
3,
3
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0
] | Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Stuart Fleming
Two men had died before Syme Rector's guns
to give him the key to the ancient city of
Kal-Jmar—a city of untold wealth, and of
robots that made desires instant commands.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research di... |
valid | 63130 | [
"Of the following descriptions, which best describe Meek?",
"What is the overall tone of the article?",
"Which of the following does not happen in the article?",
"Of the following options, who might enjoy this story the most?",
"What would happen if Meek didn't meet Gus?",
"What is the narrative point of ... | [
[
"nosy and cautious",
"confident and handsome",
"funny and charismatic",
"clumsy and inexperienced"
],
[
"Peaceful",
"Scary",
"Intense",
"Lighthearted"
],
[
"Meek tries a new game",
"Meek talks to a mechanic",
"Meek is confused by new things",
"Meek asks ques... | [
4,
4,
4,
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] | [
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | Mr. Meek Plays Polo
By CLIFFORD D. SIMAK
Mr. Meek was having his troubles. First, the
educated
bugs worried him; then the
welfare worker tried to stop the Ring Rats' feud
by enlisting his aid. And now, he was a drafted
space-polo player—a fortune bet on his ability
at a game he had never played in his cloiste... |
valid | 63916 | [
"Of the following options, which best describes Vee Vee before the entertainment?",
"Of the following options, which best describes Johnson?",
"Of the following options, which technological advancement is NOT a part of this story?",
"How would you describe the relationship between Vee Vee and Johnson?",
"Wh... | [
[
"Confident and deliberate",
"Deliberate and kind",
"Brave and prepared",
"Kind and generous"
],
[
"Curious and oblivious",
"Stern and bold",
"Intelligent and prepared",
"Handsome and talented"
],
[
"a technique that prevents someone from moving",
"dream-based entert... | [
1,
3,
4,
4,
3,
1,
3,
3,
2
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | The CONJURER of VENUS
By CONAN T. TROY
A world-famed Earth scientist had disappeared on Venus.
When Johnson found him, he found too the secret to that
globe-shaking mystery—the fabulous Room of The Dreaming.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories November 1952.
Extensive research did n... |
valid | 63833 | [
"Of the following choices, which best describes Ivy?",
"Of the following options, which best describes the Captain?",
"Does it seem like there's a romantic component to Ivy and the Captain's relationship?",
"What is interesting about the Aphrodite?",
"How would you describe the author's style throughout the... | [
[
"beautiful and feminine",
"independent and determined",
"confident and myopic",
"quiet and smart"
],
[
"stubborn and competent",
"funny and kind",
"handsome and witty",
"open-minded and bold"
],
[
"Yes, they both show feelings for each other but they have yet to enter a... | [
2,
1,
4,
3,
2,
1,
2,
2,
4
] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | Jinx Ship To The Rescue
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
Stand by for
T.R.S. Aphrodite
, butt of the Space
Navy. She's got something terrific in her guts and only
her ice-cold lady engineer can coax it out of her!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1948.
Extensive research did not u... |
valid | 20002 | [
"Why does the author think it'll be tougher to connect with a daughter that you start raising when she's five years old?",
"What is a conclusion the author would want you to draw from the article?",
"According to the article, why might it be a good idea scientifically to spend money and resources on homeless in... | [
[
"The daughter didn't spend time with you (nor did you with her) when she was little, so lots of bonding time was lost.",
"The daughter might be apprehensive about spending extended time with an unknown adult.",
"The daughter will be confused as to why you began parenting at that point rather than earl... | [
1,
2,
2,
1,
3,
3,
2,
4
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | The Absurdity of Family Love
Don't get me wrong. Kids are great. I have some, and I adore them. Every Christmas I become a slave to my camcorder. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, and so on. But now that the radiance of the yuletide season is fading, it's time to confront a sobering scientific truth: The ... |
valid | 20006 | [
"What are the general trends in the listing order of individuals/groups ranked in this article?",
"How does Slate morally consider the implications of being loyal or unloyal to Clinton in the scandal?",
"Off the following options, which best summarizes this article?",
"Within the article, which of the followi... | [
[
"Individuals/groups were usually ranked from least prominent to most prominent.",
"Individuals/groups were usually ranked from most liked to least liked.",
"Individuals/groups were usually ranked from least liked to most liked.",
"Individuals/groups were usually ranked from most prominent to least... | [
3,
2,
3,
1,
1,
2,
2,
2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | The Flytrap Blame Game
One of the few truths universally acknowledged about Flytrap is that presidential secretary Betty Currie deserves our sympathy: an honest, loyal civil servant dragooned into a scandal she had nothing to do with.
But does Currie deserve such sanctification? After all, she kne... |
valid | 63936 | [
"What was not one of Westover's goals in this passage?",
"Why is Earth so bleak for human civilization?",
"What is not something Westover discovers about the monsters in this passage?",
"Why would it be a bad idea for Westover to disembark the monster when he realized where its next big destination was?",
"... | [
[
"To find a way to kill the monsters",
"To negotiate with the monsters",
"To find some other people",
"To locate a new food supply"
],
[
"The monsters destroyed all of the Americas and Asia",
"The monsters killed everyone except for Westover",
"The monsters have destroyed most place... | [
2,
3,
2,
3,
3,
3,
2,
3
] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | STRANGE EXODUS
By ROBERT ABERNATHY
Gigantic, mindless, the Monsters had come out of
interstellar space to devour Earth. They gnawed
at her soil, drank deep of her seas. Where, on
this gutted cosmic carcass, could humanity flee?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1950.
Ext... |
valid | 20008 | [
"What does the article posit as the main factor leading to humans running faster and faster over time (as measured in athletic events)?",
"The author says, \"After all, as biomechanical machines with a standard set of parts, humans should be subject to the same limitations we in, say, automobiles. How come they a... | [
[
"Humans try harder when there is a goal, and now that there is so much money to be had from sponsorships, athletes just try harder to compete for the money.",
"Being raised under conditions that allow humans to get a lot closer to their genetic performance potential.",
"A lot more athletes use steroid... | [
2,
2,
3,
3,
4,
2,
1,
4,
4,
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] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
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] | The Olympic Gene Pool
Why the human race keeps getting faster.
By Andrew Berry
( 2,168 words; posted Thursday, July 4; to be composted Thursday, July 11 )
On May 6, 1954, at Oxford University's Iffley Road track, Roger Bannister became, by just ha... |
valid | 63150 | [
"Where did Marla end up?",
"Other than the expense, what had been the downside for Dennis of spending a night in the Jovian Chamber?",
"What phrase mostly closely captures why the Martian who attacks Dennis seems to hate him so much?",
"Why did the bar brawl end up being a net positive event for Dennis?",
"... | [
[
"Drifting in space, possibly in very small pieces.",
"She went to work as a dancer in the Jovian Chamber.",
"She left Dennis and went to Earth for a new job.",
"She broke up with Dennis and married someone else on Venus."
],
[
"The price was a rip-off because there were no private rooms l... | [
1,
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] | [
0,
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1,
1,
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0,
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] | THE SOUL EATERS
By WILLIAM CONOVER
Firebrand Dennis Brooke had one final chance
to redeem himself by capturing Koerber whose
ships were the scourge of the Void. But his
luck had run its course, and now he was
marooned on a rogue planet—fighting to save
himself from a menace weapons could not kill.
[Transcr... |
valid | 63645 | [
"What unexpected characteristic did the sickness experienced by space travelers, caused by cosmic rays, display?",
"How did Irgi come to be alone on his planet?",
"What can we infer that Irgi is doing to himself when he bathes in the blue light created by the cones and the block?",
"How does Emerson's ship fi... | [
[
"The sickness could be transferred from the space traveler exposed to the cosmic rays to other people on Earth who had not engaged in space travel.",
"There was no range of effects. Everyone who traveled in space got cancer and eventually died of it.",
"It was easily cured using a medicine usually emp... | [
1,
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3,
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] | [
1,
0,
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] | The Last Monster
By GARDNER F. FOX
Irgi was the last of his monster race, guardian of
a dead planet, master of the secret of immortality.
It was he whom the four men from Earth had to
conquer to gain that secret—a tentacled
monstrosity whom Earthly weapons could not touch.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was... |
valid | 61146 | [
"What can we infer is the likely source of Retief's formal name?",
"Did Retief follow the sealed orders given him by Passwyn?",
"True or False: Flapjacks are native to Adobe.",
"How did Retief narrowly escape having his skiff destroyed on the way down to the planet?",
"Why doesn't Retief correct Potter abou... | [
[
"Retief had to come up with a formal title with no warning. He looked out over Hoshick's head and notice the red sun coming up over the mountains, and he thought about the flat shape of the Flapjacks, which suggested \"tape,\" and on impulse, called himself \nRetief of the Red-Tape Mountain.",
"Retief was... | [
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] | RETIEF OF THE RED-TAPE MOUNTAIN
by KEITH LAUMER
Retief knew the importance of sealed
orders—and the need to keep them that way!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication... |
valid | 63633 | [
"In his solitude, who did Bo consider more than once to be his companions?",
"What did these companions from his solitude think of Bo in return?",
"What is one thing that Bo takes solace in when he knows he is being hunted by the other man?",
"What is the fate of Bo's partner?",
"Why does Bo say that rockho... | [
[
"The bugs that would come out after dark.",
"The people he made up in his head.",
"The stars.",
"His lonely thoughts."
],
[
"They thought nothing of him at all.",
"They felt sorry for him.",
"They were mildly entertained by him.",
"They were deathly afraid of him."
],
[
... | [
3,
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] | [
0,
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] | OUT OF THE IRON WOMB!
By POUL ANDERSON
Behind a pale Venusian mask lay hidden the
arch-humanist, the anti-tech killer ... one of
those who needlessly had strewn Malone blood
across the heavens from Saturn to the sun.
Now—on distant Trojan asteroids—the
rendezvous for death was plainly marked.
[Transcriber's N... |
valid | 63473 | [
"The crew has thirteen hours to explore the area. Concerning that time, what do they not always take into account?",
"How many other expeditions ventured to the planet without noticing the city?",
"The explorers note the metal band around the city and assume that it is there for defense. What is ironic about t... | [
[
"They lost an hour when crossing into a different time zone.",
"Time on this planet does not occur the same way they are used to. ",
"They have to take into account getting back to their mother ship and getting it out of the atmosphere during that 13-hour window, as well.",
"The planet makes them ... | [
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] | DUST UNTO DUST
By LYMAN D. HINCKLEY
It was alien but was it dead, this towering, sinister
city of metal that glittered malignantly before the
cautious advance of three awed space-scouters.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... |
valid | 61434 | [
"According to Ambassador Nithworth, who are the Qornt?",
"The group try to come up with a plan in regards to the Qornt, and Nitworth decides",
"After a short time of trying to locate the Qornt, Magnan",
"What race are the aliens that attack the expedition?",
"What is the difference between the two aliens th... | [
[
"They are the inhabitants of the next planet that they plan to overtake.",
"An alien race who are known to be mediators amongst warring nations.",
"They are gods and should be feared.",
"An alien race that was very violent but somehow disappeared several centuries before."
],
[
"They need ... | [
4,
1,
2,
4,
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1,
3,
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] | [
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0,
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] | MIGHTIEST QORN
BY KEITH LAUMER
Sly, brave and truculent, the Qornt
held all humans in contempt—except one!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
I
... |
valid | 20007 | [
"According to The Washington Times, ",
"The article names how many other presidents who were known to have had affairs while in office?",
"What was the difference between Kennedy's situation and Clinton's situation?",
"Who was on the list of those who knew about Kennedy's affair?",
"How did Kennedy make it ... | [
[
"No president before Clinton had an affair while in the White house.",
"The Secret Service is more of an \"in name only\" title, and there was no way they could keep an eye on Clinton all the time, so they probably knew nothing of the affair.",
"There are no fewer than five possible explanations of ho... | [
4,
3,
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4,
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3,
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4
] | [
0,
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] | The logistics of presidential adultery.
The Washington Times could hardly contain its excitement: "A former FBI agent assigned to the White House describes in a new book how President Clinton slips past his Secret Service detail in the dead of night, hides under a blanket in the back of a dark-c... |
valid | 51650 | [
"Why did Matheny want to leave the church?",
"Why did Matheny feel guilty about Doran purchasing the ring?",
"How many different Martian cons did Matheny speak of to Gus?",
"Why was Matheny sent to find a conman from Earth?",
"Why was the girl interested in Matheny?",
"For Matheny, what was the hardest pa... | [
[
"He was thirsty",
"He was no good at playing craps",
"He was embarrassed",
"He was not religious"
],
[
"Doran had never even visited Mars",
"It was a fake",
"It was made a million years ago and too old for a gift",
"It was a priceless artifact that should not be sold"
],
[
... | [
3,
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2,
4,
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4,
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] | [
0,
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1,
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1,
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] | INNOCENT AT LARGE
By POUL AND KAREN ANDERSON
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction July 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
A hayseed Martian among big-planet slickers ... of co... |
valid | 51483 | [
"How many people were living on the moon before the relief ship arrived?",
"How did Chapman feel about the moon?",
"Why was Dixon staying longer on the moon?",
"How long had Dahl been on the moon?",
"Who does Chapman want to visit when he returns to Earth?",
"How did Klein feel about leaving his wife to g... | [
[
"5",
"4",
"6",
"7"
],
[
"He liked it there",
"He was glad to have the opportunity to stay longer",
"He couldn't wait to leave",
"He would stay longer for more money"
],
[
"He was dead",
"He would stay longer for double his salary",
"He would stay in Chapman's pl... | [
3,
3,
1,
3,
3,
3,
1,
3,
3,
2
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | The Reluctant Heroes
By FRANK M. ROBINSON
Illustrated by DON SIBLEY
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction January 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Pioneers have always resented their wanderlust,... |
valid | 51461 | [
"Why does the Earth have no moon?",
"How many people are left alive on Earth?",
"What are the layers of frozen material, from bottom to top?",
"How does the family communicate when they go outside?",
"Why did his father not want the boy to tell his mom if he saw more lights outside?",
"How many planets we... | [
[
"The moon disintegrated in the battle between stars",
"The moon was stolen by a dark star",
"The moon stayed with the sun",
"The moon was flung off into space on its own"
],
[
"a number of people in various places",
"Only the boy",
"Only the boy, his family, and some people in New ... | [
3,
1,
1,
1,
2,
2,
4,
3
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | A Pail of Air
By FRITZ LEIBER
Illustrated by ED ALEXANDER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction December 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
The dark star passed, bringing with it
eternal night a... |
valid | 50818 | [
"What is NOT one of the reasons Manet wanted to be alone?",
"What did Manet do at his job?",
"What did Manet find in the desert?",
"What did Manet ask for from the trader?",
"Why does the trader not get any requests for returns?",
"How did Manet feel about his last creation?",
"Who did Manet like the be... | [
[
"To be able to practice poor hygiene",
"To see how long it would take to go mad",
"To compare peace and war",
"To feel bored"
],
[
"Take measurements of the stars, moons, and Earth",
"Control the atmosphere seeder station",
"Control the gimcrack",
"Nothing"
],
[
"Nothin... | [
4,
4,
2,
1,
4,
2,
3,
1
] | [
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WEST
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Every lonely man tries to make friends.
Manet just didn't know whe... |
valid | 51687 | [
"Why did his girlfriend put such an emphasis on promptness?",
"What did he want to ask his girlfriend?",
"About how long did it take the elevator to travel one floor?",
"Why didn't he just take the express elevator when the local did not arrive?",
"Why didn't he take the stairs immediately when the elevator... | [
[
"She thought being late was rude",
"She was a perfectionist",
"She was conditioned by her work",
"She was a controlling person"
],
[
"To marry him forever",
"If she loved him as much as he loved her",
"To live with him forever",
"To live with him for awhile"
],
[
"half ... | [
3,
4,
4,
3,
2,
3,
4,
3,
2,
1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | THE SPY IN THE ELEVATOR
By DONALD E. WESTLAKE
Illustrated by WEST
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine October 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
He was dangerously insane. He threatened
to destroy ev... |
valid | 51027 | [
"What does \"jaywalker\" refer to in this story?",
"Why did the woman have Nellie take a physical in her place?",
"What was the woman's plan in going into space?",
"Why was the woman afraid to get on the spaceship and take off?",
"Why did the woman not like the flight attendant?",
"What made the woman wan... | [
[
"A person who does an illegal spacewalk",
"A person who illegally gains passage into space",
"A person who crosses the street illegally",
"A person who illegally lives on the moon"
],
[
"She was expecting a baby",
"She was a scheming woman",
"She was brave and adventurous",
"Sh... | [
2,
1,
4,
4,
2,
1,
1,
4,
3,
2
] | [
0,
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0,
1,
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0,
1,
0,
0,
1
] | JAYWALKER
BY ROSS ROCKLYNNE
Illustrated by DON DIBLEY
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction December 1950.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Women may be against progress because it means new
pseudo-... |
valid | 51267 | [
"Who put Granthan's leg in a walking brace?",
"Why did they not want to let Granthan go back to Earth?",
"How did Granthan know how to reach out to the Gool?",
"What was not true about the aliens?",
"Why did Granthan get in the lifeboat?",
"Why was it difficult for Granthan to get people to help him trave... | [
[
"The med people",
"He did it himself",
"A colonel",
"The first aid cabinet"
],
[
"He needed to stay out and fight the war",
"He was injured very badly",
"They were afraid he was being controlled by someone",
"He was the only survivor of the disaster"
],
[
"There was an ... | [
4,
3,
3,
4,
4,
1,
1,
4,
1
] | [
1,
1,
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1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | END AS A HERO
By KEITH LAUMER
Illustrated by SCHELLING
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction June 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Granthan's mission was the most vital of the war.
It would me... |
valid | 51351 | [
"What did the captain think was causing the scanning blackout?",
"From whose point of view is the story told?",
"Why was it his first trip as Captain?",
"How did Quade feel about the situation?",
"How did Quade compare himself to the captain?",
"Which of the following could not be caused by transphasia?",... | [
[
"Many planetary gravitational fields",
"He was uncertain",
"The kites being taken out by hostiles",
"Transphasia"
],
[
"Multiple people",
"Nagurski",
"Gavin",
"Quade"
],
[
"He used to be First Officer",
"He used to work with gemstones",
"He used to be an Ordinar... | [
3,
3,
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3,
1,
1,
4,
4
] | [
1,
0,
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1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | THE SPICY SOUND OF SUCCESS
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine August 1959.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Now was the captain's chance to prove he knew
less t... |
valid | 51605 | [
"How many years passed between moving to Wisconsin and her son becoming a Konv?",
"Why did the mother not go to space with Earl?",
"When did Earl go to space?",
"Why did Earl wish to be human?",
"Where did Earl go when he disappeared during college?",
"What was Mrs. Jamieson's biggest problem in the story... | [
[
"2",
"5",
"7",
"6"
],
[
"She hated the agents",
"She loved her husband",
"She loved her son",
"She was afraid to go"
],
[
"At the end of high school",
"During his first year of university",
"After he finished college",
"When he was 14"
],
[
"He was b... | [
3,
1,
2,
4,
3,
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3,
4,
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] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | JAMIESON
By BILL DOEDE
Illustrated by GRAY
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine December 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
A Konv cylinder was the key to space—but
there was one power it could not ma... |
valid | 49897 | [
"Why did Junior land the ship so roughly?",
"To whom was Grammy married?",
"How many people were aboard the ship?",
"Why was Grampa happy with Reba?",
"How many rotations does the small planet make in 2 Earth days?",
"How did Grampa get rich?",
"Who is most intelligent?",
"Who was most in favor of sta... | [
[
"He was not skilled at his work",
"The planet had a variable gravity field",
"He kept his thumb on the on-off button",
"He didn't pay attention to the scouting data"
],
[
"Grampa",
"Junior",
"Fred",
"No one"
],
[
"8",
"9",
"6",
"7"
],
[
"She had a br... | [
2,
3,
3,
2,
2,
3,
4,
1,
2,
1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | The Gravity Business
By JAMES E. GUNN
Illustrated by ASHMAN
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Galaxy January 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright
on this publication was renewed.]
This little alien beggar could dictate his own terms, but how could
he—and... |
valid | 51126 | [
"How many titles does Zen have? Choose the one best answer.",
"Which best describes Zen's powers?",
"Why did the physicist and anthropologist travel to Uxen?",
"Why did the king offer the scientists a palace and servants?",
"Why was the king not a dictator the way his dad had been?",
"What best describes ... | [
[
"More than eight",
"More than five",
"More than ten",
"More than a dozen"
],
[
"He can only mentally or visibly show up when incense is burned",
"He can only visibly travel and is never present only mentally",
"He can mentally travel any time but can only visibly show up when incen... | [
4,
3,
2,
3,
1,
3,
3,
2,
4
] | [
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | The Princess and the Physicist
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by KOSSIN
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction June 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Elected a god, Zen the Omnipotent longed
for... |
valid | 51350 | [
"Was the warden in a dream instead of real life?",
"Why was the warden worried about answering Coleman's question?",
"What happens after people leave Dreamland?",
"What power did the warden not have?",
"What did the warden enjoy about his life?",
"What happens to people who serve as wardens?",
"How did ... | [
[
"We never find out ",
"Yes, and he never figured it out",
"Yes, but he figured that out",
"No"
],
[
"He was afraid of people in positions of authority",
"He had not been at his job very long",
"He was worried Coleman would disapprove of his answer",
"Coleman was an impressive f... | [
4,
3,
3,
2,
2,
2,
3,
4
] | [
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | NO SUBSTITUTIONS
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by JOHNSON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine November 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
If it was happening to him, all right, he could
take that ... but... |
valid | 50948 | [
"Approximately how many farm animals were there in the Americas?",
"Why was Max happy to be paid with fruit?",
"How many children did Albin have?",
"What had Albin had to do with the machine before he got inside it?",
"Why did Max need to be the one to use the machine?",
"What was inside the metal box?",
... | [
[
"12",
"18",
"30",
"5"
],
[
"He was a civil servant",
"He loved apricots",
"His children loved fruit",
"Food was very scarce"
],
[
"5",
"2",
"1",
"7"
],
[
"He had helped build it",
"He had never seen it before",
"He had seen it once before",
... | [
3,
4,
2,
1,
1,
2,
2,
1,
1
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | Of All Possible Worlds
By WILLIAM TENN
Illustrated by GAUGHAN
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction December 1956.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Changing the world is simple; the trick is
to do i... |
valid | 51320 | [
"What was the accident prone's job on this mission?",
"What does the captain think causes people like Baxter to exist?",
"How did all the efforts to protect Baxter make him feel?",
"Who had the nicest place to sleep?",
"Why couldn't Baxter use his own bathroom?",
"Why did Charlie tell the natives he was t... | [
[
"To learn if anything had changed on the planet",
"To be the first person to die on the planet",
"To conduct the first-ever visit to the planet",
"To try to not have any accidents on the planet"
],
[
"Extra-sensory perception",
"An inability to worry",
"high intelligence and low se... | [
1,
3,
1,
1,
4,
2,
2,
2,
4
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | BREAK A LEG
By JIM HARMON
Illustrated by GAUGHAN
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction November 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
The man worth while couldn't be allowed
to smile ... if he ever... |
valid | 51395 | [
"Why was Lanceford trekking around the planet?",
"Why was it good there was so much rain on the planet?",
"What was true about the bugs on the planet?",
"Why was Lanceford resigned to his death?",
"What happened after the native tried to help Lanceford?"
] | [
[
"To help people live longer ",
"To get away from the sith",
"To try to get out of the rain",
"To learn more about the natives"
],
[
"They needed rain to grow a rare plant",
"The rain helped keep the insects away",
"The sticky mud made it easier to get around",
"There was nothin... | [
1,
1,
4,
3,
4
] | [
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | SURVIVAL TYPE
By J. F. BONE
Illustrated by KIRBERGER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction March 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Score one or one million was not enough for
the human race. It... |
valid | 51436 | [
"How many gifts did Ernie receive above the original suggestion?",
"Why did the beings give gifts to Ernie?",
"What did Ernie do with his first gift?",
"Why did Ernie want to put water in his car?",
"Why was the neighbor surprised?",
"Why did Ernie's sister stare at him?",
"Where did Ernie live?",
"Ho... | [
[
"1 more than the original amount",
"6 more than the original amount",
"2 more than the original amount",
"Double the original amount"
],
[
"He had earned them",
"To see how he would react",
"To harm him",
"To be generous"
],
[
"He threw it away",
"He gave it to a fr... | [
4,
2,
1,
4,
4,
4,
4,
2,
3
] | [
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0
] | Bullet With His Name
By FRITZ LEIBER
Illustrated By: DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction July 1958.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Before passing judgment, just ask yourself
one question:... |
valid | 51362 | [
"Why was Peter looking for a job?",
"Where was the employee's entrance?",
"Why did Peter feel so nervous when he arrived for his interview?",
"What was the purpose of the interview questions?",
"Why did the robot adjust the boss' clothing?",
"How many companies had the boss started in his life?",
"Why w... | [
[
"He had just finished school",
"He wanted to make more money",
"He got fired",
"He was stockpiled"
],
[
"The small door in front",
"At the loading bay",
"There wasn't one",
"On the third side"
],
[
"He couldn't open the door",
"The automation unnerved him",
"The... | [
2,
3,
2,
1,
1,
1,
3,
1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | LEX
By W. T. HAGGERT
Illustrated by WOOD
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine August 1959.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Nothing in the world could be happier and
mere serene than a man who loves his w... |
valid | 51150 | [
"Why did Ferdinand think the sign did not apply to him?",
"Why did the boy hope there would be a problem with the ship?",
"Why were men stripped of the right to vote?",
"Why did the boy want to get in a lifeboat?",
"Where was the man in the lifeboat born?",
"Why did people live under the water?",
"What ... | [
[
"He had special permission ",
"He was a stowaway",
"He was a child",
"He wasn't officially on the manifest"
],
[
"He wanted to wear a spacesuit",
"He wanted to get in a lifeboat",
"He didn't want to go to Venus",
"He wanted to be rescued by a cargo ship"
],
[
"They lost... | [
4,
1,
4,
1,
3,
3,
4,
1,
1,
2
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | Venus Is a Man's World
BY WILLIAM TENN
Illustrated by GENE FAWCETTE
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction July 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Actually, there wouldn't be too much difference if... |
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