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"Why was Maitland kidnapped?",
"Where was Maitland taken?",
"What did Maitland's new room not possess?",
"What was Swarts interested in studying in his laboratory?",
"Why did Maitland get excited about being held hostage?",
"What made Maitland realize he was in the future?",
"Why could Ingrid not tell M... | [
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"Because he lived out on a reservation",
"To get information about the atomic-reaction motor",
"Because he wanted to go to the moon",
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"To another planet",
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By WILLIAM L. BADE
Illustrated by L. WOROMAY
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction October 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
To the men of the future, the scientific
goals of today wer... |
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"Why did Skkiru think the dilettante had fixed the lots?",
"Why did the people of Snaddra need to pretend?",
"What did the people of Snaddra know about people from Earth?",
"How did they feel about walking on the planet's surface?",
"What advantage did Skkiru find to being a beggar?",
"What did the people... | [
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"the dilettante was jealous of his girlfriend",
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"They were a primitive society",
"They didn't want to attract attention",
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By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[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.]
Snaddra had but one choice in its fight
to afford to l... |
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"What is true about Keynes?",
"What is not true about Keynes?",
"What did Keynes teach?",
"Why does the Federal Reserve Board want to control the unemployment rate?",
"Why does the author tell a story about his vehicle?",
"What does the author point out about the Fed?",
"What point does the author make ... | [
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"Everyone is familiar with his teachings",
"He was a vulgar person",
"Some of his followers have distorted his ideas",
"His ideas were simplistic"
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"He brought new ideas into macroeconomics",
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Economics, like all intellectual enterprises, is subject to the law of diminishing disciples. A great innovator is entitled to some poetic license. If his ideas are at first somewhat rough, if he exaggerates the discontinuity between his vision and what came before, no matter: Polish and pe... |
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"Why were nations in favor of adopting the euro?",
"What is the main goal of the EU?",
"What does the author wish to have?",
"What is not a characteristic of the EU, according to the author?",
"What is not true about Belgians?",
"What does the author think will be in the future of Europe?",
"What are Be... | [
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"To trade freely with the US",
"To take responsibility for their spending",
"To have an excuse to cut social programs",
"To not have to mint their own money"
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"Bribery",
"Increase financial gain and power",
"Simplify immigration",
"Take care of the environment"
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The Eurocrats were thinking ahead when they made Brussels the "Capital of Europe," headquarters of the emerging European Union. Though practically unknown in the United States, the union is one of Europe's biggest stories, an important organization trying to establish itself ... |
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"Why does the author say Monica was hired?",
"What describes the relationship Monica had with Clinton before she was hired?",
"What was the first thing Monica did to get Clinton's attention?",
"Why did Clinton tell Monica to stop?",
"Who thought Monica should leave?",
"How many people knew about Monica's ... | [
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"Clinton insisted his staff remain",
"She was a secretary",
"Due to the government shutdown",
"It was in the budget"
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"They knew each other well",
"They've never seen each other",
"He had seen her and paid attention",
"She had seen him but he didn't notice her"
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The White House may have been in crisis all year, but the events were less the stuff of great drama than of a farcical musical comedy. Hey, wait a minute--let's put on a show!
The time: November 1995.
The House Republicans, led by Speaker Newt G... |
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"Which was not an era of the inaugural addresses?",
"What point did Washington make in his address?",
"What did the early US population worry about?",
"For what purpose did presidents not use their addresses?",
"What is true about the addresses?",
"Why did the addresses change in style over time?",
"Whe... | [
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"demanding executive",
"forceful evangelist",
"unassuming attendant of the people",
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"He was becoming the voice of his country",
"He was respected by the nation",
"He had been chosen unanimously ",
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President Clinton's Inaugural Address this month is the 53 rd in the series that began in 1789. All are worth a read--not just the highlights, such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and FDR. They will give you a feeling of being there, not as an omniscient historian of 1997 lookin... |
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"What is true about the subject of the book the author read?",
"How does the author view mathematicians?",
"What was not true about Nash's college years?",
"What is true about the Nobel prize, according to the author?",
"What is true about Nash?",
"How was Nash distinguished as a professor?",
"What was ... | [
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"He was born crazy but accomplished a lot in life anyway",
"He developed mental illness as an adult and never improved",
"He pretended to be crazy as an excuse for poor behavior",
"He developed mental illness as an adult but later improved"
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People with high IQs tend to be nearsighted. This is not because they read a lot or stare at computer screens too much. That common-sense hypothesis has been discredited by research. Rather, it is a matter of genetics. The same genes that tend to elevate IQ also tend to affect the shape of the eyebal... |
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"How many of the golden era ballparks had already been torn down?",
"How did the golden age parks compare to the older parks?",
"What makes the new ballparks intimate?",
"Which is true?",
"Choose the one best statement.",
"Which is not true?",
"What is something new parks have that old parks did not?",
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Fourscore and seven years ago, the first steel and concrete baseball palace opened for business. Philadelphia's Shibe Park, home to the Athletics and later the Phillies, was one of 13 urban ballparks built in the seven-year period now regarded as the golden age of ballpark architecture.... |
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"Why did the author say his father had left him a big estate?",
"Why does the author feel like crying?",
"Why does the author discuss his father's clothing and mementos?",
"What best describes the author's father?",
"How did the author's father feel about the USA?",
"How did the author's father decide whe... | [
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"Because he did leave a large amount before taxes",
"Because his father lived frugally and saved a little",
"Because he only has 1 sibling to share the inheritance",
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"He hasn't been frugal and needs the money",
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A letter from an ill-mannered former high-school classmate of long ago, one of several like it, which I pass on in paraphrase: "I saw that your father had died," she wrote. "He was always so clever about money. Did he leave you a big estate? Did he figure out a way around the estate tax?" ... |
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"Where did Edward grow up?",
"Why did Edward decide to tell the truth about his childhood?",
"What is true about Edward's writings?",
"How does Edward feel about the Arab-Israeli conflict?",
"What is a role that Edward does not play?",
"What is a theme of Edward's best-known book?",
"What is a criticism... | [
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"First Jerusalem, then Lebanon, then Cairo",
"First Jerusalem, then Cairo, then the US",
"First Cairo, then the US",
"First Jerusalem, then the US"
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"To create the impression he was Palestinian",
"To gain sympathy for living in exile",
"To get it out there in his own words befo... | [
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The game of biographical "gotcha" is a perennially popular form of ideological blood sport. The goal is to find an incriminating datum that will leave a permanent stain on the target's reputation, make his defenders look like craven apologists, and give the general public a ready-made judgment... |
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"What type of joke does the author make about his coworkers?",
"Why did the author want the tasters to taste lagers?",
"How did the author classify the beers?",
"What did not happen during the experiment?",
"How did the tasters feel during the experiment",
"What is true about the results?",
"How did the... | [
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"A joke about writing skills",
"A joke about gender stereotypes",
"A joke about laziness",
"A joke about alcoholics"
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"They all sneer at lagers",
"It is the most common beer in the US",
"It is his favorite beer",
"It would be new to most of them"
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I love beer, but lately I've been wondering: Am I getting full value for my beer dollar? As I've stocked up on microbrews and fancy imports, I've told myself that their taste is deeper, richer, more complicated, more compelling--and therefore worth the 50 percent to 200 percent premium they... |
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"Why does Tannen say her book is not about civility?",
"What two fields does the author say Tannen mixes together?",
"What does the author feel is contradictory about Tannen's work?",
"How did the author feel about Tannen's book?",
"What is not a lesson the author gleaned from the book?",
"Why does the au... | [
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"She doesn't think books about civility are worth reading",
"She doesn't believe people are capable of civil discourse",
"She thinks civility is too superficial of a solution",
"She doesn't believe civil discourse is effective"
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"linguistics and politics",
"men and women",
"per... | [
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"This is not another book about civility," Deborah Tannen promises in the first sentence of The Argument Culture . "Civility," she explains, suggests a "veneer of politeness spread thin over human relations like a layer of marmalade over toast." Instead, Tannen has written something less: a ... |
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"How is Mars faring in relation to Earth?",
"How does Peter feel towards Gus through the story?",
"How much time passes over the course of the story?",
"What is the relationship like between Gus and Peri?",
"What are some of the current industries on Mars?",
"How does Mars appear to be governed?",
"How ... | [
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"Behind the times",
"Earth is striving to make a treaty with Mars",
"About the same socioeconomic climate as Earth",
"Advanced compared to the systems of Earth"
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"He feels like a student to Gus",
"Skeptical, appreciative, friendly",
"He feels he has an advantage",
"Conspira... | [
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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... |
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"What kind of life is on the moon in the story?",
"How does Chapman feel about being relieved from his duty?",
"How many buildings are on the moon?",
"What is the relationship like between Dahl and Chapman?",
"What is the real reason the characters are stationed on the moon?",
"Who was the young boy reluc... | [
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"Water is collected for drinking",
"Insects invade the bunkers",
"Plants are scientifically sampled",
"There is zero life"
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"Proud to pass on the duty to such a worthy colleague",
"Worried that the younger astronaut will ruin what he accomplished",
"Slighted that a younger scie... | [
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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,... |
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"Why couldn’t the search party find the family with traditional communications?",
"What is the Nest built inside of?",
"What do humans wear outside on the planet?",
"How many times did the son leave the Nest in the story?",
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"What is the relationship... | [
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"Signals are disrupted by the electromagnetic events of the dark star",
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"The communication devices don’t work in the cold",
"There is no medium to carry signals"
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"A train station",
"An office building",
"It stands ... | [
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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... |
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"What was Manet’s relationship like with Ronald and Veronica?",
"How long has Manet been at his post on Mars?",
"What is the relationship like between Trader Tom and Manet?",
"What does Trader Tom’s spaceship interior most resemble?",
"How many companions did Manet make with the kit?",
"What is the reason... | [
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"He felt superior to Veronica, and equal to Ronald",
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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... |
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"How are the various Projects in the story related to each other?",
"What happened to Linda in the end?",
"What was the nature of the spy?",
"In what way did the spy intend to evade the Army?",
"What abilities does the spy appear to have?",
"Why did the spy enter the Project?",
"How many buildings has t... | [
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"They are governed like states within a country",
"They are connected by underground corridors to avoid radiation at the surface",
"They are largely governed like separate countries",
"They are separate wings of the same humongous building"
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"She went insane with worry",
"She left ... | [
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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... |
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"What are the thread(s) that connect Miss Eagen and Marcia?",
"Who is allowed to travel to the Moon?",
"What is the significance of the piece’s title?",
"What was on the Moon that the passengers were travelling to?",
"What best describes Miss Eagen and the Captain’s relationship?",
"How might the Captain ... | [
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"They are both soon-to-be mothers",
"They wish to live on the Moon one day",
"They both know Mr.McHenry",
"They are accomplices in the plan, and know Mr. McHenry"
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"Only government officials",
"Friends and family of those who live on the Moon",
"The general public",
"Only t... | [
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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-... |
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"What was the passage of time over the course of the story?",
"Who made the mistake that allowed Peter to return to Earth?",
"What does Peter intend to do upon his return to Earth?",
"What do we know about Peter’s mental abilities?",
"What information does Peter obtain that the Gool kept hidden?",
"What w... | [
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"Months",
"Hours",
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"There was no mistake",
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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... |
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"How does Gavin feel about his status with the crew?",
"How does transphasia impact Gavin and Quade?",
"What is the relationship between Gavin and the First Officer like?",
"What is the lesson of the story?",
"What kind of mission does the crew appear to be sent on?",
"What were the impacts of Gavin’s int... | [
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"He believes there is a special bond between service people",
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"When he was promoted above his comrades, they began to resent him"
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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... |
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"What is the most important lesson the mother passes on to the son?",
"What happens to Earl in the end?",
"How many times is Earl rescued by others teleporting to his location?",
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"How are Earl’s mother and Benjamin related?",
"Why is Mrs. Jamieson p... | [
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"Agents are adversaries",
"Not all Agents are bad people",
"To study hard and follow his heart",
"To become an engineer so he is needed on Centaurus"
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"He never leaves Earth, hell bent on avenging his mother",
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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... |
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"Why is gravity on the planet abnormal?",
"What is known about the planet that they are stranded on?",
"What is Grampa’s claim to fame?",
"What is the ultimate reason that the family can’t leave the planet?",
"What is the relationship like between Joyce and her grandson?",
" How does the family work toget... | [
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"There is much more gravity than Earth",
"It has polarized gravity",
"It is not the straight-line kind of gravity",
"There is much less gravity than Earth"
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"It has no plant life",
"They spotted it while transiting Earth’s solar system",
"It could be anywhere in the universe",
... | [
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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... |
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"What was the population of the Uxen like among the galaxy?",
"What did the true intentions of the Earth visitors appear to be?",
"How do the Earth visitors in the story seem to regard the Uxen women?",
"What is the nature of the menial work on the planet?",
"What did Zen think of the plan the royal father ... | [
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"They were far-ranging and colonized many planets",
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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... |
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"What happened to the warden in the end?",
"What does the warden think about the people he puts to sleep?",
"What were Coleman’s motivations in visiting the warden?",
"How did the warden go about solving his conundrum?",
"What is the relationship like between Coleman and the warden?",
"What does the food ... | [
[
"He was elected to the Council",
"He was woken up from his dream",
"He went on with his duties",
"He died"
],
[
"He wishes deeply to go to sleep himself to know what it’s like",
"He thinks their sleep removes them from all knowing or pain of the real world",
"He feels badly about i... | [
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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 | [
"What were Alben’s intentions before he time travelled?",
"What was Albin’s motivation to not turn back on his journey?",
"What were the two outcomes of pulling the lever or not pulling the lever?",
"What was the purpose of the object given to Alben before he time travelled?",
"What is the relationship like... | [
[
"He anticipated being able to improve his status in life",
"He anticipated an adventure and felt privileged to go on one",
"He intended to double cross those who gave him orders",
"He anticipated changing the way the world was governed"
],
[
"He thought his life would improve",
"He kne... | [
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] | 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 | [
"How many times did the crew of the expedition leave their spaceship to explore the planet during the course of the story?",
"What is the relationship like between Charlie and the captain?",
"Why was the approach that Charlie took to engage with the aliens unsuccessful?",
"What was the relationship like betwe... | [
[
"Twice",
"Once",
"They did not actually ever leave the ship",
"Thrice"
],
[
"They have a mutual respect for one another",
"Charlie wishes to train under the captain to one day be one himself",
"The captain would do anything to get Charlie out of his role",
"The captain is highl... | [
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] | 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 | [
"How did the planet of Niobe compare to others that Earth was exploring?",
"What is Lanceford’s best chance for survival?",
"How much time passes over the course of the story?",
"What was Kron’s attitude?",
"Why was Earth exploring Niobe?",
"How do the hunters treat the narrator?",
"What was the narrato... | [
[
"It was be explored as a courtesy to see what could be done to help their planet from spinning into their sun",
"It was one of the least interesting to Earth, but was a personal mission for the narrator",
"It was one of several planets being considered for colonization",
"It was one of the most in... | [
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] | 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 | [
"Where do the presents appear to go when Meeker is finished with them?",
"How does Meeker receive presents in the story?",
"What is the purpose of bestowing gifts on Earth?",
"What is Meeker’s outlook on life through the story?",
"What is the relationship like between Ernie and his family?",
"Who on Earth... | [
[
"They disappear into a green flame",
"He places them into the trash",
"They are things that never run out",
"They dissolve into thin air"
],
[
"They come addressed to him on the curb which he has to hide from his neighbors",
"They all seem to appear like regular everyday objects or exp... | [
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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 | [
"How does Lexington feel towards his machinery?",
"How did Peter approach his conversations with Lexington?",
"What is Lexington’s personality like?",
"What is most like the experience Lexington created in his factory?",
"How did Lexington come to create his factory?",
"What does Lexington make at the fac... | [
[
"He feels he has lost his ability to properly control the machinery",
"He keeps a tight control on it’s operations to make sure nothing goes awry",
"He detests what he has created",
"He has come to understand it can not possibly operate without him"
],
[
"He covered many of the details of ... | [
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] | 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 | [
"How did Butt come aboard the spaceship?",
"What can be said about the security cameras on board the ship?",
"How many times does Ferdinand visit with Butt?",
"What seems to be the consensus on Earth towards who gets positions of power in the government?",
"How does Ferdinand relate to his sister?",
"How ... | [
[
"His actions on Earth led him to be deported on the ship",
"He had a fake passport",
"He was able to travel freely between Earth and Venus",
"He was assisted by unnamed parties"
],
[
"They were ineffectual or not present in some areas",
"The publicly accessible security camera footage ... | [
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] | 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... |
valid | 51274 | [
"What does Maitland think when he is finally told where he is?",
"How many times was Maitland taken into the testing room during the story?",
"Why did Maitland feel he needed to be left alone at the end of the story?",
"What was Maitland’s discovery about where he was taken?",
"What was the relationship lik... | [
[
"He is angry to find out that time travel is not yet possible",
"He is thrilled because he did not know space travel was possible",
"He suspected it all along",
"He is surprised that the world is so developed in the surrounding area"
],
[
"Once",
"Once, and then another session of test... | [
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By WILLIAM L. BADE
Illustrated by L. WOROMAY
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction October 1951.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
To the men of the future, the scientific
goals of today wer... |
valid | 51413 | [
"What measures did the Snaddra creatures take for the arrival of the Earth visitors?",
"What did Skkiru come to think about his beggar role?",
"Why are the people of Earth interested in visiting Snaddra?",
"How did Skkiru treat the role of beggar in the presence of the Terran visitors?",
"What is the relati... | [
[
"Creating great rain on the surface to appear as a primitive mud-based architectural beings, dressing in jeweled robes to show their opulence",
"Destroying their underground cities, returning to the existing surface huts, acting from Earth’s culture so as to be accepted by them",
"Hiding their spacesh... | [
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] | The Ignoble Savages
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by DILLON
[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.]
Snaddra had but one choice in its fight
to afford to l... |
valid | 20041 | [
"What is the author’s thesis?",
"What is the fallacy that the author presents?",
"What does the author think is not possible to ensure?",
"What does the author argue is newly developing in relation to Keynesianism?",
"What is the feedback that controls the interest rate set by the Federal reserve?",
"What... | [
[
"That even Keynesian economists are misinterpreting some of the intentions of Keynes’ original theories",
"There are so many unknowns in Keynes’ theories that it has come time to develop a new set of economic theories separate from his",
"Keynesian economists are more united than divided",
"It’s n... | [
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Economics, like all intellectual enterprises, is subject to the law of diminishing disciples. A great innovator is entitled to some poetic license. If his ideas are at first somewhat rough, if he exaggerates the discontinuity between his vision and what came before, no matter: Polish and pe... |
valid | 20048 | [
"Are there clear solutions for the problems that the author discusses?",
"What does the author think about the system of government in Belgium?",
"What time period is this article likely written in based on its content?",
"What is the significance of architecture to the arguments?",
"What are some of the po... | [
[
"There is a clear solution for the management of waste that was proposed",
"There could be free solutions to most of the problems",
"They are very multi-faceted problems that couldn’t easily be solved",
"The author writes about several types of solution to each criticism they raise"
],
[
"... | [
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The Eurocrats were thinking ahead when they made Brussels the "Capital of Europe," headquarters of the emerging European Union. Though practically unknown in the United States, the union is one of Europe's biggest stories, an important organization trying to establish itself ... |
valid | 20020 | [
"What is the message of the piece?",
"What is Gingrich’s role in the piece?",
"What was the important thing for Linda to do?",
"Who are the parties in the story that think it’s time to move Monica to another office?",
"What is the musical’s relationship like between Monica and Linda?",
"What are some of t... | [
[
"Although wrongdoings happened, the public seemed to think what they had was better than making a change",
"There is no place for personal affairs in the political space and they will not distract congress",
"Politicians who have affairs will not be found out",
"A president can be removed from off... | [
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The White House may have been in crisis all year, but the events were less the stuff of great drama than of a farcical musical comedy. Hey, wait a minute--let's put on a show!
The time: November 1995.
The House Republicans, led by Speaker Newt G... |
valid | 20051 | [
"Where was the turning point for inaugural speeches no longer revealing humility in the author’s view?",
"What stages does the author describe the inaugural addresses going through over time?",
"Which is a true thesis that the author presents in their piece?",
"How is the topic of slavery treated in inaugural... | [
[
"After Wilson",
"After Lincoln",
"After Roosevelt",
"After Washington"
],
[
"Modesty, inspirational, executive portrayal",
"Flaunting of executive power, modesty, inspiration",
"Modesty, inspiration",
"Modesty, executive portrayal, inspirational"
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[
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President Clinton's Inaugural Address this month is the 53 rd in the series that began in 1789. All are worth a read--not just the highlights, such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and FDR. They will give you a feeling of being there, not as an omniscient historian of 1997 lookin... |
valid | 20056 | [
"How is the author connected with Nash?",
"How was Nash’s family involved in the story?",
"What were some of the themes in Nash’s later years?",
"How was Nash viewed by his colleagues over time?",
"What were some of the reported events that the author brings up to justify Nash’s undoing?",
"What were some... | [
[
"They were a student of Nash and witnessed his undoing",
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"They were classmates of Nash",
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People with high IQs tend to be nearsighted. This is not because they read a lot or stare at computer screens too much. That common-sense hypothesis has been discredited by research. Rather, it is a matter of genetics. The same genes that tend to elevate IQ also tend to affect the shape of the eyebal... |
valid | 20044 | [
"What is a strategy that the author outlines stadium owners are using to increase revenue?",
"What is the trend happening in new stadium construction?",
"What does the author explain is happening with the price of seating?",
"What is the difference between how baseball stadiums used to be paid for and how the... | [
[
"Build stadiums in city centers",
"Having attached theme parks",
"Not prioritizing parking",
"Building the stadium away from a city center"
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"There are escalators to bring fans right from the parking lots",
"All seats are getting closer to the action with new steel construction met... | [
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Fourscore and seven years ago, the first steel and concrete baseball palace opened for business. Philadelphia's Shibe Park, home to the Athletics and later the Phillies, was one of 13 urban ballparks built in the seven-year period now regarded as the golden age of ballpark architecture.... |
valid | 20031 | [
"What did the author outline as the importance of friendships to his father?",
"What is the relationship like between the brother and sister?",
"What was the relationship like between the father and son in the piece?",
"What were some of the privileges that Stein was able to offer his family in his life?",
... | [
[
"His friends were essential in his early career days, but he lost touch with most through raising his family",
"He didn’t keep many friends at the end of his life",
"He kept friends even from early school days throughout his life and they were very important to him even as he became busy through life"... | [
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A letter from an ill-mannered former high-school classmate of long ago, one of several like it, which I pass on in paraphrase: "I saw that your father had died," she wrote. "He was always so clever about money. Did he leave you a big estate? Did he figure out a way around the estate tax?" ... |
valid | 20029 | [
"What does the author suggest are some traits Said possesses?",
"What is Said’s most famous contribution in literature?",
"What does the author explain is Said’s main occupation?",
"What was Said’s relationship with Western media?",
"How did Said deliver his most important works?",
"Which of the following... | [
[
"Boldness, confidence",
"Vanity, disorganization",
"Inventiveness, shyness",
"Charisma, people-pleasing"
],
[
"Criticism of the biased representation of Arab and Muslim culture through a Western lens",
"The first to explain reasoning for Israel’s right to exist in writing",
"Econom... | [
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The game of biographical "gotcha" is a perennially popular form of ideological blood sport. The goal is to find an incriminating datum that will leave a permanent stain on the target's reputation, make his defenders look like craven apologists, and give the general public a ready-made judgment... |
valid | 20027 | [
"What is the plan for future experimentation?",
"How did the author feel about the various classifications of beer?",
"How many times was the lager experiment run?",
"What considerations (if any) did the author make on the amount of beer poured for each of the samples?",
"What was the author’s general findi... | [
[
"The author has only one more experiment planned",
"The author plans to conduct 4 more experiments with different classes of beers",
"The author has completed all the experiments they intend on doing",
"The author will do two more experiments - another repeat of lager, and one with more expensive ... | [
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I love beer, but lately I've been wondering: Am I getting full value for my beer dollar? As I've stocked up on microbrews and fancy imports, I've told myself that their taste is deeper, richer, more complicated, more compelling--and therefore worth the 50 percent to 200 percent premium they... |
valid | 20055 | [
"What discipline does Tannen apply to many of the topics discussed?",
"What role does technology play in Tannen’s views?",
"What does the author think about the state of public political commentary overall?",
"What does the author argue is true about Tannen’s latest work?",
"Is there a nuance to the critici... | [
[
"Social science",
"Philosophy",
"Theology",
"Psychiatry"
],
[
"It allows the facts to surface and be shared",
"It allows the public to communicate clearly and carefully with each other",
"It can spread misinformation, and enable ready critiquing of each other",
"It supports the... | [
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"This is not another book about civility," Deborah Tannen promises in the first sentence of The Argument Culture . "Civility," she explains, suggests a "veneer of politeness spread thin over human relations like a layer of marmalade over toast." Instead, Tannen has written something less: a ... |
valid | 51295 | [
"Why was Erica unhappy when Dan was describing his six previous wives?",
"Why did the doctors let Dan leave the hospital?",
"How long was Dan in recovery in the Hospital?",
"Why did Dan believe that he was a lepidpoptera specialist? ",
"What did Dan think Erica's motivation was for coming onto him physicall... | [
[
"Because Dan remembered all of their names",
"Because she did not want to be the seventh wife",
"Because did not know that Dan was married before hand",
"Because Dan had not been married to these women"
],
[
"They did not, he left in secret",
"They were following Wysocki's theorem ",
... | [
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By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by ASHMAN
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
There is nothing at all like having a sound
mind in ... |
valid | 20064 | [
"What is the main reason that the author thinks that some people will like the Phantom Menace?",
"Why does the author think that the actors in the Phantom Menace do not give a good performance?",
"What does the author think of the editing in the film?",
"How does the author feel about the Phantom Menace's imp... | [
[
"The exceptional cast",
"The special effects and CGI",
"Emotional attachment and nostalgia",
"The good writing"
],
[
"The use of green screen prevents getting into character",
"They were cast in the wrong roles",
"The writing for their characters is bad",
"They were rushed duri... | [
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Those poor souls who've been camping out in front of theaters for six weeks: Who can blame them for saying, "To hell with the critics, we know it will be great!"? The doors will open, and they'll race to grab the best seats and feel a surge of triumph as their butts sink down. We've made it: Y... |
valid | 20068 | [
"Why are patients more likely to want to undergo procedures after the use of the camera?",
"What reason is given for dentist being a dying profession in the 1980's?",
"What is the main reason that the profession of dentist started to make a comeback in the 1990's?",
"How do dentists sell unnecessary cosmetic ... | [
[
"They are intrigued by the advances in medical science",
"They don't want to have to undergo a procedure with the camera again",
"Seeing the imperfections inside their mouths disgusts them ",
"Doctors are able to more accurately diagnose their issues"
],
[
"Dental work became too expensive... | [
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If you haven't visited a dentist in the past few years, first of all, that's gross. (Checkups are every six months, and don't pretend you forgot.) Second, be grateful that you have avoided the "intra-oral camera." As the dentist (or assistant) navigates this horrifying little gadget throu... |
valid | 51688 | [
"Which of the following comparisons to cravings does the shop owner make when referring to the main character's affinity for air-war pulp magazines?",
"What conclusion does the protagonist come to after his encounter with the police?",
"Why is the protagonist confused by his memories of fighting in WWI?",
"Wh... | [
[
"narcotics",
"horror novels",
"cigarettes",
"pornography"
],
[
"He must pursue his nostalgic urges and return to the book store to replace the magazines.",
"The police officers are also time travelers from WW1.",
"He needs to avoid carrying around pornography",
"His memories ar... | [
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BY JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WALKER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine August 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Let the dead past bury its dead?
Not while I am alive, it won't... |
valid | 20075 | [
"What was the author's initial motivation for writing the comparison list?",
"What was the author's experience level when writing the article?",
"What other value for scoring the martial arts most highly correlated with the \"Self-Defense\" value",
"Which martial art on the list received the least scores over... | [
[
"She wanted to gain more balance and coordination",
"She wanted to get stronger",
"Wanting to find a better over all martial art than Tae-Bo",
"She wanted to get into better aerobic shape"
],
[
"Novice",
"No Experience",
"Intermediate",
"Master"
],
[
"Intimidation ",
... | [
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Not long ago, out of curiosity, I picked up some exercise videos by Billy Blanks, the king of Tae-Bo. What a flop. The sets were cheesy, the music was awful 1980s synth-pop, and despite their martial-arts pretensions, the routines felt more like aerobics in disguise than like kung fu. But after flail... |
valid | 20073 | [
"Why does the author believe he might be the Antichrist?",
"What surprised the author about his conversation with Rev. Falwell",
"What is the author referencing when they say Christian imperialism?",
"What effect does the author believe the Antichrist myth has on Judaism as a whole?",
"What is the most prob... | [
[
"He has a strangely shaped mole on his body",
"He was told so by a famous evangelical preacher",
"It is a satirical response to the evangelical myth",
"Each of his names has six letters"
],
[
"Falwell was excited to talk about the Antichrist",
"Falwell refused to talk the to author",
... | [
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1,
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Early one shiny autumn morning, I got in my car and drove to Lynchburg, Va., in order to find out whether or not I am the Antichrist. You know: the Beast, the Worthless Shepherd, the Little Horn, the Abomination, the linchpin of the Diabolical Trinity. That Antichrist.
I had my susp... |
valid | 51256 | [
"Why does Pashkov need a hospital gown?",
"When Pashkov asks Zubov how many cigars he is holding, does Zubov answer correctly?",
"What is Pashkov’s assignment?",
"Why did Pashkov take the invoice from the Cubans?",
"Who is the ally in the enemy camp?",
"Why can’t Zubov tell Colonal James apart from Pashko... | [
[
"He gives it to Colonel James.",
"He wears it when he switches places with Colonel James in the hospital. ",
"He is hospitalized after fighting with the Cubans. ",
"He wears it to have surgery to change his face. "
],
[
"The apes distract him from answering. ",
"Yes",
"He refuses t... | [
2,
4,
4,
2,
2,
3,
2,
3
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0
] | THE COOL WAR
by ANDREW FETLER
Illustrated by NODEL
[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.]
Here's what happens when two Master
Spies tangle ... and stay tha... |
valid | 50826 | [
"What is odd about the little boy?",
"What happened to the little boy’s father?",
"Why did humans colonize Mars?",
"What is Harry Smythe wanted for?",
"How is the relationship between the Martians and the humans?",
"How does the narrator know that the little boy and his mother are with the Martians at the... | [
[
"He whistles a strange tune. ",
"He is carrying a fishing pole. ",
"His ears are small.",
"He is half Martian and half human. "
],
[
"He was killed because he found gold. ",
"He was killed for marrying a human.",
"He left Mars to go back to Earth.",
"He died in the mines."
],... | [
4,
2,
3,
4,
3,
1,
2,
1,
1,
3
] | [
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1
] | THE MOONS OF MARS
By DEAN EVANS
Illustrated by WILLER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Every boy should be able to whistle, except,
of course, M... |
valid | 20077 | [
"How is the beginning of Topsy-Turvy described?",
"When does Topsy-Turvy's plot begin to get interesting?",
"How does the author feel about the way Topsy-Turvy goes and back forth in time?",
"How does the author feel about Topsy-Turvy?",
"Mr. Death is a documentary about what?",
"What is Fred D. Leuchter ... | [
[
"exciting and fast paced ",
"boring and slow",
"dramatic and interesting ",
"sad and depressing"
],
[
"The second half of the movie. ",
"A third of the way in to the movie.",
"In the first 5 minutes of the movie. ",
"Never"
],
[
"It is confusing.",
"It is unnecessar... | [
2,
2,
4,
3,
1,
2,
3,
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] | [
0,
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] | Grand Finale
Mike Leigh's
Topsy-Turvy broadly recounts the creation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera The Mikado at London's Savoy Theatre in 1885. Perhaps "broadly" is putting too fine a point on it. The first hour, in which Arthur Sullivan (Allan Corduner) attempts to s... |
valid | 51688 | [
"What is Mr. Turner addicted to?",
"Why is Mr. Turner so observant of cars?",
"What does Mr. Turner do for a job?",
"Why does Mr. Turner decide he needs a psychiatrist? ",
"Why does Turner become afraid of the psychiatrist?",
"When does the story take place?",
"Why does Mr. Turner like to read air-war s... | [
[
"pornography ",
"old magazines",
"drugs",
"cigarettes "
],
[
"He is a car mechanic. ",
"He was a car thief in a past life. ",
"He loves cars.",
"The car models tell him what era he is in at the moment. "
],
[
"He directs war films.",
"He is a mechanic. ",
"He wr... | [
2,
4,
4,
4,
1,
1,
2,
3,
3
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | THE AIR OF CASTOR OIL
BY JIM HARMON
Illustrated by WALKER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Magazine August 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Let the dead past bury its dead?
Not while I am alive, it won't... |
valid | 20075 | [
"What is the author’s purpose for writing the article?",
"What does the author NOT rate for each class?",
"Who is the target audience for this article?",
"Which martial arts class did the author find the most difficult?",
"What was different about the Kung Fu class?",
"Which class was the least intense?",... | [
[
"To tell people how to use martial arts to lose weight. ",
"To tell people how to use martial arts for self-defense. ",
"To persuade people to not do martial arts. ",
"To help beginners find a martial arts class that suits what they are looking for. "
],
[
"The difficulty of the workout.",... | [
4,
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Not long ago, out of curiosity, I picked up some exercise videos by Billy Blanks, the king of Tae-Bo. What a flop. The sets were cheesy, the music was awful 1980s synth-pop, and despite their martial-arts pretensions, the routines felt more like aerobics in disguise than like kung fu. But after flail... |
valid | 20073 | [
"Why does the narrator think he is the Antichrist?",
"Which is NOT a reason why the narrator is concerned with the antichrist?",
"How does Lahaye feel about Jews?",
"According to Falwell, why will the antichrist be male and Jewish?",
"According to Falwell, why isn’t the narrator the antichrist?",
"Accordi... | [
[
"He is gay and male. ",
"He is Jewish and an Atheist. ",
"He is Jewish and male. ",
"He is gay and European. "
],
[
"Evangelical Christians are preaching that the end of the world is coming soon. ",
"He is concerned that Christians will become violent toward Jews. ",
"He thinks his... | [
3,
4,
1,
1,
2,
3,
1,
2,
4,
4
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0
] | I, Antichrist?
Early one shiny autumn morning, I got in my car and drove to Lynchburg, Va., in order to find out whether or not I am the Antichrist. You know: the Beast, the Worthless Shepherd, the Little Horn, the Abomination, the linchpin of the Diabolical Trinity. That Antichrist.
I had my susp... |
valid | 51295 | [
"How many wives did Dan Merrol have?",
"How is doctor Crander sure that this patient is Dan Merrol?",
"Does Dan Merrol want to make it work with Erica?",
"How was Dan able to explain Wysocki's theorem?",
"What would have happened if Dan had stayed in the hospital until he was discharged?",
"How does Dr. C... | [
[
"Six",
"Two",
"Four",
"One"
],
[
"Mass-cell radiographs match pre- and post-surgery",
"Blood work proves matching DNA",
"The physical appearance most aligns with the pre-surgery Merrol",
"Crander is not sure"
],
[
"Yes, Dan knows that no one else will love him",
"Ye... | [
4,
1,
2,
4,
4,
1,
3,
1
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | The Man Who Was Six
By F. L. WALLACE
Illustrated by ASHMAN
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
There is nothing at all like having a sound
mind in ... |
valid | 20064 | [
"Does the author want his audience to dislike The Phantom Menace?",
"What does the critic likely view as the best part of the movie?",
"How did the critic likely feel about the email from his wife's relative?",
"What problem does The Phantom Menace create for Darth Vader's character?",
"Which of the followi... | [
[
"Yes, he is building an argument for why people should not like the movie",
"Yes, George Lucas does not deserve for people to like the movie",
"No, he is only stating why he thinks movie is bad",
"No, he does not want to ruin the excitement of movie-goers"
],
[
"Pod racing",
"Darth Mau... | [
3,
3,
2,
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1,
3,
2,
4,
2,
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] | [
1,
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] | Dark Side Lite
Those poor souls who've been camping out in front of theaters for six weeks: Who can blame them for saying, "To hell with the critics, we know it will be great!"? The doors will open, and they'll race to grab the best seats and feel a surge of triumph as their butts sink down. We've made it: Y... |
valid | 20068 | [
"Which of the following statements is the most true about how the author feels about dentistry?",
"According to the article, why do most people value the dentist?",
"Why are people less satisfied with their smile now than in previous generations?",
"Which of the following is a real danger to one's health from... | [
[
"It is a waste of money",
"Perfect smiles are important",
"Insurance doesn't help enough with the costs",
"It is valuable in the right context"
],
[
"Cosmetic reasons",
"Medical reasons",
"Curing halitosis",
"They don't"
],
[
"People had nicer smiles in the past",
"... | [
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1,
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1,
2,
4,
3,
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0,
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1,
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If you haven't visited a dentist in the past few years, first of all, that's gross. (Checkups are every six months, and don't pretend you forgot.) Second, be grateful that you have avoided the "intra-oral camera." As the dentist (or assistant) navigates this horrifying little gadget throu... |
valid | 51256 | [
"Why did Pashkov sell small arms to the Cubans?",
"What best describes the relationship between Pashkov and Colonel James?",
"Why is Zubov a comedic and ironic character for this story?",
"What is a rest cure?",
"Which of the following best describes the relationship between Pashkov and Nadezhda Brunhildova... | [
[
"It was actually Colonel James who sold small arms to the Cubans",
"He wanted to use them as a scapegoat for his own plans",
"He wanted to help another Communist country",
"He wanted the Cubans to cause trouble for the Americans"
],
[
"They are enemies",
"They have no relationship",
... | [
2,
3,
1,
3,
4,
3,
2,
4,
4,
3
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | THE COOL WAR
by ANDREW FETLER
Illustrated by NODEL
[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.]
Here's what happens when two Master
Spies tangle ... and stay tha... |
valid | 50826 | [
"Which of the following is not a difference between Martians and Earthpeople?",
"Why does the woman in the shack treat the protagonist poorly?",
"Why does the boy likely carry a net?",
"Which of the following is most true about Harry Smythe?",
"Where is the gold in Mars?",
"How does the protagonist feel a... | [
[
"Martians don't care about dishonesty",
"Martians have different ears",
"Martians have tribal ceremonies",
"Martians can't carry a tune"
],
[
"She does not trust him",
"He is threatening her",
"She thinks he killed her husband",
"He is racist against Martians"
],
[
"To ... | [
3,
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3,
4,
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1,
1,
0,
0,
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1,
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0,
0,
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] | THE MOONS OF MARS
By DEAN EVANS
Illustrated by WILLER
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction September 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Every boy should be able to whistle, except,
of course, M... |
valid | 20077 | [
"Does the author think that Topsy-Turvy is a good movie?",
"Does the author think that Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred D. Leuchter, Jr. is a good documentary?",
"According to the author, what is Topsy-Turvy about?",
"Does Morris dislike Leuchter?",
"Why does they author write about these two different ... | [
[
"Yes, the end redeems the rest of the movie",
"Yes, the entire movie is excellent",
"No, the beginning is a mess",
"No, there are too many loose ends"
],
[
"No, the emotional tone of the movie is too removed",
"No, the entire movie is insensitive",
"Yes, the beginning sets the stag... | [
1,
1,
2,
2,
2,
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4,
4,
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] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
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1,
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] | Grand Finale
Mike Leigh's
Topsy-Turvy broadly recounts the creation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera The Mikado at London's Savoy Theatre in 1885. Perhaps "broadly" is putting too fine a point on it. The first hour, in which Arthur Sullivan (Allan Corduner) attempts to s... |
valid | 22073 | [
"Why was it urgent to repair the old Beacon?",
"What is the most time-consuming part of traveling using hyperspace?",
"Why did the natives build a pyramid around the reactor?",
"What was the purpose of the pool of water on top of the pyramid",
"When the narrator mentions \"the eye,\" what is he describing?"... | [
[
"It was causing disruptions in hyperspace travel",
"It had been 2000 years since the last routine matinence",
"It was keeping the Proxima Cetauri planets safe",
"To appease the local Earthlings"
],
[
"Flying through regular space ",
"Locating enough beacons",
"Filling out paperwork... | [
1,
1,
1,
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4,
1,
3,
3
] | [
1,
1,
0,
0,
0,
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] | The Repairman
By Harry Harrison
Illustrated by Kramer
Being an interstellar trouble shooter wouldn’t be so bad …
if I could shoot the trouble!
The
Old Man had that look of intense glee on his face that meant someone
was in for a very rough time. Since we were alone, it took no great feat
of intelligence to figur... |
valid | 22102 | [
"Why does Kimmy feel disdain for Steinhart?",
"Why did Kimmy's wife leave him?",
"What aspect of Kimmy's psychological state was beneficial to the long space flight?",
"What is an example given of Kimmy's schizophrenic tendencies?",
"Where had Kimmy arrived after waking from his slumber in the ship?",
"Wh... | [
[
"He refused to pilot a rocket",
"His blond hair and pale skin",
"He tried to halt the assignment",
"He doesn't like therapists "
],
[
"She was worried about his mental health issues",
"She thought he was an extra terrestrial",
"She knew he did not want to remain on Earth",
"She... | [
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THE HILLS OF HOME
by Alfred Coppel
“Normality” is a myth; we're all a little neurotic, and the
study of neurosis has been able to classify the general types of
disturbance which are most common. And some types (providing the subject
is not suffering so extreme a case as to have crossed the border into
psych... |
valid | 22218 | [
"What was Mr. Chambers' academic scandal centered around?",
"Why was there a crowd of people surrounding the drugstore?",
"Why did Mr. Chambers return early from his walk?",
"Why did Mr. Chambers become a recluse?",
"Why was Mr. Chambers horrified by the thought of places disappearing? ",
"Why did Mr. Cha... | [
[
"A theory that suggested there were multiple other realities",
"Inappropriate conduct with a student",
"His unwillingness to participate in social activities",
"He theorized that matter was held together by the power of minds"
],
[
"Because the store was getting ready to close",
"They ... | [
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] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Comet, July 1941. Extensive research did
not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication
was renewed.
The Street That
Wasn't There
by CLIFFORD D. SIMAK and CARL JACOBI
Mr. Jonathon Chambers left his house on Maple Street at exactly
seven o'cl... |
valid | 22346 | [
"Why were the Tepoktan's barred from going into space?",
"What is it implied when it is said that the survivor is \"not what he was hoping for?\"",
"Why is the injured man surprised to see George? ",
"Why was George suspicious of Al Birken?",
"Why didn't the Tepoktans seize Al Birken after he stole the vehi... | [
[
"Their religion prohibits it",
"They lack the drive for interstellar exploration",
"The Terrans have colonized all of the rest of near space",
"There is a field of debris blocking their orbit"
],
[
"George would have preferred the survivor to have been of a stronger build",
"George wou... | [
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EXILE
BY H. B. FYFE
ILLUSTRATED BY EMSH
The Dome of Eyes made it almost impossible for
Terrans to reach the world of Tepokt. For those
who did land there, there was no returning—only
the bitterness of respect—and justice!
The Tepoktan student, whose
blue robe in George Kinton's
opinion clashed with the... |
valid | 22462 | [
"What is Sylvia's relation to Paul?",
"What edge did the Americans have over the Reds in the air?",
"What is implied that happened to the American Moon station?",
"What is unorthodox about Coulter and Garrities' navigation?",
"Why did Paul think that \"these three minutes\" were the worst?",
"What was the... | [
[
"She is his wife",
"She is a girl in a magazine",
"She is his girlfriend",
"She went to the Officers Ball with him once"
],
[
"Faster and more efficient ships",
"Rockets instead of guns",
"Stronger radar technology",
"More quantity of troops and ships"
],
[
"The Reds de... | [
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1,
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] | SLINGSHOT
BY
IRVING W. LANDE
Illustrated by Emsh
The slingshot
was, I believe, one of the few
weapons of history that wasn't used in the last war.
That doesn't mean it won't be used in the next!
"Got a bogey at three o'clock high.
Range about six hundred miles."
Johnson spoke casually, but his voice
in the inte... |
valid | 22524 | [
"Why was the class of girls at the zoo?",
"Where did the two extra girls in Miss Burton's group come from?",
"What is the real reason for Curt George's shakiness?",
"Why does Carol refuse to be with Curt George?",
"What is implied by the whispered conversation between Manto and Palit?",
"How do the shapes... | [
[
"To study the lions",
"To put on a class play",
"To see the polar bears, grizzlies, and penguins",
"To meet Curt George"
],
[
"They were aliens who could shapeshift",
"They were lost from another class",
"They were from the boys class wearing disguises",
"They were at the zoo w... | [
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4,
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] | [
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] | THE HUNTERS
BY WILLIAM MORRISON
ILLUSTRATED BY VAN DONGEN
To all who didn't know him, Curt George was a
mighty hunter and actor. But this time he was
up against others who could really act, and
whose business was the hunting of whole worlds.
There were thirty or more of
the little girls, their ages ranging
appa... |
valid | 22579 | [
"What production process caused the Puffyloaves to float away?",
"Who is the highest ranking employee at Puffyloaves mentioned in this story?",
"What changes Meg's mind about a relationship with Roger?",
"What qualities does the Tin Philosopher think are most valued in bread?",
"Why was Roger mortified at t... | [
[
"Being made with Helium",
"Being made with yeast",
"Being made with Carbon Dioxide",
"Being made with hydrogen"
],
[
"Rose Thinker",
"Roger Snedden",
"Phineas T. Gryce",
"Meg Winterly"
],
[
"His jingle writing ability",
"His handling of the crisis at hand",
"His... | [
4,
3,
2,
1,
4,
4,
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4,
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] | [
0,
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] | Bread
Overhead
By FRITZ LEIBER
The Staff of Life suddenly and
disconcertingly sprouted wings
—and mankind had to eat crow!
Illustrated by WOOD
AS a blisteringly hot but
guaranteed weather-controlled
future summer day
dawned on the Mississippi Valley,
the walking mills of Puffy Products
("Spike to Loaf in One... |
valid | 22590 | [
"Why was Jan in the groundcar diving across Den Hoorn?",
"Why was Jan unable to return to Oosport in the same way that he left?",
"What about the settlers at Rathole was off-putting to Jan?",
"What was Jan referring to when he thanked Sanchez for the good luck wishes?",
"Why did the colony of Rathole not ha... | [
[
"To retrieve a medical patient",
"To flee the storm that was hitting the main station",
"To refill his fuel",
"To bring supplies to the settlement of Rathole"
],
[
"The storms became too intense",
"He forgot the route that he took",
"His ground car ran out of fuel",
"An earthqu... | [
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3,
2,
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1,
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] | WIND
By CHARLES L. FONTENAY
When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel
without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline
to meet, you have a problem indeed. Unless you are
a stubborn Dutchman—and Jan Van Artevelde was
the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus.
JAN WILLEM van Artevelde
claimed descent from William
... |
valid | 22867 | [
"Why was Walter Towne worried about going to work that day?",
"Why were the reports for the Robling company bad?",
"Why did the production line workers care about the profits of the company?",
"How did the managers shut the plant down for a strike?",
"Why did the managers on strike need a lawyer?",
"Why w... | [
[
"There was a lot of traffic on the Exit Strip",
"He was feeling sick that day",
"He didn't want to speak to Torkleson about the reports",
"He didn't want a demerit from Bailey for being late"
],
[
"Poor production and no innovation",
"Too high of union dues and insurance fees",
"To... | [
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2,
3,
1,
1,
4,
1,
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0,
1,
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0,
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] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction
Stories by Alan E. Nourse
published in 1963. Extensive research did
not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was
renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected
without note.
Me... |
valid | 22875 | [
"Why won't people believe that Parks' is an extraterrestrial?",
"Why did the people at the mayor's office and Police station laugh at Parks?",
"Why was a Dr. able to examine Parks without being suspicious?",
"Why is Parks stuck on Earth?",
"Where does Morgan think Parks came from?",
"Why can Morgan not he... | [
[
"He has too good of a disguise",
"He refuses to provide any proof besides his work",
"He has a head injury ",
"He looks and sounds like a human"
],
[
"He claimed he was an extra-terrestrial",
"He waited for hours to speak to someome",
"He had inhuman like features",
"He wouldn'... | [
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3,
3,
4,
3,
3,
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4,
3
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
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0,
0,
1,
0,
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] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction
Stories by Alan E. Nourse
published in 1963. Extensive research did
not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was
renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected
without note.
Ci... |
valid | 22876 | [
"What was the bad news that Ravdin was eager to deliver?",
"What is \"the link\" mentioned in the title?",
"Why was the city going to be burned?",
"What is the peaceful society's ultimate goal?",
"Why is Ravdin willing to try and make peace with the Hunters?",
"What did Dana mean by the saying the concert... | [
[
"His ship had been destroyed",
"He had been discovered on his mission",
"He discovered that the hunters were coming to the city",
"The concert had been cancelled"
],
[
"The link between Ravdin's people and the hunters",
"The link between the communities' minds at the concerts",
"Th... | [
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2,
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] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction
Stories by Alan E. Nourse
published in 1963. Extensive research did
not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was
renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected
without note.
Th... |
valid | 22958 | [
"What is Ludmilla?",
"Where are they?",
"What does it mean for the Ludmilla to lay an egg?",
"Why did Dr. Harris call Braun?",
"What do Dr. Harris and Dr. Hadamard know that the others don’t know?",
"Why does Braun sigh a relief in the end?",
"Braun sweats with anxiety. What makes this gamble different ... | [
[
"A chicken",
"A city",
"An American submarine ",
"A Polish ship"
],
[
"New York",
"California",
"Poland",
"Michigan"
],
[
"The egg refers to illegal drugs being transported on the ship. ",
"Stolen goods were smuggled onto the ship. ",
"An oil spill polluted the ... | [
4,
1,
4,
4,
2,
4,
2,
4,
4,
3
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
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] | ONE-SHOT
You
can do a great deal if
you have enough data, and
enough time to compute on it,
by logical methods. But given
the situation that neither data
nor time is adequate, and an
answer must be produced ...
what do you do?
BY JAMES BLISH
Illustrated by van Dongen
On the day that the Polish freighter
Ludm... |
valid | 22966 | [
"What does the Atomic Wonder Space Wave Tapper gadget do?",
"Why does Biff stay to watch the demonstration?",
"What is the secret to how the gadget works?",
"Why are Biff’s friends so intrigued with the gadget?",
"What distracts Biff and his friends from continuing their poker game?",
"The inventors of t... | [
[
"It can drive itself. ",
"It levitates in the air.",
"It flies in the air. ",
"It can detect live in outer space. "
],
[
"He wants a job at the toy shop. ",
"He wants to see if the gadget will go on sale. ",
"He wants to buy the gadget for his nephew. ",
"He wants to know the t... | [
2,
4,
4,
1,
4,
4,
3,
4,
2,
1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1
] | The gadget was strictly,
beyond any question, a toy.
Not a real, workable device.
Except for the way it could work
under a man's mental skin....
BY HARRY HARRISON
Because there were few adults in
the crowd, and Colonel "Biff" Hawton
stood over six feet tall, he could
see every detail of the demonstration.
T... |
valid | 22967 | [
"According to the narrator, who started the inter-galactic war?",
"What is Serenus?",
"What does the stoker do on the ship to ease the tension?",
"What is the relationship between the stoker and the narrator?",
"Why is it significant that the stoker has a Marine uniform?",
"Which word does NOT describe th... | [
[
"The Jeks",
"The Lud",
"The Nosurwey",
"People from Earth"
],
[
"A galaxy",
"A planet",
"A spaceship",
"An alien race"
],
[
"He keeps to himself. ",
"He recites poetry. ",
"He sings. ",
"He jokes with the crew. "
],
[
"They worked together for 6 week... | [
4,
3,
3,
1,
2,
3,
4,
1,
2
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] | THE STOKER
AND THE STARS
BY JOHN A. SENTRY
When
you've had your ears pinned
back in a bowknot, it's sometimes hard
to remember that an intelligent people
has no respect for a whipped enemy
... but does for a fairly beaten enemy.
Illustrated by van Dongen
Know
him? Yes, I know
him—
knew
him. That
was twenty yea... |
valid | 23104 | [
"What is the relationship between the humans and the Belphins?",
"What genre is the story?",
"What is Corisande’s secret weapon?",
"What is a good description of Ludovick at the beginning of the story?",
"What is a good description of Ludovick at the end of the story?",
"Who are the Belphins?"
] | [
[
"The Belphins made the humans their servants. ",
"The humans made the Belphins their servants. ",
"The Belphins rule over the humans. ",
"The humans rule over the Belphins. "
],
[
"Realistic Fiction",
"Horror",
"Dystopian",
"Romance"
],
[
"She uses Ludovick's obedient n... | [
3,
3,
1,
2,
4,
4
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1
] | THE
BLUE
TOWER
By EVELYN E. SMITH
As the vastly advanced guardians of mankind, the Belphins knew how to make a lesson stick—but whom?
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Galaxy, February, 1958. Extensive research did not reveal any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this p... |
valid | 23160 | [
"What strange objects are people seeing in the sky?",
"What is the setting of the story?",
"What is Solomon’s goal?",
"What motivates Solomon to experiment with the old cars?",
"What best describes Solomon?",
"How is Solomon like his classics?",
"What is a theme of the story?",
"Why do the patrolmen c... | [
[
"old cars",
"televisions",
"satellites ",
"meteors"
],
[
"California, United States",
"Ontario, Canada",
"Havana, Cuba",
"Moscow, Russia"
],
[
"He wants to be recruited by Nasa. ",
"He wants to get rid of his old cars that aren't selling to make space for cars that ... | [
1,
1,
2,
3,
2,
1,
2,
2,
4
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | Solomon's Orbit
There will, sooner or later, be problems
of "space junk," and the right to dump in space.
But not like this...!
by William Carroll
Illustrated by Schoenherr
"Comrades," said the senior technician,
"notice the clear view of
North America. From here we
watch everything; rivers, towns,
almost th... |
valid | 23563 | [
"Where is Broom in the beginning of the story?",
"Where is Broom from?",
"When was Broom born?",
"What is the metal box that makes a humming sound?",
"What is Broom’s relationship with Contarini?",
"What is Broom’s relationship to Mr. Edward Jasperson?",
"What did Broom go to prison for?",
"Why doesn’... | [
[
"An office",
"A mental hospital",
"An apartment building",
"A prison"
],
[
"Venice, Italy",
"Paris, France",
"London, England",
"New York City, U.S.A."
],
[
"The Industrial Revolution, around the 19th century. ",
"Modern day, The middle of the 20th century. ",
"... | [
1,
3,
3,
2,
2,
3,
4,
3,
3
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0
] | VIEWPOINT.
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Illustrated by Bernklau
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science
Fiction January 1960. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence
that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
A fearsome thing is a thing you're afraid of—and it has nothing
wh... |
valid | 22590 | [
"Why does Jan have to go to Rathole?",
"How far is Rathole from Oostpoort?",
"What is Rathole?",
"What is the relationship between Diego and Jan?",
"Why are windmills significant to Jan?",
"What hinders Jan from leaving Rathole?",
"What is the Venus Shadow?",
"How does Jan get power to the aircraft?",... | [
[
"Jan wants to see how the people in Rathole are living. ",
"Jan needs to take fuel to Rathole because they have run out. ",
"Someone is sick and needs to be taken to Earth on the Vanderdecken. ",
"Someone is sick and Jan needs to bring medicine to him. "
],
[
"10 hour drive in a car",
... | [
3,
1,
4,
1,
1,
4,
3,
2,
1
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
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] | WIND
By CHARLES L. FONTENAY
When you have an engine with no fuel, and fuel
without an engine, and a life-and-death deadline
to meet, you have a problem indeed. Unless you are
a stubborn Dutchman—and Jan Van Artevelde was
the stubbornest Dutchman on Venus.
JAN WILLEM van Artevelde
claimed descent from William
... |
valid | 22867 | [
"What is ironic about the story’s ending?",
"What is the relationship between Walter and Torkleson?",
"What is the relationship between Walter and Bailey?",
"What is wrong with the reports?",
"What is strange about how the titanium company operates?",
"Why is Walter in trouble?",
"Who earns the most mon... | [
[
"Torkleson becomes the production manager.",
"Walter replaced Torkleson as the union leader. ",
"Walter becomes rich. ",
"Walter is demoted to a titanium worker. "
],
[
"Walter is Torkleson’s boss at the factory. ",
"Walter and Torkleson are co-workers.",
"Torkleson is Walter’s bos... | [
2,
3,
3,
1,
4,
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1,
3,
2,
4
] | [
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0,
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0,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction
Stories by Alan E. Nourse
published in 1963. Extensive research did
not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was
renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected
without note.
Me... |
valid | 22875 | [
"Describe Parks’ situation.",
"Why is it significant that Parks is so ordinary?",
"Why does Parks think Morgan can help him?",
"Why would Morgan be “worse than no help at all”?",
"Why does Morgan believe Parks?",
"What is ironic about the story?",
"What will likely happen to Parks if no one believes him... | [
[
"He is from another planet but does not have a way to get back home. ",
"He is a writer but no one will buy his work. ",
"He is lost and no one will help him get home.",
"He is having a psychotic episode. "
],
[
"He does not look like a stereotypical criminal, which makes him more credible... | [
1,
3,
2,
1,
3,
2,
3,
1,
2,
3
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction
Stories by Alan E. Nourse
published in 1963. Extensive research did
not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was
renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected
without note.
Ci... |
valid | 22876 | [
"What is Ravdin’s job?",
"Which word does NOT describe Lord Nehmon’s leadership?",
"What is the relationship between Ravdin and Dana?",
"Why do they need to burn the city?",
"Which word describes Frankle’s leadership?",
"Predict: was Ravdin and Dana’s plan successful?",
"What is “the link”?",
"What is... | [
[
"He scouts space for the Hunters. ",
"He is a warrior. ",
"He is a spy. ",
"He is a musician."
],
[
"Passive",
"Resilient",
"Gentle",
"Ineffective "
],
[
"They are married.",
"Dana is Ravdin’s supervisor. ",
"They are brother and sister.",
"They are both wat... | [
1,
4,
1,
1,
2,
4,
2,
2,
2,
1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from
The Counterfeit Man More Science Fiction
Stories by Alan E. Nourse
published in 1963. Extensive research did
not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was
renewed. Minor spelling and typographical errors have been corrected
without note.
Th... |
valid | 22073 | [
"Is the main character good at his job?",
"Why are the beacons important?",
"Why were the buttons in the temple so polished?",
"Which of the following words best describes the main character's personality?",
"Why didn't the main character use his gun to fix the problem with the locals?",
"Why did the main... | [
[
"Yes, he will break any rule to fulfill his duties.",
"No, he wants to quit.",
"No, he spends too much time drinking and messing around.",
"Yes, he is both creative and professional."
],
[
"Ships travel through beacons in hyperspace.",
"Beacons are religious focal points for natives.",... | [
4,
4,
2,
1,
3,
4,
2,
4,
2,
1
] | [
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | The Repairman
By Harry Harrison
Illustrated by Kramer
Being an interstellar trouble shooter wouldn’t be so bad …
if I could shoot the trouble!
The
Old Man had that look of intense glee on his face that meant someone
was in for a very rough time. Since we were alone, it took no great feat
of intelligence to figur... |
valid | 22102 | [
"What is the age difference between Kimball and his oldest sister?",
"What is Kimball's home planet?",
"Why did Kimball's marriage end?",
"What is wrong with Kimball?",
"Did Kimball's sisters like him?",
"What did Kimball like to do when he was a boy?",
"What does young Kimball use as a weapon?",
"Is ... | [
[
"9 years",
"15 years",
"17 years",
"8 years"
],
[
"Unknown",
"Venus",
"Mars",
"Earth"
],
[
"We never learn why it ended.",
"He was a career officer.",
"She ended it because she felt he wasn't committed.",
"He left his wife because he was bored."
],
[
... | [
4,
4,
3,
4,
2,
2,
3,
2
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | [115]
THE HILLS OF HOME
by Alfred Coppel
“Normality” is a myth; we're all a little neurotic, and the
study of neurosis has been able to classify the general types of
disturbance which are most common. And some types (providing the subject
is not suffering so extreme a case as to have crossed the border into
psych... |
valid | 22218 | [
"Which of the following words best describes Mr. Jonathan Chambers?",
"Why was Mr. Chambers fired from his university?",
"How does Dr. Harcourt likely feel about Mr. Chambers' book now?",
"How do Mr. Chambers' dreams connect with the events of the story?",
"How does Mr. Chambers' favorite picture symbolize ... | [
[
"Habitual",
"Mad",
"Mean",
"Shy"
],
[
"He was too unsociable.",
"Dr. Harcourt did not like him.",
"He exposed students to a philosophy.",
"He wrote a book."
],
[
"He does not like it.",
"He likes it, but does not believe it could be true.",
"He ridicules it.",
... | [
1,
3,
4,
4,
1,
2,
3,
3,
4,
1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Comet, July 1941. Extensive research did
not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication
was renewed.
The Street That
Wasn't There
by CLIFFORD D. SIMAK and CARL JACOBI
Mr. Jonathon Chambers left his house on Maple Street at exactly
seven o'cl... |
valid | 22346 | [
"Who did Kinton want to land on Tepokt?",
"Which of the following are most true about how the Tepoktans regard Kinton?",
"How did Kinton survive his crash onto Tepokt?",
"Why does Kinton struggle with his choice about Al Birken's fate?",
"How do the first two lines connect with the rest of the story?",
"W... | [
[
"A woman",
"Anyone",
"A man",
"Birken"
],
[
"They are afraid of him.",
"They treat him like one of their own.",
"They treat him with respect.",
"They treat him like an alien."
],
[
"He is a great pilot.",
"He had an extra strong spaceship.",
"He followed a speci... | [
1,
3,
4,
1,
3,
4,
3,
3,
4
] | [
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | [101]
EXILE
BY H. B. FYFE
ILLUSTRATED BY EMSH
The Dome of Eyes made it almost impossible for
Terrans to reach the world of Tepokt. For those
who did land there, there was no returning—only
the bitterness of respect—and justice!
The Tepoktan student, whose
blue robe in George Kinton's
opinion clashed with the... |
valid | 22462 | [
"Which old lady helps Coulter return home?",
"Why did the Moon stations blow up?",
"Which of the following does the title of the story likely reference?",
"Why does Coulter help Kovacs on leave?",
"What was the ping that Coulter heard?"
] | [
[
"Sylvia",
"Both old ladies",
"Mrs. RSF",
"Mrs. RVS"
],
[
"Reds blew it up",
"Accident",
"Americans blew it up",
"Unclear"
],
[
"The Space Race",
"The Arms Race",
"How Coulter treats women",
"How spaceships work"
],
[
"Coulter doesn't want to be distr... | [
2,
4,
2,
4,
2
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | SLINGSHOT
BY
IRVING W. LANDE
Illustrated by Emsh
The slingshot
was, I believe, one of the few
weapons of history that wasn't used in the last war.
That doesn't mean it won't be used in the next!
"Got a bogey at three o'clock high.
Range about six hundred miles."
Johnson spoke casually, but his voice
in the inte... |
valid | 22524 | [
"What is Manto and Palit's own language?",
"What other job does Miss Burton likely wish she had?",
"How does George feel about little girls?",
"Where did the lions come from at the end?",
"What is George's big fault?",
"Why does George like Carol more than other women?",
"Why is it hard for George to gi... | [
[
"Pig-Latin",
"Unknown",
"Spanish",
"English"
],
[
"Teacher",
"Agent",
"Actor",
"Zookeeper"
],
[
"He likes children.",
"He considers them friends.",
"He considers himself like them.",
"He thinks they're annoying."
],
[
"They escaped from the zoo.",
... | [
2,
3,
4,
4,
4,
4,
2,
2,
4,
3
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | THE HUNTERS
BY WILLIAM MORRISON
ILLUSTRATED BY VAN DONGEN
To all who didn't know him, Curt George was a
mighty hunter and actor. But this time he was
up against others who could really act, and
whose business was the hunting of whole worlds.
There were thirty or more of
the little girls, their ages ranging
appa... |
valid | 22579 | [
"What do the robots want?",
"What is NOT a response to the flying bread loaves?",
"Why does Tin Philosopher tell the history of bread?",
"Which of the following best describes how the robots feel toward humans?",
"Which of these words best describes the tone of this story?",
"Why did the Blonde Icicle mel... | [
[
"To sell bread",
"To create world peace",
"To improve bread chemistry",
"To please humans"
],
[
"Treating them as a spiritual sign",
"Laughing at them",
"Worker strikes",
"Shooting them"
],
[
"He wants to show how important bread has been to humanity.",
"He wants to... | [
2,
3,
2,
4,
2,
1,
4,
4,
2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | Bread
Overhead
By FRITZ LEIBER
The Staff of Life suddenly and
disconcertingly sprouted wings
—and mankind had to eat crow!
Illustrated by WOOD
AS a blisteringly hot but
guaranteed weather-controlled
future summer day
dawned on the Mississippi Valley,
the walking mills of Puffy Products
("Spike to Loaf in One... |
valid | 22958 | [
"What did the Ludmilla drop?",
"What is the CIA?",
"How did the divers find what the object was?",
"Who put the bomb on the ship?",
"Why did they choose Mr. Braun to make the decision about the object?",
"Why is Braun at peace?",
"What is the name of the character telling the story?",
"Why does Braun ... | [
[
"Nothing",
"An egg",
"A live bomb",
"A dead bomb"
],
[
"We never learn",
"A civilian organization in charge of keeping the country safe",
"A government agency in charge of keeping the country safe",
"A group of people in charge of defusing bombs"
],
[
"They didn't find ... | [
4,
2,
2,
3,
1,
4,
1,
4,
4,
2
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | ONE-SHOT
You
can do a great deal if
you have enough data, and
enough time to compute on it,
by logical methods. But given
the situation that neither data
nor time is adequate, and an
answer must be produced ...
what do you do?
BY JAMES BLISH
Illustrated by van Dongen
On the day that the Polish freighter
Ludm... |
valid | 22966 | [
"Why did all the kids leave the Atomic Wonder Space Wave Trapper?",
"What loophole will get other people to do the work and research of the creators of the Atomic Wonder for them?",
"Why did Biff buy the toy?",
"What will likely happen with the Atomic Wonder?",
"What will cause the buyers to research the to... | [
[
"Trains were more interesting",
"It was boring",
"It was too expensive",
"It was held up by string"
],
[
"Strings",
"Magnetic-wave theory",
"Wave Generators",
"Patents"
],
[
"He wanted to mess with his friends",
"He wanted to see how it worked",
"He saw the stri... | [
3,
4,
1,
1,
2,
3,
4,
4,
3
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0
] | The gadget was strictly,
beyond any question, a toy.
Not a real, workable device.
Except for the way it could work
under a man's mental skin....
BY HARRY HARRISON
Because there were few adults in
the crowd, and Colonel "Biff" Hawton
stood over six feet tall, he could
see every detail of the demonstration.
T... |
valid | 22967 | [
"What was the name of the stoker from the title?",
"Why does the stranger want to join the trip?",
"Do Mac and the narrator trust the stranger?",
"Why did the Jeks allow the stranger on their ship?",
"Why does the stranger want to join the Jek crew?",
"Why did relations between humans and aliens improve a... | [
[
"MacReidie",
"Baker",
"Unknown",
"Daniels"
],
[
"He wants to fight",
"He wants to work",
"He is desperate",
"He is bored"
],
[
"No, he could cause trouble with other races",
"Yes, he is a great stoker",
"Yes, he was a respected marine",
"No, he could cause t... | [
3,
2,
1,
2,
1,
3,
2,
2,
2
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0
] | THE STOKER
AND THE STARS
BY JOHN A. SENTRY
When
you've had your ears pinned
back in a bowknot, it's sometimes hard
to remember that an intelligent people
has no respect for a whipped enemy
... but does for a fairly beaten enemy.
Illustrated by van Dongen
Know
him? Yes, I know
him—
knew
him. That
was twenty yea... |
valid | 23104 | [
"Did Ludovick love Corisande?",
"Why was Ludovick able to get to the Belphin of Belphins?",
"Why is it important that Corisande's wrinkles show?",
"According to the story, is the Belphin good or evil?",
"Why is Belphin controlling Earth?",
"Does Corisande love Ludovick?",
"What was a sign that Corisande... | [
[
"No, she tricked him into killing Belphin",
"Yes, he loved her before he married her",
"Yes, he loved her until death",
"No, he had her murdered"
],
[
"He used Corisande's uncle's secret weapon",
"He destroyed the machines",
"He had only love for Belphin",
"His need was high en... | [
2,
3,
3,
2,
4,
1,
2
] | [
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | THE
BLUE
TOWER
By EVELYN E. SMITH
As the vastly advanced guardians of mankind, the Belphins knew how to make a lesson stick—but whom?
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Galaxy, February, 1958. Extensive research did not reveal any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this p... |
valid | 23160 | [
"Who first noticed the cars flying into space?",
"Why did Solomon send cars into space?",
"What is the tone of this story?",
"Why did the Russians want to send cars into space?",
"How do Solomon's flying cars work?",
"Why didn't Solomon destroy the old cars instead?",
"What did the matches help Solomon ... | [
[
"The pilot of Flight 26",
"Russians",
"Two boys",
"Mt. Palomar"
],
[
"He wanted room",
"He did it on accident",
"He was bored",
"He thought it would be fun"
],
[
"Humorous",
"Serious",
"Dramatic",
"Suspenseful"
],
[
"They didn't want to",
"They h... | [
3,
1,
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4,
3,
1,
4,
2,
3
] | [
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
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0,
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] | Solomon's Orbit
There will, sooner or later, be problems
of "space junk," and the right to dump in space.
But not like this...!
by William Carroll
Illustrated by Schoenherr
"Comrades," said the senior technician,
"notice the clear view of
North America. From here we
watch everything; rivers, towns,
almost th... |
valid | 23563 | [
"What is the twist of this story?",
"When was Broom in prison?",
"Why was the painting so clear?",
"Which of the following weapons was Broom most likely wishing for?",
"How did Broom travel through time?",
"Which of the following did Broom recognize?",
"What is referenced as the devil Broom knows?",
"... | [
[
"Broom traveled to the 20th century",
"Broom imagined the whole thing",
"Broom was an evil man",
"Broom was afraid"
],
[
"1st century",
"15th century",
"12th century",
"20th century"
],
[
"Broom had never seen a painting",
"Broom's fuzziness made it look clearer tha... | [
1,
3,
4,
3,
1,
2,
4,
4,
2,
1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | VIEWPOINT.
BY RANDALL GARRETT
Illustrated by Bernklau
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Astounding Science
Fiction January 1960. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence
that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
A fearsome thing is a thing you're afraid of—and it has nothing
wh... |
valid | 24290 | [
"Where was the plane that Pete was aboard heading?",
"What does the Public Relations Bureau do?",
"What did the majority of the population think was the worst part about the Grdznth?",
"Why were the Grdznth leaving their own Universe?",
"Why did the Grzdnth choose Earth to travel to?",
"What was Tommy ref... | [
[
"Washington D.C.",
"New Philly",
"Florida",
"L.A."
],
[
"Sell movies to people who don't want to buy them",
"Manage the campaign for Senator Stokes",
"Manage the media relating to Grdznth",
"Keep the public from finding out about time travel"
],
[
"Their off-putting app... | [
2,
3,
2,
2,
2,
4,
2,
2,
4,
3
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | PRoblem
by Alan E. Nourse
The
letter came down the slot too early that morning to be
the regular mail run. Pete Greenwood eyed the New Philly
photocancel with a dreadful premonition. The letter said:
Peter:
Can you come East chop-chop, urgent?
Grdznth problem getting to be a PRoblem, need
expert icebox sale... |
valid | 31736 | [
"Why was Gavir brought to Earth from Mars?",
"What was Gavir's true motivation for staying on Earth?",
"Why are the Earthlings always \"invincibly benign?\" ",
"Why did the Earthmen attack Gavir intially?",
"Why did Gaivir go wandering around by himself after being told not to?",
"Why did the producers of... | [
[
"As punishment for dissenting against the MDC",
"Because he was the first Martian that humans had encountered",
"To perform in a dreamwave performance ",
"As part of a labor pool"
],
[
"To avoid having to return to hunting on Mars",
"To hide from persecution for the crimes he committed... | [
3,
3,
4,
1,
3,
3,
2,
4,
2,
2
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from the September 1960 issue of If. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Star Performer
By ROBERT J. SHEA
Illustrated by DICK FRANCIS
Blue Boy's rating was high and his fans were loyal to the
death—anyone's... |
valid | 59368 | [
"Why was Ronnie hoping that something bad would happen to his father?",
"Why was Mom upset and disheveled when Dad came home?",
"How had Ronnie learned to read?",
"Why would it be needed to memory-wash Ronnie?",
"Why is it bad to be considered a Reader?",
"Under what circumstances were people allowed to r... | [
[
"So that his father would not hit Ronnie's mother anymore",
"So that his father would not find out that Ronnie was secretly reading",
"So that him and his mother could return to reading books with one another",
"So that Mr. Davis could move into Ronnie's house"
],
[
"She had to tell Dad ab... | [
2,
1,
2,
2,
3,
2,
3,
1,
1,
2
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0
] | juvenile delinquent
BY EDWARD W. LUDWIG
When everything is either restricted,
confidential or top-secret, a Reader
is a very bad security risk.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, October 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright ... |
valid | 59679 | [
"What was really making Joseph Partch feel so irritable?",
"Why did the factory play the song \"Slam Bang Boom\" multiple times?",
"How was Joseph Partch originally planning on addressing his negative feelings?",
"What was the device that Bob Wills had invented?",
"What did Mr. Partch need to speak with his... | [
[
"His long commute to work",
"The constant noise he was exposed to ",
"His wife's overly-social tendencies",
"Being behind schedule at work"
],
[
"To purposefully annoy Mr. Partch",
"It was Mr. Partch's favorite song",
"To cover the noise from the factory",
"To benefit the worke... | [
2,
4,
2,
2,
3,
4,
2,
2,
2,
1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | THE RUMBLE AND THE ROAR
BY STEPHEN BARTHOLOMEW
The noise was too much for him.
He wanted quiet—at any price.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Wh... |
valid | 31282 | [
"How are the Martians different from Earth humans?",
"How did the Mafia come to be in business on Mars?",
"Why were narcotics of no value on Mars?",
"Why did the Mafia strike a partnership deal with the Martians?",
"What was discovered to be the way to corrupt the Martians?",
"How did the Mafia grow the b... | [
[
"They are much dirtier",
"They value material possessions more",
"All of the other answers are correct",
"They are more physically attractive"
],
[
"By making a deal with Russia",
"By infiltrating the government",
"By accidentally finding a spaceship",
"By bribing a spaceship c... | [
1,
3,
2,
3,
1,
4,
3,
2
] | [
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from Amazing Stories April-May 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
MARS CONFIDENTIAL!
Jack Lait & Lee Mortimer
Illustrator
: L. R. Summers
Here is history's biggest news scoop! Those intrepid
repo... |
valid | 60897 | [
"How did the protagonist originally cheat at card games?",
"Why did the customers begin to dislike Skippy?",
"Why was Henry unhappy about the high-stakes gambler coming in?",
"Why did the protagonist want a room directly across the street from Henry's shop?",
"Why were Henry and the protagonist puzzled afte... | [
[
"By using a loaded deck",
"By using a radio transmitter",
"By having a spy across the room",
"By using telepathy"
],
[
"He was rude with the customers",
"He was not very smart and would make mistakes often",
"The customers would always lose at cards when he was around",
"He was... | [
2,
4,
1,
2,
2,
1,
2,
2,
2,
2
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0
] | THE NON-ELECTRONIC BUG
By E. MITTLEMAN
There couldn't be a better
tip-off system than mine—it
wasn't possible—but he had one!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication w... |
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