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"Why was Joey always sitting outside of his trailer?",
"Why did Ethel Pond tell Roy to leave Joey alone?",
"Why was Charlie not coming home to Joey?",
"How was Doc Shull able to acquire a liquor drink?",
"Why did Roy not sign on with the commercial fishing companies?",
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"Why was Neeshan with the Free'l?",
"Why were the Free'l unable to perform magic?",
"What made teaching magic to the Free'l difficult?",
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By MARGARET ST. CLAIR
Being a wizard missionary to
the Free'l needed more than
magic—it called for a miracle!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
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"Why did Birmingham build over the Victorian era relics?",
"How did Andy Jones end up with a Maglev car?",
"Why did the Maglev trains not become popular in the western hemisphere?",
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Birmingham's airport isn't like other airports. Right at the north-western end of runway 15 there's a country park and a row of benches. You'll see families picnicking here, enjoying the subsonic spectacle of planes from Brussels, Bucharest and Barcelona roaring just feet overhead on their final approac... |
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"What does the author think that social media has the power to amplify?",
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"What is the author's general attitude toward the democratic process?",
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Even if your interest in global politics extends no further than an occasional worried glance at the headlines, it will not have escaped your notice that there's something in the air these past few years: a kind of comprehensive, worldwide souring of the possibilities of representative democracy.
You m... |
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"Why was Rai collecting data on the forests in Kumaon?",
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"What are the forests of Kumaon being used for more in modern day?",
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"To do research for a sporting goods company looking to build a factory there",
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Amogh Rai is standing on a small patch of wooded hillside, his Android phone held up above him, taking in the canopies of the trees that rise up around us. There's a problem though. It's a winter's day in the northern Indian foothills of the Himalayas, and the sun isn't breaking through the ... |
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"What does the author see as the turning point for the modern reason-based political climate?",
"What was the Women's Equality party conference focused on?",
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In the last weekend of November, Sophie Walker took to the stage at the Women's Equality Party's first conference to make her leader's speech and, within a few minutes, began weeping. She cried as she recounted the difficulties of being a single parent trying to access services for her autistic daugh... |
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"Why does the author think the issue of Green OA is important?",
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Will a general shift to OA leave casualties?
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"Why is it difficult to appeal to academic writers about OA policies? ",
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4.1 OA Policies at Funding Agencies and Universities
Authors control the volume and growth of OA. They decide whether to submit their work to OA journals (gold OA), whether to deposit their work in OA repositories (green OA), and how to use their copyrights. But scholarly authors are still largely... |
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"What would the general impact of OA policies on the revenue of entire countries be? ",
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Many publishers who oppose OA concede that OA is better for research and researchers than toll access.
They merely object that we can’t pay for it. But we can pay for it.
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In March 2015, it was time for Hayden Wood and Amit Gudka to move out of the kitchen. The pair had raised investment for their startup, Bulb, a renewable energy supplier, and they were looking for an office.
A coworking space was the obvious choice: somewhere that would allow them to take on more des... |
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"Why does the author believe the current internet might end?",
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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?
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"What is the white tube?",
"What could Martians symbolize?",
"What happens when Ethical Conditioning wears off?",
"Which of the following technologies is the dreamcast most like?",
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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
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death—anyone's... |
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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
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Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
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"How many times was Bob’s machine tested?",
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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... |
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MARS CONFIDENTIAL!
Jack Lait & Lee Mortimer
Illustrator
: L. R. Summers
Here is history's biggest news scoop! Those intrepid
repo... |
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By E. MITTLEMAN
There couldn't be a better
tip-off system than mine—it
wasn't possible—but he had one!
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Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
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"What motivates the Free'l?",
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"Why is Neeshan's plan with the tooter morally wrong?",
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By MARGARET ST. CLAIR
Being a wizard missionary to
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[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
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"What nationality is the author?",
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"Why are there more maglevs in Asia?",
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Amogh Rai is standing on a small patch of wooded hillside, his Android phone held up above him, taking in the canopies of the trees that rise up around us. There's a problem though. It's a winter's day in the northern Indian foothills of the Himalayas, and the sun isn't breaking through the ... |
valid | 99919 | [
"Which word least describes Sophie Walker?",
"Why was Sophie Walker's speech described at the beginning?",
"What is the best summary for emotions described in this passage?",
"How does the author feel about Brexit?",
"Which statement would the author most likely agree with?",
"Who has best used emotion to... | [
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"passionate",
"intelligent",
"manipulative",
"privileged"
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"to make the reader sympathetic towards female politicians",
"to show the reader how the author feels about the topic",
"to give an example to support the main ide... | [
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In the last weekend of November, Sophie Walker took to the stage at the Women's Equality Party's first conference to make her leader's speech and, within a few minutes, began weeping. She cried as she recounted the difficulties of being a single parent trying to access services for her autistic daugh... |
valid | 99930 | [
"What didn't the information from physics provide us?",
"Which answer does the quote from The Lancet best match up with?",
"What do answers 4 and 7 have in common?",
"Which answer doesn't support the idea that green OA isn't likely to cause subscription cancellations?",
"How does the author feel about the l... | [
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"multiple successful journals that aren't losing subscriptions",
"information regarding the downloads their publications are receiving",
"a long history with green OA",
"examples of success with green OA"
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"8",
"3",
"6",
"10"
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[
"they both discuss the importance o... | [
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Will a general shift to OA leave casualties?
For example, will rising levels of green OA trigger cancellations of toll-access journals?
This question matters for those publishers (not all publishers) who fear the... |
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"What seems to be the greatest challenge involved with getting authors involved in helping to create OA policies?",
"The irony in authors not taking a more proactive role in decisions regarding OA policies is ",
"Caution must be taken with decisions surrounding OA policies because",
"When concerning green OA ... | [
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"They can't be bothered by such mundane information.",
"They do not believe it is something they are responsible for.",
"They do not have a stake in the process.",
"Their attention is focused elsewhere."
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4.1 OA Policies at Funding Agencies and Universities
Authors control the volume and growth of OA. They decide whether to submit their work to OA journals (gold OA), whether to deposit their work in OA repositories (green OA), and how to use their copyrights. But scholarly authors are still largely... |
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"An economic study on the impact of OA policies shows that",
"One determining factor in the cost-effectiveness of OA is",
"Overall researchers seem to believe",
"Many authors",
"In relation to peer-review journals, ",
"OA journals",
"Redirection of funds in relation to OA journals",
"When funds are fr... | [
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"researchers will not be allowed to continue their works.",
"the economy will lose money.",
"publishers will close.",
"OA actually costs less in the long run."
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"how long it will take to get universal OA policies in place.",
"how much universities charge for their services.",
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0,
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] | Open Access: Economics
Many publishers who oppose OA concede that OA is better for research and researchers than toll access.
They merely object that we can’t pay for it. But we can pay for it.
The first major study of the economic impact of OA policies was conducted by John ... |
valid | 99911 | [
"What seems to be the draw to renting coworking space when you can simply work from home?",
"Second Home ",
"These new coworking spaces",
"Those who typically rent these sorts of spaces",
"By becoming part of these coworking spaces, ",
"Many owners of coworking spaces",
"Coworking spaces",
"The member... | [
[
"It is a tax credit that people don't often realize.",
"You can have interactions with like-minded individuals. It also is a good place to network.",
"No one wants to sit at home all of the time.",
"They often just like to show others they have the expendable income for such things."
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In March 2015, it was time for Hayden Wood and Amit Gudka to move out of the kitchen. The pair had raised investment for their startup, Bulb, a renewable energy supplier, and they were looking for an office.
A coworking space was the obvious choice: somewhere that would allow them to take on more des... |
valid | 99914 | [
"A terrorist attack",
"Because the world relies so heavily on the internet,",
"The author of this piece",
"The author is afraid",
"What is ironic about the internet?",
"One way the internet is damaging society is",
"According to the author, who should govern the internet?"
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"will one day wipe the internet out.",
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"our economy suffers... | [
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In the past year, as we have witnessed the upending of the political order, the internet has been the theatre where many of the battles have been fought: from the hacking and leaking of Democratic party emails, to the proliferation of fake news and alternative facts, and yes, the outpourings of @real... |
test | 63860 | [
"What does the phrase, \"Here she comes,\" refer to?",
"Has Shano always lived on Mercury?",
"What two details provided early in the story tell us who sabotaged the Stardust?",
"How, specifically, did the enemy fleet find the Stardust?",
"Shano's cough turns out to be the symptom of an advantage in the figh... | [
[
"The female mayor of Q City was arriving for a planned meeting.",
"The incoming spaceship Stardust.",
"The cook, who was running late.",
"Shano's wife, who was joining him in line."
],
[
"No, he worked in many places in the solar system.",
"Yes, he worked in the spaceport on Mercury un... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
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-1,
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] | [
0,
1,
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1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | SIGNAL RED
By HENRY GUTH
They tried to stop him. Earth Flight 21 was a
suicide run, a coffin ship, they told him.
Uranian death lay athwart the space lanes. But
Shano already knew this was his last ride.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1949.
Extensive research did not ... |
test | 63867 | [
"How many men started the trip on the captain's ship?",
"What happened to the captain's fortune?",
"What shape best describes the path that space ships customarily took from the inner solar system to the Jovian planets?",
"How is the metal sample from the derelict ship that the captain tests turned into gold?... | [
[
"The ship had automatic controls, so only the captain and Spinelli were needed.",
"The ship left Mars with fourteen men aboard.",
"There were six men on the ship.",
"Five men were on the ship."
],
[
"He was just bragging about money he never really had.",
"The salvage ship's crew outra... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
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-1,
-1,
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] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | CAPTAIN MIDAS
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
The captain of the Martian Maid stared avidly at
the torn derelict floating against the velvet void.
Here was treasure beyond his wildest dreams! How
could he know his dreams should have been nightmares?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall... |
test | 62260 | [
"Why is Isobar a good name for the main character in the story?",
"What is the relevance of \"green cheese\" in this story?",
"What is the meaning of \"O.Q.?\"",
"Why does Isobar's complexion change color the second time he answers the phone?",
"Why doesn't Isobar have a healthy, tanned look?",
"Why did I... | [
[
"Because the main character spends a lot of time in a nightclub called the Isobar.",
"Because the main character is an introvert - he tends to isolate himself - and he was a lawyer before coming to the Moon.",
"Because the main character is a meteorologist, and isobars, or lines of equal atmospheric p... | [
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] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | TROUBLE ON TYCHO
By NELSON S. BOND
Isobar and his squeeze-pipes were the bane of
the Moon Station's existence. But there came
the day when his comrades found that the worth
of a man lies sometimes in his nuisance value.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories March 1943.
Extensive ... |
test | 63932 | [
"Why did Barry volunteer to perform the spacewalk to repair the ship?",
"Which phrase best describes Robson Hind's motivations in this story?",
"What phenomenon causes the changes in Barry Barr after his spacewalk?",
"What can we infer from the story about the make-up of the Venusian atmosphere?",
"Why was ... | [
[
"Barry felt that he had the best knowledge and experience for making this repair, as well as a strong, sturdy body.",
"Barry believed that volunteering for a dangerous task would improve his standing in the eyes of his girlfriend.",
"Based on mission guidelines, those with no specific position on a sh... | [
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1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | THE LOST TRIBES OF VENUS
By ERIK FENNEL
On mist-shrouded Venus, where hostile
swamp meets hostile sea ... there did
Barry Barr—Earthman transmuted—swap
his Terran heritage for the deep dark
waters of Tana; for the strangely
beautiful Xintel of the blue-brown skin.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced ... |
test | 63657 | [
"What is an autogiro?",
"Why did Mart look for Leah Barrow's spaceship first?",
"Who won the war between Earth and Venus?",
"What Venusian traits were disguised by Tar Norn's dark-colored hairpiece and tinted spectacles?",
"Why did Tar Norn kidnap Leah Barrow?",
"Why does the author give us such a detaile... | [
[
"It appears to be a flying machine similar to a helicopter in function and flying principles.",
"It is a remote-controlled drone with a camera, specialized for operation on Callisto.",
"It is a hot-air balloon specialized for use on Callisto.",
"It is an expensive instrument that helps determine t... | [
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1,
0,
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] | VENUSIAN INVADER
By LARRY STERNIG
Leah Barrow would die. Tar Norn had sworn she
would, unless he was set free. But freedom for
the Venusian Pirate meant death for many, and
it was Director Barrow's duty to hold him—even
though it would cost his daughter's life.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced fr... |
test | 30062 | [
"Why has the way phones are answered in Andrew McCloud's office changed?",
"What seems to be the top brass's biggest concern about Andrew McCloud?",
"Which important figure does give McCloud support?",
"How many mortalities have been caused by the plague?",
"Why is the colonel referred to as \"the chicken c... | [
[
"Previously, soldiers answered the phones, but they were not as efficient as girls with secretarial experience, so a dozen girls were hired to do the job.",
"The office now has to answer the public's questions about the effectiveness of vaccines, and people have a lot of questions, so there are a lot more... | [
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0,
1,
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] | THE PLAGUE
By TEDDY KELLER
Suppose a strictly one hundred per cent American plague
showed up.... One that attacked only people within the
political borders of the United States!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
Sergeant Major Andrew McCloud ignored the jangling telephones and the
excited jabber of a room full of brass, and... |
test | 63836 | [
"Morley laments the loss of a \"normal\" existence. He feels he is the only person to blame for his current predicament. What explanation does he seem to settle on for the decision that has put him in the position he is currently in?",
"Morley and Madsen contrast",
"The fact that Morley compares the situation... | [
[
"He was forced by his parents to leave his home.",
"He felt compelled to follow in the footsteps of other family members. ",
"He was following a girl.",
"He went through a spell where he was not behaving like himself, and he took the plunge."
],
[
"In attitude.",
"All of the above",
... | [
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0,
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] | MORLEY'S WEAPON
By D. W. BAREFOOT
Out of the far reaches of the universe sped
the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined
for annihilation in the sun. But one, approximately
half a pound of frozen destruction, had a
rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from... |
test | 62997 | [
"At the time of the story's setting, what has happened to life on Earth?",
"Ryd Randl",
"Burshis is incredibly optimistic because",
"What are Ryd's thoughts about working and having a job?",
"For a moment, why does Ryd open up to Mury?",
"How do the pair plan to infiltrate the ship?",
"The irony conside... | [
[
"Mars is now the epicenter of the universe.",
"The climate has changed.",
"Earth is no longer in power.",
"All of the above."
],
[
"Is a very respected citizen due to powerful occupation.",
"Has been plotting the events of the current evening for a significant amount of time.",
"Kn... | [
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1,
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] | Saboteur of Space
By ROBERT ABERNATHY
Fresh power was coming to Earth, energy
which would bring life to a dying planet.
Only two men stood in its way, one a cowardly
rat, the other a murderous martyr; both pawns
in a cosmic game where death moved his chessmen
of fate—and even the winner would lose.
[Transc... |
test | 62580 | [
"Thig spends time at his boathouse for what main purposes?",
"What seems to be Thigs main motivation for not wanting the Horde to invade earth?",
"What is the fate of the earth if Thig cannot accompish his goals with the Horde?",
"How does Thig differ from others of his race?",
"Where does Thig draw inspira... | [
[
"Working on becoming more human.",
"Write the horror stories he is famous for.",
"Both a and c.",
"Write the western novels he is known for."
],
[
"He really is indifferent to whether the Horde comes or not.",
"He is afraid that the Earth's armies with overtake the Horde, bringing an e... | [
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1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | QUEST'S END
By BASIL WELLS
Thig's quest was not yet finished, for the Hordes
of Ortha had sent another ship across the Void.
Only he could halt Earth's destruction—with
a weapon that was but a thought in his mind.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1944.
Extensive resea... |
test | 63932 | [
"What is ironic about Captian Remo's assessment of the damage?",
"Initially, the crew believes that the ship is repaired. What is still wrong with it?",
"What happens if this problem is not repaired.",
"Why does Dorothy feel apprehensive of Hind?",
"How does Barry become ill?",
"What is the doctor's diag... | [
[
"He believes that the damage will eventually grant them the use of a new ship.",
"He believes that they ended up being lucky dispite the damage they encured.",
"He believes that the damage will be blamed on him, giving him the perfect option to go home.",
"He believes that the damage they encurred... | [
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] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | THE LOST TRIBES OF VENUS
By ERIK FENNEL
On mist-shrouded Venus, where hostile
swamp meets hostile sea ... there did
Barry Barr—Earthman transmuted—swap
his Terran heritage for the deep dark
waters of Tana; for the strangely
beautiful Xintel of the blue-brown skin.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced ... |
test | 63657 | [
"The director is \"practically the czar of the world,\" and his daughter is described as",
"Mart discusses that he is on a rigid schedule due to ",
"What does Mart initially find to be strange about the visitor in his office?",
"When the pirate shit was discovered, what was not found inside the wreckage. ",
... | [
[
"Being very much like a \"mean girl.\"",
"Being a spoiled child who is unlikable.",
"Being absent most of the time and avoiding others.",
"Not sharing the same attitude as her father, as she does not feel that she is \"better than others.\""
],
[
"It is a cultural thing, and he does not wa... | [
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1,
1,
0,
0,
1
] | VENUSIAN INVADER
By LARRY STERNIG
Leah Barrow would die. Tar Norn had sworn she
would, unless he was set free. But freedom for
the Venusian Pirate meant death for many, and
it was Director Barrow's duty to hold him—even
though it would cost his daughter's life.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced fr... |
test | 30062 | [
"When the plague is initially noticed, who do official believe to be the blame for its exhistance?",
"What is the oddest part about this illness?",
"Initially, what is the irony concerning the illness?",
"What does the general do that surprises everyone?",
"What is one odd revilation that Andy has concernin... | [
[
"There is no speculation. The focus is on finding a cure.",
"Their own military because they allowed a breech in protocal to allow the infection to get out to the public.",
"Humans contracted it from animals.",
"A foreign enemy who released the illness as some sort of germ warfair"
],
[
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1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | THE PLAGUE
By TEDDY KELLER
Suppose a strictly one hundred per cent American plague
showed up.... One that attacked only people within the
political borders of the United States!
Illustrated by Schoenherr
Sergeant Major Andrew McCloud ignored the jangling telephones and the
excited jabber of a room full of brass, and... |
test | 63860 | [
"What passage below BEST describes why Shano continued to board the Stardust after the Red Signal?",
"When the captain of Stardust learns of Shano's social status \"he became a little gruff,\" what does the author imply about the captain's feelings towards Shano?",
"What does the passage imply about Shano's occ... | [
[
"He felt the passengers bump and fumble past him, grumbling vexatiously.",
"A hot dread assailed him, and he coughed, plucking at his chest.",
"A vague, pressing desire for home overwhelmed him.",
"Arthritic joints sent flashes of pain along his limbs."
],
[
"Appreciated that the trip was ... | [
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1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | SIGNAL RED
By HENRY GUTH
They tried to stop him. Earth Flight 21 was a
suicide run, a coffin ship, they told him.
Uranian death lay athwart the space lanes. But
Shano already knew this was his last ride.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1949.
Extensive research did not ... |
test | 63867 | [
"What is the author's purpose in writing Paragraph 2?",
"What does the author mean when he writes \"They ride a golden ship that they paid for with all the years of their lives. It's all theirs now. Bought and paid for.\"",
"What is the significance of the title?",
"What more than likely was causing the physi... | [
[
"There was no purpose",
"To add historical characters to the story",
"To provide credibility to the historical content being written",
"To emphasize the history of cost"
],
[
"The crew was able to get rich of their findings",
"The lust for gold took a toll on the skipper and crew",
... | [
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-1,
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] | [
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | CAPTAIN MIDAS
By ALFRED COPPEL, JR.
The captain of the Martian Maid stared avidly at
the torn derelict floating against the velvet void.
Here was treasure beyond his wildest dreams! How
could he know his dreams should have been nightmares?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall... |
test | 62260 | [
"Why is Isobar homesick for Earth?",
"What is ironic about the creatures name, Grannies?",
"What word best describes Isobar's personality?",
"The author uses the made up word impervite to describe the dome and the gates to the entrance. What is the best definition of the word?",
"What is the most significan... | [
[
"He is tired of the Dome Commander's reign",
"He is bored of the routine of his job",
"He is unable to go outside on Luna and experience the valley",
"He misses his family and loved ones"
],
[
"They travel in groups of 12",
"They are fast and lethal",
"They are slow",
"They are... | [
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1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | TROUBLE ON TYCHO
By NELSON S. BOND
Isobar and his squeeze-pipes were the bane of
the Moon Station's existence. But there came
the day when his comrades found that the worth
of a man lies sometimes in his nuisance value.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories March 1943.
Extensive ... |
test | 63836 | [
"What best possible conclusion can be taken from the quote \"His psychographic indicated a born subordinate, with a normal I.Q., reasonably stable and trustworthy though below average in initiative?\" ",
"Why does Madsen consider \" Morley a human filing cabinet?\"",
"Why was Morley annoyed at Oscar when discus... | [
[
"Stability and IQ are not related",
"Normal IQ suggests lack of trustworthiness",
"Morley was pre-disposed to be subordinate",
"All persons born will have a normal I.Q. "
],
[
"Madsen likes to slam Morley like a drawer in a filling cabinet",
"Morley is in charge of storage on the ship"... | [
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0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | MORLEY'S WEAPON
By D. W. BAREFOOT
Out of the far reaches of the universe sped
the meteor swarm, cosmic question marks destined
for annihilation in the sun. But one, approximately
half a pound of frozen destruction, had a
rendezvous near Japetus with Spaceboat 6.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from... |
test | 62997 | [
"What is the significance of the protagonist's name Ryd Randl?",
"When Ryd was talking to Mary, what did Ryd mean when he thought \"all too few men who talked his language?\"",
"What does damnable mean in Mury's response, \"Don't you know you're repeating damnable lies?\"",
"What is a plausible reason that th... | [
[
"The double r",
"When spoken is Rid of Randle",
"Can be said as Ride Randle",
"No significance"
],
[
"Ryd felt like a foreigner on Earth",
"Ryd did not know the Martian dialect",
"English was not the native language any longer",
"Someone understood Ryd's struggle"
],
[
... | [
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1,
1,
1,
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] | Saboteur of Space
By ROBERT ABERNATHY
Fresh power was coming to Earth, energy
which would bring life to a dying planet.
Only two men stood in its way, one a cowardly
rat, the other a murderous martyr; both pawns
in a cosmic game where death moved his chessmen
of fate—and even the winner would lose.
[Transc... |
test | 62580 | [
"What does the writer suggest in the passage \"The lusty primitives of this rich green world must never be replaced by the disciplined robot race that was the Horde.\"",
"What is the \"fatalism that the Horde had taught him?\"",
"What is ironic about the passage \"the majority of the Horde's thinking was automa... | [
[
"Discipline is what makes the Horde less successful",
"The Horde was the rich resources that are found on Earth",
"Humans are viewed as primitive and the Horde as superior",
"The Horde is not a threat to the Earth civilization"
],
[
"Survival of the fittest",
"To sacrifice your life fo... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | QUEST'S END
By BASIL WELLS
Thig's quest was not yet finished, for the Hordes
of Ortha had sent another ship across the Void.
Only he could halt Earth's destruction—with
a weapon that was but a thought in his mind.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1944.
Extensive resea... |
test | 40968 | [
"How did Marty run away from his parents' house?",
"How was the Astronomy class different from Celestial Navigation?",
"Why was Marty disinterested in poetry?",
"Where was Marty flying with Nan when he hit turbulence?",
"Why does Nan want Marty to sell his racing-plane?",
"Who was MacKenzie?",
"Why did ... | [
[
"He didn't. He hid behind the porch stairs.",
"He hopped on a bus.",
"He walked down the street, ignoring his father's yells.",
"He flew away in a rocket."
],
[
"It concentrated more on math and engineering.",
"It focused on the characteristics of stars instead of the navigational func... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | He had but one ambition, one desire: to pilot the first manned rocket to
the moon. And he was prepared as no man had ever prepared himself
before....
DESIRE NO MORE
by Algis Budrys
(
illustrated by Milton Luros
)
"
Desire no more than to thy lot may fall....
"
—Chaucer
THE SMALL young man looked at his father, and ... |
test | 63521 | [
"Why was Sarna by herself when Noork discovered her?",
"From where did Noork watch Sarna originally?",
"Why did Noork wash the fallen Misty One's robe?",
"Why was Noork really on Sekk?",
"Why did the Misty Ones want to enslave Sarna?",
"Why did Noork ask for Rold's help in saving Sarna?",
"Who was Uzdon... | [
[
"She was left alone after her friends were captured by the Misty Ones.",
"She had been running from the spotted narl.",
"She was looking for her brother Gurn, who was in exile.",
"The warriors of Konto had kidnapped her friends, but she had managed to escape."
],
[
"The lap of a giant crea... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | Raiders of the Second Moon
By GENE ELLERMAN
A strange destiny had erased Noork's memory,
and had brought him to this tiny world—to
write an end to his first existence.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1945.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S.... |
test | 61048 | [
"To what end does Herbert employ Operation Spill-the-sugar?",
"Why didn't Herbert go to the library the night after meeting Kay?",
"When did Herbert first begin to suspect the secret society was perhaps extraterrestrial?",
"Why did Herbert leave the typewriter uncovered just before Kay's visit?",
"What is F... | [
[
"To distract Kay while he stole the note.",
"To introduce himself to Kay Smith.",
"So that he could touch Kay's leg.",
"He wanted to order some coffee."
],
[
"He drank too much of his vintage wine the night before.",
"He wanted to work on his \"Self Profile\" for Better Magazine.",
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | The Girls From Fieu Dayol
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
They were lovely and quick
to learn—and their only
faults were little ones!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publicatio... |
test | 61397 | [
"Why is the water black in the tank when the narrator and Diane take refuge in the Cave?",
"What is the tank most similar to?",
"Who are the Faces the narrator sees in the view-ports?",
"How were Diane and the narrator able to breathe underwater?",
"How did The Voice speak to the narrator?",
"Why did the ... | [
[
"From a chemical inserted into the water.",
"The squid has released its ink.",
"It is heavily populated with dead fish.",
"It is nighttime."
],
[
"A research facility.",
"A prison.",
"A submarine.",
"An aquarium."
],
[
"Terrans.",
"The humanoids.",
"Energi.",
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | THE FACES OUTSIDE
BY BRUCE McALLISTER
They were all that was left of
humanity—if they were still human!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
I wanted... |
test | 61243 | [
"How did Grunfeld measure the size of Uranus?",
"Why did the crew of the Prospero change the colors representing the other four ships?",
"Why was there only one ship from Earth navigating space during a period of the First Interstellar War?",
"Why did the Space Force leave its initial orbit?",
"How did Grun... | [
[
"He watched it block out stars and moons and used the surrounding light to estimate its depth.",
"He took readings as the Prospero flew past the planet at a chilly distance.",
"He analyzed the speed of the spinning of the equatorial bands.",
"He used known diameters of other stars and moons to det... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1
] | THE SNOWBANK ORBIT
BY FRITZ LEIBER
Earth could not stop the Enemy's
remorseless advance from outer
space. Neither could the Enemy!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this ... |
test | 32667 | [
"Around what year does the story take place?",
"Why might Stanley's four-piece combo go to Neptune?",
"Why did the reporter leave the bar swiftly after talking to John?",
"Why did Jimmie want John to stay with the band so badly?",
"What was John's profession?",
"How does John return to his previous dimens... | [
[
"2021",
"2070",
"1990",
"2040"
],
[
"The uranium pits there make a good home for five years.",
"It's where musicians past their prime go.",
"It is home to Lunar City.",
"Fat Boy suggested it."
],
[
"He had enough information for his story.",
"John had told him about... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | He was something out of a nightmare but his music was straight
from heaven. He was a ragged little man out of a hole but he
was money in the bank to Stanley's four-piece combo. He was
—whoops!...
The Holes and John Smith
By Edward W. Ludwig
Illustration by Kelly Freas
It all began on a Saturday
night at
The Space Ro... |
test | 32744 | [
"Why did Michael feel dejected upon first returning to Earth?",
"What was the function of the golden lockets around Michael's and Mary's necks?",
"What was the movie the council watched upon Michael and Mary's return?",
"Why did Mary allow herself to become pregnant?",
"Why did the council choose to alter t... | [
[
"He understood that humans would only destroy the planets they had found.",
"He was devastated to see the Earth's state of decay.",
"He realized Mary wanted to stay on Earth.",
"Their mission to discover other inhabitable planets had failed."
],
[
"It reminded them of their love for one an... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE VALLEY
By Richard Stockham
Illustrated by Ed Emsh
If you can't find it countless millions of miles in space,
come back to... |
test | 63062 | [
"Who was Iron Mike?",
"What was the knocking sound Lundy heard after crash-landing?",
"Why had it been so long since Lundy had slept?",
"Why was Lundy unsure he knew exactly where he was?",
"Why did the flowers most likely let go of Lundy?",
"Why did Farrell stop screaming?",
"How did \"It\" originally ... | [
[
"A figment of Lundy's hallucinations.",
"An officer with the Tri-World Police.",
"Lundy's co-pilot.",
"An aero-space convertible."
],
[
"Jackie Smith knocking on the chamber door for help.",
"Jackie Smith's corpse butting up against the chamber door.",
"\"It\" trying to get into th... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | TERROR OUT OF SPACE
by LEIGH BRACKETT
An eerie story of a silver land beneath the black
Venusian seas. A grim tale of brooding terror whirling out of space to
drive men mad, of a menace without name or form, and of the man, Lundy,
who fought the horror, his eyes blinded by his will. For to see the
terror was to... |
test | 61459 | [
"According to Mr. Retief, what is the most common goal in life?",
"What was the GFE?",
"Why does Mr. Retief smoke cigars?",
"How did Retief so effectively control Jake's actions?",
"Who composed the warning letter to Sternwheeler?",
"Why did Retief claim to punch Jake in the face?",
"According to Jake, ... | [
[
"To ride the coattails of someone else's hard work.",
"To get out of meetings as quickly as possible.",
"To have a government controlled by blue-collar workers.",
"To have a large balance of money stored in neutral banks."
],
[
"Glavian Free Electorate.",
"Goodies For Everybody.",
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | THE GOVERNOR OF GLAVE
BY KEITH LAUMER
The revolution was over and peace
restored—naturally Retief expected the worst!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, November 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was ... |
test | 61198 | [
"Why were some members of SCARS most likely easy to manipulate to do the Groaci's bidding?",
"What comparison does Retief offer after suggesting surgical removal of the Fustian horns?",
"Why did the youth attack Retief after he left Whonk?",
"Why does Magnan scoff at Retief's diplomatic mission?",
"What is ... | [
[
"Above all else, they hated Fustian adults, so they were willing to do anything to harm them.",
"They were disinterested in politics, so they did not think about any political ambitions the Groaci might have.",
"The impetuousness of youth blinded them to reality.",
"Fustian youth are notoriously s... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | AIDE MEMOIRE
BY KEITH LAUMER
The Fustians looked like turtles—but
they could move fast when they chose!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Across t... |
test | 20013 | [
"Which conclusion about the TP is probably correct?",
"How does the TP indicate legal insight but perhaps not authorship by a lawyer?",
"What is the JCOC?",
"What is the best indicator of multiple authors of the TP?",
"What evidence seems to exculpate Lewinsky from sole authorship of the text?",
"Why was ... | [
[
"It was co-authored by multiple people.",
"It was written by \"lawyers connected to the case.\"",
"It was written solely by Linda Tripp.",
"It was engineered by Monica Lewinsky."
],
[
"The suggestion of fabricating evidence.",
"The conflation of \"affidavit\" with \"deposition\".",
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | Pointillism
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's obstruction of justice case against President Clinton is likely to turn on his identification of the author of the so-called "Talking Points." Like Shakespeare's works and the Bible, the TP, a three-page document, has inspired numerous schools of thought that d... |
test | 20005 | [
"According to the article, why are fund-raisers largely unbothered by receiving illegal campaign contributions?",
"Why did the Democratic National Committee cease its vetting process for campaign donations in the early 1990s?",
"Why does the writer posit that people were so obsessed with Indogate?",
"What is ... | [
[
"There haven't been many consequences in the past, so they just apologize and move on.",
"Because of pressure from the higher-ups in political campaigns.",
"They only care about money and nothing else.",
"Because their current processes for raising money are based on years of tradition and success... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | Does Everybody Do It?
Campaign finance is an arcane and confusing subject, filled with unspoken understandings. One of these is the distinction between rules that must be obeyed and rules that can be safely flouted. In the Republican primaries, for instance, aides to Bob Dole admitted that they were going to... |
test | 40968 | [
"In what part of Marty’s childhood house does the initial conversation between Marty and his father take place?",
"What was the result of Mr. Isherwood’s interactions with Marty in the opening scene?",
"The story describes a flight that Marty went on, accompanied by his girlfriend. What phrase best describes Ma... | [
[
"The kitchen",
"The living room",
"The front porch",
"Marty's bedroom"
],
[
"After taking the bus to town, Marty realized he needed go home and finish school in order to accomplish his goals.",
"Marty ran away from home and lost contact with his family for the rest of his life.",
"... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | He had but one ambition, one desire: to pilot the first manned rocket to
the moon. And he was prepared as no man had ever prepared himself
before....
DESIRE NO MORE
by Algis Budrys
(
illustrated by Milton Luros
)
"
Desire no more than to thy lot may fall....
"
—Chaucer
THE SMALL young man looked at his father, and ... |
test | 63521 | [
"What was the girl's top garment made of?",
"Why did Noork grin when he found the ripe fruit in the tree that he climbed to escape his pursuers?",
"What relationship between Gurn and Sarna is Noork trying to convey by referring to her as “Gurn’s father’s woman woman”?",
"How did Noork get to Sekk?",
"Which ... | [
[
"Woven cotton grown in the lush, well-watered valleys of Sekk.",
"The girl's people customarily knitted briefs and halters from the local sheep-like creatures.",
"A piece of skin from an animal.",
"A piece of skin stripped from an enemy tribesman before he died."
],
[
"Noork wanted to give... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | Raiders of the Second Moon
By GENE ELLERMAN
A strange destiny had erased Noork's memory,
and had brought him to this tiny world—to
write an end to his first existence.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Summer 1945.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S.... |
test | 61048 | [
"With what body of literature does the author expect the reader to be familiar in order to understand his reference to Helen of Troy?",
"How could Quidley’s attitude about the opposite sex best be described?",
"What does Quidley do for a living?",
"How did Quidley and Kay compare in size?",
"What is differe... | [
[
"Ancient Greek literature, which he assumes will be familiar to every well-educated reader.",
"German literature, because Quidley recognized the similarities of the messages to the German language.",
"It doesn’t actually pertain to literature, it pertains to Helen Mirren, the English actress who portr... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | The Girls From Fieu Dayol
By ROBERT F. YOUNG
They were lovely and quick
to learn—and their only
faults were little ones!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publicatio... |
test | 61397 | [
"What was the state of Earth’s space travel capabilities at the time of this story?",
"How did Diane and the main character end up as, effectively, a zoo exhibit?",
"What or who are the Faces that appear in the fish tank's circular windows?",
"What is the source of the Voice?",
"Why did the furry humanoids ... | [
[
"They had managed to send men to the Moon and satellites further out into the solar system.",
"The space program was abandoned immediately after the first mission to Mars in order to focus resources on Earth's climate change problem.",
"Earthers had spread not only through this galaxy, but throughout ... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | THE FACES OUTSIDE
BY BRUCE McALLISTER
They were all that was left of
humanity—if they were still human!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
I wanted... |
test | 61243 | [
"Who is Copperhead?",
"What was the problem with the fleet’s main propulsion system when used in the vicinity of Uranus??",
"Who won the Battle of Jupiter?",
"What possible explanation for the captain being portrayed consistently as having a head like a skull with dark, sunken eyes best fits the rest of the f... | [
[
"It's a nickname for Ross Smith, one of the Prospero's crewmen.",
"It's a nickname for the spaceship's computer.",
"It is Grunfeld's nickname. As navigator, he has to be ready to move quickly, like a snake.",
"It's the nickname for the lead ship, more formally known as Prospero, in the 5-ship fle... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1
] | THE SNOWBANK ORBIT
BY FRITZ LEIBER
Earth could not stop the Enemy's
remorseless advance from outer
space. Neither could the Enemy!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this ... |
test | 32667 | [
"How tall is the proprietor of the Space Room?",
"What is the proprietor’s condition for allowing the band to play?",
"What are some of the non-Terran musical instruments mentioned in the story?",
"Where is John Smith from?",
"What do the musicians make of John Smith’s behavior?",
"How did Smith come to b... | [
[
"6'2, a typical height for a Martian.",
"5'1, which is extraordinarily tall for a Martian.",
"He was tall, \"like most Martians,\" but the text does not say exactly how tall.",
"8'3\", a typical height for a Martian."
],
[
"Ziggy needs to find a way to play, even with his cut fingers.",
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | He was something out of a nightmare but his music was straight
from heaven. He was a ragged little man out of a hole but he
was money in the bank to Stanley's four-piece combo. He was
—whoops!...
The Holes and John Smith
By Edward W. Ludwig
Illustration by Kelly Freas
It all began on a Saturday
night at
The Space Ro... |
test | 32744 | [
"Why did the incoming travelers from space make Ground Control wait so long for an answer to their hail?",
"How many years passed between the time of the nuclear conflicts on earth and the time when the space ships were sent out to seek new inhabitable planets?",
"How did the two space travelers stay alive thro... | [
[
"Michael and Mary were arguing over who should have the honor of being the first to reply after such a long trip.",
"Earth’s language had changed a lot in 2,000 years, and they couldn’t understand what the Earthside transmitter was saying.",
"They were trying to decide whether to tell them that their ... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | Transcriber's Note:
This etext was produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction June 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
THE VALLEY
By Richard Stockham
Illustrated by Ed Emsh
If you can't find it countless millions of miles in space,
come back to... |
test | 63062 | [
"Why was Farrell screaming?",
"What is Lundy’s nickname, and why is it appropriate?",
"What gender is the alien space creature?",
"Why is Jackie Smith so cold?",
"How did Lundy, Farrell and Smith come to be on the ship?",
"How did Lundy’s flier end up on the bottom of the Venusian Ocean?",
"Who or what ... | [
[
"Because he had a terrible headache due to the magnetic currents in the atmosphere of Venus.",
"Because he was cold, and he thought he was getting frostbite.",
"Because he was claustrophobic, and had been in the flier so long that he had lost his mind.",
"Because he had lost his mind due to the in... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1
] | TERROR OUT OF SPACE
by LEIGH BRACKETT
An eerie story of a silver land beneath the black
Venusian seas. A grim tale of brooding terror whirling out of space to
drive men mad, of a menace without name or form, and of the man, Lundy,
who fought the horror, his eyes blinded by his will. For to see the
terror was to... |
test | 61459 | [
"Where are the Ambassador and his diplomatic corps when the action opens?",
"What is Magnan’s function in the story?",
"Why does the Ambassador grow angry after receiving a message from Glave’s new revolutionary government during his staff meeting?",
"Which of the diplomatic staff volunteer to go down to the ... | [
[
"They are at Corps Headquarters.",
"On a cruise ship commandeered for the Glavian Ocean crossing.",
"On board a spaceship approaching Glave.",
"In a very expensive hotel conference center in a city near the Glavian capital."
],
[
"He serves as a foil for Retief through the obviousness of h... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | THE GOVERNOR OF GLAVE
BY KEITH LAUMER
The revolution was over and peace
restored—naturally Retief expected the worst!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, November 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was ... |
test | 61198 | [
"What Earth creature do the Fustians most resemble based on the story’s descriptions?",
"Why does Magnan push Retief so hard to provide his personal financial support for the youth group SCARS?",
"What are the “interesting features” of the passenger liner being put together by the Fustians that Retief inspects?... | [
[
"Little birds with eye stalks and a crest on their heads.",
"They look like humans except for having very tiny heads.",
"They are called “soft ones,” because they are like walking slime molds.",
"Some sort of beetle with a hard, thick shell."
],
[
"He is implementing a program dreamed up b... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | AIDE MEMOIRE
BY KEITH LAUMER
The Fustians looked like turtles—but
they could move fast when they chose!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Across t... |
test | 20013 | [
"How does the title of the story relate to its subject?",
"What do the main \"points\" of the TP document provide?",
"Whoever may have authored it, what was the overarching purpose of the TP?",
"The article presents seven possibilities as to who wrote the TP. Which possibility does the author see as most like... | [
[
"Story titles are picked by the editing department, not the story author, and the headline writer clearly did not read this story when picking a title related to George Seurat’s art style, called pointillism.",
"“Pointillism” is a type of journalism article that tries to solve “Whodunit” mysteries, pointi... | [
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] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | Pointillism
Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's obstruction of justice case against President Clinton is likely to turn on his identification of the author of the so-called "Talking Points." Like Shakespeare's works and the Bible, the TP, a three-page document, has inspired numerous schools of thought that d... |
test | 20005 | [
"One Korean donated a quarter of a million dollars at the behest of John Huang. The DNC gave back about $2.5 million in donations related to Huang’s questionable activities. Approximately how many foreigners were definitively determined to have donated illegally as part of this scandal?",
"Which phrase appears to... | [
[
"One.",
"Since they all gave different amounts, it cannot be determined.",
"Over 100.",
"Ten."
],
[
"It is better to give than to receive.",
"It’s easier to get forgiveness than permission.",
"Be sure to pay off the appropriate law enforcement authorities so that they look the othe... | [
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-1,
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-1,
-1,
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-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1
] | Does Everybody Do It?
Campaign finance is an arcane and confusing subject, filled with unspoken understandings. One of these is the distinction between rules that must be obeyed and rules that can be safely flouted. In the Republican primaries, for instance, aides to Bob Dole admitted that they were going to... |
test | 49901 | [
"How do the five end up finding the alien ship?",
"What prompts the group's decision not to alert the authorities about their findings?",
"Why is it ironic that Kane is the most eager to enter the ship?",
"What are some of the things that the moon's inhabitants do for entertainment?",
"Inside the ship, the ... | [
[
"They were on a walk and simply stumbled across it.",
"They are sent on a mission from Lunar City to find the craft.",
"They are aliens themselves and are given the location by their commander.",
"Kane is sent to find the ship to pilot it back to Earth, and the others are part of his crew."
],
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
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] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1
] | The Snare
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by WEISS
[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.]
It's easy to find a solution when there is one—the trick is to do it
if there is ... |
test | 61171 | [
"Why does Tony Carmen need someone in Venetti's line of work?",
"What is ironic about Carmen's associations?",
"How does Venetti underestimate Carmen?",
"Initially, what is Carmen's greatest concern with Venetti's invention?",
"To Venetti, what is a fate worse than death?",
"The name for the machine comes... | [
[
"He needs a scientist to help find a cure for his wife's illness.",
"He needs a scientist to help figure out how to dispose of radioactive wastes/",
"He needs a scientist to help dispose of bodies for him.",
"He needs a scientist to help prove he did not commit a crime he is accused of."
],
[
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0
] | THE EXPENDABLES
BY JIM HARMON
It was just a little black box,
useful for getting rid of things.
Trouble was, it worked too well!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publicat... |
test | 63605 | [
"What is Eric's main internal conflict as the story opens?",
"The illusions that Eric sees are not real, and a part of him knows that. What finally makes him realize that the illusions are not part of reality?",
"Why do the people of the city try to harm Eric even after enticing him to enter the gates?",
"On... | [
[
"He longs to become a part of the city, but his instincts warn him against it.",
"He wants to go home, but he feels an obligation to the people of Mars and feels he must help them.",
"He is conflicted as to how to deal with telling his brother about his discovery.",
"He is in love with the city's ... | [
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-1,
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-1
] | [
0,
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0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1
] | The Beast-Jewel of Mars
By V. E. THIESSEN
The city was strange, fantastic, beautiful.
He'd never been there before, yet already he
was a fabulous legend—a dire, hateful legend.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that... |
test | 41562 | [
"The time Ed Loyce spent digging in his basement could be symbolic of",
"Once Loyce discovers what is hanging from the lamppost, he is outraged. The other citizens he encounters ",
"Loyce is completely perplexed \n",
"How does Loyce explain that he missed out on understanding the reason for the man being hun... | [
[
"Him digging up dirt on the people of the town.",
"Him digging up dirt on his family's secrets.",
"Him ultimately digging his own grave.",
"Him digging up dirt on the town's officials."
],
[
"Are not concerned and feel there is a reason for what is transpiring. ",
"Are currently heade... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0
] | THE HANGING STRANGER
BY PHILIP K. DICK
ILLUSTRATED BY SMITH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Science Fiction
Adventures Magazine December 1953. Extensive research did not uncover
any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Ed had always been a practical man, when he saw som... |
test | 50847 | [
"What appears to be playing on the \"illuminated panel\" in front of Michael?",
"Michael recognizes his impatience when he ",
"What is the first \"faux pas\" Micahel makes on his journey?",
"In this world, how have the leaders decided to keep the peace amongst all of the universe?",
"What is the only univer... | [
[
"A broadcast declaring him a fugitive.",
"An infomercial.",
"Some international sport he is unfamiliar with.",
"A welcome message from the town he is entering."
],
[
"makes a rash decision concerning choosing a family to stay with, and that decision proves fatal. ",
"is recognized as a... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | Tea Tray in the Sky
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by ASHMAN
[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.]
Visiting a society is tougher than being born
into... |
test | 62212 | [
"What is Rat's main reason for wanting to pilot the ship back to Earth?",
"What are the two main reasons for the crew to return to Earth?",
"Who talks Rat into defying Roberts' orders?",
"In order to prevent as many medical issues as possible from occurring away from Earth, potential crew members must",
"Ju... | [
[
"He is in love with Judith and needs to ensure her safe return to Earth.",
"He feels a need to help those less fortunate than himself.",
"He does not want Roberts to lose his job.",
"He wants to escape his prison."
],
[
"Two sick people require medical attention, and they want to get them ... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | PRISON PLANET
By BOB TUCKER
To remain on Mars meant death from agonizing
space-sickness, but Earth-surgery lay
days of flight away. And there was only
a surface rocket in which to escape—with
a traitorous Ganymedean for its pilot.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1942.
... |
test | 40954 | [
"According to the narrator, traveling is",
"Why does the Lieutenant not believe that Gray has seen a ship?",
"Why does the Captian ultimately not destroy the other ship?",
"SupSaceCom Michell's attitude towards the alien ship is ",
"When the aliens are seen again several years later, they warn the people of... | [
[
"stimulating.",
"educational.",
"a way to broaden horizons.",
"essentially boring."
],
[
"The Lieutenant did not see it; therefore, it was not a possibility.",
"Alarms would have sounded alerting them of another ship's presence.",
"Markham Gray was known for \"crying wolf\" to keep... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | POTENTIAL ENEMY
by Mack Reynolds
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Orbit volume 1
number 2, 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
CAESAR HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND NEVER SOLVED IT. LORD
HELP US IF IT JUST CAN'T BE DONE!
Alexan... |
test | 55243 | [
"How does Judy feel when her husband leaves for work each time?",
"How is Judy's grandmother's house symbolic of the life Judy hopes to lead?",
"Why was the library, as were the majority of the buildings in the town?",
"What type of adventure do Judy and Holly end up having that day?",
"What was odd about t... | [
[
"She wants him to come back home to her safe at the day's end so they can continue their lives together.",
"She is excited to be able to spend time with the other man in her life.",
"She is relieved to be away from his control for just a little while.",
"She is happy to know he is keeping the comm... | [
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-1,
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-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
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] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1
] | The Puzzle in the Pond
1
CHAPTER I
A Stolen Typewriter
“Here’s something Miss Pringle can use!”
Judy ran her fingers over the tiny, embossed
Reward
of Merit
card as if she couldn’t bear to part
with it even for the short time it would be on exhibit
at the Roulsville library.
“Mrs. Wheatley is still Miss Pr... |
test | 62244 | [
"What does Willard say a man cannot live without?",
"What does Dobbin see in his death that foreshadows Willard's fate?",
"What does Willard tend to do in order to pass the time?",
"What is the first thing that Willard believes he sees coming towards the Marry Lou?",
"What is Willard's son's plan in regards... | [
[
"Family.",
"Friends.",
"Fortune.",
"Earth."
],
[
"The Ghost Ship carries Dobbin's body into space, and it will carry Willard's into space soon, as well.",
"The Ghost Ship takes Dobbin home, just as it will see Willard back to Earth.",
"The Ghost Ship is an illusion that Dobbin sees... | [
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] | [
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1,
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0,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | GALACTIC GHOST
By WALTER KUBILIUS
The Flying Dutchman of space was a harbinger
of death. But Willard wasn't superstitions.
He had seen the phantom—and lived.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1942.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright... |
test | 61412 | [
"How do the dynamics of the silth couple differ from conventional couples in today's time?",
"How many of the species remain in existence?",
"Arnek knows that he would have died many years ago had it not been for",
"What do the humans remind Arnek of?",
"What effect does the human weapon have on the silths?... | [
[
"The male is expected to tend to the offspring.",
"The female is expected to be the hunter/gatherer for the group.",
"The male is extra aggressive to the point where the female is often injured during their daily routine.",
"The female is the dominate of the pair, and the male is expected to follo... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0,
0
] | THE COURSE OF LOGIC
BY LESTER DEL REY
They made one little mistake—very
natural—and disastrous!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
The male si... |
test | 20003 | [
"The author claims that the two publications changed identities because",
"What does the author mean by \"when the papers traded places, they exchanged virtues as well as vices?\"",
"It is thought that The Times often takes on too many risks, and",
"The alternative to reading a publication like The Times who ... | [
[
"The Washington Post became too \"newsie,\" and The New York Times became too informal and daring.",
"The two publications basically assimilated into one.",
"The two publications started to cancel one another out.",
"The Washington Post became too informal and daring, and The New York Times becam... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
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-1,
-1,
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-1
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0
] | The Changelings
When did the Washington Post swap identities with the New York Times ? One day, it seemed, the Post rollicked readers with its cheeky personality and the next suffocated them with the sort of overcast official news that made the Times famous. Meanwhile, the Times sloughed its Old Gray Lady pe... |
test | 20004 | [
"The name of the magazine is symbolic of",
"Why does the publication plan to charge when it is not being printed on paper?",
"By charging for the publication, SLATE plans to prove",
"What was considered to be \"bad news\" for readers of SLATE at the time of its launch?",
"What is NOT an option to view SLATE... | [
[
"the slabs of paper that will be saved.",
"nothing.",
"a completely fresh start in a new medium.",
"the hard-hitting way that the magazine will approach journalism"
],
[
"It has to be able to pay its employees.",
"It is part of Microsoft, and they charge for everything.",
"It is th... | [
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] | [
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0,
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1
] | Welcome to SLATE
An introduction and apologia.
By Michael Kinsley
The name? It means nothing, or practically nothing. We chose it as an empty vessel into which we can pour meaning. We hope SLATE will come to mean good original journalism in this new medium. Beyond that, who knows? Good ... |
test | 49901 | [
"In the passage, what is the best definition for incongruity?",
"The static that the characters heard over the radio suggest:",
"This excerpt \"The end of the line, he grunted.\nAs though to disprove the statement, a door on his right side opened soundlessly\" suggests",
"Why did the alien's not gather humans... | [
[
"Jagged, rough",
"Out of place",
"Beautiful",
"Smooth, shiny"
],
[
"The aliens were blocking communication",
"The ship had flown into space",
"Something had occurred at Lunar City",
"The metal of the ship blocked communications "
],
[
"Their ordeal was just beginning",
... | [
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-1,
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-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0
] | The Snare
By RICHARD R. SMITH
Illustrated by WEISS
[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.]
It's easy to find a solution when there is one—the trick is to do it
if there is ... |
test | 61171 | [
"What is suggest by Carmen's response if he said it \"hotly?\"",
"What is the \"Black Hand?\"",
"What makes the professor think the \"folk tales I had heard about the Mafia were getting more distant?\"",
"What does the amount of machines Carmen need suggest about the mafia?",
"Why does Carmen reference Sam ... | [
[
"Carmen is afraid of the consequences",
"Unknown",
"He was angry",
"Carmen was confused by the statement"
],
[
"The corpses",
"N/A",
"The government",
"The mafia"
],
[
"The mafia would not follow through on their threats",
"He knew that he would get hurt soon",
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0
] | THE EXPENDABLES
BY JIM HARMON
It was just a little black box,
useful for getting rid of things.
Trouble was, it worked too well!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publicat... |
test | 63605 | [
"When Eric falls into the canal and states \"with his face down like this, and the dust smarting his eyes the image was gone for an instant,\" what does it suggest about the city?",
"What word below best describes the situation with the city Eric is in?",
"What is ironic about Garve also being attracted to the ... | [
[
"The city has a hold on Eric and was drawing him in",
"The city was vast and foreboding",
"No suggestion",
"The city was in a dusty part of Mars"
],
[
"Heaven ",
"Purgatory",
"Hell ",
"Parabellum"
],
[
"There was no irony about the attraction",
"It was his curiosity... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | The Beast-Jewel of Mars
By V. E. THIESSEN
The city was strange, fantastic, beautiful.
He'd never been there before, yet already he
was a fabulous legend—a dire, hateful legend.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Spring 1955.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that... |
test | 41562 | [
"Why was Ed considered a practical man?",
"What was ironic about the crowds response to Ed when he viewed the body closely?",
"What does the statement \"There was a strange look on the Commissioner's face as he answered. \"Maybe, \" he said softly, \"you'll understand that too.\"\" suggest?",
"What is suggest... | [
[
"He was actually considered a highly declared official",
"He tried to fix wrongs",
"He was from the city",
"He worked a blue collar job in sales"
],
[
"No irony",
"The body was a fake and was no reason for concern",
"The body was actually alive",
"The crowd were more concerned ... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | THE HANGING STRANGER
BY PHILIP K. DICK
ILLUSTRATED BY SMITH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Science Fiction
Adventures Magazine December 1953. Extensive research did not uncover
any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Ed had always been a practical man, when he saw som... |
test | 50847 | [
"What was the one rule that was recognized by the entire Universe?",
"When Michael stated \"How could I even have had such a ridiculous idea,\" why was he abashed?",
"Why did Michael shriek when talking with the salesman?",
"What does the passage's theme resemble in current society?",
"What is problematic a... | [
[
"Don't injure others",
"Do not invade another planet",
"There is not one rule",
"Customs and all tabus of planets were law"
],
[
"He was embarrassed",
"Michael was contemplative ",
"The other man was getting under his skin",
"Michael was angry"
],
[
"Learning about the ... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | Tea Tray in the Sky
By EVELYN E. SMITH
Illustrated by ASHMAN
[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.]
Visiting a society is tougher than being born
into... |
test | 62212 | [
"What does Rat's speech in the first 3 paragraphs suggest about him?",
"What was ironic about Roberds throwing Rat out?",
"Why was Rat not allowed to pilot the ship?",
"Why did the nurse want Rat to pilot?",
"Why did the water taste like gasoline?",
"Why did Rat go AWOL?",
"What transpired at the end of... | [
[
"Has low intelligence",
"He is extremely upset",
"He hates himself",
"Is extremely smart"
],
[
"Rat knew how to get back in",
"Roberds actually liked Rat",
"The crew agreed he was right",
"Nothing ironic at all"
],
[
"His allegiance to politicians",
"Lack of experie... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0
] | PRISON PLANET
By BOB TUCKER
To remain on Mars meant death from agonizing
space-sickness, but Earth-surgery lay
days of flight away. And there was only
a surface rocket in which to escape—with
a traitorous Ganymedean for its pilot.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1942.
... |
test | 40954 | [
"What was the message from the historical context?",
"According to the article what is similar between traveling in space or by land?",
"What made Markham believe that the threat was real?",
"What did Captain Roger post fail to do as Captain?",
"What is ironic about SupSpaceCom's suggestions about the alien... | [
[
"Alexander the Great was a powerful conqueror",
"Background on Egypt and the Babylon",
"No message",
"Prelude to the challenges of powerful neighbors"
],
[
"The need for mode of transportation",
"Article does not mention a similarity",
"The need for quality pilots",
"The bore o... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | POTENTIAL ENEMY
by Mack Reynolds
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Orbit volume 1
number 2, 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
CAESAR HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND NEVER SOLVED IT. LORD
HELP US IF IT JUST CAN'T BE DONE!
Alexan... |
test | 55243 | [
"According to the passage what allowed Judy's to move into the grandmother's house?",
"What was odd about the thief according the passage in Section 7?",
"Why was Holly crying?",
"What does the reader begin to notice about Holly's personality?",
"What can be inferred about the type of character Mr. Sammis i... | [
[
"The flood destroyed her house",
"Judy purchased the home to be closer to her father",
"Her grandmother died",
"Her father had moved to Farringdon"
],
[
"Why he selected Holly's house to rob",
"Nothing odd but an ordinary old criminal ",
"How he was able to escape so quickly",
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0
] | The Puzzle in the Pond
1
CHAPTER I
A Stolen Typewriter
“Here’s something Miss Pringle can use!”
Judy ran her fingers over the tiny, embossed
Reward
of Merit
card as if she couldn’t bear to part
with it even for the short time it would be on exhibit
at the Roulsville library.
“Mrs. Wheatley is still Miss Pr... |
test | 62244 | [
"What does \"the tips of his fingers that had so many times caressed the control board of the Mary Lou\" suggest about Dobbin's employment?",
"Why won't Dobbin be able to see Earth again?",
"Why did Willard believe that he would never step back on Earth? ",
"What does the appearance of a ghost ship closely re... | [
[
"He was a pilot",
"He was a soldier",
"Unknown",
"He was a mine worker"
],
[
"Dobbin was blind",
"The ship was header to Mars III",
"Dobbin was exiled from Earth",
"Dobbin was dying"
],
[
"He actually would be allowed to return to Earth",
"Willard was ailing in heal... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0,
1
] | GALACTIC GHOST
By WALTER KUBILIUS
The Flying Dutchman of space was a harbinger
of death. But Willard wasn't superstitions.
He had seen the phantom—and lived.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1942.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright... |
test | 61412 | [
"After the first 4 paragraphs, what is clear about the main character?",
"What is clear about the relationship between Ptarra and Arnek?",
"Which word best describes Arnek?",
"Which word best describes Ptarra?",
"What is ironic about the outlook of the humans by the main characters?",
"What do we learn ab... | [
[
"He is scared of the tiny creatures",
"He is an alien being",
"He is a human investigating a crash",
"He is physically hurt"
],
[
"They are not related",
"Arnek is clearly in charge",
"They are in love",
"Ptarra is clearly in charge"
],
[
"Sophisticated",
"Meek",
... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
0
] | THE COURSE OF LOGIC
BY LESTER DEL REY
They made one little mistake—very
natural—and disastrous!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
The male si... |
test | 20003 | [
"In the passage what was considered the Post's original virtue?",
"What does the Time's print being color and the Post's black/white suggest?",
"What is the downside of chasing astonishing stories?",
"What does the author suggest with describing the writer as writerish?",
"Which paper would be considered fl... | [
[
"Risk Taking",
"Sports",
"Stocks",
"Deep local issues"
],
[
"The Post is cheap",
"The Time's are more current",
"The Time's are irrelevant",
"The Post is lazy"
],
[
"Nothing, they make career",
"N/A",
"They are hard to find",
"Stories can be fabricated"
],... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0
] | The Changelings
When did the Washington Post swap identities with the New York Times ? One day, it seemed, the Post rollicked readers with its cheeky personality and the next suffocated them with the sort of overcast official news that made the Times famous. Meanwhile, the Times sloughed its Old Gray Lady pe... |
test | 20004 | [
"What is the significance of the name SLATE?",
"How do magazines usually get their funding?",
"What is the purpose of charging for SLATE when most online needs are free?",
"Why is the \"Fray\" significant in the passage?",
"Which version will readers get in the first year?",
"When will a solidified versio... | [
[
"N/A",
"It coming along late",
"Nothing, it means nothing",
"It is an acronym"
],
[
"Subscribers",
"Neither",
"Both",
"Advertisers"
],
[
"Better Writers",
"Autonomy in writing",
"No purpose",
"More cash flow"
],
[
"Fray isn't ready yet",
"No sign... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
0,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
0
] | Welcome to SLATE
An introduction and apologia.
By Michael Kinsley
The name? It means nothing, or practically nothing. We chose it as an empty vessel into which we can pour meaning. We hope SLATE will come to mean good original journalism in this new medium. Beyond that, who knows? Good ... |
test | 51380 | [
"Which of the following is not a difference between the three main boys in the story?",
"Which of the following is not a technology seen in this story?",
"What is a moral one might be able to conclude from this story?",
"Which traits best describe Hal's character?",
"Which traits best describe Butcher's cha... | [
[
"They vary in the degree to which they're interested in warfare (some interested, some not)",
"They vary in their ability to follow the rules (some do, some don't)",
"They vary in the degree to which they're interested in the Time Bubble (some interested, some not)",
"They vary in ages (some young... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
1,
1,
1,
1,
0
] | TIME IN THE ROUND
By FRITZ LEIBER
Illustrated by DILLON
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction May 1957.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
Poor Butcher suffered more than any dictator
in history: ever... |
test | 50848 | [
"What traits best describe Dylan?",
"How would you describe the army?",
"What was the problem with the ship?",
"What was the purpose of the bomb?",
"What decisions were being made at the end of the passage?",
"What was the tone of this passage?",
"Who might enjoy reading this passage the most?"
] | [
[
"Handsome and careful",
"Brave and young",
"Kind and funny",
"Brave and funny"
],
[
"Proficient at combat, despite its small size",
"Prepared for battle and large in numbers",
"Atrophied from peace time",
"Proficient at ranged weaponry and evenly distributed across the territor... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0
] | SOLDIER BOY
By MICHAEL SHAARA
Illustrated by EMSH
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction July 1953.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
It's one thing to laugh at a man because his job is useless
and ou... |
test | 50868 | [
"How would the people around Bruce describe him?",
"What is NOT a strange thing about the mountain?",
"What was the purpose of climbing the mountain?",
"Why is Bruce different from the others in his group?",
"What is Bruce responsible during the mountain climbing?",
"What happened to all the other previou... | [
[
"Humorous",
"Blunt",
"Unstable",
"Likeable"
],
[
"It's a different color than the rest of the landscape",
"It's incredibly tall",
"It's taller than they expected it to be",
"It's around nothing else that's tall"
],
[
"To find the old ships",
"To gather geological da... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
1,
0,
0,
1,
0,
1
] | THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
By BRYCE WALTON
Illustrated by BOB HAYES
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Galaxy Science Fiction June 1952.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
First one up this tallest summit in the Solar
System w... |
test | 50449 | [
"What traits best describe Kit?",
"What of the following is not true of the draft?",
"What is the Nowhere Journey?",
"Which of the following best describe Stephanie?",
"Which of the following best describe Sophia?",
"Why might Kit actually want to go on Nowhere Journey?",
"What's the deal with Alaric Ar... | [
[
"Pragmatic and kind",
"Rebellious and handsome",
"Cowardly and humorous",
"Bold and intelligent"
],
[
"It's done in a public announcement",
"It happens every year",
"It only selects men",
"It selects 200 individuals each time"
],
[
"The drafted individuals are predicted... | [
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1,
-1
] | [
1,
0,
1,
0,
0,
0,
1,
1,
1
] | Recruit for Andromeda
by MILTON LESSER
ACE BOOKS, INC.
23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
RECRUIT FOR ANDROMEDA
Copyright 1959, by Ace Books, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Printed in U.S.A.
[Transcriber's Note: Extensive research did not uncover any evidence
that the U.S. copyright on this publica... |
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