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What incorrect assumption does Trella make about Blessing? | He would be thrilled to hear that Quest is alive and well | 27588 | hard | [
" He would be thrilled to hear that Quest is alive and well",
" He murdered Dr. Mansard and got away with it",
" He turned Mansard's son into an android",
" He has no prior knowledge of the contents of Mansard's documents"
] |
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What is Blessing's fear regarding Dr. Mansard? | Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard left out programming that would prevent Quest from hurting living creatures | 27588 | hard | [
" Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard is not actually deceased and currently plotting against him",
" Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard will inform Quest that he is actually an android",
" Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard has set two assassins to come after him and the documentation he stole",
" Blessing is afraid that Dr. Mansard left out programming that would prevent Quest from hurting living creatures"
] |
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What is the central irony of Quest's last words in the story? | He claims that "androids are made" to justify his human status, disregarding the impact of his father's programming efforts | 27588 | hard | [
" He claims that \"androids are made\" to justify his human status, disregarding the impact of his father's programming efforts",
" He declares that \"androids don't grow up,\" when in reality, his father programmed him to appear to (physically) age",
" He states that he \"remembers his boyhood on Jupiter,\" when in reality, he is still a boy",
" He says he \"remembers his boyhood on Jupiter,\" when in reality, his memories were programmed into his brain"
] |
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Why does Donald's wife think it is funny that Donald might lead the junior achievement group? | Donald has no desire or innate talent to participate in sales- or marketing-related schemes | 27665 | easy | [
" Donald is prone to get carried away with 'side projects,' which his wife finds amusing",
" Donald's students know more than he does about science and industry",
" Donald has no desire or innate talent to participate in sales- or marketing-related schemes",
" Donald comes home each day and complains about his students, yet he is volunteering to spend more time with them"
] |
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What is the most likely cause of the accident that displaced Marjorie and Donald from their home? | Radioactive toxicity | 27665 | hard | [
" Food supply depletion",
" Radioactive toxicity",
" Viral contamination",
" Climate devastation"
] |
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Doris, Peter, and Hilary have all of the following characteristics in common EXCEPT for their: | Intelligence quotients | 27665 | hard | [
" Controlled movements",
" Skin complexions",
" Regulated voices",
" Intelligence quotients"
] |
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What is the most likely reason why Peter, Doris, and Hilary were interested in joining the junior achievement group? | Desire to test their creative ideas in a less restricted environment | 27665 | hard | [
" Desire to test their creative ideas in a less restricted environment",
" Desire to recruit Donald to work for the Commission of Ridgeville",
" Desire to challenge authority and wreak havoc on the town of Ridgeville",
" Desire to acquire a large amount of funds in order to eliminate the need to go to college"
] |
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What is Hilary's tone described as "dark" when he remarks that there will be people interested in using his before-shave lotion? | He senses that Donald is underestimating the potential of his good idea | 27665 | hard | [
" He senses that Donald is going to dismiss the idea because it is too costly",
" He senses that Donald is scheming to patent the idea for his own profiteering",
" He senses that Donald is beginning to understand his malicious intent for the before-shave lotion",
" He senses that Donald is underestimating the potential of his good idea"
] |
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Central theme of the story? Unrestrained allows for greater success and creativity and progress? | When children are allowed to embrace creativity, the possibilities for innovation are higher than in a rigid, standardized environment | 27665 | easy | [
" When children are allowed to challenge authority, the possibilities for havoc aren't as extreme as adults assume they will be",
" When children are allowed to control a group, the possibilities for destruction are higher than in a controlled, rulebound environment",
" When children are allowed to follow their dreams, the possibilities for failure are more amplified than in a practical, realistic environment",
" When children are allowed to embrace creativity, the possibilities for innovation are higher than in a rigid, standardized environment"
] |
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What is the central irony at the end of the story? He ends up becoming an employee of children | While Donald is excited about the opportunity to impart his knowledge, he becomes the employee of students who have more qualifications than he does | 27665 | easy | [
" While Donald feels insecure regarding his science background, he becomes more confident due to his experience innovating with the children",
" While Donald initially expresses concern about selling items door-to-door, all the customers end up coming to him and the group members",
" While Donald is excited about the opportunity to impart his knowledge, he becomes the employee of students who have more qualifications than he does",
" While Donald despises teaching, he ends up committing to more teaching-related responsibilities over the course of a school year"
] |
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What is the most likely reason for the junior achievement group's shared characteristics? | Their parents are all members of the Ridgeville Commission | 27665 | hard | [
" They have experienced expected and unanticipated consequences of nuclear fallout",
" Their parents are all members of the Ridgeville Commission",
" They are all actually androids that have been programmed by scientists of the Ridgeville Commission",
" They have been meeting secretly for years before they came together under the guise of the junior achievement group"
] |
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Which of these is the best description of the narrator? | A surgeon who happens to know some things about the history of food | 51597 | hard | [
" A doctor who is also a food critic",
" An angsty crew member who is always present in the mess hall",
" A mutinous doctor who wants to run the ship himself",
" A surgeon who happens to know some things about the history of food"
] |
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Which of these is true about the importance of alge to the Martians? | The nickname for their species is inspired by the reliance on alge | 51597 | hard | [
" It is the only thing they can eat",
" All of the spaceships are named after different species of alge",
" Most of the economy is geared around growing and collecting alge",
" The nickname for their species is inspired by the reliance on alge"
] |
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What is not true about the surgeon's job? | He's the person to file grievances with when there are interpersonal issues | 51597 | easy | [
" He takes care of the mental health and morale of the crew",
" He has to know when to offer alcohol as the appropriate remedy for a situation",
" He is a sounding-board for those who need to complain",
" He's the person to file grievances with when there are interpersonal issues"
] |
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What does the narrator seem to think makes a good cook on a spacer? | They are willing to be creative in addition to an attention to detail | 51597 | easy | [
" Someone who can get food out as fast and as consistently as possible",
" They can bring people together in conversations about food",
" They are willing to be creative in addition to an attention to detail",
" They are able to make meals to help the crewmates lose weight"
] |
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Which is the best description of the relationship between the Doc and the captain? | The Doc respects the captain's position but say something if he thinks he goes too far | 51597 | hard | [
" They are old friends and the Doc is happy to let poor behavior slide",
" The Doc respects the captain's position but say something if he thinks he goes too far",
" The Doc never puts up with the captain, which makes their relationship very tense",
" The Doc is the official mediator between the captian and the rest of the crew"
] |
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Which is the best description of the relationship between the Doc and Bailey? | They are friendly but butt heads a little bit with respect to others on the ship | 51597 | easy | [
" They are friendly but butt heads a little bit with respect to others on the ship",
" The Doc expects to be waited on by Bailey",
" They don't interact at all, it's a very superficial relationship",
" They are old friends and like to go for a drink together"
] |
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Which is the best description of the impact of ketchup being a personal effect? | It showed how dedicated the captain was to his ploy to get the cook to be more creative | 51597 | hard | [
" It showed how dedicated the captain was to his ploy to get the cook to be more creative",
" It made the rest of the crew angry that they did not have condiments of their own",
" It took away from the weight allowances of the rest of the crew, showing how selfish the captain is",
" It showed how little the captain thought of the cook's abilities, if he expected to use all of the ketchup he brought"
] |
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Which of these best describes the captain? | He is a pushy person who gets on people's bad sides but thinks he has good intentions | 51597 | hard | [
" He is a tempermental man who wants everyone to stay out of his way",
" He has good intentions but always has a bad effect on those around him",
" He is a sly but fair man who pushes his crew to do their best",
" He is a pushy person who gets on people's bad sides but thinks he has good intentions"
] |
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What likely happens after the story is over? | The crew goes down in history, but not for the culinary feat | 51597 | hard | [
" The Doc has to treat the crew for food poisoning because they are not used to real meat",
" Bailey is renowned for his culinary breakthrough, and his future restaurant is a success",
" The crew goes down in history, but not for the culinary feat",
" Bailey decides not to open a restaurant so he can continue cooking on ships"
] |
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Which of these best describes Bailey's personality? | He is a reasonable person with a lot of skill who does not appreciate being pushed | 51597 | easy | [
" He is timid and unable to stand up for himself with the captain",
" He is a reasonable person with a lot of skill who does not appreciate being pushed",
" He is determined and dedicated, wanting to show the captain what he can do",
" He appreciates the external motivation from the crew to always improve his cooking"
] |
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What is the significance of the story's title? | It hints at the extra costs for less natural things | 60995 | easy | [
" It hints at the extra costs for less natural things",
" It marks the setting for the story",
" It hints at Linton's constant desire for sweet things",
" It shows Linton's goal for the story"
] |
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Which is the best description of the relationship between Linton and Howell? | Howell is trying to be supportive but is exhausted by Linton's insistence | 60995 | hard | [
" They are business partners trying to find a way to bring back someone they knew",
" Howell is trying to be supportive but is exhausted by Linton's insistence",
" They are new friends figuring out their rapport, so Howell wants to help however he can",
" Howell is only meeting with Linton out of a feeling of obligation and doesn't care for him much"
] |
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What is the significance of Rogers Snead? | His sighting gives LInton an idea of how to see his wife | 60995 | hard | [
" His sighting gives LInton an idea of how to see his wife",
" He serves as proof that Linton is seeing things, and needs professional help",
" Snead is a reminder of a previous stage of Linton's life",
" Linton knows that Snead could take him where he needs to go"
] |
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What likely happens to Linton at the end of the story? | He repeats a cycle of having his money taken from him from doctors | 60995 | hard | [
" He and his wife live happily, both as cybernetic creatures",
" He repeats a cycle of having his money taken from him from doctors",
" He goes to rehab and then moves on with his life",
" He will never leave the asylym because he needs too much help"
] |
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Which is the best description of Linton? | He is a gullible person determined to follow his instinct | 60995 | hard | [
" He is a heartbroken man wanting to find new goals for his life",
" He is trying to recover from his past in the Mafia and wants to find legal ways to accomplish his goals",
" He is a gullible person determined to follow his instinct",
" He is a risk-taker who prefers to experience the more illegal things society has to offer"
] |
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Which of these best describes the doctor that Linton meets at the end? | Greedy in that he manipulates vulnerable people to take money from them | 60995 | hard | [
" Generous in that he is willing to help Linton with this problem that involves illegal work on his part",
" Greedy in that he manipulates vulnerable people to take money from them",
" Love-stricken, wanting to help people in similar situations",
" Cunning in his cutting-edge technology he is developing"
] |
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Which best describes the role of the Mafia in this story? | Their involvement shows public perception on the procedure that Linton pays for | 60995 | hard | [
" Their involvement shows public perception on the procedure that Linton pays for",
" They are the ones responsible for the technology that Linton pays for",
" They were Linton's previous employers and the source of the money he uses to pay for the operation",
" They show how violence-stricken the society is"
] |
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How does this society view resurrection? | It only happens for those with questionable morals and a lot of money | 60995 | easy | [
" There are many people who pretend to do it but nobody who does",
" There is a big push to make it legal",
" It is looked down upon so nobody does it",
" It only happens for those with questionable morals and a lot of money"
] |
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Which of these is not a likely consequence of the end of the story? | Greta finds her own way to establish herself and find the money she wants | 60995 | hard | [
" Howell will be hesitant to help Linton again",
" The doctor continues taking advantage of people",
" Linton goes through treatment, eventually repeating the same events",
" Greta finds her own way to establish herself and find the money she wants"
] |
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Why did Val and Ron really decide to go to Mars? | They were curious and wanted to help their planet | 25627 | easy | [
" They were curious and wanted to help their planet",
" They did not want to spend anymore time on earth",
" They wanted a more creative way to make money",
" Out of obligation to find a job to sustain themselves"
] |
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How did Ledman get to Mars? | He saved his money to send himself | 25627 | hard | [
" He saved his money to send himself",
" He joined the Corps just as Val and Ron did",
" He was part of a uranium company who funded his trip",
" He posed as a tourist and stayed behind on a vacation"
] |
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Which of these do Ron and Ledman have in common? | There were both injured in the same accident | 25627 | hard | [
" They have both been wrong by the companies that they worked for",
" They both want to find an alternative to uranium",
" There were both injured in the same accident",
" They are both obsessed with finding uranium"
] |
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What would have happened if Ledman had stayed on Earth? | He might not have needed a wheelchair long-term | 25627 | easy | [
" He would've managed to maintain leadership of his company",
" He might not have needed a wheelchair long-term",
" He would have joined the Project Sea-Dredge mission",
" He would've become more depressed and never found revenge"
] |
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What likely happens to Ledman after the story ends? | He will undergo physical and mental health care before starting over | 25627 | easy | [
" He is given new legs and can start a new life",
" He will rejoin the search for uranium",
" Even with his wheelchair he must receive mental health treatment",
" He will undergo physical and mental health care before starting over"
] |
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What likely happens to Val and Ron after the story ends? | They stay on Mars for their contract and then move on to a different project | 25627 | hard | [
" They stay on Mars for their contract and then move on to a different project",
" They go back to earth to make sure Ledman gets the care he needs",
" They decide to stay on Mars forever",
" They stay on Mars for a few more weeks before heading back to Earth"
] |
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Which of these was not a consequence of the Great Atomic Wars? | Multiple planets were settled by various countries in a display of power | 25627 | hard | [
" Limited resources ran out over time",
" Multiple planets were settled by various countries in a display of power",
" All major types of power sources changed",
" Earth decided to run supply missions to Mars"
] |
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Why is the Geig Corps important? | It is UranCo's method of acquiring manpower for the resource search | 25627 | hard | [
" Val and Ron worked for them before signing up with UranCo",
" It is UranCo's method of acquiring manpower for the resource search",
" It is how Ledman got involved in the uranium project in the first place",
" They funded the dome that Ledman lives in"
] |
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What kind of person is Ron? | A curious and determined man who does his best | 25627 | easy | [
" A curious and determined man who does his best",
" An impulsive man who does not pay attention to others' needs",
" A doting husband who follows his wife to Mars",
" An adventuresome soul but still a timid one"
] |
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What kind of person is Ledman? | He is upset and lashing out because he feels betrayed | 25627 | hard | [
" He is upset and lashing out because he feels betrayed",
" He has violent tendancies and hates his old company",
" He has always been a nutcase",
" He has been untrustworthy his whole life"
] |
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How is the book "Living a Normal Sex Life" seen by these people? | They respect its truths but are nervous about its implications | 60283 | easy | [
" It is frightening in an exciting way, for the people to learn something new",
" They respect its truths but are nervous about its implications",
" It is an important historical text appreciated from a research perspective",
" It is a rare artefact of a less-understood time"
] |
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What does this society think about breasts? | They are seen as vistigial structures | 60283 | easy | [
" They are appreciated from an aesthetic standpoint but not a sexual one",
" They are considered to be milk-producing devices but nothing else",
" They are seen as vistigial structures",
" They are well-regarded because they are so rare"
] |
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Which is the best representation of Melia and Xeon's relationship? | They are dear to one another in an evolving way | 60283 | easy | [
" They are close friends and will always be that and not much else",
" They are siblings, which is not odd for this society",
" They are close but have to hide their romantic relationship from the rest of society",
" They are dear to one another in an evolving way"
] |
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Which is least likely contributing to Xeon's request to move to the fields before the Oracle of Delni? | The pressure from Sias to keep the situation private | 60283 | hard | [
" The urge to make the event less of a spectacle",
" The general desire to maintain some control in the situation",
" The general level of comfort of lying on marble",
" The pressure from Sias to keep the situation private"
] |
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Which is the most accurate description of why Xeon is in trouble? | The suggestions he made were against the societal ideals | 60283 | hard | [
" He was not supposed to pursue a relationship with a woman",
" He was not supposed to point out any flaws in the current government structure",
" He publicly declared untrue things to be true",
" The suggestions he made were against the societal ideals"
] |
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Which was probably the biggest motivator for Melia to volunteer? | The chance to help her friend escape an unfortunate situation | 60283 | easy | [
" The chance to be closer with Xeon",
" The chance to fulfill societal expectations",
" The chance to help her friend Xeon discover something new",
" The chance to help her friend escape an unfortunate situation"
] |
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Which is most true about how the volunteers are seen by the rest of their society? | They are considered brave for undertaking such a disapproved task | 60283 | easy | [
" They are appreciated for their level of discretion",
" They are respected for their dedication to each other above anything else",
" They are considered brave for undertaking such a disapproved task",
" They are disgraced for their choice to participate in such vile acts"
] |
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Why are Melia and Xeon considered noble by the end of the story? | Because they were willing to continue learning about this ill-understood act | 60283 | hard | [
" Because they discovered the truth about reproduction and brought it to the society",
" Because they did not tell others in the society what happened in detail, protecting them from the truth",
" Because they were willing to continue learning about this ill-understood act",
" Because they want to increase the efforts towards learning more about these historical acts"
] |
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Which best describes the relationship between Neena and Var? | They have roughly equal footing in their dedication to one another | 32836 | easy | [
" They are marrying out of familial responsibility more than love but are still happy to be together",
" They have roughly equal footing in their dedication to one another",
" Neena gets to make all of the decision in return for going with Var to stay with his people",
" Var has convinced Neena to go with him after he won her in battle"
] |
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Who is the Watcher? | Someone who has been granted the honor of watching over the mountain region | 32836 | easy | [
" Someone who has been granted the honor of watching over the mountain region",
" A man who was exiled from society because of violent tendencies",
" An old man who has retracted from society",
" An alien in charge of protecting the planet"
] |
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How does the Watcher feel about Neena and Var's arrival? | He is thankful to have company to pass his wisdom to | 32836 | hard | [
" He is thankful to have company to pass his wisdom to",
" He is a little disappointed to not have time to himself",
" He is suspicious of any people who would enter where he lives",
" He is thankful to have any interaction with other humans"
] |
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Why does Groz not want to go into the mountain? | He is nervous about the technology left behind | 32836 | hard | [
" He does not want to get separated from his team",
" He is scared of the wildlife that might try to attack",
" He is nervous about the technology left behind",
" He knows it will be hard to see the people he is chasing"
] |
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What does Var think of The Watcher? | He respects him even though he is surprising | 32836 | easy | [
" He respects him even though he is surprising",
" He will trust him in any decision even if he does not like him personally",
" He thinks all of his ideas are ridiculous",
" He thinks his reputation is overblown but he thinks he is nice"
] |
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Which of these is not a lasting effect of the Ryzgas? | An increase in technological advancements | 32836 | hard | [
" Climate change on the planet",
" An increase in technological advancements",
" Use of limited resources",
" General fear between groups of people"
] |
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Why does the story take place somewhere cold? | The history of the area is such that warmth and resources have been taken from the land | 32836 | hard | [
" The history of the area is such that warmth and resources have been taken from the land",
" A volcano has blocked light from the region making everything cold",
" The mountains are the only place Var and Neena can hide",
" It isn't actually cold, because of the lava"
] |
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How does The Watcher communicate with others? | Primarily with his mind | 32836 | hard | [
" Mostly through transference of heat and light",
" A mix of many methods of communication",
" Primarily with his mind",
" By talking as the rest of the people do"
] |
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What is the significance of the title of the story? | It references the old technology that is disturbed | 32836 | hard | [
" It references the old technology that is disturbed",
" It is an image of the chase that Var and Neena are running from",
" It hints to the great power of the Watcher",
" It points to Var and Neena disrupting an area that is usually quiet"
] |
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What is special about light in this story? | It can be manipulated by the people | 32836 | hard | [
" It is traded like a commodity",
" It is the only way the adventurers nowhere to go",
" It can be manipulated by the people",
" It is liquid-like in its composition"
] |
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Which best describes the relationship between Russell and Dunbar? | They have similar goals but do not necessarily work well together | 31355 | hard | [
" They have similar goals but do not necessarily work well together",
" They both have respect for each other but are sick of each other's company",
" Neither of them likes the other, in a way that hinders group dynamics",
" The appreciate each other's insight when looking for solutions but don't like to talk about personal details"
] |
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Which isn't a reason why Russell didn't tell Johnson and Alvar directly that he thought Dunbar was crazy? | He wanted them to find out for themselves | 31355 | hard | [
" All of their communication systems are connected",
" He had already given up on life",
" He might have been secretly curious about the stories",
" He wanted them to find out for themselves"
] |
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Which of these is the best representation of the connection between Old Dunbar and the rest of the crew? | He led the group out of their previous lives | 31355 | hard | [
" He tagged along when they escaped their previous situation",
" They are all former members of the military on equal footing",
" He led the group out of their previous lives",
" He thinks he is in charge but does not call any of the shots in reality"
] |
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Which of these is not a reason Russell killed Dunbar? | He wanted his ration supply | 31355 | easy | [
" The time in space was driving him nuts",
" He wanted it to be more quiet",
" He thought it would be the only way to go the right direction",
" He wanted his ration supply"
] |
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What most likely happened to Russell after the story ended? | He likely died floating in space | 31355 | easy | [
" His body would be preserved in a museum",
" He found somewhere to settle and managed to live out the rest of his life",
" He would die once he tried to land on the planet",
" He likely died floating in space"
] |
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Which of these was not an impact of Russell's decision to kill Dunbar? | He was able to pick the path to the correct sun | 31355 | hard | [
" Russell would have to travel alone",
" He was able to pick the path to the correct sun",
" It became quieter in general",
" Arguments increased amongst the team"
] |
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Which effect of Russell's decision to kill Dunbar was likely most surprising to Russell? | He sabotaged himself by ensuring his loneliness | 31355 | easy | [
" The fact that nobody agreed on which sun was the correct one",
" The decrease in chatter in the communication system",
" The way the Dunbar died without much drama",
" He sabotaged himself by ensuring his loneliness"
] |
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What is the role of the pirate ship story that Dunbar tells? | It helps to clarify what is true for the reader when the aliens find his body | 31355 | hard | [
" It proves that he knows where he's going and he had the right choice all along",
" It is a fantastic story meant to keep the crew entertained while floating in space",
" It points to who will rescue his body when he arrives at the planet",
" It helps to clarify what is true for the reader when the aliens find his body"
] |
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Which of these is not true about Dunbar? | He never had a chance of making it to a safe planet | 31355 | hard | [
" He never had a chance of making it to a safe planet",
" He was thankful to interact with whoever was around him",
" He has committed some number of crimes",
" He dreams big and always an adventure"
] |
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Which best describes the narrator's attitude towards his work? | He is proud to be contributing to broad scientific questions | 29168 | easy | [
" He is frustrated that nobody ever recognizes his progress",
" He wishes he were in a different country interacting with his own people",
" He is proud to be contributing to broad scientific questions",
" He is disappointed he has to work inside a lab but enjoys research"
] |
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Which of these is the best description of why the narrator strikes the spaceship? | He wants to show he means business and call to their attention | 29168 | easy | [
" He is convinced there's nothing there and his hand will pass right through",
" He wants to test what it's made out of to see if it would make a good model for his own project",
" He wants to show he means business and call to their attention",
" He is upset that the people ran away and wants to harm something they care about"
] |
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What is Houlihan's relationship with the little people? | He has some kind of historical relationship with them but it's not clear what | 29168 | easy | [
" He has some kind of historical relationship with them but it's not clear what",
" He has seen them once before and is suspicious of what they're taking from the area",
" He is a little person himself and is glad to finally find his own people",
" He believes in all fantastical creatures so he is an honorary member of their group"
] |
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Which best describes Houlihan's perception of America? | He is thankful to be on a team working towards scientific progress, wherever it is | 29168 | hard | [
" He is proud to have grown up there and work is a prestigious lab",
" He is suspicious of anyone who is not Irish but is willing to put up with Americans",
" He hates the country but is willing to work for their government in secret",
" He is thankful to be on a team working towards scientific progress, wherever it is"
] |
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Why did Houlihan consider his work to the advantage of humankind? | He thinks that sabatoging the little people will be better for the goals of humans | 29168 | hard | [
" He has furthered the goals of the little people, and not just the humans, making Earth a better place",
" He thought taking advantage of the little people's project to further his own goals was in line with human ideals",
" He thinks that sabatoging the little people will be better for the goals of humans",
" He thought human goals of scientific advancement could not be completed without his work"
] |
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Which best describes the relationship between Keech and Houlihan? | They have a tenuously constructed relationship based on trust necessitated by the situation | 29168 | easy | [
" Keech doesn't prefer interacting with scientists but he knows he can trust Houlihan",
" Houlihan is resentful for being taken away from time in his own lab but feels indebted to Keech",
" They have a tenuously constructed relationship based on trust necessitated by the situation",
" There is a lot of mutual trust and respect between scientists"
] |
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Which of these is most true about why the little people are building what they are where they are? | It was the only think they knew would help them gain access to knowledge necessary for the project | 29168 | easy | [
" They were kicked out of their own home for trying to leave the planet and had to find a new place to set up shop",
" It was the only think they knew would help them gain access to knowledge necessary for the project",
" They wanted to work close enough to the lab to be able to steal supplies",
" They wanted to be far away from people who believed in them so that their plans would not be discovered"
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Why of these is not a reason Houlihan agreed to help the little people? | He figured he was the only one with knowledge to help them solve their problem | 29168 | hard | [
" He saw it as an opportunity to clear his head about his own work",
" He figured their ship could act as a test case for his work",
" He felt a kinship with them because of his family's history",
" He figured he was the only one with knowledge to help them solve their problem"
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Which best describes the role of history and faith in this story? | It is both family history and faith in the truth of the little people that lets Houlihan interact with them | 29168 | hard | [
" It is both family history and faith in the truth of the little people that lets Houlihan interact with them",
" It is with knowlege of family history and some faith that Houlihan is able to decieve the little people into trusting him",
" It is Houlihan's faith and belief in the existence of fantastical creatures that lets him see the little people",
" Houlihan has heard about the little people in reading up on family history and this is why he can see him"
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What is the significance of Jimmy Savile to the article? | To introduce the idea that people think they can tell certain things from looking at someone | 99903 | easy | [
" To introduce the idea of the importance of questioning friends of people under investigation",
" To introduce discussion of documentaries' influence on public perception of criminals",
" To introduce discussion of murderers and other criminals",
" To introduce the idea that people think they can tell certain things from looking at someone"
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Which is the least likely thing computers could pick up on from a photo? | An underlying capability of committing crime | 99903 | easy | [
" The impact of socioeconomic status on a person's character",
" An underlying capability of committing crime",
" The effect of wealth on someone's life",
" How social a person is likely to be"
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Which is not true about our judgements of people from photos, according to the article? | We are able to make objective decisions about people, keeping our opinions of their facial structure separate from the facts | 99903 | easy | [
" Our judgements are easily manipulated by small, hardly noticeable changes in photos",
" We are able to make objective decisions about people, keeping our opinions of their facial structure separate from the facts",
" We judge people in a way that compares them to people we've seen before that we know more about",
" We are all influenced by underlying bias when we see photos of other people"
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Which is the best characterization of the overgeneralization hypotheses? | We are likely to attribute things to people based on people close to us who may look similar | 99903 | easy | [
" People are more likely to find others to be friendly based on their photos if they are surrounded by friendly people themselves",
" Computers are more likely to draw correct conclusions about people if they have larger pools of photos to draw from",
" We are likely to assume more photos are doctored than the number that actually are",
" We are likely to attribute things to people based on people close to us who may look similar"
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Which of these is most true about physiognomy? | People have been interested in this area for centuries but only recently applied technology to it | 99903 | easy | [
" If this were not an area of study, people would not be drawing false conclusions about people on trial",
" It has helped to put a number of important criminals behind bars",
" It is a brand new area of study that focuses on the application of machine learning to see how computers can help",
" People have been interested in this area for centuries but only recently applied technology to it"
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What is the biggest effect when criminals are noted as having similar facial features to other wrongdoers? | This perpetuates the belief in the area of study that should not be held up | 99903 | hard | [
" These sets of criminals are often shown to have similar socioeconomic backgrounds",
" This occurs when people are making judgements but not computers",
" This perpetuates the belief in the area of study that should not be held up",
" These coincidences are held under scrutiny and often disproved"
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Which would the author think is most true? | People know their photos are being judged by others when they post them so they critically judge them themselves first | 99903 | easy | [
" We post pictures of ourselves online that we think are attractive to gain approval from specific people whose eyes we want to catch",
" Regular people can use their social media accounts to help locate bad people before crimes are committed, because people are better at this than computers",
" People know their photos are being judged by others when they post them so they critically judge them themselves first",
" The application of machine learning in the study of social media photos could make it easier to find criminals before they commit cimes"
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Which of these is the most valid critique of the Shanghai study? | Very different conclusions can be drawn from different images of the same person | 99903 | easy | [
" This type of task is good at identifying petty criminals but not more dangerous ones like murderers",
" If you only study men in these examples we cannot know how to locate females who may be a danger to those around them",
" They did not study enough types of facial expressions",
" Very different conclusions can be drawn from different images of the same person"
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What does the author think of physiognomy? | It is flimsy and relies on too many assumptions | 99903 | easy | [
" It is flimsy and relies on too many assumptions",
" It is useful once someone is accused of a crime but not beforehand",
" It deserves more attention but from people outside of tech",
" It is a promising but little-understood field of study"
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When does Stephen Cave think the general public will react to the role of AI? | Once they think jobs are being lost to AIs | 99901 | easy | [
" Once they realize they can lose money if they are not in the AI industry",
" Once they realize that AI can be dangerous",
" Once they think jobs are being lost to AIs",
" Once the AI companies have a larger share of the general market"
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Which of these does Stephen think is a strong benefit of AIs in jobs? | To let people spend their time in jobs doing things they want to do | 99901 | hard | [
" They are an easy way to keep an eye on employees to make sure they are doing what needs to be done",
" To automate a lot of reports and make communication easier",
" To let people spend their time in jobs doing things they want to do",
" They can support employees with disabilities who have to do a lot of tech work"
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Which does Stephen think is a useful impact of AIs in a broad context? | There can be regulation that can help people decide how to shape the future | 99901 | hard | [
" They can have a strong moral impact on the communities they interact with",
" They will allow us to put the social frameworks we live in under a microscope",
" They will boost the economy all over the world",
" There can be regulation that can help people decide how to shape the future"
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How would Stephen compare humans and machines? | They are complementary in their abilities and can benefit from one another | 99901 | easy | [
" He thinks they are similar enough that a conflict will arise",
" They are complementary in their abilities and can benefit from one another",
" They operate with similar systems of intelligence but to entirely different ends",
" Humans are at risk of losing access to knowledge if they let machines take over most tasks"
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Which is the most likely social consequence of AIs? | Over-reliance on technology might cause some loss of valuable intuition from educated people | 99901 | easy | [
" The AI developers will be able to shape societal structures as they see fit",
" There will be an overwhelming amount of regulation that will add control to people's lives",
" Over-reliance on technology might cause some loss of valuable intuition from educated people",
" There will be no jobs left for humans to complete if AIs continue developing"
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Which best describes Stephen's vision for the future of innovation? | The regulation of technological development will provide the necessary structure for successful innovation | 99901 | hard | [
" He thinks innovation should be led by the AI developers but checked by people in other industrues",
" The regulation of technological development will provide the necessary structure for successful innovation",
" He says that international connections are the only way true innovation will happen over time",
" He wants people to be responsible and held accountable by different kinds of people"
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What does Stephen think is the most important impact of trying to be more efficient in using resources? | The earth has been hurt by previous technological developments and it could be partly counteracted | 99901 | easy | [
" It is cheaper for any technology to operate if it has to rely on fewer resources",
" The resources availalbe on the Earth are finite and are running low enough to possibly impede technological progress",
" The earth has been hurt by previous technological developments and it could be partly counteracted",
" Having fewer cars on the road would mean a safer environment for most drivers"
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What is the relationship like between Ed and Sheryl? | Their relationship is tense as Ed will not get help when he needs it, but it is mostly cordial | 99902 | hard | [
" Their relationship is tense as Ed will not get help when he needs it, but it is mostly cordial",
" They are fairly indifferent towards each other but interact more when there are other people around",
" They have a good relationship but do not like to watch the same TV, as Sheryl hates football",
" They are very tense and the only thing that brings them together is their daughter"
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What is Sara's relationship with her mom? | Sara is worried she has disappointed her mom who is exhausted by being in the middle of a family fight | 99902 | easy | [
" Sara's mom doesn't trust Sara very much given the history Sara has with her dad",
" Sara's mom is endlessly proud of Sara even if this is tense in the rest of the family",
" Sara is worried she has disappointed her mom who is exhausted by being in the middle of a family fight",
" Sara does everything driven by a desire to make her mom proud, and she is praised in return"
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What is the implication about getting TV networks through Facebook? | The available media is conservative-leaning which meant Sara would not want to watch it | 99902 | easy | [
" The channels would be customized by age group so Sara would not have anything she'd like to watch",
" There would only be a few channels because it was a basic package",
" There would not be much available to watch besides sports",
" The available media is conservative-leaning which meant Sara would not want to watch it"
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Why is Sara upset when her dad asks her to read the article about solar panels? | There is an implication that she's not informed about the job she does every day | 99902 | easy | [
" She is embarassed to admit she hasn't read up on the solar panels",
" There is an implication that she's not informed about the job she does every day",
" She was trying to avoid having phones out at the dinner table",
" She doesn't want it to come up that she blocked him on facebook"
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What is the immediate significance of Ed defending the ads on his Facebook? | It shows he has no idea how tailored the feed is | 99902 | easy | [
" It shows how interested in guns he is",
" It shows his dedication to capitalism",
" It shows he has no idea how tailored the feed is",
" It shows what kinds of things he looks up to purchase"
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How does Ed feel about the Super Bowl? | He likes the football and the time he spends with his daughter | 99902 | hard | [
" He doesn't care for football but enjoys all of the celebration around it",
" He loves the ads even more than the game",
" He likes the football and the time he spends with his daughter",
" It is his favorite sporting event and he would never miss a football game"
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Which of these is true about the ad break? | It is the one chance daughter and father have to patch things up | 99902 | easy | [
" Sara's patience allows for some rebuilding of trust",
" It's ironic that Ed things ads about things that separate people will bring him and his daughter together",
" The family can agree that they all enjoy watching ads together even if other things are rough",
" It is the one chance daughter and father have to patch things up"
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How does Sara feel about the Chevrolet ad? | She is sorry she did not watch the whole ad before she reacted to it | 99902 | hard | [
" She thinks it's a final chance to bond with her father",
" She is sorry she did not watch the whole ad before she reacted to it",
" She is upset at the glorification of the military",
" She is frustrated that it tokenized a Mexican family"
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