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Which is the most likely method that the ads were personalized? | Facebook is creating echo chambers of specific ways of thought for each user | 99902 | easy | [
" The TV version is different from the streaming version people see on Twitter",
" Facebook is creating echo chambers of specific ways of thought for each user",
" Ed has a specific TV plan that allows him to see conservative-bent programming",
" The television network shows different videos in different regions"
] |
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What is the primary significance of the final scene? | It shows that the media control runs deeper than the reader might have expected | 99902 | hard | [
" It shows that Sheryl is going to be okay in the end",
" It shows a subversion of expectations to add irony to the story",
" It shows that the media control runs deeper than the reader might have expected",
" It shows that Ed and Sara will really be able to settle their differences"
] |
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What is significant about the captain's initial reaction to Mr. Janssens attache case being stolen? | It shows that the captain wants to give people the impression that he thinks the passengers are all okay | 60713 | hard | [
" It reveals his negligence as a leader",
" It proves that the captain does not think anything could be wrong",
" It shows that the captain wants to give people the impression that he thinks the passengers are all okay",
" It shows the passengers that the captain cannot be trusted"
] |
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Which is not a reason the captain does not want to create a police force? | He figures passengers will eventually be blamed | 60713 | easy | [
" He doesn't want to violate the trust of the crew",
" He does not have people to spare",
" He doesn't think it's part of his job",
" He figures passengers will eventually be blamed"
] |
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What is the significance of the story's title? | There is a man on board hired specifically to act as the weight to keep the others balanced | 60713 | hard | [
" There is a reporter on board to act as a set of eyes to keep passengers from acting up",
" It hints at the importance of the balance of weight on the ship for successful mission",
" There is a man on board hired specifically to act as the weight to keep the others balanced",
" It refers to the fact that a lot of belongings are thrown overboard"
] |
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Which of these is true about the Red Mask? | He is entirely harmless and it just looks like he's trouble | 60713 | hard | [
" He is entirely harmless and it just looks like he's trouble",
" He is a passenger looking for some entertainment",
" He throws the passengers' belongings overboard",
" He does not hesitate to use physical violence"
] |
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Why does Captain Branson warn Ellason that he won't be able to publish his observations? | He will be observing an inside job meant to protect the crew | 60713 | easy | [
" He knows there are secrets too gruesome for public consumption",
" He is going to ask Ellason to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement",
" He does not think they will make it back to Earth alive",
" He will be observing an inside job meant to protect the crew"
] |
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Which is true about the role of Interstellar in this story? | They hire the Red Mask as well as a reporter to make it look like they have nothing to hide | 60713 | hard | [
" They hire Ellason so that memories of the journey can be documented for the families who are traveling",
" They hire the Red Mask so that they can make back some of the costs of running the mission",
" They hire the Red Mask as well as a reporter to make it look like they have nothing to hide",
" They are the company who hired Ellason in order to get to the bottom of why the missions are going awry"
] |
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Which of these is not true about Harrel Critten? | He is killed in order to protect the secret of the Red Mask | 60713 | hard | [
" He was in cahoots with the captain all along",
" He is a member of the crew",
" He was hired by the same people as the reporter was",
" He is killed in order to protect the secret of the Red Mask"
] |
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Which of these was not an effect of giving the police force half-powered staters? | It made the ship's environment safer now that the police were armed | 60713 | hard | [
" It caused some issues while the police force got trigger-happy, adding to the paranoia",
" It made the ship's environment safer now that the police were armed",
" The passenger police force felt they had some power",
" It was what allowed the Red Mask to finally acquire a weapon"
] |
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What is the relationship between Captain Branson and Harrel Critten? | They were colleagues in multiple capacities | 60713 | hard | [
" They both just wanted to get the expedition done so they could settle on a new planet",
" They let their tension grew between them with their opposite goals",
" They were old friends working together for the good of the ship",
" They were colleagues in multiple capacities"
] |
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How does the narrator feel about his special ability? | He doesn't find it that useful most of the time but he does consistently use it in specific situations | 60747 | easy | [
" He doesn't find it that useful most of the time but he does consistently use it in specific situations",
" He finds it to be his greatest source of amusement, and enjoys keeping secrets of what others carry",
" He is glad he has this ability instead of a different more dangerous one",
" He is disappointed he cannot tell anyone about it because he wants to show it off"
] |
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Which is not a reason the narrator did not tell anyone about the bomb when he discovered it? | He did not want to be asked to diffuse it because he did not know how | 60747 | easy | [
" He did not want to have to explain how he knew it was there",
" He figured it was futile, if there were no specialists to disarm it on board",
" He thought he might be able to keep it from becoming dangerous if he tried hard enough",
" He did not want to be asked to diffuse it because he did not know how"
] |
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Which is the best description of how Julia reacted to the narrator trying to take her bag? | She was surprised enough by the request that she wasn't quite sure how to react | 60747 | hard | [
" She was surprised enough by the request that she wasn't quite sure how to react",
" She was unsettled because a strange man had approached her trying to take her things",
" She was nervous because she thought the narrator had figured out her plan and the existence of the bomb",
" She was frustrated with him for further delaying her already postponed trip"
] |
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What is Julia's role in the existence of the bomb? | She was likely a target but possibly a co-conspirator | 60747 | easy | [
" She tried to off her husband which made him angry and he tried to retaliate",
" She is part of a scheme run by a terrorist organization",
" She and her sister devised a plan to blow up the ship",
" She was likely a target but possibly a co-conspirator"
] |
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What is the role of the stewardess in the bomb situation? | She likely never becomes aware of the situation at all | 60747 | easy | [
" She is able to interact with the narrator consistently to keep him calm",
" She likely never becomes aware of the situation at all",
" She is the first person the narrator confides in about the bomb",
" She keeps the passengers calm when she is aware there is a threat"
] |
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Which is the best description of why Julia and the narrator decide not to report their bags stolen? | They don't want to get mixed up in the investigation of the explosives | 60747 | hard | [
" They are worried that the bags will be traced back to them and they'll get caught",
" They don't want to get mixed up in the investigation of the explosives",
" It is the cleanest way to enact their plan and they don't need to be involved anymore",
" They don't want to be tied to the death of a known thief, as the police might think they retaliated"
] |
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Which is likely true about Julia's sister given the information in the story? | She was in on the plan with Julia's husband | 60747 | hard | [
" She and Julia have a very close bond",
" She has enough money that she is comfortable calling taxis instead of driving with visitors are in town",
" She was in on the plan with Julia's husband",
" She is flaky and can't be trusted when it comes to travel plans"
] |
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What likely happens to the narrator after the story ends? | He and Julia get together after Julia's divorce | 60747 | easy | [
" He eventually makes his meeting but is too shaken up to successfully close the sale",
" He and Julia get together after Julia's divorce",
" The narrator stays with Julia's sister on his trip and misses his meeting",
" He probably returns to his unsatisfying life negotiating printing orders"
] |
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Why did the dumpy man not start running when he picked up the suitcases? | He didn't want to arouse suspicion unless he was spotted | 60747 | easy | [
" He knew there was a bomb and didn't want to jostle it before he retrieved the other contents",
" He didn't know there was a bomb so he had no reason to rush",
" He didn't want to arouse suspicion unless he was spotted",
" He was too big to be able to move quickly"
] |
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Why do the Vegans want the humans to be involved in their political struggle? | They think the humans can add an unexpected element to their war | 27492 | hard | [
" They think their numbers will even the fight",
" They see the humans as having a complementary skillset",
" They are desparate and will try anything to change their situation",
" They think the humans can add an unexpected element to their war"
] |
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What likely happens to Crownwall after the story is over? | He is left to help find a new path for the Earth government as his old work is no longer possible | 27492 | easy | [
" He has to find a new line of work because he messed up so badly",
" He works to rebuild the space travel technology that he eventually can share with other species",
" He is left to help find a new path for the Earth government as his old work is no longer possible",
" He is promoted for accomplishing his mission and continues to explore space"
] |
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What is the significance of the title of the story? | It points to how the alien races see the humans | 27492 | easy | [
" It reinforces the importance of engine technology in space travel",
" It refers to the way the Vegans rule their territories",
" It hints toward the types of political negotiations that will happen",
" It points to how the alien races see the humans"
] |
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Why is Crownwall the representative from Earth sent to Vega? | He was a reasonable option given his prior leadership experience on missions | 27492 | easy | [
" He was the only one who was willing to undergo the time travel procedure",
" He was the only one without connections on Earth, making it easier for him to take time away",
" He was the default choice once the humans determined that Marshall was not fit for the job",
" He was a reasonable option given his prior leadership experience on missions"
] |
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Which is the best deccription of why the humans are feared by other alien races? | Their technology and ideas develop at a rapid pace | 27492 | hard | [
" Their technology and ideas develop at a rapid pace",
" They are known to wipe out alien races with their time travel technology",
" They have superior strategies to get past any race's defense system",
" They have control of large amounts of bombs that can be used to destroy planets"
] |
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Which is not true about why Crownwall was able to travel to Vega undetected? | He traveled into the future so as to not need to experience the distance travel himself | 27492 | hard | [
" He was not technically moving through space in a typical sense",
" He employed technology unfamiliar to the Vegans",
" His ship's drive does not give off the usual traceable signals",
" He traveled into the future so as to not need to experience the distance travel himself"
] |
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Which is not a reason Ggaran might have asked a bowman to shoot a soldier in front of Crownwall? | To punish the solider for his earlier misstep | 27492 | hard | [
" To show off his general power in the community",
" To give the bowman a chance to practice his skill",
" To punish the solider for his earlier misstep",
" To demonstrate the use of traditional weapons in political situations"
] |
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How do the others in the Council Chamber feel about Marshall and Crownwall's news? | They are unsure if they sent the right person to do their job because of the outcome | 27492 | hard | [
" They are disappointed that they will not have the chance to wage war against an alien species",
" They are relived to not have a threat to handle but unsure of how to proceed",
" They are ecstatic that all of their problems have been solved, and know they sent the right person",
" They are unsure if they sent the right person to do their job because of the outcome"
] |
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Which is the most accurate description of the planet Stinson finds himself on? | Some kind of penal colony | 51699 | hard | [
" A haven for amphibious creatures",
" A research outpost for discovering new species",
" Some kind of penal colony",
" An abandoned desert planet that cannot sustain life"
] |
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Which is the best description of the Sand God? | A tempermental, angry power who has always lived on this planet | 51699 | hard | [
" An ancient being who carries centuries of wisdom but has become more volatile with age",
" One of many like beings, all with the same types of powers",
" Volatile and convinced of old ideas without putting them under scrutiny",
" A tempermental, angry power who has always lived on this planet"
] |
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Which is not a reason that Stinson decided to journey on the ice by foot [mostly didn't want to leave Sybtl behind on her own and felt important and had some level of curiosity] | He preferred to stay near the other people to keep an eye on them | 51699 | hard | [
" He figured he could not be tracked in this environent",
" He was drawn to his companion",
" He preferred to stay near the other people to keep an eye on them",
" He wanted to feel important for protecting someone"
] |
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Which is the best characterization of why Stinson decided he did not want to bring his people to this planet? | He is suspicious of the moodiness of the Sand God | 51699 | hard | [
" He is suspicious of the moodiness of the Sand God",
" He doesn't want to bear the weight of being treated like a God",
" He does not want to have to confront his feelings for Sybtl",
" He is not convinced that the Sand God will let humand and the web-footed people coexist"
] |
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How does Stinson feel about the Sand God at the end of the story? | He felt some pity for the abandoned creature | 51699 | easy | [
" He is angry that he will not keep up the original deal of the humans getting the whole planet",
" He doesn't' care about the Sand God at all and is focused on Sybtl",
" He is sad that the Sand God will never get the life he deserves with friends of his own kind",
" He felt some pity for the abandoned creature"
] |
|
What likely happens after the story ends? | Stinson eventually brings his friends to live on the planet with him | 51699 | hard | [
" Sybtl and Stinson get together and Stinson forgets about his prior missions",
" Stinson and Sybtl are re-introduced into the web-footed community",
" Sybtl becomes upset with Stinson and makes sure he does not return",
" Stinson eventually brings his friends to live on the planet with him"
] |
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What drove Stinson to decide to stay in the end? | He sees that there is some hope for a successful though challenging life | 51699 | hard | [
" He sees that there is some hope for a successful though challenging life",
" His transportation device needs to be repaired before he can return to Earth",
" He is curious enough about the web-footed people's abilities that it is worth investigating",
" He has given up trying to find somewhere to move to"
] |
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How do humans perceive the transportation devices? | They are luxury goods that many have strong independent motivation to acquire | 51699 | hard | [
" They are only used to transport between worlds but humans wish they could be used for local travel",
" They are untrustworthy technology that are dangerous to implant",
" They are luxury goods that many have strong independent motivation to acquire",
" They are commodities in the current economy"
] |
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What is Major Banes' opinion of Lt. Alice Britton's husband? | He thinks highly of his ability but not about his personality | 58733 | easy | [
" He thinks highly of his ability but not about his personality",
" He thinks he's very skilled as a pilot and a great husband too",
" He doesn't think much of him at all",
" He thinks he's a talentless impulsive man who bought his way to his position"
] |
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What is the importance of White Sands? | It's where the base is that can send help | 58733 | easy | [
" It's where the only doctors who can offer advice are stationed",
" It is where Lt. Britton's family lives",
" This is where Lt. Britton wants to start her family",
" It's where the base is that can send help"
] |
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Why do the astronouts have to wait to talk to White Sands? | They have to wait until they are in the right place in orbit to send a signal | 58733 | easy | [
" Some of their communication systems are down",
" They have to wait until they are in the right place in orbit to send a signal",
" It takes a couple of hours for a signal to get to Earth",
" They are waiting on a response from the base so they have more information"
] |
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How does the relationship between Lt. Britton and Mj. Banes change over the course of the story? | Major Banes becomes more stressed about Lt. Britton throughout, though he is no longer angry | 58733 | hard | [
" The tension between them increases as Major Banes becomes more frustrated at the situation",
" There is strong tension between them that does not subside",
" They become more cordial as they try to keep each other calm",
" Major Banes becomes more stressed about Lt. Britton throughout, though he is no longer angry"
] |
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What is the role of the British accent? | To make a joke to relieve some stress | 58733 | easy | [
" To comfort Lt. Britton when she is going into labor",
" To show Major Banes reverting to his natural accent when stressed",
" To call out the Brittons who Major Banes is angry with",
" To make a joke to relieve some stress"
] |
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Why did Lt. Britton go into labor 7.5mo after becoming pregnant? | An accident on board pushed labor to start early | 58733 | easy | [
" The environment of outer space speeds up the amount of time a baby needs to develop",
" She had to induce labor to time it right so that the would be safe",
" She needed to have the baby before she could return to Earth so she had to induce labor",
" An accident on board pushed labor to start early"
] |
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Why did Lt. Britton laugh at Major Banes' anxiety? | She didn't think his worries were an actual problem | 58733 | easy | [
" The British accent he used as a coping mechanism sounded ridiculous",
" He had forgotten to order the simplest of supplies",
" She didn't think his worries were an actual problem",
" She already had the equipment he thought he was missing"
] |
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Which is not a reason Major Banes does not feel prepared to deliver a baby? | He was not trained as a doctor | 58733 | hard | [
" He was not trained as a doctor",
" It was a surprise when Lt. Britton went into labor",
" His medical expertise was in other areas",
" He did not think he had all the proper equipment"
] |
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Which is not true about why a baby has to be delivered in a small room on the Station? | It was the only space available for the delivery | 58733 | hard | [
" It was the only space available for the delivery",
" The oxygen levels in the baby's environment had to be carefully controlled",
" Returning to Earth while pregnant would be too dangerous for the baby",
" The temperature in the med bay was not safe for the baby"
] |
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What does Lt. Britton think of her husband Jim? | She is excited that he'll be on board as soon as he can | 58733 | easy | [
" She's frustrated with him for getting her pregnant when she'd be on the Station",
" She's disappointed that he can't be there for the delivery",
" She loves his dedication to his piloting",
" She is excited that he'll be on board as soon as he can"
] |
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Which of these is not true about the helmet the young boy wears? | He chose to wear it because he knows it's good for him | 60291 | easy | [
" It is entirely made of plastic",
" He chose to wear it because he knows it's good for him",
" It is for the protection of adults as much as the boy",
" It makes him feel trapped while wearing it"
] |
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What is the significance of the story's title? | It points to the confusion around the data and potential conclusions in this field of inquiry | 60291 | easy | [
" It shows how disorganized Dr. Lessing is, and how his mind cannot stay on a single path",
" It signals the importance of outdoor activity for the development of the children being studied",
" It points to the confusion around the data and potential conclusions in this field of inquiry",
" It represents the environment of The Farm, where the special children live"
] |
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What is not true about Dr. Melrose? | He wants to try to teach the children to use their abilities | 60291 | easy | [
" He is curious to learn what others think about the issues in the field",
" He wants to try to teach the children to use their abilities",
" He is dedicated to the pursuit of true understanding of phenomena",
" He has no qualms about tearing down a fellow researcher"
] |
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What is the significance of the conference that Dr. Lessing is invited to? | It serves as an opportunity for Dr. Lessing to publicize his book | 60291 | hard | [
" Invitations are the primary source of imposter syndrome for scientists in this field",
" It shows that Dr. Melrose has more control in the field that we realize",
" It offers a chance for Dr. Lessing to get feedback on the parts of his theories he's not certain of",
" It serves as an opportunity for Dr. Lessing to publicize his book"
] |
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What is the significance of the idea of authority? | It is one of many concerns the scientists have surrounding their research | 60291 | hard | [
" It is the only way Dr. Lessing will get enough traction to publish his book",
" It is the only thing that drives Dr. Melrose and his goals",
" It is one of many concerns the scientists have surrounding their research",
" It is the deciding factor in who gets to speak at the major conference"
] |
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Why does Dr. Melrose think it is bad to have authority in their field? | The focus of maintaining authority in an area takes away the focus from the quality of work | 60291 | easy | [
" The focus of maintaining authority in an area takes away the focus from the quality of work",
" People who have titles and recognition are assumed to be at their peak, and their work can only go downhill from there",
" It is too easy to disprove any of the conclusions they reach so there is no sense of a true authority that can be trusted",
" He thinks having particular authorities takes away the spotlight from potentially important younger researchers"
] |
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Which is the best representation of Dr. Lessing's worries about his book? | He is concerned that having to back up his claims could keep him from being objective | 60291 | hard | [
" He is anxious about the amount of time it will take to revise",
" He is concerned that having to back up his claims could keep him from being objective",
" He is having second thoughts about his qualifications to publish a volume like this",
" He is not sure how he will be able to publish the facts without including the confusing information about the boy"
] |
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What is the best representation of the significance of the boy who falls sick at the end? | It shows that Dr. Melrose could have been right, because this is not consistent with Dr. Lessing's prior conclusions | 60291 | easy | [
" It shows that Dr. Melrose could have been right, because this is not consistent with Dr. Lessing's prior conclusions",
" The incident is proof that Dr. Lessing should give up on his work",
" It means Dr. Lessing's book needs another round of edits which will take a lot of time",
" It shows Dr. Melrose where the weak points in Dr. Lessing's work is"
] |
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Why is Lane flying over Newyork at the beginning? | He cracked after being trapped after combat and needed to get out | 29196 | hard | [
" He intends to take over the city's government",
" His cybrain has malfunctioned and sent him to the city",
" He is on a mission assigned by Colonel Klett",
" He cracked after being trapped after combat and needed to get out"
] |
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Which best describes the relationship between Lane and Colonel Klett? | Lane relies on Klett when he can't make his own decisions independently | 29196 | hard | [
" Lane relies on Klett when he can't make his own decisions independently",
" Lane despises Klett for working as a cog in the government's machine",
" They are friends and colleagues",
" Lane follows all of Klett's commands blindly"
] |
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What does the reader learn from Lane's inability to identify a flag he sees flying outside a tower? | That he is not well-informed on general politics | 29196 | easy | [
" That he is colorblind",
" That he wants to abstain from political conversations",
" That he knows his city's flag but not those of other American cities",
" That he is not well-informed on general politics"
] |
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Which is the most accurate description of the relationship between Gerri and Lane? | Gerri feels some kind of pity for Lane and tries to make him feel better | 29196 | hard | [
" Gerri becomes Lane's boss when he decides to go to Mars",
" Geri despises Lane for what he is and tricks him to get him out of the room",
" Gerri feels some kind of pity for Lane and tries to make him feel better",
" They connect instantly and eventually become lovers"
] |
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What is the goal of the analogue computer? | To predict what a cybrain's actions will be to counteract it | 29196 | easy | [
" To develop strategies for the Newyork Troopers in battle",
" To predict what a cybrain's actions will be to counteract it",
" To find an unexpected strategy against military forces",
" To develop improvements on the cybrains"
] |
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Which is the best description of Colonel Klett? | He is sly and willing to accept authoritative responsibility | 29196 | hard | [
" He is ornery and a bit tempermental",
" He is sly and willing to accept authoritative responsibility",
" He is a liar and tricks Lane into helping him",
" He is paranoid and does not want to take risks"
] |
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How did Lane eventually find the Mayor? | He had some clues from Gerri and the rest was instinct | 29196 | hard | [
" Gerri helped him plan his route",
" He had some clues from Gerri and the rest was instinct",
" The cybrain knew exactly where to go after he jumped",
" The Mayor had a flag indicating his room"
] |
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Why does Lane want to go to Mars? | To have a chance to make his own decisions | 29196 | hard | [
" To fulfill a mission he has been assigned",
" To follow Gerri Kin, for love",
" To have a chance to make his own decisions",
" To learn more about a place that is not the Armory"
] |
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Which is true about managed systems? | The communication and innovation is lower because the workers have less flexibility | 99920 | hard | [
" All of the actions in a process are performed by machines instead of humans",
" There are always computers that require outside permission for the users to perform tasks",
" There are clear team leaders but the rest of the hierarchy is more flexible",
" The communication and innovation is lower because the workers have less flexibility"
] |
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What is the best representation of the author's view of human agency? | Allowing human agency at specific points in a system allows it to be more flexible and adaptable | 99920 | easy | [
" Allowing human agency at specific points in a system allows it to be more flexible and adaptable",
" Systems should only have space for human agency for those who have provem themselves in leadership positions",
" Human agency should be allowed at all parts of a system, because it is only without structure that progress will be made",
" It is not necessary for systems in places of work to have room for human agency, because structure makes them more productive"
] |
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What is the connection between places of work and the government discussed in the article? | The controlling governments show the same inclination towards fully-specified systems | 99920 | hard | [
" The controlling governments show the same inclination towards fully-specified systems",
" The more free systems such as democracies show more space for innovation than totalitarian governments",
" The governments are in charge of the workplace systems so they are directly linked in any situation",
" Innovation is only found to arise in situations where the government does not control the workplace systems"
] |
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What is the role of the discussion of economic models? | Representing decisions with economic models only is not going to give the whole picture | 99920 | easy | [
" Representing decisions with economic models only is not going to give the whole picture",
" The profit margin difference for Toyota versus older car companies can be easily explained",
" Tracking purchases of conoms over time can give an insight into other economic decisions",
" Economists have a strong idea of where the flexible points in a system need to be"
] |
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Which is likely the mot direct benefit of Google employees getting a day each week to be creative? | Allowing time for follow-up on side projects is an opportunity for innovation in areas where the company wasn't necessarily looking | 99920 | hard | [
" Sparking their curiosity directly allows the workers to be more creative on their company-assigned tasks",
" This allows them to take breaks and be more productive when they return to their primary projects during the week",
" Allowing time for follow-up on side projects is an opportunity for innovation in areas where the company wasn't necessarily looking",
" They feel like they have vacations so they put more effort into their work because they are well-treated"
] |
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What do Toyota and AT&T have in common? | They are examples of systems with different levels of control, more useful when contrasted than compared | 99920 | hard | [
" They are examples of systems with different levels of control, more useful when contrasted than compared",
" They both have tried to establish loosely-coupled systems, to varying degrees of success",
" They are both run in newer, more flexible systems, with authority at edges of the system",
" They are both fading names in the tech world in contemporary times"
] |
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Which of the following would the author consider the most useful system to add to a company's structure? | A system that increases communication across parts of a company | 99920 | easy | [
" A system that further specified job titles so that workers have a clearer sense of their responsibilities",
" A system that increases communication across parts of a company",
" A system that gives employees opportunities to pursue college degrees when they're off the clock",
" A system that gives everyone detailed lists of tasks so that they can use their brainpower on side projects"
] |
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Which is true about the role of trust in computing? | Adding more signposts for trust and approval in computing systems reflects a decrease in trust in their users | 99920 | hard | [
" Increased trust in computers and people is what allowed AT&T to rise in its day",
" Adding more types of computing system reflects an increase in the trust that higher-ups have in their employees to innovate",
" Adding more signposts for trust and approval in computing systems reflects a decrease in trust in their users",
" Increased trust in computers allows for more components of systems to be automated than before"
] |
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What does the title BBB refer to? | The cities where most of the early meetings were held | 99924 | hard | [
" The type of certification a journal needs to be an OA venue",
" The Bureau in charge of decisions about OA",
" The cities where most of the early meetings were held",
" An organization beting developed to gather public opinion about OA"
] |
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Why does Open Access content not remove all barriers on the choice of the patron? | It is important to retain proper citation practices | 99924 | easy | [
" It was a term in the original Open Access agreements that they would start removing some barriers and move from there",
" It would be too difficult to remove all barriers given that most of this content is on the internet",
" It is not financially viable to cover all of the bases",
" It is important to retain proper citation practices"
] |
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Which of these is not an expected impact of OA on academic inquiry? | Scholars will be tempted to leave academia to pursue publishing options that they can make money from | 99924 | easy | [
" It shoud allow more open discussion of a wide variety of topics",
" More people will be able to pursue specialized knowledge that does not have a large target audience",
" There will be less of a reason for researchers to work only inside of popular trends",
" Scholars will be tempted to leave academia to pursue publishing options that they can make money from"
] |
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How do authors benefit from open access? | There is potential for more citations because of the relative accessibility of the work | 99924 | hard | [
" There is potential for more citations because of the relative accessibility of the work",
" Papers get published faster in open-access journals",
" It is easier to get published in an open-access journal than one with a paywall",
" Readership could increase because open-access journals advertise more accessibly"
] |
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Why is academic work considered low-hanging fruit? | There are no royalties to worry about | 99924 | easy | [
" It is easy to convince academics to do things for free",
" There are fewer potential revenue loss issues because authors still get money for open access work",
" There are no royalties to worry about",
" It is a general expectation that academics make their work freely available anyway"
] |
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What is the role of Budapest in open access generally? | It happens to be one city that hosted an early meeting about these issues | 99924 | easy | [
" Most of the scholars in this city tend to publish in OA journals, which means they have pull on the policies",
" It happens to be one city that hosted an early meeting about these issues",
" It is the location of the headquarters of the company that oversees OA publishing",
" Most of the decisions about OA policies are made in meetings hosted there"
] |
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Which of these has the least to gain from going open access as presented in this article? | A short film producer looking to make a name for herself | 99924 | hard | [
" A short film producer looking to make a name for herself",
" An independently wealthy poet looking for people to read their work",
" A tenured faculty member wanting to publish their work on a very specialized topic",
" A graduate student in the sciences looking to publish their research"
] |
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Which is the most accurate representation of the relationship between authors and copyright issues in OA? | Authors do not lose any more rights to their work than they would publishing in more conventional venues | 99924 | hard | [
" The authors have less control over what happens with their work",
" Authors do not want to publish in OA venues because of the constant legal battles",
" Publicly available content is more likely to be stolen and reproduced without permission",
" Authors do not lose any more rights to their work than they would publishing in more conventional venues"
] |
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What is the relationship between conventional publishing and open access? | Many people interact with both, and each side is adapting over time to the needs of the readers and authors | 99924 | easy | [
" They tend to attract scholars of different disciplines, staying separate from one another",
" Conventional publishing is better for authors but open access is better for the readers",
" Many people interact with both, and each side is adapting over time to the needs of the readers and authors",
" Venues pick one or the other option and are classified as such"
] |
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What is the purpose of the example of pianos in Greence? | To show how paper currency is not the only way of paying for something | 99910 | easy | [
" To show that valuable things are appreciated everywhere",
" To show how paper currency is not the only way of paying for something",
" To show how much more expensive luxury goods can be",
" To show a move away from contemporary currency towards a more traditional approach"
] |
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What is meant by the invention of currency? | The power of the people to determine what has monetary worth | 99910 | easy | [
" The power of the people to determine what has monetary worth",
" The creation of new machines to produce the bills and coins",
" New designs being chosen to better represent the people",
" The switch to a traditional bartering system"
] |
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What is the best description of why the Scottish will not develop their own money? | The idea has some traction but is less of a priority than some other political issues | 99910 | easy | [
" They are not able to develop their own money because they do not have the printing resources",
" Only the politicians wanted a new system, the people all vote against the idea",
" The idea has some traction but is less of a priority than some other political issues",
" None of them have any interest in the idea"
] |
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Which is true about the various types of local currency? | They are used in addition to the national currency, not as a replacement | 99910 | hard | [
" They are used in addition to the national currency, not as a replacement",
" They often try to replace the national currency to varying levels of success",
" Only some of them are considered legal by the national government",
" They are too hard to spend and thus the national currencies are always favored"
] |
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How do shopkeepers feel about the complementary currencies? | Some see that it can help local business but others are skeptical | 99910 | easy | [
" They think it is worth tracking two sets of currency so they can advertise as a locally-focused business",
" They are happy to use anything that isn't the official British Pound",
" Only owners of small shops are willing to buy into it",
" Some see that it can help local business but others are skeptical"
] |
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How are the various local currencies connected? | They are independently developed but there are groups dedicated to sharing information about the various systems | 99910 | hard | [
" They are independnet systems but can sometimes be traded for currency in a town where there is an existing partnership",
" They are developed entirely independently from one another",
" They are all developed by the same national organization, adapting to the needs of specific areas",
" They are independently developed but there are groups dedicated to sharing information about the various systems"
] |
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Which of these is most true? | Success of these currencies can be loosely predicted based on the relative wealth of an area | 99910 | hard | [
" Local currencies as complementary systems will never be sustainable in the UK",
" People developing these currencies are looking to exhibit control over small populations of people",
" Bitcoin is likely going to replace these local currencies as the alternative currency",
" Success of these currencies can be loosely predicted based on the relative wealth of an area"
] |
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Which of these is not a barrier to the success of a complementary currency? | The lack of chain supermarkets in an area | 99910 | hard | [
" The income levels of the populations using the currency",
" The misinformation and confusion surrounding how banks and currencies work",
" The varying opinions about the best possible currency system for a group of people",
" The lack of chain supermarkets in an area"
] |
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Why do Arvid 6 and Tendal 13 want to take Nancy's baby? | They took the baby to correct a mistake that Arvid 6 made. | 31357 | easy | [
" They took the baby because it is not human.",
" They took the baby to correct a mistake that Arvid 6 made.",
" They took the baby to rescue Kanad.",
" They took the baby for ransom."
] |
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Why did Tiger die? | Tiger suffocated. | 31357 | hard | [
" Tiger died from an allergic reaction to biting Arvid 6.",
" Tiger was poisoned.",
" Tiger suffocated.",
" Arvid 6 kicked Tiger to death."
] |
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What was Arvid 6's mistake? | Arvid 6 transferred Kanad back in time 6000 years. | 31357 | hard | [
" Arvid 6 dematerialized in front of humans.",
" Arvid 6 transferred Kanad back in time 6000 years.",
" Arvid 6 crashed a car into a tree which killed a woman.",
" Arvid 6 dropped the baby when the dog started barking at him."
] |
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What does Tendal 13 mean when he says he pulled himself together? | His body was literally in pieces. He put his body back together, likey with the power of his mind. | 31357 | easy | [
" Tendal 13 is a mutant with the capability of stretching his body parts. He means that he resumed a normal body position.",
" Tendal 13 means he had to get his emotions under control.",
" His body was literally in pieces. He put his body back together, likey with the power of his mind.",
" Tendal 13 is an android with detachable limbs. He means his limbs reattached themselves."
] |
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How does Tendal 13 feel about Arvid 6? | Tendal 13 thinks Arvid 6 is the worst partner ever. He cannot wait to be reassigned. | 31357 | easy | [
" Arvid 6 is Tendal 13's training officer. He respects Arvid 6.",
" Tendal 13 thinks Arvid 6 is the worst partner ever. He cannot wait to be reassigned.",
" Tendal 13 despises Arvid 6 with a passion. He is plotting to kill Arvid 6.",
" Arvid 6 is Tendal 13's best friend. Tendal 13 is glad they work together."
] |
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How many times did Tendal 13 and Arvid 6 go to the Laughton's home? | Three | 31357 | hard | [
" One",
" Four",
" Three",
" Two"
] |
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Who is John Smith? | Arvid 6 | 31357 | easy | [
" Mr. Laughton",
" Tendal 13",
" Kanad",
" Arvid 6"
] |
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Who is Kanad? | Kanad is the head of the whole galactic system. | 31357 | hard | [
" Kanad is Tendal 13 and Arvid 6's supervisor at the Ultroom.",
" Kanad is Reggie Laughton.",
" Kanad is the head of the whole galactic system.",
" Kanad is the leader of the Mycenae."
] |
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Who is Dr. Tompkins? | Tendal 13 | 31357 | hard | [
" Arvid 6",
" Kanad",
" Reggie Laughton",
" Tendal 13"
] |
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What was Kanad trying to do when he was accidentally transferred back in time 6000 years? | He was going through a rejuvenation process that transfers his soul into a younger body. | 31357 | easy | [
" He was attempting to take over the entire galactic system.",
" He was trying to go forwards in time 6000 years.",
" He was going through a rejuvenation process that transfers his soul into a younger body.",
" He was trying to transfer his consciousness into a healthier body."
] |
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What is the relationship between Meyerhoff and Zeckler? | Meyerhoff is Zeckler's Consulate representative. | 24275 | hard | [
" Meyerhoff is Zeckler's employee.",
" Meyerhoff is Zeckler's employer.",
" Meyerhoff is Zeckler's lawyer.",
" Meyerhoff is Zeckler's Consulate representative."
] |
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How does Meyerhoff feel about Zeckler? | Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is a fool. | 24275 | hard | [
" Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is a fool.",
" Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is a skilled con-man.",
" Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is misunderstood.",
" Meyerhoff thinks that Zeckler is an idiot."
] |
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What did the Altairian's arrest Zeckler for? | They arrested him for selling the same plot of land to a dozen different Altairians. | 24275 | easy | [
" They arrested him for selling the same plot of land to a dozen different Altairians.",
" They arrested him for lying.",
" They arrested him for disrespecting the Goddess.",
" They arrested him for slaughtering twenty-three Altairians."
] |
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