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Story: Maybe I am on drugs . These waffles were very good ... and can you believe how dark the blueberries look ? I do n't know why they were so dark . I made this recipe up in my head , so I ' m surprised they turned out to well . Next time I make waffles , I ' m making fried chicken to go with them . Question: Why am I so surprised that the waffles turned out well ?
Since I made the recipe up , I did n't know the right measurements for waffles .
None of the above choices .
Since I made the recipe up , I did n't know the right measurements for fried chicken .
Since I made the recipe up , I did n't know how to make fried chicken correctly .
A
Since I made the recipe up , I did n't know the right measurements for waffles .
Story: Exhaustion clearly on his face making her heart twitch in empathy . " You want to take a break ? " Unable to look into the other 's eyes because it took too much effort and she was fully exhausted . " No . Question: What may have caused her heart to twitch in empathy ?
Her friend would n't look her in the eyes .
She was overworking herself .
She was watching someone overworking themselves .
She could n't take a break with him
C
She was watching someone overworking themselves .
Story: Everyone came back to mine afterwards and made me feel loved . It was fantastic , and I was so pleased and touched to have such wonderful friends , and it was made al the more touching because these were people I 'd not long met . It 's certainly weird to be back , but it has been really good to catch up with people , and especially Mike . Question: If I had never left , what would have I felt ?
Nothing because Mike would have started to dislike me .
I would n't have the longing for these people like I do now .
Still pleased and touched to have such hurtful friends .
I would have felt weird that I never left home at all .
B
I would n't have the longing for these people like I do now .
Story: This past weekend was full of challenges . Our truck broke down a few miles into the five hour drive , and we ended up with practically an entire day sweating in the desert heat . We finally gave in and decided to get a rental car to take us the rest of the way . Question: What 's a possible reason the truck broke down ?
Because they were a few miles into the five hour drive .
Because it is in need of repair .
Because they were sweating in the desert heat .
None of the above choices .
B
Because it is in need of repair .
Story: I totally adore Sid Lucero . I did n't know that the guy could act . It 's amazing how he transformed from the elite and mestizo Sid to his jologs and poor character . Sid Lucero was still fucking hot even though his looks were downplayed for the role . Question: Why was Sid Lucero 's looks downplayed ?
None of the above choices .
The character he was playing was much better looking than he
He was trying to hard to look good and it showed poorly
The role he was playing required him to look not as attractive
D
The role he was playing required him to look not as attractive
Story: I totally adore Sid Lucero . I did n't know that the guy could act . It 's amazing how he transformed from the elite and mestizo Sid to his jologs and poor character . Sid Lucero was still fucking hot even though his looks were downplayed for the role . Question: Why was Sid Lucero 's looks downplayed ?
He was trying to hard to look good and it showed poorly
None of the above choices .
The character he was playing was much better looking than he
He was playing a character that was not based solely upon being attractive
D
He was playing a character that was not based solely upon being attractive
Story: I totally adore Sid Lucero . I did n't know that the guy could act . It 's amazing how he transformed from the elite and mestizo Sid to his jologs and poor character . Sid Lucero was still fucking hot even though his looks were downplayed for the role . Question: How do I feel about Sid Lucero ?
None of the above choices .
I felt that Sid Lucero was a surprisingly good actor and was really impressed
I liked the character in the story but felt that Sid Lucero did not play him well and he was downplayed
Sid Lucero was a good actor at some point but became worse as time went on
B
I felt that Sid Lucero was a surprisingly good actor and was really impressed
Story: I totally adore Sid Lucero . I did n't know that the guy could act . It 's amazing how he transformed from the elite and mestizo Sid to his jologs and poor character . Sid Lucero was still fucking hot even though his looks were downplayed for the role . Question: How do I feel about Sid Lucero ?
None of the above choices .
Sid Lucero 's acting and good looks had a positive impact on me
Sid Lucero was a good actor at some point but became worse as time went on
I liked the character in the story but felt that Sid Lucero did not play him well and he was downplayed
B
Sid Lucero 's acting and good looks had a positive impact on me
Story: About a month later , I shot up 20 lbs over a two week period . I was dieting and exercising at the time , so I checked my weight weekly . Nothing was wrong with the scale , I ' ve checked it elsewhere and everyone else in my house has used it and seen no changes . Question: What may have caused you to gain 20 lbs ?
I stopped exercising at the time .
I ca n't determine the reason .
I messed up my diet .
Something was wrong wit the scale .
B
I ca n't determine the reason .
Story: I kept the oven temp down slightly , as I typically do at sea level . For one thing , this adventure was my first time using the new oven , and I did n't want it to be running hot . Within the suggested amount of time , I had hot baked objects that looked and tasted remarkably like yummy peanut butter cookies . Question: What might be concluded about my travel and cooking patterns ?
I might neither travel nor cook at different altitudes .
I might both travel and cook at different altitudes .
None of the above choices .
I might cook at different altitudes but do n't travel .
B
I might both travel and cook at different altitudes .
Story: If you 're not expecting it , and it really does n't go with the dish , it 's bloody awful . I had sand whiting with Mediterranean stuffing . The stuffing was nice enough , and the fish was cooked well , but there was a bit of sinew or something attached that made it hard to cut through . I do n't know if sand whiting is always like that , or they just did n't clean it properly , but I do n't expect to need a steak knife to eat fish . There was no seasoning on the fish , and too much in the saffron broth ( which was more like a reduction ) that was poured over it . I assume they thought it would balance the dish out , but it did n't . Question: Why does the writer not expect to need a steak knife to eat fish ?
None of the above choices .
Because the knife really does n't go with the dish .
Because fish is supposed to be soft .
Because the fish had Mediterranean stuffing .
C
Because fish is supposed to be soft .
Story: Sunday August 31 was a pretty good day for me . I woke up around 10 am . I went on line first I noticed my messengers were n't working , I then tried opening explorer . That would n't work either . Question: What 's a possible reason the writer woke up around 10 am ?
Because it was Sunday August 31 .
None of the above choices .
Because they had already slept and did n't want to sleep more .
Because they went online .
C
Because they had already slept and did n't want to sleep more .
Story: Anytime i have had fees in the past ... as soon as i went in to check out more books ... i paid them as soon as i found out . They did n't send me any notice in the mail or anything ... no phone call either . So , i was shocked when i read the email . But anyway , when i got ready to pay her ... she seemed embarassed and said ... actually the fee was like 13.00 because more fees accrued since the notice was sent . Question: Why did I pay the fees as soon as I found out ?
Because I am responsible .
Because there was no phone call .
Because there was no mail .
Because they did n't send me any notice .
A
Because I am responsible .
Story: THEN at midnight or so started a 9x12 foot painting to go on the truck the following day ( I ' ve done one on the theme for burning man each of the last 5 years , did n't want to break the trend yet : ) Sunday : Finished painting at 6 am . Slept almost 5 hrs , then grommeted painting out in the hot sun and set out to help load the truck . It started to rain just as i got there , and POURED on and off all afternoon . Still , saw lovely people , and gained much glory lifting heavy things and playing truck tetris . Question: What may be your reason for making the 9x12 painting ?
I wanted to impress people with the painting .
I wanted to commemorate an event .
None of the above choices .
It was being made for an event .
D
It was being made for an event .
Story: We did n't know that , so when we finally got back after having spent a while in out room changing for the ball , we thought we were over an hour late . Turned out the Cosplay Ball had started just a short time before . Lucky ! Question: Why were they changing ?
Because the ball just started a short time before .
Because they thought they were over an hour late .
Because they wanted to wear costumes for the cosplay ball .
Because they spent a while in their room .
C
Because they wanted to wear costumes for the cosplay ball .
Story: Little did I know until the night before , but my girlfriend 's husband who ordered the tickets for us managed to get centre front row . We were so close that Piper was a little scared with the loud music and bright lights and hung onto me for dear life through out the entire show . My and my girls just before the show started The next few days were n't so much fun with Piper and Brett getting the " back end " of gastro and then it was my turn again . I can honestly say that I think gastro has hit our house 4 times over the last few months , and am now begging you to PLEASE STAY AWAY ! ! Question: Why did the writer 's girlfriend 's husband order tickets for them ?
Because Piper was scared of the loud music .
Because the seats were located in the centre .
Because the writer did n't know about it until the night before .
Because he wanted to do something nice for them .
D
Because he wanted to do something nice for them .
Story: Just to say that my sister is OK . She 's home now - they could n't find out what was causing her stomach pains and the high white blood cell count . She stayed overnight and for the next day and then they said she could go home and see how she went . If she continues to get the stomach pains we are going to take her back to the GP and see if he will refer her to a specialist or something . Went to Brighton today to meet Louisa . Question: What 's a possible reason the writer 's sister is home now ?
Because the doctors want to see if the problem goes away on its own .
None of the above choices .
Because she had a white blood cell count .
Because she had stomach pains .
A
Because the doctors want to see if the problem goes away on its own .
Story: When I was born my Mother was n't too happy because she wanted a girl , ( she had three boys already ) so she was n't too interested in naming me anything at all . Sooo my Dad was visiting her in the hospital and was asking her what they should name me . At that time there was a popular brand of chocolate bar that my mother especially loved . Question: What 's a possible reason there was a popular brand of chocolate bar that the writer 's mother especially loved ?
Because she had three boys .
Because she loves chocolate .
None of the above choices .
Because she was n't interested in names .
B
Because she loves chocolate .
Story: We scrambled backwards , but then there was another explosion behind us . BAM . We heard laughter , and when we looked up , we saw some kids on the roof , and they were hurtling cement construction blocks off the roof and down on our heads , and it was these concrete blocks that were shattering on the sidewalk around us . We took off running , yelling back at these maniacal attackers . Question: What 's a possible reason the kids were hurtling cement construction blocks off the roof and down on people 's heads ?
Because they are stupid and are n't thinking about the potential consequences .
None of the above choices .
Because there was another explosion behind the writer .
Because they heard laughter .
A
Because they are stupid and are n't thinking about the potential consequences .
Story: Cars and trucks ( it 's a major thoroughfare ) were whipping around them . I was sick when I saw this . It may as well have been a freeway . It is an extremely dangerous road . There have been many accidents and deaths on it , and it is very twisty as well . The baby had light brownish / blondish hair and looked not more than about a year old . Question: What may be true about the road you were driving on ?
It has no traffic .
It 's filled with traffic .
None of the above choices .
It 's safe to drive on it as there has been no accidents .
B
It 's filled with traffic .
Story: Cars and trucks ( it 's a major thoroughfare ) were whipping around them . I was sick when I saw this . It may as well have been a freeway . It is an extremely dangerous road . There have been many accidents and deaths on it , and it is very twisty as well . The baby had light brownish / blondish hair and looked not more than about a year old . Question: What may be true about the road you were driving on ?
It 's risky to drive on it .
None of the above choices .
It has no traffic .
It 's safe to drive on it as there has been no accidents .
A
It 's risky to drive on it .
Story: Love is a tumult and it 's a wonder anyone survives it . But you look out the window and imagine joy is waiting for you somewhere . A long cathedral fairway between tall trees and a sweet shot with a 3-iron . Question: What am I comparing love to in my metaphor ?
A fragrant tree
A game of golf
None of the above choices .
A stained glass window
B
A game of golf
Story: Love is a tumult and it 's a wonder anyone survives it . But you look out the window and imagine joy is waiting for you somewhere . A long cathedral fairway between tall trees and a sweet shot with a 3-iron . Question: Why did I use this metaphor ?
I am an avid golfer
I have never been in love
I was looking out the window
None of the above choices .
A
I am an avid golfer
Story: I was worried at the time about being mentally unprepared and flunking out , or of being unprepared to juggle all the responsibilities and losing my job , or of something unpredictable happening like my mom dying and not being able to finish what I 'd started . ( I was also afraid I could n't afford it , but getting loans was ridiculously easy . ) None of these things happened , largely because community college is far less challenging than I could possibly have imagined , and so I have an easy success story as my example for taking a risk . Question: What may have caused you to succeed in community college despite your worries ?
I got loans ridiculously easy .
I was mentally prepared .
My mom took care of my responsibilities so I did n't have to get a job .
The work there was simple .
D
The work there was simple .
Story: On Sunday we went canoeing and kayaking on the river . We chose to go upstream which was also against the wind . We stopped on an island in the middle of the river and had lunch snacks there . Question: What must true of how fast the river flowed ?
The river could not have flowed faster than we could row downstream .
The river could have flowed faster than we could row upstream .
The river could not have flowed faster than we could row upstream .
None of the above choices .
C
The river could not have flowed faster than we could row upstream .
Story: Emmy is n't feeling well . I woke up this morning with a little bit of vom on the bed near her mouth . Dog 's puke all the time though , so no big deal . I let her out and she took a big old solid 2-point conversion . But she did n't run or scuff her feet afterwards , she just ambled back inside . Question: What did I mean when I said she took a solid 2-point conversion ?
She vomited .
She is n't feeling well .
She pooped .
None of the above choices .
C
She pooped .
Story: There were about three or four of them who spoke to her on an average night . Most of them were from Spain or America or Greece . What 's your name , these men would eventually get around to asking me , when they noticed that we were together . Question: Why were there men speaking to the woman ?
Because they noticed that the woman and the writer were together .
None of the above choices .
Because they are interested in her .
Because they were from Spain .
C
Because they are interested in her .
Story: I asked them about it and they said no problem and she could bring the cake to the place earlier that day and they would keep it safe . They offer a limo for the entire day . I seriously could n't find anything wrong with the place . It was absolutely gorgeous and I am so incredibly excited . Question: Why would they keep the cake safe ?
Because the writer could n't find anything wrong with the place .
Because they are happy to provide good service to their customers .
None of the above choices .
Because the place was absolutely gorgeous .
B
Because they are happy to provide good service to their customers .
Story: So I took Mom out to dinner for Mother 's Day tonight ( since I 'll be busy tomorrow with Sam coming back from New Brunswick ) , after finally managing to get her to choose what sort of food she actually wanted to eat . We went to the Fish Market in Byward , somewhere I 'd always wanted to try , and it turned out rather well all told . I liked my blackened Cajun swordfish , and it was very generously seasonedThe Market in general was bustling , even more than I expected for a Saturday night in May. I guess this winter gave the entire city an acute case of cabin fever . Question: Why did they take their mom out to eat ?
None of the above choices .
They could n't decide what to eat at home .
It was Mother 's Day and they wanted to treat her .
They wanted to go watch people at the Market .
C
It was Mother 's Day and they wanted to treat her .
Story: So I took Mom out to dinner for Mother 's Day tonight ( since I 'll be busy tomorrow with Sam coming back from New Brunswick ) , after finally managing to get her to choose what sort of food she actually wanted to eat . We went to the Fish Market in Byward , somewhere I 'd always wanted to try , and it turned out rather well all told . I liked my blackened Cajun swordfish , and it was very generously seasonedThe Market in general was bustling , even more than I expected for a Saturday night in May. I guess this winter gave the entire city an acute case of cabin fever . Question: Why did they take their mom out to eat ?
None of the above choices .
They could n't decide what to eat at home .
They wanted to go watch people at the Market .
Mom wanted to eat Fish and they took her out .
D
Mom wanted to eat Fish and they took her out .
Story: So I took Mom out to dinner for Mother 's Day tonight ( since I 'll be busy tomorrow with Sam coming back from New Brunswick ) , after finally managing to get her to choose what sort of food she actually wanted to eat . We went to the Fish Market in Byward , somewhere I 'd always wanted to try , and it turned out rather well all told . I liked my blackened Cajun swordfish , and it was very generously seasonedThe Market in general was bustling , even more than I expected for a Saturday night in May. I guess this winter gave the entire city an acute case of cabin fever . Question: Where did they decide to go to eat ?
None of the above choices .
Fish Market in Byward since they always wanted to try it .
Mom could n't make a decision , so they went back home .
They went to New Brunswick to eat with Sam .
B
Fish Market in Byward since they always wanted to try it .
Story: So I took Mom out to dinner for Mother 's Day tonight ( since I 'll be busy tomorrow with Sam coming back from New Brunswick ) , after finally managing to get her to choose what sort of food she actually wanted to eat . We went to the Fish Market in Byward , somewhere I 'd always wanted to try , and it turned out rather well all told . I liked my blackened Cajun swordfish , and it was very generously seasonedThe Market in general was bustling , even more than I expected for a Saturday night in May. I guess this winter gave the entire city an acute case of cabin fever . Question: Where did they decide to go to eat ?
None of the above choices .
At the Market so they could eat blackened Cajun swordfish .
They went to New Brunswick to eat with Sam .
Mom could n't make a decision , so they went back home .
B
At the Market so they could eat blackened Cajun swordfish .
Story: So far , no luck . When it gets close I may settle for another breed that I do n't yet have . Or maybe I 'll time myself out and not get another egg before I have four hatchlings again . If the split hatchling turns out to be female , she will be abandoned or potentially up for adoption if I can coordinate that and someone wants her . It appears that server difficulties are behind us , knock wood ! Question: Why might the writer settle for another breed they do n't have yet ?
Because server difficulties are behind us .
Because maybe they 'll not get another egg .
Because they ca n't obtain the breed they want .
None of the above choices .
C
Because they ca n't obtain the breed they want .
Story: today was my first real day of going over a few poems for my senior projects . not too bad , although there are things i really to consider . i ' m tireddd , but i know i should at least write something for the night so i ' m about to start . apart from this nothing much is going on except that our economy is shot to shit and andy is wondering how william and i are going to afford to have a wedding.i finally read the joyluck club and i loved it . Question: What will happen if you are unable to have a wedding ?
We will have to break off our engagement because we are not financially stable enough to get married
We will have to postpone getting married until we can afford a wedding
We will have a smaller thing and save money instead , like getting married at town hall
We will have to borrow from friends and family to pay for a wedding
C
We will have a smaller thing and save money instead , like getting married at town hall
Story: Since we were short staffed , the manager had me do a lot of more advanced things , like teach the program explanation class . I ' ve done one - on - one explanations , but never an actual class so it was a cool opportunity . And despite the long 9 hour shift , it went by quickly ! Morning snack was a vanilla peanut protein bar ( soooo good ! ) Question: What might I continue to do in the future now that I have taught the class ?
I might be tasked to teach the one on one class from now on .
I might be tasked to learn from the program explanation class from now on .
I might be tasked to teach the program explanation class from now on .
None of the above choices .
C
I might be tasked to teach the program explanation class from now on .
Story: I was afraid I would take a loss on it by selling it on Ebay . I got a lot of little things done today . I hung the ceiling fixture and put on all of the face plates . I cleaned up and put away all of the tools to get ready for sanding the floor tomorrow . Question: Why was the writer afraid they would take a loss selling it on eBay ?
Because they hung on the ceiling fixture .
Because they may have arrived at a selling price that 's too low .
Because the writer got little things done today .
None of the above choices .
B
Because they may have arrived at a selling price that 's too low .
Story: My boyfriend is a high school bio teacher and has , of course , a brand new crop of students this year . He asks them to say their name , name they prefer to be called , favorite pizza topping , any other little icebreaker thing , etc . One girl , whose name is Jennifer on the roster , stands up when it 's her turn and in a very clipped , almost irritated sort of manner says she 'd prefer to be called Gerard . Some kids kind of laughed but she did n't . Question: Why does Jennifer want to be called Gerard ?
because some kids laughed at her
because its a little icebreaker thing
because she is transitioning
None of the above choices .
C
because she is transitioning
Story: Underneath that are the house keys for my grandma 's former house and my grandparent 's home . To the right is a selection of stones and a shell that I had found or bought over the years . Near the bottom is the rosary I received for my first communion . Question: Why are the house keys underneath something ?
Because the writer received a rosary for their first communion .
Because to the right of the keys are a selection of stones .
Because the writer found a shell .
So that certain people can find the keys outside .
D
So that certain people can find the keys outside .
Story: When I bought my first puppy , I was n't prepared . I had not known about dog care until I finally had her in my arms for the first time . It was then I knew I had to learn . Question: Why did the person buy a puppy ?
The person had a son who wanted a puppy .
None of the above choices .
The person had a daughter who wanted a puppy .
The person wanted to have companionship .
D
The person wanted to have companionship .
Story: When I bought my first puppy , I was n't prepared . I had not known about dog care until I finally had her in my arms for the first time . It was then I knew I had to learn . Question: What does the puppy owner do after holding the puppy ?
None of the above choices .
The puppy owner goes to buy puppy food for the puppy .
The puppy owner sets up chores for his daughter to take care of the puppy .
The puppy owner asks his wife to get water for the puppy .
B
The puppy owner goes to buy puppy food for the puppy .
Story: When I bought my first puppy , I was n't prepared . I had not known about dog care until I finally had her in my arms for the first time . It was then I knew I had to learn . Question: What does the puppy owner do after holding the puppy ?
The puppy owner asks his wife to get water for the puppy .
The puppy owner starts to housebreak the puppy .
None of the above choices .
The puppy owner sets up chores for his daughter to take care of the puppy .
B
The puppy owner starts to housebreak the puppy .
Story: I think that before my life revolved around books and writing . Then I hit the real world and now with a job and classes ... I just do n't have the energy to use my imagination . I still miss it though . I do n't want to be a professional ( not that I could ) , but I did really enjoy it . Question: Why do n't I have the energy to use my imagination to write anymore ?
I got a full time job and work a lot , so I am busy and tired .
I had to get two jobs and work constantly , so I am busy all the time .
I started college and have a lot of homework , so I am busy and tired .
I started college classes and got a part time job , so I am busy all the time .
D
I started college classes and got a part time job , so I am busy all the time .
Story: Last week I was out taking a August vacation like so many of the rest of us this time of year . So , that 's why you have n't seen any new posts from me . I went back down to Mrytle Beach to visit my parents who still do n't have Internet access . I sat out in the driveway a few days with my laptop and snuck on to a neighbor 's " unsecured " wireless account ... just enought to check email . Question: What would you have done if the neighbor 's wifi had been secured ?
None of the above choices .
I would have tried to guess their password and alternatively gone to a coffee shop for wifi
I would have asked them for their password
I would have convinced my parents to get wifi
B
I would have tried to guess their password and alternatively gone to a coffee shop for wifi
Story: My brother and I finally saw The Dark Knight last night(we wanted to wait ' til the crowd died down a little ) . And , yeah , it was well worth all the hype -- it was awesome ! Heath Ledger was amazing .... but , how sad it is that he 's not here to see how great he was . Question: Why did they want to wait until the crowd died down ?
Because the crowds at the Dark Knight were very noisy
They may enjoy a quieter movie experience
None of the above choices .
Because the movie is awesome
B
They may enjoy a quieter movie experience
Story: And bought a road bike . Bicycle , not motorcycle ! ! A couple months ago , I went out with a really nice guy who 's really into triathlons and cycling . I ' ve always really enjoyed recreational cycling , but he peaked my interest in road cycling . Question: Why is the guy really into triathlons ?
Because he 's really into cycling .
Because I met him .
None of the above choices .
Because he 's sporty .
D
Because he 's sporty .
Story: The other day we all went out to fly a kite ! At first we had a hard time getting off the ground but with a little work ... and a little wind ... it soon was airborne ! Felicia had fun as it was her first time to see this flying contraption . Question: Why did they go out to fly a kite ?
Because it was Felicia 's first time to see this flying contraption .
Because it soon was airborne .
Because they had a hard time getting off the ground .
Because they thought it would be a fun thing to do .
D
Because they thought it would be a fun thing to do .
Story: I do n't really have much to say right now . Oh my god what ? Yeah I know . Um , year 12 assembly is next week , I have to go in so I can seduce Matthew and cry all over him see the year 12 's off which will probably be the last time I see most of them . Question: Why will the writer try to seduce Matthew ?
Because they will see the year 12 's off .
Because she does n't have much to say right now .
Because she is interested in him .
None of the above choices .
C
Because she is interested in him .
Story: Anyways , after meeting them , I went down to take a shower , but it was full so I waited outside the door , and I meet some college Japanese girl . She was senior year in college ? And she was looking for a job . Question: Since I had to wait to take a shower because it was full , where was I at ?
I was staying in a high school dormitory .
None of the above choices .
I was staying in a Japanese school dormitory .
I was staying in a college dormitory .
D
I was staying in a college dormitory .
Story: Oh and Craig ... I kid , fanboying for Craig too ) . Anyway we got up to London and our first stop was Forbidden Planet , where I managed to get a Spirited Away poster that both myself and Andrew had wanted for ages , so I was really happy - and Andrew was pleased I told him since he 'd given up looking - tch . Next was Orbital Manga ! Question: What is probably true about the narrator ?
They are a fan of Spirited Away
They are not a fan of Spirited Away
They do n't like Craig
They are not a fan of manga
A
They are a fan of Spirited Away
Story: Oh and Craig ... I kid , fanboying for Craig too ) . Anyway we got up to London and our first stop was Forbidden Planet , where I managed to get a Spirited Away poster that both myself and Andrew had wanted for ages , so I was really happy - and Andrew was pleased I told him since he 'd given up looking - tch . Next was Orbital Manga ! Question: What is probably true about the narrator ?
They do n't like Craig
They are not a fan of Spirited Away
They are not a fan of manga
They are a fan of manga
D
They are a fan of manga
Story: At some point , I can finally see the doors - those three women are getting on the bus . Then , the doors close . The bus is full . Got ta wait for the next one . At that point , I just had to give up . Question: What may have happened if three women had not gotten on the bus ?
They would have caught that bus
They would n't have caught that bus
None of the above choices .
The bus would have been full
A
They would have caught that bus
Story: At some point , I can finally see the doors - those three women are getting on the bus . Then , the doors close . The bus is full . Got ta wait for the next one . At that point , I just had to give up . Question: What may have happened if three women had not gotten on the bus ?
They would n't have caught that bus
They would n't have to wait for the next bus
The bus would have been full
None of the above choices .
B
They would n't have to wait for the next bus
Story: Somewhere in my 20 's I decided to through caution to the wind - thew my head back and guffawed with all my being . I have scared many an old lady with that laugh . They jump a mile high then look around expecting to find a large Texas man only to find ... me . Question: Why did they throw caution to the wind ?
They were in their 20 's and did n't care anymore .
They were tired of hiding their laugh .
They love old ladies and are n't afraid to show it .
They want to jump a mile high .
B
They were tired of hiding their laugh .
Story: Somewhere in my 20 's I decided to through caution to the wind - thew my head back and guffawed with all my being . I have scared many an old lady with that laugh . They jump a mile high then look around expecting to find a large Texas man only to find ... me . Question: Why did they throw caution to the wind ?
They love to see peoples reactions when they laugh loudly .
None of the above choices .
They were in their 20 's and did n't care anymore .
They love old ladies and are n't afraid to show it .
A
They love to see peoples reactions when they laugh loudly .
Story: I met this girl one month ago , we went out some times , and shared quite good time together . I called her last Saturday , she asked me to call her the next day for a date . But I called her that day , she did not reply , send message said she must study ca nt hang out . But it was Sunday , I do nt think she would have to study . Question: What may be her reason for cancelling the date ?
She may have been busy with school work .
I was busy with school work and she did n't want to interrupt .
She just would n't reply to me .
None of the above choices .
A
She may have been busy with school work .
Story: Nobody was there and it was kind of late , so I ordered some pizza to share with my third room mate when he got back . I can tell he 's more like me than the other two , and I feel a bit more natural with him . The two other room mates are very much partiers and they 're almost always together . Question: Why did the writer order some pizza ?
Because it was kind of late .
None of the above choices .
Because they were hungry .
Because the writer feels natural with the roommate .
C
Because they were hungry .
Story: They routinely save lives , and I think that experience draws them together into a tight community . My mom sent me this email about a cardiologist , a mechanic , and a car engine . Enjoy reading it , and have a nice weekend . Question: What 's a likely reason why the people routinely save lives ?
Because experience draws them together .
Because they are part of a tight community .
None of the above choices .
Because it is their job to do so .
D
Because it is their job to do so .
Story: It was a pretty nice place , with a great view of Lake Michigan out the front window of the dining room . There were only about 20 people in the audience , but they were a good audience . In fact , they were one of the best sober audiences we ' ve ever had . Question: What is probably true about the narrator ?
None of the above choices .
They are a performer
They are not a performer
They do n't like Lake Michigan
B
They are a performer
Story: They were beautiful lamps but the switch on one of them melted a while back . While they changed the switch for us , one of the lamp shades cracked one night last week , so we decided to get something totally different . They were n't the most stylish but given our bad experience with the stylish and expensive lamps , these would do for now : We had dinner at James Street Market , followed by Campos for coffee and cake . Campos is suppose to make the best coffee in Brisbane . Question: Why might the switch have melted ?
One of the lamp shades cracked .
It was attached to a beautiful lamp .
It got too hot .
None of the above choices .
C
It got too hot .
Story: On the very next day , Sunday , an Obama supporter stopped in to buy some campaign paraphernalia , and she asked whether we had any Obama / Biden signs . Don laughed and told her " We 're good but not that good . " So anyway , the new signs are in at 4801 Avenue H in Rosenberg [ map ] . You can buy them for $ 3.00 each or 2 for $ 5.00 ( any two ) . The older signs with Obama 's name alone are now selling for $ 2.00 each . Question: Why did an Obama supporter stop in to buy campaign paraphernalia ?
None of the above choices .
They enjoy spending money on Sundays .
They wanted older signs with Obama 's name alone .
They wanted to show support for their candidate .
D
They wanted to show support for their candidate .
Story: Okay ... here 's the meeting you DEFINITELY do n't want to miss . Next Thursday ( August 14 ) we will be hosting an official blogger 's feast at a storied location in West Tennessee . All bloggers , readers , and lurkers are invited ... come one , come all ! The meal and brain - stretching conversation will begin at 11:00 AM . Question: What might be true about the event on August 14th ?
None of the above choices .
It was hosted to stimulate brain - stretching conversation .
It was hosted for online content readers .
It was hosted so people could learn about blogging .
A
None of the above choices .
Story: On my second month on the pill i had severe abdominal pain with vomiting but it only lasted 5 hrs and then went away . I did n't stop taking the pill because it had only lasted 5 hrs and the pain never came back after that . Is this type of pain normal for the first few months ? Severe abdominal pain is one of the side effects to look out for why is this ? Question: What 's a possible reason the writer had severe abdominal pain while on the pill ?
Because it only lasted 5 hours .
None of the above choices .
Because the pain never came back .
Because that type of pain is normal for the first few months .
B
None of the above choices .
Story: I guess it was worse than I thought . Nighty - Night : Helped set up the new 37 " tv . unfortunately we had to move the armoire the old one was in so now we have very little room for games consoles and games . I ' m gon na keep most of my games and the Wii in my room , and take them downstairs when I want to use them . The PS2 and the XBOX 360 will stay downstairs . Question: Why did I help set up the tv ?
Because it was new .
Because we have very little room for games consoles .
Because someone needed my help .
None of the above choices .
C
Because someone needed my help .
Story: The operation is a tonsillectomy , something that thousands of kids go through each year . Something which Heather had done as a kid . Still , it does rather drive a horse and cart through our holiday plans ; No North Wales and we had to cancel a much - looked - forward - to get - together with some fellow - bloggers planned for this evening . Question: What happened to cause the cancellation of our holiday plans and get together with bloggers ?
None of the above choices .
Heather had a tonsillectomy .
My wife had a tonsillectomy .
Our daughter had a tonsillectomy .
D
Our daughter had a tonsillectomy .
Story: The operation is a tonsillectomy , something that thousands of kids go through each year . Something which Heather had done as a kid . Still , it does rather drive a horse and cart through our holiday plans ; No North Wales and we had to cancel a much - looked - forward - to get - together with some fellow - bloggers planned for this evening . Question: What happened to cause the cancellation of our holiday plans and get together with bloggers ?
None of the above choices .
My wife had a tonsillectomy .
Heather had a tonsillectomy .
Our child had a tonsillectomy .
D
Our child had a tonsillectomy .
Story: Why do you have to make everything so difficult ? " " Because you said you did n't ever want to see me again ! " The volume of their conversation was approaching the level of a shouting match . OK ? Question: Why was the volume of the conversation approaching that of a shouting match ?
Because someone has to make everything difficult .
Because someone does n't want to ever see the other person again .
Because it was getting loud .
Because someone said they do n't want to see the other person again .
C
Because it was getting loud .
Story: I felt a bit worried about going to this event at first , but I forced myself to . Even though I was still a bit sick and my mum offered to let me stay at home . It 's good that I choose to go because I ended up having a fair bit of fun . It started off a little bit boring though , I sat all by myself in Phoenix house ( I have no friends ) . Question: Why were you anxious about going to the event at first ?
I knew I would be going alone and was worried it would be awkward for me
I was worried that my sickness would come up while I felt sick and unhealthy
I was worried that I would have to socialize
I was worried that by being sick I would not have fun
A
I knew I would be going alone and was worried it would be awkward for me
Story: Another hour and a half on the bus to Kasai , walk to the office , then another hour or so ( at least ) of sitting and waiting for things to process while intermittently signing forms and filling out information and finally we were done . Now we just need to go to the post office so we can set up some accounts there and also to pay for the insurance . But apart from that ... the bureaucracy is done with us ... or more appropriately we are done with the bureaucracy ! Save cell phones ... but that is more of the bureaucracy of the private sector . Question: What may have been your reason for going to the Kasai office ?
We needed to complete some forms for our cell phones .
We had to check our insurance information .
None of the above choices .
We needed to complete some paperwork .
D
We needed to complete some paperwork .
Story: Well after I looked at the albums by the books I almost just left the store -- but for some reason I felt like I should look in the cart . Well when I looked in at the very bottom I saw The Monkees picture sleeve for the 45 of Last Train To Clarksville / Take a Giant Step . I almost had a heart attack . Question: Why did I almost have a heart attack when seeing this ?
I was n't expecting to see it in the cart so I put it back .
None of the above choices .
The Monkees no longer make music so it was interesting .
It was a rare album that I thought I would never find .
D
It was a rare album that I thought I would never find .
Story: Maria and I had a bad accident coming home last night . I have bruises and scrapes . Maria potentially has a fracture in her tailbone . We are both lucky to be alive at all . Question: Why does Maria have to go to the doctor ?
It is possible the accident fractured her tailbone .
To check that she is still alive .
Coming home , she felt like visiting the doctor .
None of the above choices .
A
It is possible the accident fractured her tailbone .
Story: Maria and I had a bad accident coming home last night . I have bruises and scrapes . Maria potentially has a fracture in her tailbone . We are both lucky to be alive at all . Question: Why does Maria have to go to the doctor ?
To check that she is still alive .
Coming home , she felt like visiting the doctor .
None of the above choices .
She was lucky to come home last night .
C
None of the above choices .
Story: Yup , I ' m that guy . Then we sat in the rain for an hour and a half , with some somewhat funny side entertainment , waiting for the gold medal match to happen . Side note during that time : So guess who walks in , 5 feet to my left ? My boy , Vince Vaughn . Question: Why did they wait for the gold medal match to happen ?
Because they thought it would be enjoyable to watch .
None of the above choices .
Because Vince Vaughn walked in .
Because they had some somewhat funny side entertainment .
A
Because they thought it would be enjoyable to watch .
Story: Clive Owen is no longer my dentist . Today I had a little lady called Preethi ( pronounced " Preeeetteeeeee " ) who finished almost every sentence with " please " and told me NOT to brush my teeth after drinking orange juice because the citric acid would make my teeth squishy and my gums would bleed . I still have a dentist fetish though and if my International Rockstar career should inexplicably fail I will be sure to become The Best Dentist Ev0r . The lyrics are not " it 's a big ad " . Question: What might I do for a living ?
I might be a dentist .
None of the above choices .
I might be a rock star .
I might be a movie star .
C
I might be a rock star .
Story: The food was unbelievable . We each ordered heaping plates of hummus , pitas , lamb , beef , and olives . It was more food than one person could eat If that was n't enough they load up another plate with Mediterranean fries which were just plain french fries needless to say it was a ton of food . So after eating my share of hummus and lamb I looked up from the table and noticed this young guy with a shirt that said Kalispell in big letters across the back . Question: What may be your reason for eating at the restaurant ?
It had high - quantities of food , so I did n't care if it was n't high - quality .
It had the best food in Kalispell .
None of the above choices .
It had high - quality products in high - quantities .
D
It had high - quality products in high - quantities .
Story: Goddamn , that was relentless . The first 40 minutes actually felt like the intensity of the first film . It was just non - stop and all Sarah and John could do was run . Even if it was n't real , Cameron begging for her life broke my heart . Question: Why might have running been the only thing Sarah and John could do ?
Sarah and John might have been being chased by a villain , and they had no defensive weapons .
Sarah and John might have been being chased by a villain , but they had defensive weapons .
Sarah and John might have been being followed by a friend , and they had no defensive weapons .
None of the above choices .
A
Sarah and John might have been being chased by a villain , and they had no defensive weapons .
Story: It is true , they would not have been . " Heck also subscribes to the dirty tricks theory . He notes , " I was listening to Air America Radio yesterday and today and it sounded like this was happening around Wisconsin and even in Michigan . Question: What might happen to Heck 's belief about the dirty trick theory As he listens to more Air Amnerica Radio ?
None of the above choices .
Heck might continue to believe the dirty tricks theory , but the belief might get weaker .
Heck might continue to believe the dirty tricks theory , and the belief might get stronger .
Heck might stop believing the dirty tricks theory , and the belief might get weaker .
C
Heck might continue to believe the dirty tricks theory , and the belief might get stronger .
Story: Realizing that maybe I should have been more outgoing and explored more instead of hiding around in my little room . If Laura had n't dragged me to the plantations , vet school , art museum , and other places , the only places I would have seen would have been the places I had to go ( dorms , classrooms , eating place , etc).But I think the things I did n't foresee , are perhaps , even more meaningful . Going home , and realizing that everything seemed kind of strange . Question: What do you love about Laura ?
Laura prevented me from going to vet school , which I would 've hated .
None of the above choices .
Laura is outgoing and explored more than I did ..
Laura helped me when I was going home .
B
None of the above choices .
Story: After , I had to take him over there so she could see him and then she was fine . She adores him . Speaking of my littest monkey - I 'd like the retract the statement that she will turn me gray by two and change it to she will turn me WHITE by two . An example and a damn good safety lesson for us ... We got home and Brad carried her into the kichen in the bucket seat . Question: What can be assumed about the narrator 's child ?
None of the above choices .
They are a difficult child to raise
They are not a difficult child to raise
They are over the age of two
B
They are a difficult child to raise
Story: It 's Sunday morning . I ' ve finally picked up my February Lady Sweater , to start the second sleeve . It 's currently on some scrap cotton yarn , and I was gently pulling the yarn out and picking up the stitches . I turned to put the scrap cotton on the side table , and instead dropped it in my glass of water . Question: What probably happened after the story ?
None of the above choices .
The narrator had to get different scrap cotton
The narrator left the cotton in the water glass
The narrator took a drink out of the water glass
B
The narrator had to get different scrap cotton
Story: Today I was driving up 14th St. near Kensington Road , going about 60 km / hr , when some moron hurled a full ( but open ) beer can at my windshield . It hit near the center and spattered beer everywhere ( which quickly made my car smell like beer , since my air conditioning intake just sucked it in ) and I pretty much slammed on the brakes . I was sooo lucky that the people behind me were paying attention and did n't rear - end me . Question: Why did I pretty much slam on the brakes ?
Because that was my reflex .
Because I was driving up 14th St.
Because I was near Kensington Road .
Because I was going about 60 km / hr .
A
Because that was my reflex .
Story: So I went to pick out a movie and he comes to me and asks me to watch Planet Earth with him . So he puts it on and I curl up next to him and cry . I tell him I ' m so sorry and I thought he was going to leave me and I love him so much . He kissed me and told me his love for me is way too strong for him to leave me over anything . Question: Why did he ask her to watch Planet Earth ?
None of the above choices .
Because the writer cried .
Because the writer went to pick out a movie .
Because the writer curled up next to him .
A
None of the above choices .
Story: I come from Ron , I aspire to his dedication & work ethic , I see Ron with his arms open wide welcoming me . I come from Cheryl , I watch her with thank - fullness loving her grandchildren with her great smile . I come from Edward , his iron will is my example of no matter how great the storm , He will lead me through , Edward is proof ... ... ... ... Edward has always taken care of me . Question: Why do I aspire to his dedication & work ethic ?
Because I see Ron with his arms open wide .
Because I come from Edward .
Because dedication and work ethic are admirable qualities .
Because I come from Cheryl .
C
Because dedication and work ethic are admirable qualities .
Story: Not until I drove to " No Man 's Land " , a smugglers haven between the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan , that is . We stopped here to order some supplies for a food aid project . After about 5 minutes of waiting , a boy who had noticed me came up to the my driver who was still in the passenger seat talking animatedly in Pashto , the main local language in the area . My driver looked at me , smiled and responded to the boy , who then turned around and called other boys to come up to the van . Question: Why did the boy call other boys to come to the van ?
The writer 's group needed to buy supplies
They enjoy speaking Pashto
They like the driver 's smile
None of the above choices .
A
The writer 's group needed to buy supplies
Story: If there 's one thing Sony 's lacked since it started the PlayStation brand , it was a viable mascot . Back in the day , it looked like Crash Bandicoot would have the honor , or maybe Lara Croft , but no character ever felt truly representative of Sony 's hardware in the same way that Mario did with Nintendo , Sonic did with Sega and even Master Chief does with Microsoft . However , maybe with LittleBigPlanet and Sackboy , Sony has found its ambassador . Question: Why does Sony need a mascot ?
Because they could n't use Mario
Because they found an ambassador .
Because no character represented Sony 's hardware
None of the above choices .
D
None of the above choices .
Story: I was supposed to get a 100 calorie pack but had to eat half the bag of pretzels which is around 20 - 30 calories more . It 's hard to be sure the exact number of calories so i ' m a little bothered . I know the bag is 220 but i only had half so i m guessing 110 - 130 . Question: Why was I supposed to get a 100 calorie pack ?
Because I had to eat half the bag .
None of the above choices .
Because half the bag of pretzels is around 20 - 30 calories more .
Because I 'm trying to lose weight .
D
Because I 'm trying to lose weight .
Story: Ticky did n't mind , and it was n't awkward , since he 'd never been particularly well acquainted with shame even before his Noah . So they smoked cigarettes , and Ticky built card houses while Shigure poked around looking for ways to make him miserable . It was comfortable , and he enjoyed it , and Shigure left frustrated more often than not , but would always pop up again . And eventually , Ticky started poking back . That had gone over well , he 'd thought . Question: Why did they smoke cigarettes ?
Because Ticky had never been particularly well acquainted with shame .
None of the above choices .
Because Ticky did n't mind .
Because it was n't awkward .
B
None of the above choices .
Story: I arrived home last night from a week on the road with an author ( now , the # 1 bestselling author in the country ! ) and I could have kissed the ground when I got off the plane . J surprised me by going and picking up Hank at the boarder so we could hang out with him for the night . Question: What did the person come home from ?
A speaking engagement
A music tour
A promotional tour
None of the above choices .
C
A promotional tour
Story: I arrived home last night from a week on the road with an author ( now , the # 1 bestselling author in the country ! ) and I could have kissed the ground when I got off the plane . J surprised me by going and picking up Hank at the boarder so we could hang out with him for the night . Question: How does the person feel to be home ?
Alert
None of the above choices .
Nervous
Happy
D
Happy
Story: I arrived home last night from a week on the road with an author ( now , the # 1 bestselling author in the country ! ) and I could have kissed the ground when I got off the plane . J surprised me by going and picking up Hank at the boarder so we could hang out with him for the night . Question: How does the person feel to be home ?
Content
None of the above choices .
Nervous
Alert
A
Content
Story: But cutting her down , right when she was so scared , right when she was so weak , would n't be what he needed . He needed her to be strong , resilient , ready to face death in the eyes , and not blink . When she was restored to the brilliant , breath - taking woman that she had been when she had entered her apartment three days ago , then she would be worthy of hunting and cutting down . Question: Why does the speaker want to hunt and cut down this woman ?
The speaker is charmed by the woman .
The speaker is angry at the woman .
The speaker is pleased with the woman .
The speaker is grateful to the woman .
B
The speaker is angry at the woman .
Story: Michael Hall said his brother showed him Winter 's body when it was wrapped in a tarp and lying in a trash can in a basement storage and laundry area at Fairlawn Greens Apartments , 5237 S.W. 20th Terrace , where the three men lived . At one point , Christopher Hall was showing the body to Michael Hall when they " dumped her out , " Michael Hall said . Christopher Hall said he killed her after he and Winter were smoking in his apartment , there was an altercation , and she tried to leave , Michael Hall testified . Question: Why were they smoking ?
None of the above choices .
Because they are addicted to smoking ?
Because they were in the apartment .
Because a body was lying in a trash can .
B
Because they are addicted to smoking ?
Story: AHHHHH . i miss that river that we washed our feet ! for dinner , we had the spiciest dish ever , we teared and were totally numbed and had to stone for the spicy effect to wear off . Question: Why did you continue to eat the food if it was so spicy ?
None of the above choices .
We really enjoy the sensation and the tears and numbing effect and even though we have those effects we really love the meal
We did not want to offend the chef by not finishing our meal
We did not want to be wasteful so we ate everything
B
We really enjoy the sensation and the tears and numbing effect and even though we have those effects we really love the meal
Story: I now had a nice backup to my stored data and a way to get it back in the future in case my iPhone is lost or gets crushed by a truck or meets another bad firmware . While reading on the small display is not ideal , it is very convenient and allows me to read while waiting at appointments or any other spare moment . Finding the time to read is very important for technical people , and this fill that need very nicely as I always have my iPhone with me . I had looked at the Kindle for a while , and while I really love the idea , I just ca n't get past the idea of carrying yet another device in this age on convergence . Question: What may be your reason for backing up your stored data ?
I lost my iPhone .
My phone could break .
I wanted to save everything I had read on my iPhone .
My phone did break .
B
My phone could break .
Story: He and I are on a bowling team together because he said he wanted me to because i m really funny and fun . He drives by my house everyday when he has a different bowling league and honks the horn or texts me to go outside . He always smiles at me and says my name to me in the halls . He is always making fun of me for little things but joking around with me . Question: What may be different if the narrator was n't funny and fun ?
He would want them on the bowling team
None of the above choices .
He would drive by and honk or text
He would smile and joke with them
B
None of the above choices .
Story: No need to let the stress over take me . But there is a place for taking some time and regathering myself . I walk , i walk on when the shit gets heavy . By no means is my life hard , but god damn it if it does n't feel that way sometimes . Question: What may have caused you to take some time and regather yourself ?
I let my stress and emotions take over me .
None of the above choices .
I wanted to ease my emotions .
My life is hard .
C
I wanted to ease my emotions .
Story: Runco 's been back at the drawing board and they have some new TV 's and new technology to show for it . First thing first though , we have to tell you about the new OPAL , or optical path alignment , image enhancement technology . First off , OPAL uses Ambient Light Rejection to reduce screen glare up to 20 times , enhancing image clarity in high ambient light environments without additional backlight brightness . Question: Why did the company develop technology to reduce screen glare ?
Because screen glare reduces the quality of the images , under some conditions .
Because OPAL uses ambient light rejection .
Because the company has been back at the drawing board .
Because the company has some new TV 's .
A
Because screen glare reduces the quality of the images , under some conditions .
Story: Putting aside the sound , I found the vent near her window , which she daily looked out upon to stalk the postman 's arrival . Awaiting the mail was another one of her routine activities . My dad walked in , as he always does . " Did you find it ? Question: Why might waiting for the mail be her daily routines ?
None of the above choices .
It might be because she does have better things to do .
It might be because she does n't have anything better to do .
It might be because she does have time to kill doing other things .
C
It might be because she does n't have anything better to do .
Story: The bridge is 140 m long and 70 m high . It can support over 1300 people ! We learned about the pioneer history of the area , took pictures with the totem poles , spoke with Aboriginal artists and then walked across the bridge . Question: What might happen during your visit to that area ?
None of the above choices .
We would interact with people of the arts .
We would check out some of the people in the area .
We would interact with the people who made the totem poles .
B
We would interact with people of the arts .
Story: We had such an amazing night last night . My parents and Ric 's parents had arranged a meal for us at Chiquito 's to celebrate graduating which we had been planning for about 4 weeks . There was me , Ric , my Mum and Dad , Ric 's Mum and Fred , Ric 's sister and her boyfriend , my brother and Dave . Question: What can be concluded about what it meant for us to graduate ?
It must have meant an OK deal as they have spent some time planning it .
It must have meant a great deal as they have spent 4 week planning it .
None of the above choices .
It must have meant a minor deal as they have spent any time planning it .
B
It must have meant a great deal as they have spent 4 week planning it .
Story: It 's one 's tangible representation to others . You need not be gorgeous to look good . I guess the effort to be clean , healthy and to carry a positive outlook is enough to exude the look that you are taking care of yourself . Some work their tushies off the gym to get Madonna muscles , stone abs and rock - hard butts . I admire women who have the patience to sweat it all out just to achieve their desired shape . Question: What might be true about the narrator ?
They do not have the patience to sweat it all out
None of the above choices .
They spend many hours at the gym
They have the patience to sweat it all out
A
They do not have the patience to sweat it all out