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JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | Why didn't Casey want to take the deal? | [
"He'd never make a deal with the S.S.C.",
"He wanted to retire from smuggling",
"He didn't think he'd live through it.",
"They didn't offer him enough money"
] | 2 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What was the stoolie's job? | [
"To find out Casey's smuggling secrets",
"To get information from Casey to give to the S.S.C.",
"To become Casey's friend and confidante",
"To convince Casey to change his mind"
] | 3 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What hadn't been smuggled out of Mars? | [
"emeralds",
"diamonds",
"rubies",
"crystals"
] | 2 | false |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What convinced Casey to go to Jupiter? | [
"The Government offered additional money",
"Pard told him about the perfume",
"He learned that Pard had a friend there",
"Pard told him he'd lived through it"
] | 3 | false |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What didn't surprise Casey about Jupiter? | [
"the red coloring was plants",
"items could float in mid-air",
"the aliens could remove their eyeballs",
"the aliens communicated by tapping"
] | 3 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | Which true statement may have changed Casey's mind if he'd have known? | [
"Attaboy was Pard's colorblind friend",
"The perfume doesn't work",
"Akroida really loves jewels",
"Pard was working for the S.S.C."
] | 3 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | How would Casey describe most of the scorpions he saw? | [
"intelligent and fierce",
"huge and curious",
"ugly yet caring",
"terrifying yet peaceful"
] | 3 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | Was Akroida like the rest of the scorpions? | [
"Yes - they were all enormous and vicious",
"Yes - they were all purple and covered in jewels",
"No - she was larger and meaner",
"No - she spoke better and was prettier"
] | 2 | false |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What did Casey probably learn from this experience? | [
"Never give up on your friends",
"Never trust a crook",
"Always listen carefully to instructions",
"Don't judge others by how they look"
] | 1 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | How does Retief feel about his current job? | [
"Unnecessarily busy and frustrated",
"Happy with most, but annoyed with Miss Meuhl",
"Stressed about the workload",
"Confused about his duties with the position"
] | 0 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | How does Miss Meuhl feel about her job? | [
"She enjoys training Retief to the new culture.",
"She wishes to be back on her home planet.",
"She enjoys doing her job the way the Groacians like it.",
"She wishes the Groacians weren't so uptight."
] | 2 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | Why did Retief want to talk to the drunk? | [
"He wanted someone to talk to on this foreign planet.",
"He wanted to know why the drunk was mad at him.",
"He wanted to know what happened nine years ago.",
"He didn't like how the drunk had treated him."
] | 2 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | What was on exhibit in the Groacian parade? | [
"Groacian government officials",
"people they had taken as prisoners",
"animals from all over the galaxy",
"people visiting from Earth"
] | 1 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | Why did the Groacians hide the ship? | [
"To overthrow the government.",
"They wanted to hide the Terrestrials as long as they could.",
"They were afraid to admit they knew where it was.",
"They wanted to keep it for further research."
] | 2 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | Why was Retief still upset after seeing the ship? | [
"He found something at the ship he wasn't expecting.",
"The Groacians wouldn't show him inside of the ship.",
"There was a much larger ship still unaccounted for.",
"He's upset about the deceased Terrestrials he found."
] | 2 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | What was Retief's ultimate mistake? | [
"Asking too many questions",
"Trusting Miss Meuhl to do what he said",
"Making the Groacians show him the ship",
"Breaking into the Foreign Ministry"
] | 1 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | Why was Charles in the actress's apartment? | [
"She wanted to be with someone one last time.",
"They were working on curing the plague.",
"He thought he could find answers there.",
"They had been living together."
] | 0 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What did Charles decide to do when he realized he was alone? | [
"Live his best life as long as possible",
"Give up and wait for death",
"Create a shrine to mark the end of humanity",
"Enjoy the things he never had before"
] | 2 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | Why did Charles think he was the last person alive? | [
"His sickness was taking longer",
"He had some sort of immunity",
"He was the reason for the plague",
"He was meant for greater things"
] | 1 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What was the only thing that mattered to Charles near the end? | [
"Leaving one last note",
"Making it to his cave",
"Fighting the disease",
"Getting a final meal"
] | 1 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What did Charles probably realize at the end? | [
"He could have stopped the plague",
"There were more people alive that he hadn't found",
"There was an alien on the Empire State Building",
"He was the last person because of his last name"
] | 3 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | Why did the beings come to Earth? | [
"it was the next planet for them to destroy",
"they wanted all of Earth's resources",
"they wanted to take over Earth",
"they were curious about Earth's creatures"
] | 0 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What did the beings use to ensure they killed every human? | [
"Charles's brain-waves",
"The Bureau's Index",
"A machine they brought from their home planet",
"Spies throughout the world"
] | 1 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | What shocked Myles the most when he woke up on the beach? | [
"Enemies arrived that he believed to be dead.",
"He was on Venus instead of Mars.",
"He realized Prince Yuri was alive.",
"He knew he'd been dreaming."
] | 0 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | What was most often on Myles's mind during his time away? | [
"Doggo",
"His friends on Earth",
"Lilla",
"Revenge"
] | 2 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | How did Doggo feel about their plan? | [
"Hesitant for it to happen so soon",
"Reluctant at first but then confident",
"Worried for the queen",
"He trusted Myles, so he knew it would work"
] | 1 | false |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | Why did Yuri go back to Cupia? | [
"He was in love with Lilla",
"He wanted to rule both lands",
"He was afraid of Myles",
"He deserted New Formia"
] | 1 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | How do Lowry and the Exec feel about the Venusians? | [
"Lowry is hoping the Earth immigrants will easily defeat the Venusians, but the Exec doesn't want immigration.",
"They both believe that the immigrants from Earth will easily conquer them.",
"The Exec hates them, but Lowry feels bad for them.",
"They both despise the Venusians because of their un-human-like f... | 2 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | How did Svan feel about the Earthlings? | [
"They're evil, and the Venusians should fight them.",
"They need to be destroyed, no matter the cost.",
"Some may have good intentions, but they shouldn't be allowed to come back.",
"They can't be trusted, and they should continue to spy on them."
] | 1 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | How did the other five people feel about Svan? | [
"They don't want to upset him, but they won't tell him he's wrong.",
"Scared of his dangerous plan, but willing to follow him.",
"Unsure that what he's doing is best for Venus.",
"They think he's gone too far and aren't willing to do the dangerous deed."
] | 1 | false |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What didn't Svan do to try to save his planet? | [
"Blow up his own vehicle and friends",
"Spy on the people from Earth",
"Plant a bomb on the ship from Earth",
"Kill a Venusian guard"
] | 2 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What were the lights Lowry saw in the dark? | [
"Svan and his conspirators",
"The guards",
"The delegation",
"Another spy-ray"
] | 0 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | Why did Svan smile when he was getting ready to leave them? | [
"He knew they would be safe, since he was doing the dangerous job",
"He was glad the others were going to blow up soon",
"He was excited to follow through with his plan",
"He had feelings for Ingra"
] | 1 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | Which of the following isn't a reason that Svan's plan failed? | [
"Ingra came back for Svan because guards were after them",
"A guard stopped them and wouldn't let them get through",
"There were more people guarding the ship because of the spy-ray",
"A guard knocked him unconscious and brought him to the Earth ship"
] | 3 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | How did Ingra feel at the end? | [
"Upset because she knew Svan planted a bomb in the car",
"Excited to fight the guards that were chasing them",
"Mad at Svan for his dangerous plan",
"Worried for Svan and all of them"
] | 3 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | Who drew the fatal slip? | [
"Svan",
"Ingra",
"Toller",
"Ingra's aunt"
] | 0 | false |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | What does the narrator say is significant about horses? | [
"Horses are a nuisance and make it hard for both colonists and scouts to get their jobs done.",
"Horses make it easy for criminals to conduct their business planet to planet .",
"Horses are the reason for the colonies’ success.",
"Horses are the reason for the catastrophe suffered on Earth."
] | 2 | false |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | It is suggested that which of the following happens to Jimmy D? | [
"Jimmy D is killed by the bandits.",
"Jimmy D refuses to help Mia, even though she wishes for him.",
"Jimmy D ends up in jail.",
"Jimmy D finds Mia and helps her."
] | 2 | true |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | What is the name of the pilot who flies Mia’s scoutship and how does she characterize his piloting style? | [
"Venie Morlock. His style twists the stomach",
"George Fuhonin. His style drops the stomach out of everybody.",
"Jimmy D. His style is smart on the slap",
"Horst. His style is beneath the notice of a Losel"
] | 1 | false |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | What is a Mud-eater? | [
"A derogatory term for a farmer",
"A derogatory term for a person who lives on a planet, instead of in space",
"A derogatory term for a person whose job it is to herd Losels",
"A derogatory term for a person who breeds without restraint"
] | 1 | false |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | What does the narrator say was the reason for Earth’s destruction?
| [
"Losels",
"Over population",
"Lack of horses",
"Crime"
] | 1 | true |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | What does Mia discover about the people of the planet Tintera and why does it scare her?
| [
"The Tinterans are free birthers. Free birthing is breeding without restraint, which is how the Earth became over populated. This is what catalyzed the wars that eventually destroyed the solar system.",
"The Tinterans have begun exploiting Losels for labor, which is against the laws of The Council. Mia knows she ... | 0 | true |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | Explain Mia’s reasons for referring to herself as “hell on wheels.” What is an example of this?
| [
"Mia is fast. An example of this is when Mia rode Ninc away from the free breeders as fast as she could.",
"Mia is frightened. An example of this is when she was approached by Horst and his gang for the second time, which scared her to the point of losing control of her mission.",
"Mia is mean. An example of th... | 3 | false |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | How many years has it been since Mia’s people had contact with Tintera? | [
"50",
"200",
"1000",
"150"
] | 3 | false |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | What is the implied name of the green creatures Horst and his gang are herding?
| [
"Free Birthers",
"Slims",
"Squat Plodders",
"Losels"
] | 3 | true |
DOWN TO THE WORLDS OF MEN
BY ALEXEI PANSHIN
The ancient rule was sink or swim—swim
in the miasma of a planet without
spaceflight, or sink to utter destruction!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1963.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the... | What is Mia’s relationship to Jimmy D. and how does it develop throughout the story? | [
"Jimmy D. is Mia’s fellow scout. At first, Mia describes their relationship as turbulent, complaining that Jimmy always asks her to be his partner even though she’s already partners with Venie Morlock. However, when Jimmy is arrested during their mission on Tintera, Mia agrees to be his partner out of pity.",
"Ji... | 3 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What are two kinds of goods Casey Ritter deals with throughout the story?
| [
"Strychnine and Space suits",
"Jupiter crystals and Mars emeralds",
"Kooleen Crystals and Kooleen Emeralds",
"Killicut Emeralds and Kooleen Crystals"
] | 3 | false |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What is the significance of the title, “Jupiter’s Joke?” | [
"The joke is that the scorpion-like inhabitants of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot are actually planning an attack, and that they sent Pard to Casey in order to trick the humans into giving them one of their own.",
"The joke is that Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is actually made of harmless gas, which means that Casey can fl... | 3 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | Who is the Old Man Casey refers to in the first paragraph? | [
"The S.S. Customs Court Judge",
"God",
"Pard Hoskins",
"The Experimentalist Doctor"
] | 1 | false |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | Who is Pard Hoskins and what is his relationship to Casey Ritter? | [
"Pard Hoskins is a daredevil like Casey Ritter. Casey met Pard during a Pluto related operation, and now the two have met again in jail. Pard has been to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot before, and so he teaches Casey how to trick its inhabitants into giving him emeralds.",
"Pard Hoskins is a smuggler/grifter like Casey... | 2 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | Why does Casey feels regret about choosing prison over the court’s option to be sent into Jupiter’s Great Red Spot to study its inhabitants? | [
"Terrified that being sent to Jupiter will kill him, Casey opts for a jail sell. When he’s told that Jupiter is filled with insect-like beings who share his enthusiasm for a reckless lifestyle, and that the mission could actually make him rich, Casey fears that he’s lost his dare devil edge.",
"Terrified that bei... | 3 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What is the best explanation of Pard Hoskins’ relationship to Akroida? | [
"Pard Hoskins sold Jupiter’s queen scorpion, Akroida, a Halcyon Diamond. Before he was put in prison, he planned to bring her Killicut Emeralds. However, their business relationship became complicated when Hoskins accidentally wore yellow in front of Akroida—a deeply offensive color to Jupiter’s scorpion race.",
... | 0 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What convinces Casey Ritter to help the government by throwing himself into Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? | [
"Pard Hoskins tells him that Jupiter’s scorpion race is rich with emeralds, which makes Casey realize how easy it would be to caper the emeralds and collect the compensation the S.S. Court’s offered him for completing the mission.",
"Pats Hoskins tells him that Jupiter’s scorpion race isn’t as harmful as previous... | 1 | true |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | There is one central object that saves Casey Ritter and Pard Hoskins from the wrath of Jupiter’s scorpion race. What is it and what does it do?
| [
"A potion that causes the scorpions to go insane.",
"A yellow space suit. The scorpion race considers yellow is a sign of serious respect.",
"A yellow space suit. The scorpion race considers yellow a sign of romantic love.",
"A perfume that makes the scorpions fall in love with whoever wears it."
] | 3 | false |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What is the name of the kid from Jupiter who helps both Pard and Casey? | [
"Attaboy",
"Yeller",
"Thattaboy",
"Scorp Kid"
] | 0 | false |
JUPITER'S JOKE
By A. L. HALEY
Casey Ritter, the guy who never turned
down a dare, breathed a prayer to the gods
of idiots and spacemen, and headed in toward
the great red spot of terrible Jupiter.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover an... | What is the connection between Attaboy’s name and the perfume Pard teaches Casey to make?
| [
"Pard calls the scorpion kid “Attaboy.” Of course, “Attaboy” is a contraction for “that a boy,” but because Attaboy is affected by Pard’s love perfume, he accepts the name as a kind of blessing.",
"Attaboy is the name of the person who taught Pard to make the perfume in the first place.",
"Casey calls the scorp... | 0 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | How long ago was Retief given Whaffle’s consul position?
| [
"Three months",
"Nine months",
"Nine years",
"One month"
] | 0 | false |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | Of what species is Miss Meuhl and Retief? | [
"Groacian",
"Unknown",
"Human",
"Reptile"
] | 2 | false |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | What is the simplest description of what Miss Meuhl and Retief are in the minds of the Groacian race? Why is this significant to the story?
| [
"They are illegal space travelers. This is significant because the crimes of explorers like them are what prompted the Groaci to hide the first human cruiser that arrived.",
"They are colonialists. This is significant because it is Miss Meuhl and Retief’s desire to colonize Groac that fuels the Groacian hatred of... | 3 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | What is the conspiracy Retief is trying to uncover? | [
"Nine years ago Groacians invaded Earth and stole a Terran space cruiser. Retief wants to find out what happened to it.",
"Nine years ago, Consul Whaffle mysteriously disappeared from his government office. As the new consul, Retief feels it is his duty to find out what happened.",
"Nine years ago, a Terran cru... | 2 | false |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | What is the name of the space cruiser that the Groacians are hiding? | [
"The Terran",
"The Territory",
"The Terror",
"The Terrific"
] | 3 | false |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | How does Retief first manage to arrange an interview/interrogation with Groacians officials? | [
"Retief tricks Miss Meuhl into luring Groacian officials to their office. Once they arrive, Retief blackmails them with information he stole from a bar tender.",
"He gets into a bar fight, prompting an investigation and thus a visit from a Groacian government officials. Retief flips their interrogation when he be... | 1 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | What official positions do Miss Muehl and Retief hold on Groac? | [
"Retief is Private Investigator for the Terrestrial States. Miss Meuhl is his administrative assistant.",
"Retief is Consul for the Groacian States. Miss Meuhl is Consul for the Terrestrial States.",
"Retief is Consul for the Terrestrial States. Miss Meuhl is his administrative assistant.",
"Retief is Interna... | 2 | false |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | What are two examples of Groacian communication mechanisms? | [
"Mandible snaps and throat-bladder bleats",
"Mandible wiggles and eye clogs",
"Jaw snaps and jugular cracks",
"Jowl clacks and eye beats"
] | 0 | false |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | Why isn’t Retief satisfied when the Groaci finally show him the missing cruiser? | [
"Retief believes the cruiser they show him is a decoy. The real missing cruiser was at least twenty-tons, which is much larger than the ship the Groacians reveal.",
"Retief believes the cruiser they show him isn’t human made at all, meaning the real cruiser is still out there.",
"Retief believes the cruiser the... | 0 | true |
THE MADMAN FROM EARTH
BY KEITH LAUMER
You don't have to be crazy to be an earth
diplomat—but on Groac it sure helps!
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was rene... | Who betrays Retief? How and why? | [
"The previous Consul, Whaffle. Whaffle confesses to Groacian police that Retief broke into the Archives and stole information about the missing cruiser. Whaffle did this because he wants his old position back.",
"Miss Meuhl. She reports Retief’s espionage to Groacian officials. She does this because she believes ... | 1 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What are the four hypotheses Charles has about how he might have survived the plague? | [
"He’s too strange; he’s a prophet; the odds were against him; he got a vaccine",
"He’s a nice guy; pure chance; he’s a prophet; he received medical treatment.",
"He’s healthier than everybody; pure chance; he knows a good doctor; he wore a mask",
"He’s too normal to get it; pure chance; he’s a saint; immunity... | 3 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What is the name of the song Charles plays on the phonograph?
| [
"The Land of the Dead",
"The Isle of the Dead",
"The Song of the Dead",
"The Night of the Dead"
] | 1 | false |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What is the Bureau of Vital Statistics and what is its purpose?
| [
"It holds a computer whose design is thought to be humanity’s greatest achievement. The computer keeps track of all humans, monitoring their health, their lifespan, and where they are on Earth.",
"It holds a computer whose design is thought to be humanity’s greatest achievement. The computer monitors whether cert... | 0 | false |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | Why isn’t Charles satisfied with the beautiful woman’s reason for having a romantic interest in him? | [
"Due to their total immunity to the plague, Charles and the beautiful woman is are last people on Earth. She had no choice but to be with him.",
"Due to divine designation, Charles is deemed a prophet. She only wanted to be with him for his prophecy.",
"Due to the plague that has wiped out all of humanity, Char... | 2 | false |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | At which two ages does the Bureau of Vital Statistics scan a person’s brain? | [
"The first month of life and again at age 10",
"At age 10 and again at age 20",
"At age 10 and again before death",
"The first month of life and again before death"
] | 0 | false |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What is implied about the beautiful woman when Charles leaves her apartment? | [
"She is sleeping soundly, which means she’s unaware that Charles is sneaking out.",
"She is dead.",
"She is more in love with Charles than he is with her.",
"She is frustrated at Charles for being the last man on Earth."
] | 1 | false |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What was the last animal left on Earth after the mysterious plague began to spread? | [
"Household pets",
"Rats",
"Humans",
"Locusts"
] | 2 | false |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What is the significance of the story’s title, “Phone Me in Central Park?” | [
"Central Park is where the mass animals deaths were first noticed.",
"Central Park is where the aliens first attack.",
"Central Park is where Charlie digs a grave for the beautiful woman, writes her epitaph, and declares himself the last man on Earth.",
"Central Park is where Charlie builds his cave/grave, wr... | 3 | false |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What is the true cause of Earth’s “plague” and what is its purpose? | [
"The plague was facilitated by aliens, described as invisible, ovular beings. Their purpose is to clear Earth of all life and start their own colony.",
"The plague’s true cause is never revealed. Just as Charles suspects at the time of his death, the fall of the human race is completely unreasonable and meaningle... | 3 | true |
"Phone Me in Central Park"
By JAMES McCONNELL
There should be an epitaph for every
man, big or little, but a really grand
and special one for Loner Charlie.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Fall 1954.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on... | What is the true explanation for Charles being the last man on Earth?
| [
"The invisible aliens exterminated people according to chance and probability. Charles just so happened to be killed last.",
"The invisible aliens exterminated people in alphabetical order, according to the the Bureau of Vital Statistics index. Charles happens to be last on the list, with the last name Zzyzst.",
... | 1 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | What planet are the mysterious signals coming from?
| [
"Formia",
"Mars",
"Venus",
"Jupiter"
] | 2 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | What did Myles Cabot do to establish his relationship with the peoples of Venus? | [
"Myles built radios for both the Formian and Cupian people, for which each are eternally grateful.",
"Myles helped resolve a violent dispute between the Cupians and the Formians, helping the Formians to victory over the Cupians.",
"Myles helped resolve a violent dispute between the Cupians and the Formians, hel... | 2 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | What best describes a Formian body? | [
"Scorpion-like human ants.",
"Ant-brained with a Human demeanor.",
"Human-brained ants.",
"Lizard-brained ants"
] | 2 | false |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | What is Myles Cabot’s relationship to the narrator, Mr. Farley? Evidence of this? | [
"They are both radio engineers, and presumably bothers. Cabot built a radio set and natter-transmitting device on Farley’s rooftop.",
"They met on Venus and became fast friends. Cabot helped Farley to plan a coup to usurp the arch-fiend Yuri, King of both Formia and Cupia.",
"They are both radio engineers, and ... | 2 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | After their defeat by Cupia, what do the remaining Formians travel through during their escape? What is on the other side and what do the Formians do to it?
| [
"Steam clouds over bloody seas. On the other side they find a new continent, which they use as fodder for military and industrial growth.",
"Poison clouds over magma seas. On the other side they find Myles Cabot, ship wrecked on an island. They use Cabot’s knowledge to get revenge on the Cupians.",
"Steam cloud... | 2 | false |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | How do Formians communicate with each other? | [
"Via pencil and paper",
"Via radio",
"Via Morse code",
"Via antenna"
] | 3 | false |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | Who does Myles Cabot help upon returning to Poros? What does he do for them?
| [
"Myles helps the Human race establish a new ant queen as their leader, replacing the Formian King Yuri who came to rule them after the war.",
"Myles helps the humans establish a radio line between Earth and Venus, so that he can bring his Cupian wife and child to Earth.",
"Myles helps the Cupian race establish ... | 3 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | Given that Formians are naturally governed by an ant queen, how does King Yuri manage to hold his position as their leader?
| [
"The ant queen was both killed by and usurped by King Yuri. He perpetually inhabits the power vacuum left by her absence.",
"The ant queen was killed in hand to hand combat by the Cupian uprising, leaving a power vacuum that King Yuri took advantage of.",
"The ant queen died during the Formian escape over the b... | 2 | true |
THE
RADIO
PLANET
Ralph Milne Farley
I
“It’s too bad that Myles Cabot can’t see this!”
I exclaimed, as my eye fell on the following item:
SIGNALS FROM MARS FAIL TO REACH HARVARD
Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wednesday. The Harvard
College Radio Station has for several weeks been in receipt
of fragmentary signals of e... | What is the relationship between the Formians and Cupians?
| [
"Cupians and Formians were caught in a constant struggle for power over the sea, until Myles Cabot facilitated a successful Formian coup.",
"Cupians oppressed Formians until the uprising led in part by the human, Myles Cabot.",
"Formians oppressed Cupians, until the uprising led in part by the human Myles Cabot... | 2 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What is one way the story’s setting, Venus, affects the characters and and sets up the plot?
| [
"The story takes place on Mars, not Venus. Over the last four or five generations, Mars’ conditions have caused its human colony to mutate in order to better survive. This causes a racial rift between humans from Earth and humans from Mars, which sets the story’s plot by imposing tension between the two groups.",
... | 1 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | How long did it take for Venus’s conditions to mutate its human colonies? What is the purpose of these mutations?
| [
"Three or four generations. Hunting.",
"Four or five generations. Acclimation.",
"Four or five generations. Bomb making.",
"One or two generations. Revolution."
] | 1 | false |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What is the name of the Officer of the Deck?
| [
"Svan",
"Lowry",
"Larry",
"Ingra"
] | 1 | false |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | How do Svan and his five fellow insurgents find out that the people of Earth no longer think of
Venusians as human? | [
"They are informed by fellow Venusian rebels, who themselves heard from the council.",
"They already know. Racism and prejudice runs rampant in all Venusian and Earth towns.",
"They intercept a galactic transmission, which explains it all.",
"They use a spy ray, which allows hem to listen in on a conversation... | 3 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What two types of objects occupy the opaque glass bowl?
| [
"Venus-tobacco cigarettes and an Atomite bomb",
"Cross slips and Venus-tobacco cigarettes",
"Guns and Venus-tobacco cigarettes",
"Atomite bomb and cross slips"
] | 1 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What object is found by the guards, giving away the six Venusian conspirators? Who does it belong to?
| [
"A spy ray. It belongs to the six insurgents who plan to blow up the Earth ship.",
"A Venus-tobacco cigarette. It belongs to the Exec officer, who the six insurgents killed when breaking into the Earth ship.",
"An atomite bomb. It belongs to the guard they killed just before breaking into where the Earth ship i... | 3 | false |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | How does Ingra’s kiss affect Svan?
| [
"Ingra’s kiss makes Svan think twice about his decision to destroy the Earth ship. It makes him feel his humanity, momentarily breaking his steadfast desire to go through with this plan.",
"Ingra’s kiss does nothing to Svan. He continues with his plan, annoyed.",
"Ingra’s kiss makes Svan think twice about his d... | 3 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What is the irony of Svan’s suspicion that his five fellow conspirators are cowards for not admitting who drew the double cross?
| [
"It turns out that Svan planned to pull the double cross slip himself, so that he could blame his fellow conspirators and finally be rid of them.",
"It turns out that Svan was the one who drew the double cross slip, suggesting that all of his virulent suspicions were entirely his fault.",
"It turns out that Sva... | 1 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What is Svan’s revenge plan?
| [
"Svan wants to blow up the Earth ship when it takes off next. He plans to do this by having his five insurgent friends distract the Earth ship guards by crashing their ground car into a swamp, while he sneaks around the back and plants a magnetic Atomite bomb on the ship, causing it to explode when it breaks out of... | 0 | true |
DOUBLECROSS
by JAMES Mac CREIGH
Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the
descendant of the first Earthmen to
land. Svan was the leader making the final
plans—plotting them a bit too well.
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Planet Stories Winter 1944.
Extensive research did not uncover any evi... | What is the double meaning of the story’s title?
| [
"“Doublecross” because Svan plans to double cross the council; and “Doublecross” because Svan was the one who pulled the slip with the double cross, meaning that he should have been driving in the end.",
"“Doublecross” because Svan plans to double cross his friends; and “Doublecross” because it turns out that, ir... | 1 | true |
THE FROZEN PLANET
By Keith Laumer
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"It is rather unusual," Magnan said, "to assign an officer of your rank
to co... | Why is Retief being sent to Jorgenson's Worlds? | [
"He memorized the contents of the folder that will help them win against the Soetti.",
"He is carrying with him the plans for the anti-acceleration field.",
"He’s being sent to oppose the Soetti invasion and help with Jorgenson’s Worlds meager military.",
"He’s to make contact with the Soetti defector."
] | 2 | true |
THE FROZEN PLANET
By Keith Laumer
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"It is rather unusual," Magnan said, "to assign an officer of your rank
to co... | How does Retief navigate his problems with most people? | [
"His status working for Magan earns him respect with people, and he uses this to his advantage.",
"He is a good negotiator, as shown when he gets the captain to maintain the course.",
"Aggression and intimidation are his main means of negotiation in most situations.",
"He gets people to like him, much in the ... | 2 | true |
THE FROZEN PLANET
By Keith Laumer
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"It is rather unusual," Magnan said, "to assign an officer of your rank
to co... | How does Retief convince the captain to keep him on board? | [
"The captain knows that the Soettie will be able to handle him later.",
"The captain’s men as well as himself are too scared to confront him, so he leaves him be.",
"Retief remarks on the Uniform Code, and the captain doesn’t want to have legal issues.",
"He doesn’t have time to deal with Retief, so he leaves... | 1 | true |
THE FROZEN PLANET
By Keith Laumer
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"It is rather unusual," Magnan said, "to assign an officer of your rank
to co... | Why does Chip seem to enjoy talking to Retief?
| [
"He thinks that Retief will be able to overthrow the captain.",
"He’s the cook, and generally nice to those he serves.",
"As he says, he likes to see a “feller” eat and enjoys cooking for him.",
"He doesn’t like the captain and likes that Retief doesn’t like him either."
] | 3 | true |
THE FROZEN PLANET
By Keith Laumer
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from
Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1961.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that
the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]
"It is rather unusual," Magnan said, "to assign an officer of your rank
to co... | What makes the captain’s recent trips to Jorgenson’s suspicious? | [
"He hasn't been taking tourists, and no one knows what cargo he's bringing with him.",
"Jorgenon's Worlds are frozen over, so it's strange that he makes runs to them.",
"He's working with Mr. Tony, and bringing cargo in and out without bringing along normal tourists.",
"He's bringing cargo to the Soetti to he... | 0 | true |
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