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Story: Plus Hector brought along a box , tightly sealed ready to be mailed . The question the other occupants had was why wait to mail it in Montreal . It looked suspicious and small white smoke floated in the air after you tapped . Tim became suspicious that he was going to meet another of Hector 's South American fri...
Tim finds Hectors behavior strange and does not want to meet more people like him ,
Tim likes Hector and wants to find out more about him and his culture .
Tim is eager to expand cultural horizons and likes to meet people from South America .
None of the above choices .
A
Tim finds Hectors behavior strange and does not want to meet more people like him ,
Story: Plus Hector brought along a box , tightly sealed ready to be mailed . The question the other occupants had was why wait to mail it in Montreal . It looked suspicious and small white smoke floated in the air after you tapped . Tim became suspicious that he was going to meet another of Hector 's South American fri...
Hector displays troubling behavior and Tim does not want to meet people acting the same .
None of the above choices .
Tim likes Hector and wants to find out more about him and his culture .
Tim is eager to expand cultural horizons and likes to meet people from South America .
A
Hector displays troubling behavior and Tim does not want to meet people acting the same .
Story: Middle Welsh is also proving to be pretty interesting , and Old Irish 3 needs a little more time before I can say yea or nee . Though , I mean , I think I ' m going to enjoy it . Otherwise , we finally had our hot water heater replaced . I ' m so incredibly glad about that . Question: Why might have we replaced ...
Because the water heater might have been working good enough .
None of the above choices .
Because the water heater might have been broken though good enough .
Because the water heater might have been good enough .
B
None of the above choices .
Story: Los Angeles Home Remodeling are most popular for Kitchen Remodeling and Bath Remodel . Landscape Design LA is also important in increasing Home Values . So when you take that fateful step of deciding to sell your home , do n't worry . Question: Why might the narrator believe remodeling and landscaping is importa...
The narrator might believe the remodeling and landscaping can raise the value of your home .
The narrator might believe the remodeling and landscaping can lower the value of your home .
The narrator might believe the remodeling will lower the value of your home but the landscaping can lower it .
The narrator might believe the remodeling can raise the value of your home while the landscaping wo n't .
A
The narrator might believe the remodeling and landscaping can raise the value of your home .
Story: Rossi had his first massage on Sunday . I had gotten my haircut a few days prior and remembered to make him an appointment . He got a 90 minute deep tissue massage - an unfortunately better late than never birthday present . :) I worked 3 nights in a row from Sat - Mon and am off until next Monday . Question: Wh...
I might not have had a time slot open for me to get a massage for my birthday .
None of the above choices .
I might not have had a time slot open for him to get a massage for his birthday .
I might not have had a time slot open for him to get a massage for my birthday .
C
I might not have had a time slot open for him to get a massage for his birthday .
Story: On one such evening last October , Elena slid her assignment sheet on the table in front of me , purposely lingering her neatly manicured hand for a few seconds to make sure I noticed the U.S. flag design she had placed neatly on each nail . A little overdone , but cute - in an " in - your - face " kind of way ....
She wanted to flirt with me and show me her good hygiene .
She wanted to show me how much she loves her country .
She was just showing me an assignment , nothing more .
She was trying to make me chuckle and she succeeded .
A
She wanted to flirt with me and show me her good hygiene .
Story: Then together with many others , Gabriel and I went to attend the Friendship Lunch @ Excelsior Hotel . The food was soso only and we were seated together with some of the senior folks . Haha we were the only 20-somethings at that table and so they inevitably started teasing both of us . Haha then the wives enter...
They would have gotten teased
They would have gotten cooking recipes
They would not have gone to the fellowship lunch
They would not have gotten teased
D
They would not have gotten teased
Story: Then together with many others , Gabriel and I went to attend the Friendship Lunch @ Excelsior Hotel . The food was soso only and we were seated together with some of the senior folks . Haha we were the only 20-somethings at that table and so they inevitably started teasing both of us . Haha then the wives enter...
They would have gotten cooking recipes
They would not have gotten cooking recipes
They would have gotten teased
They would not have gone to the fellowship lunch
B
They would not have gotten cooking recipes
Story: Brian placed the plastic cup back onto the tray before answering in a whisper , " You had an incident at school . " Justin opened his eyes again and tried to remember why he was at the school . The pillowcase was hurting the back of his head and he reached back to see what the problem was . It was then that he f...
None of the above choices .
Brian was injured at school
Brian was in the hospital
Justin was injured at school
D
Justin was injured at school
Story: Suddenly , the helper guy changed the movie to another one .. with the first one remaining incomplete . A man who was very interested in the movie protested and asked the helper why he did so .. the helpers reply ... thrs a carbon deposit on the CD ... so it wo nt work . The man sat down without saying another w...
The writer 's father is a doctor
The man who was very interested in the movie protested
There was a carbon deposit on the CD
Doctors are extremely intelligent
C
There was a carbon deposit on the CD
Story: But the man was another story . He would sit in a chair and stare at them with those piercing eyes . Or sometimes at night he entered a room and knocked the sleeper out of bed . Mrs . Question: What may be true about the man that entered the room at night ?
He had eyes that put you into the bed .
Mrs. knocked him out of bed .
He was unsettling .
He told a story that was unsettling .
C
He was unsettling .
Story: There was no way some of these people were going to make it out without help ... and oxygen . Here are some pics of the canyon . I must say , that although the Grand Canyon was large , it was my least favorite of the parks . I am also a little desensitized , but all the other parks had a uniqueness to them , whe...
Because the Grand Canyon is large .
Because they needed oxygen .
Because they were out of shape .
None of the above choices .
C
Because they were out of shape .
Story: Me and Alex went Subway after , they burnt our bread a bit . The one in London did the same . I think i might try and get different things at Subway just to try them . But normally when it comes to deciding what to get i get something i have had before , just because i know it is nice . Question: Why did they bu...
I was with Alex .
None of the above choices .
I might try and get different things at Subway .
Because they did n't toast it properly .
D
Because they did n't toast it properly .
Story: I just realized I never posted the pictures from last week 's family night ! It was football night and we had a blast ! ! After everyone geared up in our GARNET and CRIMSON , we did warm - up drills including sit - ups , push - ups , jumping - jacks and toe - touches . Then we went outside and while the boys " p...
Those were the team colors .
None of the above choices .
Those were the boys ' team colors .
Those are the colors that represent our family .
A
Those were the team colors .
Story: Well , thankfully I ' m still alive , but it was a dream come true , definitely . Also , me and B are like this . * crosses fingers * ; ) The Incredibles : Here 's another dream team concert . Question: What does the phrase " crosses fingers " mean in this passage ?
It means that B and I are really close .
It means that B and I are the dream team .
None of the above choices .
It signifies how alive I feel thankfully .
A
It means that B and I are really close .
Story: Who knows how long I sat like that , just staring off into space with my knitting in my hands . The thing that 's worrisome to me is that this medicine is also used to treat chronic pain and depression , so I do n't know how this is going to affect me that way . Prolly be a lil less snarky now . Question: What i...
For chronic pain and depression
For memory loss
To help with knitting
None of the above choices .
A
For chronic pain and depression
Story: Neilsen ratings were at my doorstep today , hoping that I had cable tv and that I had children under 18 . I did have the children , but I do n't pay for cable tv and have n't for years now , which is what I told the nice lady . I explained that we only watched movies , some of which we got at the library . She s...
Because I was hoping that I had cable tv
Because Neilsen ratings were at my doorstep today
None of the above choices .
Because I do n't pay for cable tv
C
None of the above choices .
Story: But this time , it was a recess where the two teachers monitoring the playground were not familiar with G and handled the situation in a way that set G off . The teacher had to bring G to the principals office where fortunately , the principal and secretary are in the loop when it comes to handling G , and his t...
Because he got very upset .
None of the above choices .
Because the principal and secretary are in the loop when it comes to handling G.
Because it was recess .
A
Because he got very upset .
Story: On her last day of life , in a heat - stifled room , her last spoken request was for some water . That request was denied her . Note that this woman fed her other ( healthier ) children and made sure they went to school . So the treatment of Daniela was very , very personal and obviously targeted . If there 's a...
A request to feed her children
More heat in her stifled room
A request for her children to go to school
None of the above choices .
D
None of the above choices .
Story: By the end of the evening , I was extremely confused : " OK ... exactly what is happening here ? ? ? " By the end of the following evening , it had become clear - to both of us - exactly what was happening : We were falling in love . It turned out that the lady behind this hostess that had worked with me for ove...
None of the above choices .
I realized that I had played Second Life all evening .
I was growing attached to someone .
Someone was growing attached to me and I did n't like it .
C
I was growing attached to someone .
Story: There was also talk of " eventually " catching him and getting him adopted . Well , I tell ya , there is no guarantee that there will ever be an " eventually " for a stray and the busy main street nearby made that possibility even less likely . I knew that not matter how much he may have been clinging to the bus...
It had a bad home .
None of the above choices .
It had no home .
It almost got hit in the traffic .
C
It had no home .
Story: I was looking for a store that was open , besides Wal - Mart , to get my WIC around midnight . Tony and I had just come back from the dock but I decided to hurry up and get the formula since he was acting like a dumbass . He brought out a bad side of me . Question: What is probably true about the narrator ?
They are taking care of a child
They do not have children
They wanted to go to walmart
None of the above choices .
A
They are taking care of a child
Story: I was looking for a store that was open , besides Wal - Mart , to get my WIC around midnight . Tony and I had just come back from the dock but I decided to hurry up and get the formula since he was acting like a dumbass . He brought out a bad side of me . Question: What is probably true about the narrator ?
They wanted to go to walmart
They did not want to go to wal mart
None of the above choices .
They do not have children
B
They did not want to go to wal mart
Story: Ever since I left my FT clinical job in March , I ' ve been at Stage " 11"- the bottom of a new chapter in my life . Except for the clinical workload on Sat , the research and teaching workload has been new to me . Needless to say , it 's still not 2nd nature . There 're a million and one things I do n't underst...
I will neglect that work and probably start a more menial job
None of the above choices .
I will continue to work until all the clinical work becomes second nature to me
I will look for other work opportunities instead
C
I will continue to work until all the clinical work becomes second nature to me
Story: Also , Sam 's shocked he 's even saying any of this . " You want to go back to how it used to be . " Sam answers for him , and kind of gets it because he remembers when they would just hunt for the sake of hunting - not because they were trying to find their father or because they needed to kill a demon . When t...
Because he said " You want to go back to how it used to be . "
None of the above choices .
Because Sam kind of gets it .
Because they enjoyed hunting .
D
Because they enjoyed hunting .
Story: It smelled of a firearm . And for a moment , she could feel the motions it would take to kill her , as if seeing it before they actually did it . So one could imagine her surprise when no such death ever approached her . Question: What may have caused her to be surprised in that moment ?
She thought someone else was going to meet their demise .
None of the above choices .
She smelled a firearm .
She thought she was going to meet her demise .
D
She thought she was going to meet her demise .
Story: My nails aching I can feel that and I do n't know what to do ? Even those stupid doctors do n't know . I even met an internal specialist and he said you are depressed . Yeah I am depress sometimes because i ' m gay and i ca n't tell others who i am but what is the matter between depressing and fainting ? Questio...
Because the stupid doctors do n't know .
None of the above choices .
Because the writer 's nails are aching .
Because others might not accept the writer .
D
Because others might not accept the writer .
Story: They 're sitting knee to knee straddling it with sandwiches and chips set between the diamond their legs form . They look like a set of mismatched bookends that somehow manage to keep everything on the shelf . She is in her expensive suit with the blazer draped behind her neatly on the bench . He sits with his r...
Because they look like a set of mismatched bookends .
Because they 're sitting knee to knee .
None of the above choices .
Because they have sandwiches and chips set between the diamond .
C
None of the above choices .
Story: I wrote a rather long and scathing letter to a dear friend last night and told her how much I was sick of her constant complaining about how much her life sucked . Then .. I tore it up . Bulimia . Question: What would have happened had you actually sent the letter to your friend ?
She would have asked me to let her know some of my other thoughts
She would have told me that I should continue to send her letters in the future
She would have thanked me for an honest letter and sent me a reply thanking me
She would have decided to no longer be friends with me because of the letter
D
She would have decided to no longer be friends with me because of the letter
Story: I wrote a rather long and scathing letter to a dear friend last night and told her how much I was sick of her constant complaining about how much her life sucked . Then .. I tore it up . Bulimia . Question: What would have happened had you actually sent the letter to your friend ?
She would have asked me to let her know some of my other thoughts
She would have thanked me for an honest letter and sent me a reply thanking me
She would listen to what I had to say and try to change the way she behaves
She would have told me that I should continue to send her letters in the future
C
She would listen to what I had to say and try to change the way she behaves
Story: The new Youth Specialist was scheduled to begin this week , but an unexpected circumstance means she 'll have to start next week , instead . Meanwhile , starting next week , I 'll be the Lead Tutor for Franklin 's Homework Hub system , which means more hours than last year , and more money per hour . Most of my ...
I must be feeling great about it since it has more hours and pay for things I used to anyway .
I must be feeling ambivalent about it since it has the same pay for things I used to anyway .
I must be feeling regretful about it since it has more pay for things I used to anyway .
I must be feeling great about it since it has less hours and pay for things I used to anyway . .
A
I must be feeling great about it since it has more hours and pay for things I used to anyway .
Story: I thought I would have to be top seed in that group by being 1750 or so . Discounting Randy as the favorite , any of the rest of us can easily win , making for a potentially really exciting event . Jesse said he is the highest rated player never to win a div 1 ... Jesse here is your chance ! Shelton is yours ! Q...
He tends to be very skilled but just not as good as some of the others in division 1
He thinks that he is better than he actually is
he tends to inflate his own scores and is not as good as his ranking suggests
He cheats a lot of the time and one can not cheat in these competitions so he struggles
A
He tends to be very skilled but just not as good as some of the others in division 1
Story: At one point , Tizzy terrified us with a shriek , " STUCK ! ! ! " Establishing that both of his feet and his hands were , in fact , free as they should be , I determined correctly that he was , hanging by his knees , suspended precariously between the narrow gapped spindles of a porch railing . I could n't help ...
Her limbs were stuck on the fire department 's tight ladder .
She was n't happy with the Jolly Train Station toy .
The fire department scared Tizzy .
Her limbs were forced into a tight space .
D
Her limbs were forced into a tight space .
Story: This is spring weather as I remember it . This is my birthday weather . I have no pants on and Roisin has a pretty spring top on . Oh , she has pants . I spent my birthday relaxing on the couch , then I went upstairs to watch the Swans game in bed and slept 13 hours , approximately . The Swans obviously did n't ...
It was excellent watching them upstairs and celebrating their win
I found it boring and it caused me to fall asleep
I thought it was riveting and it kept me awake throughout
I thought they played well and I was happy because it was my birthday
B
I found it boring and it caused me to fall asleep
Story: It 's just such an amazing glimmer of hope and inspiration , especially when trying times might make you forget the endless opportunities available to us . Anyway , I have had to start taping the Olympics because it was hijacking my days ! As powerful as it is , it was n't inspiring the towels to jump out of the...
None of the above choices .
because they started taping the Olympics
because the endless opportunities
because of trying times
A
None of the above choices .
Story: Like what Skittles would taste like if they melted them , swirled them in pond water , then watered it down a bit . Yuck . I thought chamomile was supposed to taste NICE ! All cozy and relaxing . Question: What might happen if you try chamomile ?
I would think it 's cozy and relaxing .
I would think it 's kinda gross , but still nice .
I would think it 's gross .
None of the above choices .
C
I would think it 's gross .
Story: I know this is only my second semester here , but this is my third class I ' ve had with him and I think he inadvertently became my favorite teacher because of it . He was one of those calm , laid - back type of teachers who really valued creativity . He graded hard , but then , who does n't at this school . I w...
None of the above choices .
He can recognize a good student .
He can recognize a bad student .
He did n't grade hard .
B
He can recognize a good student .
Story: I know this is only my second semester here , but this is my third class I ' ve had with him and I think he inadvertently became my favorite teacher because of it . He was one of those calm , laid - back type of teachers who really valued creativity . He graded hard , but then , who does n't at this school . I w...
He can recognize a bad student .
He did n't grade hard .
None of the above choices .
I had previosuly learned from him .
D
I had previosuly learned from him .
Story: Mitch , you are a shit head . I hope Richelle has some sense somehow to know that he s bad news and does nt try and persue anything . Mitch has no will power when it comes to these things he seems to " fall in love " quickly and easily and for very short periods of time . Question: What will happen after Mitch g...
Richelle will love him for a short time .
He will not be in love with her at all .
None of the above choices .
He will fall in love with her easily .
D
He will fall in love with her easily .
Story: Mitch , you are a shit head . I hope Richelle has some sense somehow to know that he s bad news and does nt try and persue anything . Mitch has no will power when it comes to these things he seems to " fall in love " quickly and easily and for very short periods of time . Question: Why are they calling Mitch a s...
None of the above choices .
He falls in love easily and for short periods of time .
They love Mitch . It 's a term of endearment .
They want to let Richelle know Mitch is a great guy .
B
He falls in love easily and for short periods of time .
Story: Mitch , you are a shit head . I hope Richelle has some sense somehow to know that he s bad news and does nt try and persue anything . Mitch has no will power when it comes to these things he seems to " fall in love " quickly and easily and for very short periods of time . Question: Why are they calling Mitch a s...
They want to let Richelle know Mitch is a great guy .
They hope Richelle comes to her senses about him .
They love Mitch . It 's a term of endearment .
None of the above choices .
B
They hope Richelle comes to her senses about him .
Story: Mitch , you are a shit head . I hope Richelle has some sense somehow to know that he s bad news and does nt try and persue anything . Mitch has no will power when it comes to these things he seems to " fall in love " quickly and easily and for very short periods of time . Question: What will happen after Mitch g...
He will dump Richelle after a short period of time .
None of the above choices .
Richelle will love him for a short time .
He will not be in love with her at all .
A
He will dump Richelle after a short period of time .
Story: Jingaling , How you tingaling , Keeper of the Keys " ) , which the master plumber said was obscene . We arrove home drunk . On Saturday , my neighbor ACE threw himself a birthday party . In the morning , I had to clean my outdoor shower because I 'd agreed to let his guests use it . Question: How do you feel abo...
I am okay with them using the shower but annoyed that I had to clean it myself
I think that they were forward and unfair to ask to use the shower but I could not really politely say no
I am happy to clean the shower myself because he is a good friend
None of the above choices .
A
I am okay with them using the shower but annoyed that I had to clean it myself
Story: But did on the sidewalk in front of my house . Classy ! Today I come in expecting to receive a written warning for unprofessional behavior as EVERYONE knew I had the Irish flu . Instead I ' m greated to the above illustration on the hallway white board and my boss laughing his head off at me . Question: What kin...
My work place might have a rule against coming into work with a laughter .
My work place might have a rule against coming into work under an illustration .
None of the above choices .
My work place might have a rule against coming into work with a hangover .
D
My work place might have a rule against coming into work with a hangover .
Story: I also got a free radio at some point . It 'll be awesome for the gym . Then , we split up a little bit . I waited in line for my Terminator tshirt , got that then got in line for a Lost tshirt and got that . That added to my Watchmen tshirt and Avatar tshirt made a great haul of four tshirts for the con . Quest...
None of the above choices .
I did n't want to split up at the con .
I wanted to get some merch from my gym .
I wanted to get some merch for my favorite shows .
D
I wanted to get some merch for my favorite shows .
Story: Hi friends , I was just browsing through the internet when I stumbled upon a site which is related to the black friday circular . It was very interesting to go through this site and to say the least I was just fascinated by it . The black friday falls on November 28th of this year and most people in this world a...
Because it falls on November 28th
Because the writer was browsing the internet
Because people around the world are looking forward to it
None of the above choices .
D
None of the above choices .
Story: Now that I ' ve caught up on sleep , I am no longer second guessing my own ability to do well . Which I was most definitely doing last night . I think it 's a very good thing I decided not to take calculus . I ' m already better at the alphabet , without even practicing anymore . Question: Why was it a good idea...
I am just not good at math so it was better I did n't take it .
I 'm so good at English that I wo n't need math at all .
It would have added to my already heavy workload .
I would have to practice at it and I"m no good at practicing .
C
It would have added to my already heavy workload .
Story: There was hail bouncing off the deck along with the rain . It was actually pretty cool ; the last time I saw a real thunderstorm was probably four years ago , before I moved to California . It seems that even when we get rain ( which is rare ) , it just rains . No cool weather to go along with it . Question: Why...
California gets a lot of rain , but not a lot of storms .
I love watching storms but I have n't seen any since I moved .
I was happy to play outside in the rain and cool air .
I was glad that we would finally get rain for the plants .
B
I love watching storms but I have n't seen any since I moved .
Story: What is the ideal of the rule of law ? An initial observation is that there are several different conceptions of the meaning of the rule of law . Indeed , the rule of law may not be a single concept at all ; rather , it may be more accurate to understand the ideal of the rule of law as a set of ideals connected ...
How to influence the law makers .
The fact I am fascinated by rule of law
The book I wrote about the law
None of the above choices .
B
The fact I am fascinated by rule of law
Story: What is the ideal of the rule of law ? An initial observation is that there are several different conceptions of the meaning of the rule of law . Indeed , the rule of law may not be a single concept at all ; rather , it may be more accurate to understand the ideal of the rule of law as a set of ideals connected ...
A person who explained the rule of law using audiovisual materials .
A most influential person in audiovisual industry .
An author of a book about the rule of law
A business person who ruled in audiovisual industry
C
An author of a book about the rule of law
Story: What is the ideal of the rule of law ? An initial observation is that there are several different conceptions of the meaning of the rule of law . Indeed , the rule of law may not be a single concept at all ; rather , it may be more accurate to understand the ideal of the rule of law as a set of ideals connected ...
A person who explained the rule of law using audiovisual materials .
A business person who ruled in audiovisual industry
A famous scholar who studied the rule of law
A most influential person in audiovisual industry .
C
A famous scholar who studied the rule of law
Story: What is the ideal of the rule of law ? An initial observation is that there are several different conceptions of the meaning of the rule of law . Indeed , the rule of law may not be a single concept at all ; rather , it may be more accurate to understand the ideal of the rule of law as a set of ideals connected ...
How to influence the law makers .
The book I wrote about the law
How complicated rule of law is .
None of the above choices .
C
How complicated rule of law is .
Story: Give a compliment to the person checking out your groceries . Sincerely thank the bus driver . Send a text to let a friend know you 're thinking of her . You never know just how much they might need the encouragement ! Question: What might happen if you choose to do these things for someone ?
They might think that you 're trying to chat them up
They might fall in love with you
You will make their day by exercising a very simple action that takes little effort from you
They might think that you have feelings for them
C
You will make their day by exercising a very simple action that takes little effort from you
Story: Just kidding ! Happy for you girl ( although you obviously do n't read my blog haha ) ! =D But but i went to view his blog . One moment he was still blogging all about his same - name - as - my - cousin - ex , then the next he was babying here babying there my cousin . Question: Why did I go to view his blog ?
Because I was interested in what he had to say .
None of the above choices .
Because I 'm happy for you .
Because I 'm just kidding .
A
Because I was interested in what he had to say .
Story: Soon enough the car died . I coasted for half a mile and then came to a stop just a few feet from the offramp for my exit . I was half a mile from my office 's parking lot . Question: Why did the car die ?
Because I came to a stop just a few feet from the offramp .
Because there is something wrong with it mechanically .
Because I coasted for half a mile .
None of the above choices .
B
Because there is something wrong with it mechanically .
Story: And then , there is the joy of finally seeing and touching the laptop , starting it for the first time and setting up the OS . My mom ( although she is not as paranoid about Internet security as I am ) decided that she wanted a laptop dedicated to her Internet use ( browsing and some online games ) . Unfortunate...
She desired one but did n't want to deal with the price .
None of the above choices .
My mom 's netbook broke .
I desired one but I did n't want to deal with the price of a new netbook .
A
She desired one but did n't want to deal with the price .
Story: Still , the bulk of the energy goes to the art paper that 's nowhere near completion . I ' m a little beind schedule and need to pick up some spray paint within the next 24 hours if not I ' m doomed for eternity . It 's funny , how things always disappear the moment you need it the most . Question: What would ac...
I would just submit a drawing because I think that is better in any rate
I would be unable to complete my project on time
I would simply finish the project with regular paint
I would consider using charcoal instead of spray paint
B
I would be unable to complete my project on time
Story: This is all I ' ve got . " It was harder then to feel alone than I had ever imagined . Maybe it was the shock . Everything had been good just a few moments before . Everything had been great , and now . Question: Why do you think that it hurt to be alone then ?
I was used to having people around and because I was feeling bad , being alone felt additionally bad
I did not enjoy being alone because I wanted to cook and entertain and had no one to join me
I had a lot of work to do and needed help but being alone I could not get that help
I was bored and being alone meant I stayed bored
A
I was used to having people around and because I was feeling bad , being alone felt additionally bad
Story: All but 15 Republicans voted against the act . However , the bill was dead in the water shortly after passage as it lacked the 60 votes it needed to pass the Senate , and would have been vetoed by President Bush if it ever did reach his desk . This fact helped lead to this week 's second development which I will...
Because 15 Republicans votes against it .
Because the bill was dead in the water .
Because he opposes it .
None of the above choices .
C
Because he opposes it .
Story: All the colors , chocolate brown earth and yellow - green budding trees , and the red shirt of a farmer in the distance , had a crisp brightness to them . " Are you tired , Fanny ? " he asked after a few minutes . " No , not at all - I ought to be , but somehow in such beauty I am refreshed instead of fatigued ....
Because a man was keeping her company .
She is in a pleasant environment .
Because a man asked if she was tired .
Because the farmer was wearing a red shirt
B
She is in a pleasant environment .
Story: apparently , i get around .... i am a math hussy ! i stayed and chatted with some of the professors after the talk . it was quite enjoyable . Also , Dr. Rice asked me to accompany her to a dinner with the author of a book about female astronauts . Question: Why was the person at the talk with professors ?
The person was married to the speaker .
None of the above choices .
The person was the child of the speaker and watched the talk .
The professor of the student invited the person to the talk while in class .
D
The professor of the student invited the person to the talk while in class .
Story: apparently , i get around .... i am a math hussy ! i stayed and chatted with some of the professors after the talk . it was quite enjoyable . Also , Dr. Rice asked me to accompany her to a dinner with the author of a book about female astronauts . Question: What did the person do after being invited to a dinner ...
The person attended the dinner with the professor and female astronauts .
The person yelled at the professor and said he was doing something else that day .
None of the above choices .
The person ignored the professor and walked away .
A
The person attended the dinner with the professor and female astronauts .
Story: Almost as if you do n't even know who I am . I know you ' ve only seen me in my true form for a short time now , but have I changed ? I want to spend the rest of my life with you . I would kill myself if you were hurt . Question: What will you do if they deny your advance and say that they do not want to be with...
I would be depressed and hurt and I would not know what to do , for a long time , at least
I would seek out someone who does want to be with me
I would forget about them and carry on with my life
I would persist and find ways to make them fall in love with me
A
I would be depressed and hurt and I would not know what to do , for a long time , at least
Story: So , my roommate Erin ( there are two of us in the house for those of you who did n't know ) , just informed me today that she 's moving out in two weeks . Yep . TWO WEEKS . Question: How do I feel about Erin moving out ?
I 'm excited that she 's not moving out soon
I 'm distressed that she 's moving out so soon
I 'm distressed that she 's not moving out soon
I 'm excited that she 's moving out soon
B
I 'm distressed that she 's moving out so soon
Story: So , my roommate Erin ( there are two of us in the house for those of you who did n't know ) , just informed me today that she 's moving out in two weeks . Yep . TWO WEEKS . Question: What may happen after Erin moves out ?
I may move back home
None of the above choices .
I may find a new roommate
I may move with her
C
I may find a new roommate
Story: The other dog i guess is still in the house and sleeping . My first day at " work " ( since they do n't pay me ) was pretty easy . They had a staircase that leads right into the water . Question: What may happen at your first day of work ?
It would be a cake walk .
None of the above choices .
It would n't be a cake walk .
I would get paid .
A
It would be a cake walk .
Story: Last time he was leading us , I also noticed that his entire body ( arms , legs ) was totally smooth and hairless . So I am assuming he shaves his body as well . Also the last time he lead our class , we were doing exercises that caused him to yell , " Suck in your guts ! Squeeze your butts closed ! " Question: ...
He thought that we were better looking when we sucked in our guts and made our butts seem tighter
he liked to watch us while we worked out and he preferred that we looked slim and muscular
He wanted us to maintain the proper posture for the exercise that we were taking on and doing
None of the above choices .
C
He wanted us to maintain the proper posture for the exercise that we were taking on and doing
Story: And I should have . But I did n't and I will forever regret my inaction . " a / n : I 'll never , ever be one of those authors who demands reviews in exchange for chapters . I just do n't have it in me . Question: What may have caused you to regret the situation ?
I did n't have it in me to take action in the situation with the authors .
I took action , but I did n't do it right .
None of the above choices .
I did n't take any action .
D
I did n't take any action .
Story: You do all your work till 3 am and till about 6 am there is n't anything to do , so worked two night and I really liked it I ' m planning if everything will be o.k . I will be working only at nights the time passes faster . OH and I almost forgot I wrote before that bsb where staying in this hotel so last night ...
None of the above choices .
The time would pass faster
The time might not pass as fast
They would not rewrite the names for a guessing game
C
The time might not pass as fast
Story: I have gotten WAY behind in my blogging , but I had to post this before I conked out . The 27th annual Studio -A -Rama was yesterday . From 2:00 pm to midnightish , we had band after band after band play for us while we simulcast their performances over the air and on the web . I ' m home after about two and one...
The narrator simulcast the performances
The narrator spent two and a half hours cleaning up
The narrator went to bed
The narrator wrote a blog post
C
The narrator went to bed
Story: The journey turned out to be hellish , you can not dam well sleep , I mean they are comfortable trains , but neither of us got a wink . The train was slow and ambling , been mostly single track , freight trains kept causing delay , so much so that we were 2 hours late when we arrived in Montreal , missing our co...
They would have slept well
None of the above choices .
They would n't have missed their connection
They would have missed their connection
C
They would n't have missed their connection
Story: The journey turned out to be hellish , you can not dam well sleep , I mean they are comfortable trains , but neither of us got a wink . The train was slow and ambling , been mostly single track , freight trains kept causing delay , so much so that we were 2 hours late when we arrived in Montreal , missing our co...
They would have been two hours late
They would have missed their connection
They would have slept well
None of the above choices .
D
None of the above choices .
Story: I noticed Pike 's nervousness , which alarmed me too . She cracked her bedroom door , and the two went downstairs . Later , I was told the two were no longer friends , and Pike should not have been in the house . This is another example of story ideas here , there , and everywhere . Question: Why was Pike nervou...
He was trying to come up with a story .
He realized the story was a bad idea .
He knew that he was n't supposed to be there .
He was trying to become her friend again .
C
He knew that he was n't supposed to be there .
Story: When you have a stigmatized illness such as depression or bipolar disorder there is much comfort in meeting others - even on the page of a book - who have endured the same desperation and have come out the other side . For me , learning about the physiology of depression and the chemistry of the brain gave me tr...
That being depressed is normal .
That it is caused by the brain .
None of the above choices .
Thqat depression is not caused by the brain .
B
That it is caused by the brain .
Story: When you have a stigmatized illness such as depression or bipolar disorder there is much comfort in meeting others - even on the page of a book - who have endured the same desperation and have come out the other side . For me , learning about the physiology of depression and the chemistry of the brain gave me tr...
Thqat depression is not caused by the brain .
None of the above choices .
That being depressed is normal .
That they are not weak of lazy , but ill .
D
That they are not weak of lazy , but ill .
Story: When you have a stigmatized illness such as depression or bipolar disorder there is much comfort in meeting others - even on the page of a book - who have endured the same desperation and have come out the other side . For me , learning about the physiology of depression and the chemistry of the brain gave me tr...
They start reading and learning about other people with the illness .
They will know that depression can be cured .
None of the above choices .
That there is not a physilogical reason behind it .
A
They start reading and learning about other people with the illness .
Story: When you have a stigmatized illness such as depression or bipolar disorder there is much comfort in meeting others - even on the page of a book - who have endured the same desperation and have come out the other side . For me , learning about the physiology of depression and the chemistry of the brain gave me tr...
They will know that depression can be cured .
None of the above choices .
That there is not a physilogical reason behind it .
That there should be no stigma attached to it .
D
That there should be no stigma attached to it .
Story: Spent close to four hours there ( although in my defence , a large part of those four hours were spent feeding Layla . And myself ! ) It 's no wonder Mr Ikea Man is the world 's richest man : noone ever spends under $ 100 there . Everything is " just $ 6.95 " or " What ? Question: Why did I spend so much time an...
I bought a lot of food and extra , unneeded things in Ikea .
None of the above choices .
I spent too much money on food and large purchases .
I bought a lot of food and extra , much needed things in Ikea .
A
I bought a lot of food and extra , unneeded things in Ikea .
Story: But it totally was n't awkward , it was so much fun and I re - realized how cool Will is . Like I learned the origin of the word " quarantine " , weird things like this do n't seem to come up in conversation with my other friends . Now I ' m in Seattle with my mom and it 's like " .... " I ' m not even excited a...
Because the writer is in Seattle .
Because the situation was n't awkward .
Because the writer realized how cool Will is .
Because Will taught her .
D
Because Will taught her .
Story: My job had penny sales recently , so I tried to let her know about those whenever I saw her , but I definitely wanted her to know about Teacher Appreciation Day too . Just in case she does n't come in before then , I tracked down her e - mail address and sent her the details . This is definitely one of my favori...
She will see that I sent her a teacher appreciation email and expressed my gratitude for her
She will be bombarded with work during the holidays and that will disappoint her
She will have so many emails to get through she wo n't be able to find the one I sent her
She will be bombarded with spam emails
A
She will see that I sent her a teacher appreciation email and expressed my gratitude for her
Story: Why is it that all of your equipment fails at once ? First it was the camera , the zoom died . I bought the Vivitar in March of 2007 , by May of 2007 I had to send it back for warranty repairs , the lens stuck in the extended position . My May of 2008 the zoom button does n't work , camera is pretty useless with...
Because they believed it would be a good product .
None of the above choices .
Because they wanted to send it back for warranty repairs .
Because all of their equipment failed at the same time .
A
Because they believed it would be a good product .
Story: I was out for a cigarette about twenty minutes ago and two cockatoo 's came and flew onto the patio roof ! Sydeny went balistic in a happy way ( he was going " HELLO ! HELLOOOOO ! ! ! ) Question: Why might Sydeny be so happy about the cockatoos ?
Because it 's rare to see cockatoos flying freely because they 're not kept as pets .
Because it 's common to see cockatoos flying freely because they 're kept as pets .
Because it 's common to see cockatoos flying in the wild because they 're kept as pets .
Because it 's rare to see cockatoos flying freely because they 're kept as pets .
D
Because it 's rare to see cockatoos flying freely because they 're kept as pets .
Story: Dave was n't just a genius writer - he was trying to help make new ones . Every time I read that his death was an apparent suicide , I jerk a little . I know what they mean , but to me there is nothing apparent about it . There is nothing apparent about why someone would do that . This is enough by itself to cre...
He passed away while writing .
He was killed by someone else .
Dave 's death was caused by homicide .
He killed himself .
D
He killed himself .
Story: It 's a decent hotel and was recently remodeled . I am there with both of my parents and we ' ve had a busy day of traveling , so we had a simple dinner and went back to our room . It 's nine o'clock and the phone rings . My dad looks up and says , " That 's weird . Question: Why might my dad find a ringing phon...
Because my dad might have been expecting a call from someone .
Because my dad might not have been expecting a visit from anyone .
None of the above choices .
Because my dad might have been expecting a visit from someone .
C
None of the above choices .
Story: Oh , and , remind me never to go to Target on a Sunday ... especially if it 's the day before college starts ... it was like i was on the SSU campus or something . wow . crazy . Question: What may be your reason for not going to Target on Sundays ?
The store gets crowded on that day .
The store is closed on that day .
Target has that crazy college kid working on that day .
It 's campus day on Sundays .
A
The store gets crowded on that day .
Story: Posted by : technicolor - I dreamt that Mike was helping me move into a new house . There was this big , old floor model stereo in the living room . We had the radio on and they were playing some really great songs , and a lot of Steppenwolf . Question: What would happen next in my dream where Mike and I were li...
Mike and I would get all of my things moved in to the old house and organized .
None of the above choices .
Mike and I would keep listening to music while moving my things into the old house .
Mike and I would keep listening to music while moving my things into the new house .
D
Mike and I would keep listening to music while moving my things into the new house .
Story: So when she came in an hour later , I jumped up and pounced on her . Her shrieks of joy and fear just made me laugh . After my powernap I felt like it was time to tackle my to - do list . Question: What 's a possible reason the writer took a powernap ?
Because the writer jumped up and pounced on someone .
None of the above choices .
Because someone had shrieks of joy .
Because they thought they would have more energy afterward .
D
Because they thought they would have more energy afterward .
Story: Yesterday on Marketplace , they were broadcasting from outside Lehmann Bros. in New York City . They mentioned that as former employees were coming out with their stuff in boxes , not only was the press chasing them down the street with cameras trying to get a comment , but tourists were actually snapping photos...
Because they just got laid off .
Beacuse it was on Marketplace .
Because it was in New York City .
Because they were broadcasting from outside Lehmann Bros.
A
Because they just got laid off .
Story: I ca n't believe it 's already the 9th of August ! This is so exciting . Only six more days until I can move into my room in Wilmer - Davis , and then only two more days after that till band camp starts . I thought this last two weeks would drag on and on , and they have a little bit , but now that I ' m really ...
None of the above choices .
I am excited about abnd camp and moving and whenever excited the days leading up to an exciting event take forever to go by
I did n't do anything to save up money for the band camp and move so I spent my days at home and that made time take long
I had to work overtime a lot over those days and that made time go slowly
B
I am excited about abnd camp and moving and whenever excited the days leading up to an exciting event take forever to go by
Story: Nearly a week passed before the girl was able to explain what had happened to her . One afternoon she set ou from the coast in a small boat and was caught in a storm . Towards evening the boat struck the rock and she jumped into the sea . Then she swam to the shore after spending the whole night in the water . Q...
Because she wanted to survive .
None of the above choices .
Because she was out in a small boat .
Because she was n't able to explain what happened to her .
A
Because she wanted to survive .
Story: We celebrated my 25th birthday and my dad 's 20th death anniversary yesterday . It was yes 20 years ago when our whole lives changed - from daily lifestyle to the schools we had to attend . So called friends of our family have come and gone - others really stayed with us . And now that were in the first year on ...
They want to praise the schools they went too .
None of the above choices .
They are celebrating that their dad is dead .
They are celebrating a 20 year anniversary .
D
They are celebrating a 20 year anniversary .
Story: We celebrated my 25th birthday and my dad 's 20th death anniversary yesterday . It was yes 20 years ago when our whole lives changed - from daily lifestyle to the schools we had to attend . So called friends of our family have come and gone - others really stayed with us . And now that were in the first year on ...
They are celebrating that their dad is dead .
They want to praise the schools they went too .
They are celebrating his birthday .
None of the above choices .
C
They are celebrating his birthday .
Story: We celebrated my 25th birthday and my dad 's 20th death anniversary yesterday . It was yes 20 years ago when our whole lives changed - from daily lifestyle to the schools we had to attend . So called friends of our family have come and gone - others really stayed with us . And now that were in the first year on ...
Their so called friends wanted them to move .
They had to go to different schools
They decided to move to another school district .
None of the above choices .
B
They had to go to different schools
Story: We celebrated my 25th birthday and my dad 's 20th death anniversary yesterday . It was yes 20 years ago when our whole lives changed - from daily lifestyle to the schools we had to attend . So called friends of our family have come and gone - others really stayed with us . And now that were in the first year on ...
Their so called friends wanted them to move .
They decided to move to another school district .
None of the above choices .
Their dad died twenty years adgo .
D
Their dad died twenty years adgo .
Story: ) My mom advertised my old , big room for rent , and last week , a decent ( NT ) couple moved in . I carried most of the furniture during rearrangement , and I pulled down my posters ( gently ! ) from the wall . Question: Why did his mom rent the room ?
He moved his furniture to another room .
He moved out for college .
The priest was going to fall down the stars .
The stairs were falling in .
B
He moved out for college .
Story: ) My mom advertised my old , big room for rent , and last week , a decent ( NT ) couple moved in . I carried most of the furniture during rearrangement , and I pulled down my posters ( gently ! ) from the wall . Question: Why did his mom rent the room ?
She needed the rent money for bills .
The priest was going to fall down the stars .
He moved his furniture to another room .
The stairs were falling in .
A
She needed the rent money for bills .
Story: ) My mom advertised my old , big room for rent , and last week , a decent ( NT ) couple moved in . I carried most of the furniture during rearrangement , and I pulled down my posters ( gently ! ) from the wall . Question: What would happen to the room if she did n't rent it ?
None of the above choices .
It would go unused for a period of time .
It would be where her son lived .
It would give her a place for her son to sleep .
B
It would go unused for a period of time .
Story: ) My mom advertised my old , big room for rent , and last week , a decent ( NT ) couple moved in . I carried most of the furniture during rearrangement , and I pulled down my posters ( gently ! ) from the wall . Question: What would happen to the room if she did n't rent it ?
It would be where her son lived .
It would give her a place for her son to sleep .
None of the above choices .
It would become a dumping ground for clutter .
D
It would become a dumping ground for clutter .
Story: I think they were old enough to be weaned , but probably the people who had them just did n't know what they were doing . To the peoples ' credit ( I say reluctantly ) - they all looked healthy and well taken care of . But this is why you get your pets spayed . Question: What might happen had these pets been spa...
They would be irritated to have their physical privacy invaded
They would be upset that they can not reproduce
They would be agitated and aggressive because of how they were treated
They would be more relaxed and more comfortable in any environment they are in
D
They would be more relaxed and more comfortable in any environment they are in
Story: The absolute best stuff feels like a guy telling you funny shit he 's making up on the fly . This was none of that . There were entertaining moments , but basically it felt shallow and glib . It was very disjointed , chopping and changing all over the place , and it felt remote from anything anyone actually expe...
I might have gone to a flying show and did n't enjoy the experience .
I might have gone to a standup comedy show and did n't enjoy the experience .
I might have gone to a makeup show and did n't enjoy the experience .
I might have gone to a standup comedy show and did enjoy the experience .
B
I might have gone to a standup comedy show and did n't enjoy the experience .