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f092_9
How long was a speach by each young entrepreneur? Choices: A. 1 hour B. 10 minutes C. 4 hours D. not enough information
10 minutes
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f092_10
How does the narrator feel about the fact that BT are going to buy the company? Choices: A. not enough information B. concerned C. happy D. calm
concerned
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f092_11
What is the man who co-founded the venture that BT plans to purchase wearing? Choices: A. A yellow jacket and bright red trousers. B. not enough information C. A suit. D. A costume.
A yellow jacket and bright red trousers.
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f092_12
When did the narrator got drunk? Choices: A. I did not drink at the party B. After party started. C. not enough information D. Before party started
After party started.
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f092_13
Back in September 2006, when did the narrator find themselves drunk from the free bar? Choices: A. During the party B. before the party C. after the party D. not enough information
During the party
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f092_14
What does the narrator do for a living? Choices: A. not enough information B. He is a banker. C. He is an investor. D. He is in finance.
He is an investor.
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f092_15
How does the narrator's drinking buddy feel about the story that was printed? Choices: A. not enough information B. happy C. enthusiastic D. annoyed
annoyed
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f092_16
What does the narrator think about the purchase BT plans to make? Choices: A. not enough information B. It's bullshit. C. It's a bad fit. D. It's ridiculous.
It's a bad fit.
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f092_17
How many people are at the club? Choices: A. not enough information B. A dozen. C. A hundred. D. Fifty.
not enough information
[ "September 2006, and deep in the bowels of the Adam Street private members' club in London a very special group of people is crammed into a private room, supping imported Spanish beer from a free bar.\nThe value - on paper at least - of the companies owned by those squeezed into this tiny, boiling space would dwarf...
f093_0
What is the gender of the narrator? Choices: A. Female. B. not enough information C. Male. D. Non-binary.
not enough information
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_1
The writer's computer-owning peers probably liked to do what with their computers? Choices: A. learn desktop publishing B. play video games C. write code D. not enough information
play video games
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_2
It is peobably true about the narrator: Choices: A. He continues enjoying the Internet B. He becomes Englsh teacher C. The recent past. D. not enough information
He continues enjoying the Internet
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_3
When the narrator first learned desktop publishing? Choices: A. After elementary school B. Before Christmas C. Before 7th birthday D. not enough information
After elementary school
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_4
What did his parents buy him on his seventh birthday? Choices: A. ZX Spectrum. B. A radio C. not enough information D. A book
ZX Spectrum.
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_5
What was the supposed reason Mr. Coen taught this person desktop publishing? Choices: A. to produce an alternative school version of the school magazine B. to write flattering articles C. to work on the official school magazine D. not enough information
to work on the official school magazine
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_6
Who prefered radio for pursuing fame and wealth? Choices: A. Howard Stern B. Nick Griffin C. Hitler D. not enough information
Howard Stern
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_7
Who taught him desktop publishing? Choices: A. His school teacher B. Nick Griffin C. Mr. Coen D. not enough information
His school teacher
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_8
The writer's parents believed the computer would be used for what motives? Choices: A. His peers amusement B. not enough information C. educational D. making shit appear on the screen
educational
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_9
Fame-hungry dickheads found their preferred medium for pursuing fame and wealth from which source? Choices: A. books B. not enough information C. newspapers D. Leaflets
not enough information
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_10
After he convinced Mr. Cohen to teach him desktop publishing, why did he get banned from the computer room? Choices: A. He made a magazine that mocked his teachers. B. He got detention. C. He didn't follow the rules. D. not enough information
He made a magazine that mocked his teachers.
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_11
What does the narrator think about the possibilities of technology? Choices: A. It's addictive. B. not enough information C. The possibilities are not endless. D. It's a way to subvert norms.
It's a way to subvert norms.
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_12
How long did it take the narrator to learn desktop publishing? Choices: A. A few hours. B. Weeks. C. Days. D. not enough information
A few hours.
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_13
The narrator will most likely: Choices: A. Become a web-publisher B. not enough information C. Become an English teacher D. Become a media specialist
Become a web-publisher
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_14
How long was it between the time the Apollo 11 landed on the moon and when the writer got his ZX Spectrum? Choices: A. 2 weeks B. 18 hours C. not enough information D. 18 years
18 years
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_15
What did the narrator discover Internet? Choices: A. not enough information B. Before 1991 C. After 1997 D. Before 1996
After 1997
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_16
What is probably true about the narrator? Choices: A. not enough information B. He likes to read. C. He is an English teacher. D. He is a hacker.
He is a hacker.
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f093_17
How did Hitler find his preferred medium for pursuing fame and wealth, according to the text? Choices: A. letters B. Books C. leaflets D. not enough information
Books
[ "My love affair with technology began at an early age. On my seventh birthday, my parents bought me a second-hand ZX Spectrum and, in a foretaste of my life to come, I immediately set about learning how to use it to get attention. It's a sign of how rapidly technology develops that my crappy Spectrum, with its 48k ...
f094_0
When did narrator become good friends with Charlie Skelton? Choices: A. not enough information B. After starting comedy magazine C. After I started my law degree D. When Fiday Thing was born
After I started my law degree
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_1
The Friday Thing started: Choices: A. not enough information B. AFTER Charlie's office comedy project failed C. WHILE Charlie was working on his office comedy project D. BEFORE Charlie's office comedy project started
AFTER Charlie's office comedy project failed
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_2
After the end of the text, the group likely: Choices: A. not enough information B. Gained no attention C. Gained a lot of attention D. Had their project fail
Gained a lot of attention
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_3
How long was the writer probably a school magazine publisher? Choices: A. Throughout middle school B. Throughout elementary school C. not enough information D. Throughout high school
Throughout high school
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_4
How does the writer feel about attending lectures? Choices: A. They always bore him B. not enough information C. They are not interested D. They make him stay at class late
They are not interested
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_5
The Friday Thing probably became: Choices: A. The pivot of Clare's career B. not enough information C. Popular D. Charlie's biggest failure
Popular
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_6
Who would meet with the writer and Charlie Skelton to brainstorm projects? Choices: A. Clare B. not enough information C. Rhys Jones D. Griff
Clare
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_7
Why did narrator had plenty of time? Choices: A. not enough information B. He was a school magazine publisher C. He had no intention of studying D. He was famous
He had no intention of studying
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_8
How does Clare know Rhys Jones? Choices: A. They are friends B. not enough information C. They are acquaintances D. They are coworkers
not enough information
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_9
The character in the story: Choices: A. not enough information B. Is old C. Is competitive D. Has a sense of humor
Has a sense of humor
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_10
Who is the main character in the story? Choices: A. A celebrity B. A writer C. not enough information D. Clare's good friend
not enough information
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_11
Where would office workers be able to see the group's comedy magazine? Choices: A. In their physical mailboxes B. not enough information C. On the internet D. At a newspaper stand
On the internet
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_12
Who had a stalled TV project? Choices: A. not enough information B. Griff C. Clare D. Charlie
Griff
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_13
The petition became successful: Choices: A. Over two years B. Overnight C. The next week D. not enough information
Overnight
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_14
How do the writer and Clare probably know each other? Choices: A. They are classmates in law school B. They are friends C. not enough information D. They are strangers
They are friends
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_15
How was the online magazine started? Choices: A. Website B. Printing C. Email D. not enough information
Email
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_16
How was the media alerted to The Friday Thing? Choices: A. A journalist randomly found the group's website B. not enough information C. Rhys Jones told the media D. The group sent them a press release
The group sent them a press release
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f094_17
What did narrator thinks of his days as a publisher? Choices: A. How much more British people work compared to Americans B. Printing and distributing magazines is difficult C. not enough information D. How to send out newsletters
Printing and distributing magazines is difficult
[ "With almost two years left of my law degree, and with no intention of doing anything so idiotic as actually attending lectures or studying law, I had plenty of time to come up with my next bid for online fame. The Griff Rhys Jones TV project had stalled after a couple of meetings when everyone involved realised th...
f095_0
After the end of this story, the narrator seems to be a little: Choices: A. self-deprecating B. arrogant C. not enough information D. prideful
self-deprecating
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_1
What is probably true about Yvette Cloete? Choices: A. Her clients are reasonable, trusting people. B. She gave somebody a flu shot. C. not enough information D. Her job often requires her to physically examine children.
Her job often requires her to physically examine children.
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_2
Where were the accounts of kidnapped or murdered girls published? Choices: A. The newspaper. B. Page Three. C. The Sun. D. not enough information
The Sun.
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_3
What happened to the narrator after the article? Choices: A. Their website made them a target. B. Their website got a lot of traffic. C. Their website was a success. D. not enough information
Their website was a success.
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_4
What does the narrator think about the state of British TV in 2002? Choices: A. It is absolutely mental. B. It is madness. C. not enough information D. It's ridiculous.
It is absolutely mental.
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_5
Why does the narrator think the parents are morons? Choices: A. not enough information B. because they tend to blow things out of proportion C. because they let a killer get away with murder D. because he drank too much
because they tend to blow things out of proportion
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_6
How long did it take to set up thinkofthechildren.co.uk website? Choices: A. Few years B. Few month C. not enough information D. 10 minutes
Few month
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_7
What did the narrator do before setting up their website? Choices: A. They went to the paediatrician. B. not enough information C. They went to school. D. They read a story about Maxine Carr.
They read a story about Maxine Carr.
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_8
Who had her door vandalized by a group of 'concerned parents'? Choices: A. Dr. Yvette Cloete B. Ian Huntley C. Maxine Carr D. not enough information
Dr. Yvette Cloete
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_9
Why were the parents concerned? Choices: A. not enough information B. They were misled. C. They were concerned. D. They wanted to keep their children safe.
They wanted to keep their children safe.
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_10
Whose front door had the word "paedo" painted on it? Choices: A. not enough information B. Yvette Cloete C. The narrator D. Maxine Carr
Yvette Cloete
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_11
Who did Ian Huntley murder? Choices: A. a pretty young girl B. a vigilante C. a friend of Maxine's D. not enough information
not enough information
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_12
Who is Murdoch? Choices: A. A journalist. B. A newspaper editor. C. A newspaper publisher. D. not enough information
A newspaper publisher.
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_13
The narrator believes that: Choices: A. Parents have the right to worry about their child's safety, within reason. B. not enough information C. Parents should team up as anonymous crimefighters D. Parents should jump to conclusions immediately
Parents have the right to worry about their child's safety, within reason.
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_14
What color paint did the vandals use? Choices: A. Red B. Blue C. not enough information D. Yellow
Red
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_15
How was the thinkofthechildren.co.uk site received? Choices: A. not enough information B. It was viewed as a satire. C. It was viewed as offensive. D. It was a success.
not enough information
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_16
The narrator created a website: Choices: A. before people had vandalized a doctor's house B. not enough information C. after people had vandalized a doctor's house D. while people were vandalizing a doctor's house
after people had vandalized a doctor's house
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f095_17
The narrator has probably been living in his neighborhood: Choices: A. for two weeks B. for most of his life C. not enough information D. for a day
for most of his life
[ "If you turned on the TV towards the end of 2002 you could have been forgiven for thinking that Britain had gone absolutely horseshit mental. Every week, it seemed, another pretty young girl from a nice family, who was happy and popular and always did well at school, was being kidnapped or murdered by what the Sun ...
f096_0
What newspaper did the main character write a regular column for? Choices: A. food and drink website B. The Friday Thing C. not enough information D. the Guardian
the Guardian
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_1
Where did the writer work? Choices: A. For the Guardian column. B. not enough information C. London. D. The writer was a Regular contributer to other publications.
For the Guardian column.
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_2
What probably happened to most of the main character's dot com friends? Choices: A. They were promoted B. They became rich C. They lost their jobs D. not enough information
They lost their jobs
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_3
For how long was the main character writing about the dot com industry? Choices: A. not enough information B. About 4 years C. Around 10 years D. Several months
About 4 years
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_4
What was the dot com boom? Choices: A. Writer's plan to use the internet to become hugely famous and successful B. Parties to celebrate a year in business. C. not enough information D. Speculative investment bubble that formed around Internet companies
Speculative investment bubble that formed around Internet companies
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_5
Who did the writer eat lunches with while they tried to convince him to write about them in his column? Choices: A. not enough information B. The great and the good of the dot com world C. online entrepreneurs D. his friends
The great and the good of the dot com world
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_6
Immediately atfer the end of this text, narrator appears to be: Choices: A. Disappointed B. not enough information C. Excited D. Enthusiastic
Disappointed
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_7
Who was jealous and rich in the story? Choices: A. Maggie B. not enough information C. Sam Lewis D. The main character
Sam Lewis
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_8
Why did he think the entrepreneurs tried to convince him to write about them? Choices: A. They invited him to launch parties. B. not enough information C. They invited him to parties to celebrate them staying in business for a whole year. D. They told him their secrets of business.
They invited him to launch parties.
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_9
What was the main character's job title? Choices: A. not enough information B. tv personality C. food critic D. journalist
journalist
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_10
What did the main character think about his girlfriend's job? Choices: A. He was conserned B. She had a great job C. He was jealous D. not enough information
She had a great job
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_11
How long had Maggie been the writer's girlfriend? Choices: A. When in London, the writer had made lots of new friends, and, on top of all that, he was getting laid and eating gourmet food for free. B. Since he arrived in London. C. In 2003 when he was covering the 'new media' industry. D. not enough information
not enough information
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_12
When did the main character start hanging out with people in the dot com world? Choices: A. After he met his girlfriend B. Before he started working for the Guardian C. After he arrived in London D. not enough information
After he arrived in London
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_13
How could the writer eat at London's best restaurants for free? Choices: A. I'd managed to find myself a new girlfriend - Maggie B. The writer was invited to attend launch parties for new sites. C. not enough information D. Maggie, a Welsh journalist who was a restaurant reviewer for a food and drink website was his g...
Maggie, a Welsh journalist who was a restaurant reviewer for a food and drink website was his girlfriend.
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_14
After the dot com boom when were the first signs of trouble for the industry? Choices: A. 2003 was a really strange time to be covering the 'new media' industry B. not enough information C. The first signs of trouble for the industry had come in 2000. D. As the century turned, so had the market.
The first signs of trouble for the industry had come in 2000.
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_15
Why were people not having an easy with the 'new media' industry? Choices: A. not enough information B. Because of the tulip craze C. dot com industry was in trouble D. There was no industry left
dot com industry was in trouble
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_16
Who is Sam Lewis Choices: A. The main character's best friend B. The main character's brother C. not enough information D. The main character's boss
not enough information
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f096_17
How long dot the dot com boom last? Choices: A. 20 years B. Few months C. 5 years. D. not enough information
5 years.
[ "With regular money now coming in from the Guardian column, my regular contributions to other publications and the modest subscription revenue from The Friday Thing, I had been living something of the high life since arriving in London.\nI had started hanging out with the great and the good of the dot com world: at...
f097_0
Who was he meeting for the interview? Choices: A. A man named Salvador. B. A middle-aged woman. C. not enough information D. A desk manager.
not enough information
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_1
Where was Casa Salvador located? Choices: A. In the business part of downtown. B. not enough information C. In a nice part of town. D. In a nasty part of town.
In a nasty part of town.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_2
Who was the peroxide-blonde women arguing with? Choices: A. Women faking moans of pleasure B. not enough information C. The desk manager D. The contact
The desk manager
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_3
What kind of job was he going to an interview for? Choices: A. Pimp B. not enough information C. Desk Manager D. Hitman
not enough information
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_4
What do the women he hears faking moans of pleasure do for a living? Choices: A. Prostitute B. not enough information C. Secretary D. Desk manager
Prostitute
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_5
How long was he in the front lobby? Choices: A. A few seconds. B. 20 Minutes. C. not enough information D. A few minutes.
A few seconds.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_6
Who was argung with the middle-aged peroxide-blonde woman? Choices: A. Desk manager B. Interviewer C. not enough information D. Office manager
Desk manager
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_7
When the man leaves the flophouse he probably: Choices: A. did not get a job B. got a job C. regrets being late D. not enough information
did not get a job
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_8
John shouldn't have missed his appointment by: Choices: A. not enough information B. More than a few minutes C. More than a few days D. More than a few hours.
More than a few minutes
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_9
Why was he going to Casa Salvador? Choices: A. To talk with the desk manager. B. For an interview. C. not enough information D. To talk to the blonde woman.
For an interview.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_10
What did he think the desk manager wanted to do? Choices: A. not enough information B. Interview him. C. Hassle him. D. Help him.
Hassle him.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_11
What happened before he went to the room 313? Choices: A. not enough information B. He walked past the front lobby. C. He looked at his watch. D. He heard a phone ringing.
He walked past the front lobby.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_12
What did he blindly search along the wall for? Choices: A. The light switch. B. The phone C. not enough information D. The baseball bat.
The light switch.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_13
He answered the phone Choices: A. While the manager was busy arguing with the blond B. While he was in Room 313 C. not enough information D. After he went up the stairs
After he went up the stairs
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_14
How did he probably feel when he sat on the bed? Choices: A. Hopeful. B. Disgusted. C. Curious. D. not enough information
Hopeful.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_15
How did he feel when he saw the bat? Choices: A. Disgusted. B. not enough information C. Concerned. D. Curious.
Concerned.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_16
What does he think the desk manager wants to do? Choices: A. Manage to drive out the sundry undesirable elements. B. Hassle him C. not enough information D. Argue with the blonde woman.
Hassle him
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f097_17
Why did the man wait? Choices: A. He want to look at the baseball bat. B. He hoped his contact would return even though the man telling the story arrived late. C. not enough information D. He was waiting for a phone call
He hoped his contact would return even though the man telling the story arrived late.
[ "The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: \"gentrification\") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.\nI walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted t...
f098_0
When did Sharon sit down? Choices: A. After her conversation with the protagonist. B. not enough information C. Before her conversation with the protagonist. D. During her conversation with the protagonist.
During her conversation with the protagonist.
[ "\"Congratulations, jackass, you just got us sued.\"\nMy editor, Sharon, was standing in front of my desk. She was apparently not happy.\nI shrugged, slouching further down in my chair, trying to hide from her gigantic crazy eyes behind my computer. It was a white laptop with a sticker that said \"This Machine Kill...