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b017_6
After this passage, The writer and stuart are Choices: A. still friends B. talk often C. not enough information D. work together
still friends
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_7
How is Stuart likely to respond to someone who has a new fresh idea? Choices: A. he is likely to shut them down immediately B. he is likely to be open to it C. not enough information D. he is likely to ignore them
he is likely to be open to it
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_8
When did the author and Stuart become really close friends? Choices: A. on his 40th birthday B. when the author moved to America C. fifteen years ago D. not enough information
fifteen years ago
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_9
Who did he meet Choices: A. a friend B. an architect C. not enough information D. Stuart a programmer
Stuart a programmer
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_10
Who has always supported and challenged the author? Choices: A. Stuart B. the author's boss C. the author's wife D. not enough information
Stuart
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_11
Why was the occasion for the author giving a speech? Choices: A. it was Stuart's 40th birthday B. not enough information C. Stuart was retiring D. Stuart was getting married
it was Stuart's 40th birthday
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_12
The writer met stuart Choices: A. during the users group B. after the users group C. not enough information D. before the users group
during the users group
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_13
The writer believes that Choices: A. not enough information B. stuart is a great man C. stuart is sucessful D. stuart is his friend
stuart is a great man
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_14
How does the author feel about Stuart? Choices: A. he looks down on him B. he admires him C. not enough information D. he doesn't trust him
he admires him
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_15
How will Stuart likely feel after the speech? Choices: A. humiliated about what the author said about him B. honored that his friend thinks so highly of him C. angry because he didn't like being the center of attention D. not enough information
honored that his friend thinks so highly of him
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_16
What show have some of the guests heard Stuart on? Choices: A. Linux Users Group B. Bad Voltage C. not enough information D. Bombastic
Bad Voltage
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b017_17
What is true about stuart Choices: A. he is smart B. not enough information C. he is an architect D. he is a programmer
he is a programmer
[ "About 15 years ago I met Stuart ‘Aq’ Langridge when he walked into the new Wolverhampton Linux Users Group I had just started with his trademark bombastic personality and humor. Ever since those first interactions we have become really close friends.\nToday Stuart turns 40 and I just wanted to share a few words ab...
b018_0
Why did they miss the funding goal Choices: A. not enough information B. Theft C. It was an ambitious target D. Fraud
It was an ambitious target
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_1
What is probably true about the Ubuntu Edge campaign workers? Choices: A. they are probably indifferent to more fundraising campaigns B. they are probably not very hard working C. they are probably very ambitious D. not enough information
not enough information
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_2
The author probably thinks that Choices: A. his team isn't committed B. his team gave up C. his team tried hard D. not enough information
his team tried hard
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_3
What probably happens after the story? Choices: A. the company probably raises the remaining money B. the company probably stops fund raising C. the company probably raises some more but not enough to meet the target D. not enough information
the company probably raises the remaining money
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_4
The author in the text believes: Choices: A. raising $32 million was neither hard nor easy B. raising $32 million is an incredibly ambitious target C. raising $32 million was easy D. not enough information
raising $32 million is an incredibly ambitious target
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_5
When did the Ubuntu Edge campaign raise $12,812,776? Choices: A. before setting a goal of $12 million B. before setting a goal of raising $32 million C. not enough information D. After setting a goal of raising $32 million
After setting a goal of raising $32 million
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_6
The funding campaign probably lasted Choices: A. not enough information B. A few years C. A few months D. A few hours
A few months
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_7
This speech was made Choices: A. Before the funding began B. While funding was going on C. not enough information D. After funding had ended
After funding had ended
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_8
After the end of the story, the author's team Choices: A. Sold Ubuntu B. not enough information C. continued to promote Ubuntu D. gave up on Ubuntu
continued to promote Ubuntu
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_9
Who covered funding Choices: A. CNN B. FoxNews C. not enough information D. TechCrunch
TechCrunch
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_10
Who was proud of those who pledged to the Ubuntu Edge campaign? Choices: A. the author's wife B. the author C. the author's daughter D. not enough information
the author
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_11
Who in the text was not surprised at not hitting a $32 million dollar target? Choices: A. the author's friends B. the author C. the author's family D. not enough information
the author
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_12
Who is the author? Choices: A. CEO of Ubuntu B. A press member C. not enough information D. A venture capitalist
not enough information
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_13
The author believes that Choices: A. not enough information B. The team didn't give enough effort C. The team tried hard D. The team failed
The team tried hard
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_14
What is probably true about the F1 superphone? Choices: A. it is a failure once produced B. not enough information C. it is an incredible invention D. it is rejected by most people once produced
it is an incredible invention
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_15
How long did the fundraising campaign for the F1 superphone probably last? Choices: A. probably at least a year B. probably a month C. not enough information D. probably a few days
probably at least a year
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_16
What were they funding Choices: A. a phone B. a car C. a plane D. not enough information
a phone
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b018_17
Why were the Ubuntu Edge campaign raising money? Choices: A. to build a car B. not enough information C. to build a supercomputer D. to build a F1 superphone
to build a F1 superphone
[ "As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.\nSome have described us not meeting the...
b019_0
What is probably true about most people? Choices: A. not enough information B. most people want to be timid C. most people want to be criticized D. most people probably want to be confident
not enough information
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_1
How much do those who are insecure about their work probably believe they should communicate their failures to others? Choices: A. not enough information B. probably not as much as those who are secure C. probably more than those who are secure D. probably the same as those who are secure
probably not as much as those who are secure
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_2
Probably how long are work conferences that the author is referring to in the text? Choices: A. probably a few hours B. probably a few days C. probably an hour D. not enough information
probably a few days
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_3
Who takes feedback? Choices: A. not enough information B. people C. writers D. animals
people
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_4
The writer believes that Choices: A. people should learn B. people should isten C. not enough information D. people should take feedback
people should take feedback
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_5
what is true about the writer? Choices: A. writer writes alot B. writer likes feedback C. not enough information D. writer is creative
writer likes feedback
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_6
Who is the perfect blend at work according to the author? Choices: A. not enough information B. one who is completely confident and shirks criticism C. one who is confident in their abilities but with awareness of their limitations D. one who is not so good at their work, but doesn't tell anyone
one who is confident in their abilities but with awareness of their limitations
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_7
After the end, the writer probably Choices: A. wrote more B. stopped C. published this D. not enough information
wrote more
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_8
Why does the writer talk about feedback? Choices: A. because others give it B. because they need it C. not enough information D. because they're a writer
because they need it
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_9
Feedback usually lasts Choices: A. forever B. weeks C. days D. not enough information
days
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_10
Where do people often not practice what they preach according to the author in regards to seeing the value of critical feedback? Choices: A. not enough information B. at home C. at work D. in marriage
at work
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_11
Why is confidence important at work according to the author? Choices: A. because we can understand that failure is temporary and it will improve B. because we can make more money C. because we can get promoted easier D. not enough information
because we can understand that failure is temporary and it will improve
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_12
What is probably true about the author? Choices: A. the author probably has experienced failures at work and tried to improve B. the author fails and gives up at work C. not enough information D. the author never fails at work
the author probably has experienced failures at work and tried to improve
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_13
people take feedback Choices: A. when they act B. not enough information C. after they act D. before they act
after they act
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_14
After the end of the story, the author probably: Choices: A. not enough information B. doesn't try to accept criticism at work C. tries to accept criticism at work D. argues about criticism when given it at work
tries to accept criticism at work
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_15
what did the writer think? Choices: A. people need feedback B. people need to listen C. people need to learn D. not enough information
people need feedback
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_16
Who is the writer Choices: A. a smart person B. a creative person C. A reasonable person D. not enough information
not enough information
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b019_17
According to the author, when can people have a tough pill to swallow at work? Choices: A. when people are promoted due to bribery B. when people accept compliments and find out they are untrue C. when they see the value of critical feedback and lessons of failure D. not enough information
when they see the value of critical feedback and lessons of failure
[ "When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.\nSeeing the value in critical feedback ...
b020_0
social dynamics cause frustration in the organization when Choices: A. The gap widens between ground folks and senior leadership B. the founder lack skills to take their vision to actionable work C. the employee followers lack structure D. not enough information
The gap widens between ground folks and senior leadership
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_1
Who normally reports to the SVP Choices: A. The junior level employee B. not enough information C. The VP D. The new employee
The VP
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_2
John ate the cake Choices: A. during the wedding B. before the wedding C. not enough information D. after the wedding
after the wedding
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_3
Employees feel frustration as: Choices: A. Directors follow a stringent hierarchy B. a new SVP is hired C. not enough information D. The organization grows and divides
The organization grows and divides
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_4
What is probably true about John? Choices: A. John likes sweet foods B. John hates sweet foods C. John never eats sweet foods D. not enough information
John likes sweet foods
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_5
What problem typically happens in socially dynamic organization Choices: A. not enough information B. The founder lacks the skills to turn vision in actionable work C. Traditional management hierarchies break down D. The followers need more structure
Traditional management hierarchies break down
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_6
John's wedding ceremony probably lasted Choices: A. several hours B. 1 week C. 20 minutes D. not enough information
several hours
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_7
John believes that Choices: A. Fred was his friend B. not enough information C. Fred was not a good guest D. Fred was married
Fred was not a good guest
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_8
Who is Fred? Choices: A. John's partner B. John's best friend C. not enough information D. John's boss
not enough information
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_9
The junior level employee feel more influential than: Choices: A. not enough information B. The Founder C. The Senior Vice President D. The new employee
The Senior Vice President
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_10
Who ate the cake? Choices: A. johns wife B. fred C. john D. not enough information
john
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_11
What is the best way to solve the frustrations of the organization Choices: A. Bring in mediation to get both sides together B. Split up the organization in to two companies C. not enough information D. Fire those that stand in the way of progress
not enough information
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_12
After the end of this story, John is probably Choices: A. not enough information B. annoyed C. hungry D. married
married
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_13
Divison between employees and senior management starts Choices: A. not enough information B. Over years of growing apart C. time after time in every work environs D. Over the time of a week
Over years of growing apart
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_14
What did John eat? Choices: A. something sour B. something sweet C. not enough information D. something savory
something sweet
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_15
Why do organizations run into trouble Choices: A. Senior leadership fights over the water cooler B. The founder lacks vision C. not enough information D. The leadership and ground employee gap widens
The leadership and ground employee gap widens
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_16
Why was Fred bored? Choices: A. not enough information B. because the event was lengthy C. because John ate all the cake D. because John got married
because the event was lengthy
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b020_17
What can the organization do to take a new approach Choices: A. Avoid water cooler conversations B. Vent all frustrations C. Get employees and management working more closely D. not enough information
Get employees and management working more closely
[ "Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that.\nMany leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but ...
b021_0
What is probably true of an unsuccessful academic: Choices: A. They don't feel stuck between a rock and a hard place B. They don't time-block. C. They complete all of their writing and teaching D. not enough information
They don't time-block.
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Who blocks their writing in advance? Choices: A. Students B. Academics C. Researchers D. not enough information
Academics
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What happened before the development of Prolifko? Choices: A. not enough information B. The author carried out in-depth interviews with 23 scholars to collect research C. They went on a sabbatical to collect research D. They were working from home writing it
The author carried out in-depth interviews with 23 scholars to collect research
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What is most likely the author's job? Choices: A. Scholar B. Writer C. not enough information D. Researcher
Researcher
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The researchers believe that academics that schedule are: Choices: A. Wasting time that could be spent writing B. not enough information C. Not as effective as those who don't schedule D. More successful
More successful
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Researchers found that writers who don't time-block their writing in advance probably: Choices: A. not enough information B. Get all of their work done C. Feel like they're stuck D. Are more efficient than those that do time-block
Feel like they're stuck
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How did the author collect information to develop Prolifko? Choices: A. helping others to write B. by teaching C. By interviewing scholars with academic experience ranging in years and subjects D. not enough information
By interviewing scholars with academic experience ranging in years and subjects
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What does the author feel about the scholar in the UK? Choices: A. Inspired by their training B. not enough information C. Interested in their minds D. Intrigued by their knowledge
not enough information
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What issue did the author address first with their time block research? Choices: A. Personal systems B. not enough information C. Publishing D. Scheduling
Scheduling
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How long did it probably take the author to collect all of his research prior to creating Prolifiko? Choices: A. not enough information B. years C. days D. weeks
years
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How long had the academics surveyed been teaching? Choices: A. 100 years B. several years C. 10 minutes D. not enough information
several years
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How does the author probably feel about time blocking from home? Choices: A. it puts someone under huge pressure B. It is useful as long as you are able to schedule time each day C. not enough information D. it's a lengthy process
It is useful as long as you are able to schedule time each day
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What is the second habit of prolific writers? Choices: A. Adequate sleep B. not enough information C. Healthy diet D. Exercise
not enough information
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Why are academics stuck between a rock and a hard place? Choices: A. There's pressure to write, publish, and teach B. Students are paying attention C. not enough information D. They plan too well and get everything done too quickly.
There's pressure to write, publish, and teach
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After interviewing 23 scholars, how does the author probably feel about the pressures of academics? Choices: A. They feel lucky they can work from home B. not enough information C. Nobody is immune to the pressures and wants to help find ways to help those D. They feel generally least stresses
Nobody is immune to the pressures and wants to help find ways to help those
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Prolific academics block their time: Choices: A. not enough information B. While writing C. After finishing their projects D. In advance
In advance
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Where did the author get his interview scholars from? Choices: A. diverse group from Europe and the US B. on a sabbatical C. not enough information D. a writing session
diverse group from Europe and the US
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What was a common practice of successful academics? Choices: A. Napping B. not enough information C. Studying D. Planning
Planning
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Why was paul analyzed Choices: A. not enough information B. because he's in economics C. because he is famous D. because he's smart
because he is famous
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What did they post Choices: A. Something serious B. not enough information C. something smart D. something economic
Something serious
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The writer probably believes: Choices: A. Thinks their work is misrepresented in the media. B. not enough information C. That economist public debates are an important issue D. That economists still communicate poorly.
That economists still communicate poorly.
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What economist tweets the most? Choices: A. Paul Krugman B. not enough information C. Joseph Stiglitz D. Erik Brynjolfsson
not enough information
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How does the writer feel about economists? Choices: A. That they don't communicate effectively. B. That they communicate perfectly. C. That the communicate better than scientists. D. not enough information
That they don't communicate effectively.
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Why was data gathered from twitter accounts in 2017? Choices: A. To tell us how effective communication is. B. To see why economists mentioned fewer people. C. not enough information D. To see why scientists were more inclusive.
To tell us how effective communication is.
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Who are the scientists Choices: A. people scientist B. environmental scienctists C. not enough information D. social scientist
not enough information
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Who's tweets' were analyzed? Choices: A. Paul krugman B. Erik C. not enough information D. Joseph
Paul krugman
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Who's tweets use less accessible language and more complex words? Choices: A. Economists B. Scientists C. not enough information D. Brian Cox
Economists
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What is true about the economics guys? Choices: A. People listen to them B. not enough information C. They change how they speak online D. They post about economics
They post about economics
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The writer believes that Choices: A. people are different online B. not enough information C. People think about the wording D. people speek different online
People think about the wording
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The analysis lasted Choices: A. couple hours B. not enough information C. few years D. couple days
few years
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How long did the analyzing the tweets between the two groups take? Choices: A. not enough information B. two years C. a year D. A month
A month
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What is probably true about Neil deGrasse Tyson? Choices: A. He communicates better than Paul Krugman. B. not enough information C. He is an economist. D. He is a scientist.
He communicates better than Paul Krugman.
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What happened before tens of thousands of tweets were analyzed in April of 2017? Choices: A. The year of post-truth politics. B. not enough information C. The growth of "alt" movements D. A network and language analysis
The year of post-truth politics.
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After the end of the passage, the writer Choices: A. kept this story going B. analyzed more economics people C. kept learning about it. D. not enough information
analyzed more economics people
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