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Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. With a territory of , Bulgaria is Europe's 16th-largest country. 

Organised prehistoric cultures began developing on current Bulgarian lands during the Neolithic period. Its ancient history saw the presence of the Thracians, Greeks, Persians, Celts, Romans, Goths, Alans and Huns. The emergence of a unified Bulgarian state dates back to the establishment of the First Bulgarian Empire in 681 AD, which dominated most of the Balkans and functioned as a cultural hub for Slavs during the Middle Ages. With the downfall of the Second Bulgarian Empire in 1396, its territories came under Ottoman rule for nearly five centuries. The Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78 led to the formation of the Third Bulgarian State. The following years saw several conflicts with its neighbours, which prompted Bulgaria to align with Germany in both world wars. In 1946 it became a one-party socialist state as part of the Soviet-led Eastern Bloc. In December 1989 the ruling Communist Party allowed multi-party elections, which subsequently led to Bulgaria's transition into a democracy and a market-based economy.
1. When were the first Bulgarian cultures started?
2. Were the Greeks ever in the area?
3. How many others are listed?
4. About when was the first unified state there?
5. What was it called?
6. What area did it control?
7. Who was there?
8. Was this during the Renaissance?
9. What was this time period called?
10. What occurred in 1396?
11. Who took over then?
12. Were they in charge for a long time?
13. What was the outcome of the Russo-Turkish War?
14. What year was that?
15. Did they join the allies in WW2?
16. Were they democratic in the years after the war?
17. Did they ever become that?
18. When?\
19. What body of water is Bulgaria west of?
20. How many countries in Europe are bigger?

Numbered answers:
1. the Neolithic period
2. yes
3. seven
4. 681 AD
5. the First Bulgarian Empire
6. most of the Balkans
7. Slavs
8. no
9. the Middle Ages
10. the downfall of the Second Bulgarian Empire
11. the Ottomans
12. yes
13. the formation of the Third Bulgarian State
14. 1877–78
15. no
16. no
17. yes
18. After December 1989
19. the Black Sea
20. 15


Question:
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One year ago Bertha and Grace became close friends at a college in Dartmouth. One day, Bertha said that her aunt Margaret had invited her to spend the summer holiday with her. And they would have picnics and parties as well. But Grace told Bertha that she planned to stay in Clarkman's bookstore until the new term began. Grace had to do something to feed herself because her parents died many years ago. Bertha watched her friend's pale face. Just then she got a good idea. The next day when Grace came back, Bertha showed her an invitation letter from her aunt Margaret. "Grace, would you like to spend your holiday with us? I will help you find a part-time job in our town." Grace cried after reading it. "Grace, please spend the holiday with me, or Margaret will be disappointed . I want you to be happy," Bertha said. The holiday quickly passed by, and finally one letter from Margaret came to Bertha. "Bertha, Grace is the sweetest girl in the world, and I am very grateful to you for sending her here."
1. Where did Grace and Bertha meet?
2. which college?
3. Did either of them have a job for the summer?
4. Where did she work?
5. What was Bertha going ot do over the summer?
6. What was she going to do there?
7. Was Grace invited too?
8. Did she want to go?
9. How was she able to go?
10. who helped her find a job?
11. Did Aunt Margaret enjoy the visit from Grace?
12. Did Aunt Margaret stay in touch after the holiday?

Numbered answers:
1. at college
2. Dartmouth
3. Grace did
4. Clarkman's bookstore
5. stay with her Aunt Margaret
6. Have picnics and parties
7. yes
8. Yes
9. Found a job.
10. Aunt Margaret
11. Yes
12. Yes


Question:
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CHAPTER IX 

FOILED 

"We seem to be just in time, Mr. Hurd," Wilhelmina said. "Do you mind coming back for a moment into your study? Mr. Macheson and I have something to say to you." 

He glanced at his watch. He was wholly unable to conceal his annoyance at their appearance. 

"I am afraid," he said, with strained civility, "that I can only spare a couple of minutes." 

"You are going to town?" she asked, as he reluctantly followed her. 

"Yes!" he answered. "Mr. White wished to see me early to-morrow morning about the new leases, and I have to go before the committee about this Loughborough water scheme." 

"These are my affairs," she said, "so if you should miss your train, the responsibility will be mine." 

"I can spare five minutes," he answered, "but I cannot miss that train. I have some private engagements. And, madam," he continued, struggling with his anger, "I beg that you will not forget that even if I am in your employ, this is my house, and I will not have that man in it!" 

He pointed to Macheson, who was standing upon the threshold. Wilhelmina stood between the two. 

"Mr. Hurd," she said, "please control yourself. There is no reason why we should any of us quarrel. Mr. Macheson and I are here to speak to you of a matter in which he has become concerned. I asked him to come here with me. We have come to see you about Letty!" 

"What about her?" he demanded, with some attempt at bravado. 
1. Who asked Mr. Macheson to come with her?
2. Who had they come to see Mr. Hurd about?
3. Was Mr. Hurd very patient?
4. What was he attempting to show?
5. Was he able to conceal his annoyance at Wilhelmina and Macheson?
6. How many minutes did he declare he could spare?
7. With what type of civility did he say it?
8. Where was Mr. Hurd trying to go?
9. Who wanted to see him there?
10. When?
11. Regarding what?
12. Was he expected to speak before a group of people?
13. About what?
14. What did Mr. Hurd insist he didn't want to miss?
15. Is Mr. Hurd in Wilhelmina's employ?
16. Is it her house?
17. What man doesn't he want in it?
18. Where was he standing?
19. And Wilhelmina?
20. Is there any reason for any of them to quarrel?


Numbered answers:
1. Wilhelmina
2. Letty
3. no
4. bravado
5. no
6. five
7. strained civility
8. to town
9. Mr. White
10. early to-morrow morning
11. the new leases
12. yes
13. the Loughborough water scheme
14. the train
15. yes
16. no
17. Macheson
18. upon the threshold
19. between the two
20. no