Question: CHAPTER FOUR 

Babalatchi saw Abdulla pass through the low and narrow entrance into the darkness of Omar's hut; heard them exchange the usual greetings and the distinguished visitor's grave voice asking: "There is no misfortune--please God--but the sight?" and then, becoming aware of the disapproving looks of the two Arabs who had accompanied Abdulla, he followed their example and fell back out of earshot. He did it unwillingly, although he did not ignore that what was going to happen in there was now absolutely beyond his control. He roamed irresolutely about for awhile, and at last wandered with careless steps towards the fire, which had been moved, from under the tree, close to the hut and a little to windward of its entrance. He squatted on his heels and began playing pensively with live embers, as was his habit when engrossed in thought, withdrawing his hand sharply and shaking it above his head when he burnt his fingers in a fit of deeper abstraction. Sitting there he could hear the murmur of the talk inside the hut, and he could distinguish the voices but not the words. Abdulla spoke in deep tones, and now and then this flowing monotone was interrupted by a querulous exclamation, a weak moan or a plaintive quaver of the old man. Yes. It was annoying not to be able to make out what they were saying, thought Babalatchi, as he sat gazing fixedly at the unsteady glow of the fire. But it will be right. All will be right. Abdulla inspired him with confidence. He came up fully to his expectation. From the very first moment when he set his eye on him he felt sure that this man--whom he had known by reputation only--was very resolute. Perhaps too resolute. Perhaps he would want to grasp too much later on. A shadow flitted over Babalatchi's face. On the eve of the accomplishment of his desires he felt the bitter taste of that drop of doubt which is mixed with the sweetness of every success.  1. Was there misfortune?
2. Who passed through the entrance?
3. Into where?
4. Who's hut?
5. Was the entrance narrow?
6. Who saw him?
7. Who accompanied Abdulla?
8. How many?
9. Where did he roam towards?
10. Had it been moved?
11. From where?
12. To where?
13. What body part did he burn?
14. What was he interrupted by?
15. Who gave out a weak moan, or plaintive quiver? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. no
2. Abdulla
3. into a hut
4. Omar's
5. yes
6. Babalatchi
7. some Arabs
8. two
9. a fire
10. yes
11. from under a tree
12. close to the hut
13. his fingers
14. unknown
15. Omar

input: CHAPTER XXIV 

A WAR OF WORDS 

The knowledge that Professor Lemm, Slugger Brown and Nappy Martell were approaching the cabins on the upper end of Snowshoe Island filled the Rover boys with wonder. 

"Professor Lemm must have come to see Uncle Barney about those deeds," remarked Randy. 

"I wonder if that is Slugger's father with him?" broke in Fred. 

"Maybe," answered Jack. "Those men were the only two who were interested in getting possession of this island." 

"I'll tell you what I think we ought to do!" exclaimed Andy. 

"What?" came from the others quickly. 

"I think we ought to go back to our own cabin and arm ourselves." 

"That might not be such a bad idea, Andy," returned Jack. "Those men, backed up by Slugger and Nappy, may want to carry things with a high hand." 

Acting on Andy's suggestion, the four boys retreated to the cabin which they had just left, and each took possession of his weapon. 

"I don't think they'll try much rough-house work when they see how we are armed," remarked Randy grimly. 

"Of course, we don't want to do any shooting," cautioned Jack. "We only want to scare them, in case they go too far." 

"Jack, you had better be the spokesman for the crowd," remarked Randy. "You go ahead and talk to them, and we'll stand back with our guns." 

Still holding his rifle, Jack went forward again, and in a moment more found himself confronted by Asa Lemm and the man who was with him.  1. Who had an idea of what to do?
2. What was his idea?
3. What is the professor's name?
4. How many people were approaching the cabins?
5. What were their names?
6. Who was the professor coming to see?
7. Did they want to do any shooting?
8. What did they want to do?
9. Who had better be the spokesman?
10. How many boys returned to the cabin?
11. Did Jack like Andy's idea? Return numbered answers in your output.

output:
1. Andy
2. go back to their cabin and arm themselves
3. Professor Lemm
4. two
5. Professor Lemm, Slugger Brown and Nappy Martell
6. Uncle Barney
7. no
8. scare them
9. Jack
10. four
11. yes