Problem: Chapter XXXVII 

SECOND JOURNEY OF THE DOMINIE TO THRUMS DURING THE TWENTY-FOUR HOURS. 

Here was a nauseous draught for me. Having finished my tale, I turned to Gavin for sympathy; and, behold, he had been listening for the cannon instead of to my final words. So, like an old woman at her hearth, we warm our hands at our sorrows and drop in faggots, and each thinks his own fire a sun, in presence of which all other fires should go out. I was soured to see Gavin prove this, and then I could have laughed without mirth, for had not my bitterness proved it too? 

"And now," I said, rising, "whether Margaret is to hold up her head henceforth lies no longer with me, but with you." 

It was not to that he replied. 

"You have suffered long, Mr. Ogilvy," he said. "Father," he added, wringing my hand. I called him son; but it was only an exchange of musty words that we had found too late. A father is a poor estate to come into at two and twenty. 

"I should have been told of this," he said. 

"Your mother did right, sir," I answered slowly, but he shook his head. 

"I think you have misjudged her," he said. "Doubtless while my fa- -, while Adam Dishart lived, she could only think of you with pain; but after his death--" 

"After his death," I said quietly, "I was still so horrible to her that she left Harvie without letting a soul know whither she was bound. She dreaded my following her." 
1. Who is narrating?
2. Who is he speaking with?
3. What is their relationship?
4. Were they close?
5. When did they begin their relationship?
6. Had Gavin's mother been honest with him?
7. Who did Gavin presume his father to be?
8. IS he still alive?
9. Was Gavin told the truth before his death?
10. Was Mr. Ogilvy kind to Gavin's mother?
11. Was she delighted that he followed her?
12. Did Gavin sympathize with him?
13. Did Mr Ogilvy blame Gavin's mother for not telling him?
14. Did Gavin?
Answer: 1. Mr. Ogilvy
2. Gavin
3. Father and son
4. no
5. at two and twenty
6. no
7. Adam Dishart
8. no
9. no
10. unknown
11. no
12. yes
13. no
14. yes

Q: Turkmenistan ( or ; , ), formerly known as Turkmenia, is a country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north and east, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. 

Turkmenistan has been at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries. In medieval times, Merv was one of the great cities of the Islamic world and an important stop on the Silk Road, a caravan route used for trade with China until the mid-15th century. Annexed by the Russian Empire in 1881, Turkmenistan later figured prominently in the anti-Bolshevik movement in Central Asia. In 1925, Turkmenistan became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic (Turkmen SSR); it became independent upon the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. 

Turkmenistan possesses the world's fourth largest reserves of natural gas resources. Most of the country is covered by the Karakum (Black Sand) Desert. Since 1993, citizens have been receiving government-provided electricity, water and natural gas free of charge. 

Turkmenistan was ruled by President for Life Saparmurat Niyazov until his death in 2006. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow was elected president in 2007. According to Human Rights Watch, "Turkmenistan remains one of the world’s most repressive countries. The country is virtually closed to independent scrutiny, media and religious freedoms are subject to draconian restrictions, and human rights defenders and other activists face the constant threat of government reprisal." After suspending the death penalty, the use of capital punishment was formally abolished in the 2008 constitution.

Answer the following questions:
1. What was an important stop on the Silk Road?
2. What is that road?
3. Is it a caravan route?
4. What business did it aid?
5. Until when?
6. Turkmenistan has been where for centuries?
7. Is most of the country forest?
8. What is it, then?
9. What's one thing the residents get for free?
10. What natural resources is in abundance there?
11. Who ruled there until 2006?
12. What punishment did they end there in 2008?
13. What other punishment is no more?
14. What's to the southwest of this country?
15. What did the place used to be called?
16. What happened in 1881 there?
17. When did it become it's own country?
18. What caused that to happen?
19. Is it a repressed country?
20. Do the people have much freedom?
A: 1. Merv
2. the Silk Road,
3. yes
4. for trade with China
5. until the mid-15th century.
6. at the crossroads of civilizations
7. no
8. Most of the country is covered by the Karakum (Black Sand) Desert.
9. electricity, water and natural gas
10. natural gas resources
11. President for Life Saparmurat Niyazov
12. capital punishment
13. the death penalty,
14. Iran
15. Turkmenia
16. It was annexed by the Russian Empire
17. 1991.
18. the dissolution of the Soviet Union
19. yes
20. no

Problem: Much has been said and written recently about heroes, mainly because many people think we have too few of them. There are many different kinds of heroes, but they all seem to have two things in common. First, heroes, by their actions, show the great possibilities of human nature. Second, heroes can also stand the test of time, and their achievements will not be easily forgotten. Because of these good points, we need to choose our heroes carefully. Olympic sports star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who is believed to be a hero, warns young people to be careful of making athletes heroes. She hopes that if someone tries to copy her, it will be because she has achieved her goals by working hard. Joyner-Kersee says that a hero should be someone who has an influence on another person's life. Poet Maya Angelou believes that a hero encourages people to treat others well and to be concerned about the greater good. A hero should show politeness, courage, patience, and strength all the time. A hero should encourage others to follow him with actions that improve the world, even if only in small ways. Author Daniel Boorstin suggests that, " _ are people who make news, but heroes are people who make history." Thus, if a person is truly worthy to be called a hero, he or she will not be soon forgotten. We all need heroes. We need to be able to respect people who have been there, done that, and succeeded. Many times the greatest heroes are the people we deal with every day -- relatives , friends, and neighbors -- who will keep going when it is easier to give up. The parent who puts her or his family ahead of herself or himself, the teacher who will make more money at another job but chooses to help others -- all these people can be considered as heroes. A hero quietly and continuously sets a good example, an example that inspires others to follow.
1. what Olympic star is mentioned?
2. what does she say that a hero is?
3. how does Maya Angelou believe that heroes should treat people?
4. what is her profession?
5. how many things does the story say all heroes have in common?
6. has a lot been written about heroes?
7. what is one thing that all heroes have in common?
8. what Daniel Boorstin's profession?
9. what does he say heroes make?
10. who are some of the greatest heroes?
11. like who?
12. can parents be heroes?
13. what about teachers?
14. what do some teachers give up in order to help others?
Answer:
1. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
2. Someone who has an influence on another person's life.
3. Well
4. Poet
5. Two
6. Yes
7. They show the possibilities of human nature
8. Author
9. History
10. People we deal with every day
11. Relatives, friends and neighbors
12. Yes
13. Yes
14. A job where they can make more money