Question:
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CHAPTER IV 

A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation. The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character. Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit. 

"We may enquire your name?" she asked. 

"I am the Baron Maderstrom," was the prompt reply. "For the purpose of my brief residence in this country, however, I fancy that the name of Mr. Hamar Lessingham might provoke less comment." 

"Maderstrom," Philippa repeated. "You were at Magdalen with my brother." 

"For three terms," he assented. 

"You have visited at Wood Norton. It was only an accident, then, that I did not meet you." 

"It is true," he answered, with a bow. "I received the most charming hospitality there from your father and mother." 

"Why, you are the friend," Helen exclaimed, suddenly seizing his hands, "of whom Dick speaks in his letter!" 

"It has been my great privilege to have been of service to Major Felstead," was the grave admission. "He and I, during our college days, were more than ordinarily intimate. I saw his name in one of the lists of prisoners, and I went at once to Wittenberg." 

A fresh flood of questions was upon Helen's lips, but Philippa brushed her away. 

"Please let me speak," she said. "You have brought us these letters from Richard, for which we offer you our heartfelt thanks, but you did not risk your liberty, perhaps your life, to come here simply as his ambassador. There is something beyond this in your visit to this country. You may be a Swede, but is it not true that at the present moment you are in the service of an enemy?" 
1. What chapter is this from?
2. Who was cold and reserved?
3. How was she acting?
4. Who did she ask was there?
5. Who was Philippa with?
6. Is helen happy to see Dick?
7. Does Helen have a lot of questions to ask?
8. Who is she trying to ask?
9. Where was the baron?
10. With whom?
11. How long were they there?
12. Where did they journey too next?
13. Did they meet there?

Numbered answers:
1. IV
2. Philippa
3. Like a threat was lurking all the time
4. the Baron Maderstrom
5. Helen
6. unknown
7. Yes
8. Baron Maderstrom
9. Magdalen
10. Philippa's brother
11. three terms
12. Wood Norton
13. no


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The 18-meter-tall Rubber Duck arrived in Beijing on Friday. It was placed on waters in the International Garden Expo Park, where the Yongding River passes through. The Rubber Duck exhibition was designed by Dutch artist, Florentijn Hofman. It was part of the activities of Beijing Design Week, which ran from September 26 to October 3 in 2013. The Rubber Duck stayed in the park until September 23, then moved to the Summer Palace, a famous Beijing tourist spot, where it was on display until October 26. The duck is made of over 200 pieces of rubber. It was guarded not only by staff, but also by 10 volunteers wearing yellow T-shirts and hats with a rubber duck logo. Sun Yidong, a volunteer who guided visitors to the duck, said the art brought energy to the traditional Chinese park. "Seeing the giant Rubber Duck makes me feel like I'm a kid again." Sun said. Because of the rain on Friday, there were not too many people coming to see it. The Expo workers said they expected more people to come and visit the duck on weekends. Zhao Yan said she had been following news about the duck since 2007, when the duck began its journey. "I even considered going to Hong Kong to see it. It's great that the duck is in Beijing," Zhao said. Before arriving in Beijing, the Rubber Duck traveled to 13 cities in nine countries. "The aim of the Rubber Duck is simply to bring everyone back to their childhood again," said Zeng Hui, a leader of the Beijing Design Week Organizing Committee Office. "It can be a toy for adults." ,.
1. What city is the giant rubber duck in?
2. Has it been anywhere else before?
3. How many cities has it been in?
4. Were those all in China?
5. How many nations has it been to?
6. What is it even for?
7. Says who?
8. Who is he?
9. Where in Beijing is the duck now?

Numbered answers:
1. Beijing
2. yes
3. 13
4. no
5. Nine
6. to bring everyone back to their childhood
7. Zeng Hui
8. a leader of the Beijing Design Week Organizing Committee Office
9. the Summer Palace


Question:
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(CNN) -- Defending champion Serena Williams overcame a gutsy display from Jelena Jankovic on Saturday to reach the final of the WTA Championships in Istanbul. 

The World No.1 was forced to work hard against her Serbian opponent in the Sinan Erdem Dome, but eventually came through to win in three sets 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to set up a showdown with China's Li Na in Sunday's final. 

Williams started slowly and was soon 3-1 down but fought back to take the opening set. But any thoughts of a quick finish were dashed as errors crept into the American's game. Jankovic took full advantage winning the set with ease. 

A more composed Serena returned in the deciding set which she won 6-4 but not before Jankovic had gamely saved three match points. 

"I'm just really trying out here. I think my body's a little tired after so many matches -- I think yesterday I kind of hit a wall. But I'm just fighting out here," Williams said. 

"Honestly I'm just happy to still be in the tournament, and I'm honoured to be in the final again." 

Li's match against Petra Kvitova was a less exhausting affair with the 31-year-old seeing off the Czech left-hander 6-4, 6-2. 

Li had already broken new ground by becoming the first Chinese woman to reach the semifinals of the WTA Championships, but by beating Kvitova, she has risen to World No.3 and becomes the highest ranked Asian women in history. 

With both Li and Williams undefeated in the tournament so far, the winner of Sunday's match will walk away with Â£2,145,000 while the runner-up is guaranteed $1,090,000. 
1. Who was the defending champion?
2. What competetion was she in?
3. Where was it?
4. Who did she play?
5. Did she win?
6. In how many sets?
7. Where is Dome from?
8. How did Williams body feel?
9. What did she say it felt like she had hit?
10. How did Williams feel about being in the finals?
11. Who did Li play?
12. How old is Li?
13. Where was her opponent from?
14. Is she right handed?
15. What was Li the first to be?
16. What is she ranked now?
17. Did Li & Williams suffer losses?
18. How much will the winner get?
19. And the runner up?
20. When will the match be?


Numbered answers:
1. Serena Williams
2. WTA Championships
3. Istanbul
4. Jelena Jankovic
5. yes
6. three
7. her Serbian opponent in the Sinan Erdem Dome
8. tired
9. a wall
10. honoured
11. Petra Kvitova
12. 31
13. Czech Republic
14. no
15. first Chinese woman to reach the semifinals of the WTA Championships
16. World No.3
17. no
18. Â£2,145,000
19. $1,090,000
20. Sunday