Question 1

Where was the research station located?

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It was located in Snowy Mountains.

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It was located in Great Barrier Reef.

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It was located in Sydney Harbour.

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It was located in Simpson Desert.

Question 2

What type of trees surrounded the station?

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Tall eucalypt trees surrounded the station.

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Tall pine trees surrounded the station.

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Tall cedar trees surrounded the station.

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Tall palm trees surrounded the station.

Question 3

What subject were the students studying?

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They studied neural signals and movement.

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They studied ancient feudal governments.

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They studied European geography maps.

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They studied professional tennis tournaments.

Question 4

Who visited from Europe to assist?

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A visiting scientist from Europe assisted.

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A visiting athlete from Europe assisted.

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A visiting author from Europe assisted.

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A visiting artist from Europe assisted.

Question 5

What game ended in a deuce?

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A friendly tennis game ended deuce.

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A friendly cricket match ended tie.

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A friendly basketball match ended overtime.

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A friendly soccer game ended draw.

Question 6

Why did Dr Morgan encourage neutral thinking?

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Emotion might cloud careful scientific judgement.

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Emotion guarantees accurate experimental outcomes.

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Emotion improves dramatic scientific storytelling.

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Emotion increases public scientific popularity.

Question 7

Why did the feuding students change mood quickly?

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Discovery replaced conflict with shared excitement.

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Competition replaced cooperation with frustration.

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Confusion replaced understanding with disagreement.

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Pressure replaced teamwork with resentment.

Question 8

Why are therapeutic exercises important for recovery?

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They support physical and neural rehabilitation.

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They reduce need for medical research.

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They increase dramatic sporting performance.

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They encourage feudal historical learning.

Question 9

Why might euphemisms be used in discussions?

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They soften difficult or sensitive topics.

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They strengthen difficult or sensitive topics.

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They exaggerate difficult or sensitive topics.

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They confuse difficult or sensitive topics.

Question 10

Why did the scientist mention a neutron?

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It explained balance within complex systems.

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It criticised feuding student behaviour.

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It described European historical events.

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It promoted tennis scoring strategies.

Question 11

Which quality most supported successful scientific investigation?

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Calm neutral thinking supported reliable conclusions.

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Excited emotional thinking supported reliable conclusions.

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Neurotic anxious thinking supported reliable conclusions.

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Feuding competitive thinking supported reliable conclusions.

Question 12

What broader lesson about knowledge does the story suggest?

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Knowledge should educate rather than create conflict.

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Knowledge should dominate rather than explain.

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Knowledge should entertain rather than question.

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Knowledge should impress rather than educate.

Question 13

How does the story portray emotional balance overall?

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Balanced emotion prevents unnecessary feuding.

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Sudden emotion prevents steady progress.

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Strong emotion prevents careful analysis.

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Extreme emotion prevents thoughtful reasoning.

Question 14

Which action best prevents harmful ideas perpetuating?

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Clear reasoning supported by solid evidence.

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Prestige supported by dramatic announcements.

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Quick excitement supported by popularity.

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Loud reaction supported by emotion.

Question 15

What enduring message extends beyond the mountain visit?

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Understanding grows through patience and reflection.

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Fame grows through prestige and attention.

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Success grows through competition and pressure.

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Conflict grows through rivalry and pride.

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