38 Questions
What did the author want to be when they were in grade school?
An astronaut
Why does NASA call its plane 'The Weightless Wonder'?
To distract attention from the nickname 'the Vomit Comet'
What did the author really want from the astronaut gig?
The floating
What is the sensation experienced by the passengers at the top of each parabolic arc?
Weightlessness
What program did the Carnegie Mellon students submit proposals for?
NASA's college student program
What is the feeling of the passengers when the plane dives?
Runaway roller coaster
What is the author's main argument against the article 'Dogs Make the Best Pets'?
The article fails to acknowledge the benefits of owning cockroaches as pets
What does the author imply about the number of dogs owned by typical dog owners?
Dog owners tend to have fewer dogs compared to other animals
According to the author, what key factors are ignored in the article 'Dogs Make the Best Pets'?
The expense and labor of dog ownership
What is the author's estimate of how many cockroaches they have?
Four hundred
Why does the author mention the expense of purebred dogs in their response to the article?
To contrast with the low cost of owning cockroaches as pets
What is the author's opinion about the number of dogs owned by typical dog owners?
Typical dog owners have only one or two dogs
Why does the author argue that cockroaches are better pets than dogs?
Cockroaches require less financial investment than dogs.
What is one of the main reasons the author prefers cockroaches over dogs?
Cockroaches require less attention and care than dogs.
What is the author's stance on the suitability of cockroaches as pets?
Cockroaches may not be right for everyone, but they are the best pets for the author.
According to the passage, what is an advantage of adopting a dog from a shelter?
Dogs from shelters are more loyal and affectionate.
What does the author imply about the financial cost of owning a dog?
The financial cost of owning a dog is significant and includes expenses beyond adoption fees.
What is suggested about the training requirements for dogs compared to cockroaches?
Cockroaches require less training than dogs.
What is suggested about the feeding habits of cockroaches?
Cockroaches eat a wide variety of food including cardboard boxes.
What does the author imply about the behavior of cockroaches when strangers are present?
Cockroaches hide in dark corners and avoid strangers.
What can be inferred about the author's overall opinion of dogs as pets?
The author appreciates dogs but prefers other animals as pets.
What is mentioned as an advantage of owning a dog?
Dogs provide emotional support and companionship to their owners.
What is the author's main purpose in mentioning the number of cockroaches they own?
To suggest that the number of pets owned by an individual does not necessarily indicate the suitability of the pet
Why does the author assert that people would have more dogs if they were truly the 'best pets'?
To challenge the notion that dogs are unequivocally superior pets
What is the author's attitude towards the expense of owning purebred dogs?
The author considers the expense of purebred dogs to be a significant drawback of owning them
What is suggested about the behavior of cockroaches when the lights are turned on?
They hide and become difficult to count
What key factor does the author claim was ignored in the article 'Dogs Make the Best Pets'?
The labor and expense involved in owning dogs
What is suggested about owning a pot-bellied pig as a pet?
It is more expensive than owning a dog or cat
What is the author's main argument against the article 'Dogs Make the Best Pets'?
Cockroaches require less labor than dogs to take care of.
What does the author imply about the financial cost of owning a dog?
The financial cost of owning a purebred dog is higher than adopting a dog from a shelter.
What can be inferred about the author's overall opinion of dogs as pets?
The author considers dogs to be suitable pets for certain people but not for everyone.
What is suggested about the feeding habits of cockroaches?
Cockroaches prefer to eat garbage and cardboard boxes over regular pet food.
What is one of the main reasons the author prefers cockroaches over dogs?
Cockroaches are easier to take care of compared to dogs.
Why does the author argue that cockroaches are better pets than dogs?
Cockroaches are less expensive to own and require minimal labor to take care of.
What is suggested about the training requirements for dogs compared to cockroaches?
Dogs require extensive training while cockroaches do not need any training at all.
What does the author imply about the behavior of cockroaches when strangers are present?
Cockroaches prefer to hide in dark corners when strangers come into the room.
According to the passage, what is an advantage of adopting a dog from a shelter?
Dogs from shelters are free and do not involve any expenses.
What is suggested about the number of dogs owned by typical dog owners?
The passage does not provide information about the number of dogs owned by typical dog owners.
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