Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

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CHAPTER ONE It was only a dream. Eddie Taylor would like 33 “We weren’t planning to run a submarine with it,” his father said. “It wasn’t that strong. enough training in the subject to know how to handle that isotope safely,” Mr. Taylor said. “But, Dad,” Eddie wondered, “what could they do with it?” “They could study it,” his father explained. man, broad-shouldered and still thin-waisted. Eddie found it easy to believe the stories he had heard about his father being an outstanding football player in his time. Even his glasses and the gray hair at his temples didn’t add much age, although Eddie knew it had been eighteen years since his father had played his last game of college football. were spies!” Eddie exclaimed breathlessly. “That’s entirely possible,” his father said. “In fact, it’s the only logical explanation I can “Then—then you mean whoever stole it talk with someone, yet he knew he shouldn’t bother his father with any more questions. He “Come on in, Eddie,” she invited, seeming surprised to see him. “Mother and I are just finishing dinner.” Eddie apologized, following her inside. 35 didn’t seem as cheerful as usual. “Good evening, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie said. “I—I hope I’m not making a pest of myself.” He Acme Aircraft yet. There wasn’t a place set for him at the table, either. “You’re never a pest, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross assured him. “I was going to call your mother in a little while about that newspaper write-up.” “Oh, you read it?” Eddie said. “I suppose your father is quite concerned over it,” Teena’s mother said. “Oh, yes,” Eddie affirmed. “He was the one metal clamps. It could start cavities. Finished, Eddie went out to breakfast. “Good morning, dear,” his mother greeted him, handing him a plate of eggs. “Hi, Mom,” Eddie said. “Gotta hurry. Big day today.” “So your father says. But I’m afraid your 36 “Well,” Eddie said slowly, “it’s not easy to radioisotope is, Eddie.” “Aw, Mom—” “Eddie, I asked you to do it three days ago. “I’ll say,” Eddie agreed. “Of course, only couldn’t have a father who was head of the atomic-science department at Oceanview College without picking up a little knowledge radioisotope. Much of his father’s work at Oceanview College was of a secret nature. Eddie had learned not to ask questions about it. His father usually volunteered any information he wanted known, so Eddie stuck to questions which could and would be answered. “We get vacations,” his father said. “But—well, “Well, they know just how to do it,” Eddie replied. It took Eddie over an hour to sort out the Eddie said. The more he thought about it, the tried to make it sound as though he would be doing Teena Ross a big favor. After all, she was only a girl. Eddie didn’t figure a girl soaks up water.” 40 “My, that’s interesting, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross “She’ll enjoy it, I’m sure,” his mother said. “I’ll take Sandy, too,” Eddie said. “He needs the exercise.” said. cocker spaniel yipped wildly over his freedom, racing back and forth as Eddie “I’ve seen them do it,” Eddie said proudly, up water, it soaks up radiation.” 41 That’s how to handle it, Eddie thought. “That’s about it,” Eddie said. “My dad says that as more is learned about the ways to use isotopes, the whole world is going to be improved. “Dad didn’t say exactly,” Eddie answered, “except he did say that if whoever took it didn’t know what he was doing and opened up Eddie nodded. It was even more serious could do either it depended on how they were used. Eddie assumed that anyone who would “She always does, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie said, pretending great injury. “Don’t know why I keep coming over here.” work.” Eddie knew she was right. They were friends—good friends. They had been ever since Eddie’s family had moved to Oceanview and his father had become head of the college’s atomic-science department. In fact, their “Oh, we’re glad you did, Eddie,” Mrs. Ross said. “I’m afraid too few of us know anything talk so long.” “That’s right, Mrs. Ross,” Eddie agreed. “People should talk more and read more about Eddie laughed. “I sure wouldn’t want the job of trying to feed a herd of them the size of but Eddie knew these indicated no more than Eddie, then added quickly, “forget it, Eddie. It wasn’t very funny. I—I’m afraid I don’t feel very funny tonight.” “In fact, not good at all.” Problems. It seemed that everyone had problems, Eddie thought, as he started to on a recent birthday. Then Eddie said good-by “What’s for dinner, Mom?” he asked. Mrs. Taylor turned from the sink. Eddie happen.” 25 Then Eddie heard the sound of his father’s voice coming from the den. There was a strange urgent tone in it. The door to the den was open. Eddie went through the dining room and glanced into the den. His father sat stiffly behind his homemade desk, talking rapidly into the telephone. Eddie caught only the last few sketchy words. Then his father placed the telephone in its cradle, glanced up, and saw Eddie. in Eddie’s mind about something being wrong, it vanished now. Mr. Taylor looked years older than he had that very morning. “Hello, son,” he said. He didn’t even ask whether Eddie had discovered any uranium ore that day. Always before, he had shown genuine interest in Eddie’s prospecting trips. “Dad,” Eddie said anxiously, “what—what’s the matter?” “It shows that much, does it, son?” his father said tiredly. “What’s wrong, Dad?” Eddie prompted. “Or can’t you tell me?” Mr. Taylor leaned back. “Quite a bit’s “Eddie, you remember me mentioning this morning about that radioisotope shipment I was expecting today?” “I remember,” Eddie said. “Did it come?” “It did—and it didn’t,” his father said. “What does that mean, Dad?” Eddie asked, puzzled. him about letting food gather around the At the moment, Eddie didn’t pry for further information on the theft of the valuable radioactive isotope. His father had plenty on his Globe , which Eddie rushed out to get as soon as he heard it plop onto the He took the newspaper to his father to read first. After having finished, Mr. Taylor handed the paper to Eddie and leaned back thoughtfully or something like that. Taylor said, “but I’m afraid this is going to stir up quite a bit of trouble.” “It wasn’t your fault, was it, Dad?” Eddie defended. “It was as much mine as anybody’s, son,” Eddie asked. 29 “Of course,” his father said. “There were “Fifty pounds,” Eddie said thoughtfully. “That’s a pretty big thing to steal, isn’t it?” “Not when it’s lead, son,” his father replied. “Even at that, no kid could have taken it,” Eddie said. “Kid?” His father smiled thinly. “We don’t think it was any kid, Eddie. Not by a long shot. The whole thing was carefully planned and carefully carried out. It was not the work Eddie read the newspaper account. The in the crime. 31 “Dad,” Eddie asked, looking up from the paper, “how could anyone carry away something weighing fifty pounds without being noticed?” walk around without attracting any undue attention.” “But, Dad,” Eddie continued, “how would

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What can you conclude about Eddie's attitude towards his father?

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A Eddie academically challenges his father.
B Eddie annoys his father.
C Eddie looks up to his father.
D Eddie tries to relate to his father.

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C