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THE WORLD WITH A THOUSAND MOONS
From CHAPTER 1: Thrill Cruise
By Edmond Hamilton

"We haven't a chance to get that craft," Kenniston told him. "I found out that it's under charter to a bunch of rich Earth youngsters who came out here in it for a pleasure cruise. A girl named Loring, heiress to Loring Radium, is the head of the party."

The Jovian swore. "Just the ship we need, and a lot of spoiled kids are using it for thrill-hunting!"

Kenniston had an idea. "It might be," he said slowly, "that they're tired of the cruise by this time and would sell us the craft. I think I'll go up to the Terra Hotel and see this Loring girl."

"Sure, let's try it anyway," Holk Or agreed.


Which sentence provides the best summary of this excerpt?

Lance Kenniston and Holk Or did not have the money to get where they needed to go.
Holk Or used unacceptable language in public when he was feeling upset or angry.
Even though the ship they needed was being used, Lance Kenniston decided to ask to buy it.
The two men hated Mars so much they were willing to do anything to get off the planet.

Sagot :

Answer: Even though the ship they needed was being used, Lance Kenniston decided to ask to buy it.

Explanation:

"The Jovian swore. "Just the ship we need, and a lot of spoiled kids are using it for thrill-hunting!"

Kenniston had an idea. "It might be," he said slowly, "that they're tired of the cruise by this time and would sell us the craft. I think I'll go up to the Terra Hotel and see this Loring girl.'"

They decide to get the ship even though the ship is in use.

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