Turing Test

a) Did either of the machines come close to passing the Turing Test (did they seem human?)
Yes, the cleverbot machine comes close to passing the Turing Test. They seem like the human.
b) What were some of the questions you asked them?  Why?
I ask them,'' what is your name?'', '' how old are you'', '' how are you?'' and where do you come from?''. Because I think these questions are easy and normal. Everyone would ask these questions when you first to meet someone who you don't know. It is a way to know someone.
c) Why do you think it’s so hard to design a machine that passes the Turing Test?
Because the machine can't represent the human's brain, the machine can't have the same feelings as a human.