POSED

verb

1. To place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect.
2. To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
3. To constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.).

verb

1. To ask (someone) questions; to interrogate.
2. To puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions.
3. To perplex or confuse (someone).

adjective

1. Firm; determined; fixed.