What do you want to know? What people want to know can reveal quite a bit about their priorities, and of course you should not reveal more than you want to, and they should reciprocate by telling you more about themselves, if they don't, ditch them.
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If you don't like correspondence over a distance, tell them so up front. I think that it is bad though to just write someone off based on distance, not because I think anything could come of it, most likely not, but because there is a huge benefit in getting to know people from other countries, I have over 4000 friends on my Facebook account from countries all over the world . . . and talk about getting some seriously original thoughts and views! Would not trade it for all the American friends in the world.

How would I answer?... let's talk and find out. If it leads to something then great, if it doesn't then we both know. It's a win either way.

You ask me to write an autobiography? Keep walking. If they want to know more, spend some time.

yes ask them what hey would like to know because more than likely they will be at a loss of what to ask you and a good come back I will tell you when the time is right if we get that far

A question like that is usually followed by several questions, what makes you laugh etc. in general romantic type questions to promote romantic thoughts?