Nursing Elites

1. What is one idea that the students above seem to agree on, based on their statements?

• A. Students should be allowed to express themselves through their apparel.
• B. Schools should give students a certain amount of respect.
• C. Students should focus more on school than on their appearance.
• D. Schools would violate students' basic rights by enforcing a dress code.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Both Lisa Grant and Vivian Harris express the idea that schools should give students a certain amount of respect. Lisa Grant believes that wearing uniforms would help students respect each other based on ideas and character rather than appearance. Vivian Harris, on the other hand, argues against uniforms, emphasizing that clothing is crucial for self-expression and taking it away suppresses students' rights. However, at the core of both their arguments is the underlying theme of advocating for respect towards students.

2. What does Lady Bracknell's interrogation of Jack reveal about the nature of marriage in the society Wilde is critiquing?

• A. It shows that marriage is based on love and personal choice.
• B. It reveals that marriage is a serious, thoughtful decision.
• C. It illustrates that marriage is more about social standing and wealth than love.
• D. It suggests that marriage is an outdated institution.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Lady Bracknell's interrogation of Jack regarding his suitability as a husband for her daughter Gwendolen reveals that marriage in the society depicted in the play is more about wealth and social status than love. This is evident as Lady Bracknell places great emphasis on Jack's financial background, social connections, and suitability as a match based on these criteria. Choice A is incorrect because Lady Bracknell's focus is not on love or personal choice but on societal expectations and status. Choice B is incorrect as the interrogation highlights superficial considerations rather than portraying marriage as a serious, thoughtful decision. Choice D is also incorrect as the play does not suggest that marriage is outdated, but rather emphasizes its transactional and societal nature in the context of the aristocratic society being critiqued.

3. What is the author’s likely purpose in writing this passage about Queen Victoria?

• A. To persuade the reader to appreciate the accomplishments of Queen Victoria, especially when placed against the failures of her forebears.
• B. To introduce the historical impact of the Victorian Era by introducing to readers the queen who gave that era its name.
• C. To explain how small events in history placed an unlikely princess in line to become the queen of England.
• D. To indicate the role that King George III’s many sons played in changing the history of England.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. The author's purpose in writing this passage is to explain how small events in history led to an unlikely princess, Princess Alexandrina Victoria, becoming the queen of England. The passage discusses the family background of Queen Victoria and how a series of events, including the lack of legitimate heirs from King George III's sons, ultimately paved the way for her ascension to the throne. Choice A is incorrect because the passage is more focused on presenting historical events rather than persuading readers to appreciate Queen Victoria's accomplishments. Choice B is also incorrect as the passage does mention the Victorian Era but is primarily centered around Queen Victoria's personal journey to the throne. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does briefly mention King George III's sons, but it does not primarily focus on their role in changing the history of England.

4. Which of the following events occurred fourth on the timeline?

• A. Helped found the National Geographic Society
• B. Developed a metal detector
• C. Moved to Canada
• D. Started a school for the deaf

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The event that occurred fourth on the timeline was starting a school for the deaf. Looking at the provided extract, we can see that the order is significant when discussing a timeline. Out of the given events, founding a school for the deaf would come fourth in chronological order. 'Helped found National Geographic Society,' 'Developed a metal detector,' and 'Moved to Canada' would precede starting a school for the deaf in a chronological timeline, making them incorrect choices.

5. Which of the following is not an example given by the author of an element of the Western paradigm?

• A. Hero highly skilled at warfare
• B. Evil villain in black hat
• C. Everyone riding horses
• D. Community made up of upstanding citizens

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author did not mention everyone riding horses as an element of the Western paradigm in the provided passage. The passage discusses the virtuous hero in the white hat, the evil villain in the black hat, and the community made up of upstanding citizens as elements of the Western paradigm. The hero being highly skilled at warfare and the community having morally upstanding citizens were also mentioned. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they were all examples given by the author in the passage.

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