Nursing Elites

1. What is the main point of dispute between the politicians?

• A. Spending on social welfare programs increases the national debt.
• B. Certain classes of people rely on social welfare programs to meet their basic needs.
• C. Certain classes of people would be irreparably harmed if the country failed to provide a social welfare program.
• D. All of the country's leaders have bootstrapped their way to the top.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The main point of dispute between the conservative and liberal politicians is about whether certain classes of people rely on social welfare programs to meet their basic needs. The conservative politician believes that no citizens truly need government assistance and that it only makes things easier, while the liberal politician argues that various groups, such as immigrants, single mothers, and the elderly, require a safety net for basic necessities. Choice A is incorrect as it refers to the impact on national debt, which is not the primary point of dispute. Choice C is incorrect as it discusses the consequences of failing to provide social welfare programs, not the main point of disagreement. Choice D is irrelevant as it talks about the backgrounds of the country's leaders, which is not the focus of the dispute between the politicians.

2. Which of the following sentences contains an opinion on the part of the author?

• A. James was recognized as a practicing Catholic, and his commitment to Catholicism would prove to be his downfall.
• B. James' son King Charles I proved to be less committed to the Protestant Church of England.
• C. The movement was soundly defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, and England and Scotland have remained ostensibly Protestant ever since.
• D. Scholars in the 21st century are far too hasty in dismissing the role of religion in political disputes, but religion undoubtedly played a role in the problems that faced England and Scotland.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The sentence in answer choice D expresses the opinion of the author by suggesting that scholars in the 21st century are hasty in dismissing the role of religion in political disputes. This opinion is presented without factual evidence or support within the passage, making it an opinion rather than a statement based on information provided in the text. Choice A simply states facts about James being a practicing Catholic and how it affected him, without expressing any opinion. Choice B also presents a factual statement about King Charles I's commitment to the Protestant Church of England. Choice C provides historical information about the Battle of Culloden and the religious state of England and Scotland, without any opinion from the author.

3. To which section of the library should Jorgen go to locate these works?

• A. 100
• B. 200
• C. 700
• D. 800

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Jorgen should go to Section 800 to locate The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer. These works are literary masterpieces and would be categorized under literature in the library. While sections 100, 200, and 700 cover Philosophy and psychology, Religion, and Arts and recreation respectively, they are not the most suitable sections for finding works of literature like The Iliad and The Odyssey.

4. Which of the following would be the best concluding statement for this passage?

• A. States should consider the importance of foreign languages for the global economy when making policies regarding foreign language requirements for high school graduation.
• B. Policies for high school graduation should consider the significance of foreign languages for the global economy, college acceptance rates, and job opportunities.
• C. Influence of a second language on college acceptance rates warrants a foreign language class as a high school graduation requirement.
• D. The difficulty of obtaining a job in today’s economy without knowledge of multiple languages should be considered when setting foreign language requirements for high school graduation.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B provides the best concluding statement for this passage as it encapsulates the main argument and key supporting details presented in the extract. The passage emphasizes the importance of foreign languages for the global economy, the impact on college acceptance rates, and enhanced job opportunities for individuals proficient in more than one language. Choice B effectively summarizes these points, making it the most appropriate conclusion. Choices A, C, and D, while related to the main argument, only touch on one supporting detail each. Choice A focuses solely on the importance of foreign languages for the global economy, while choice C emphasizes the influence of a second language on college acceptance rates. Choice D highlights the difficulty of job acquisition without knowledge of multiple languages. These choices do not encompass the breadth of supporting details provided in the passage, making them less effective as concluding statements.

5. It can be inferred from the advertisement that

• A. A person staffing this position may work independently and/or as part of a team.
• B. Veronica Davis will make the hiring decisions.
• C. Caseloads will start out small for new hires.
• D. A candidate could work part-time if he or she chooses to.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: It can be inferred from the advertisement that a person staffing this position may work independently and/or as part of a team. The job description mentions the requirement for the ability to work both self-directed and as part of a team, indicating flexibility in working styles. Choice B is incorrect as Veronica Smith is mentioned as the contact for application submission, not the hiring decision-maker. Choice C is incorrect as there is no mention of caseload sizes for new hires. Choice D is incorrect as the advertisement does not specify part-time work as an option.

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