Nursing Elites

1. What is the significance of the word 'mind' in the following passage? The emperor had a mind one day to entertain me with several of the country shows, wherein they exceed all nations I have known, both for dexterity and magnificence.

• A. The ability to think
• B. A collective vote
• C. A definitive decision
• D. A mythological question

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'mind' in this context refers to a definitive decision or desire by the emperor. In the passage, the emperor had a specific intention or choice to entertain the narrator with country shows, indicating a clear decision rather than just the ability to think (Choice A), a collective vote (Choice B), or a mythological question (Choice D). The emperor's 'mind' here represents a deliberate and decisive plan to host the narrator for the country shows.

2. 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.

3. Which option best exemplifies an author's use of alliteration and personification?

• A. Her mood hung about her like a weary cape, very dull from wear.
• B. It shuddered, swayed, shook, and screamed its way into dust under hot flames.
• C. The house was a starch sentry, warning visitors away.
• D. At its shoreline, visitors swore they heard the siren call of the cliffs above.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B best exemplifies an author's use of alliteration and personification. The sentence 'It shuddered, swayed, shook, and screamed its way into dust under hot flames' personifies an inanimate object (it) by attributing human actions to it, combining alliteration with the repeated 's' sounds. Choices A, C, and D do not contain both alliteration and personification. Choice A mainly focuses on simile and lacks alliteration. Choice C features personification but lacks alliteration. Choice D includes personification but lacks alliteration as well.

4. Which of the following should the writer consult for more detailed information about the Bermuda Triangle?

• A. An encyclopedia entry about the Bermuda Triangle
• B. Travel journal entries from a ship captain who sailed the area frequently
• C. A brochure for a resort located in the Bermuda Triangle
• D. A biography of someone who disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle

Correct answer: A

Rationale: An encyclopedia would provide detailed and reliable information on the Bermuda Triangle, including its history and theories. This source is preferred over the other choices because it is likely to offer a comprehensive overview of the subject, covering various aspects such as geographical features, historical incidents, scientific explanations, and debunking myths. Travel journal entries may offer personal experiences but lack the breadth and depth of information provided in an encyclopedia entry. A brochure for a resort located in the Bermuda Triangle would focus on promoting the resort rather than providing factual information about the area. A biography of someone who disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle would be specific to that individual's story and not offer a general overview of the Bermuda Triangle.

5. Using the guide words degressive and delectation at the top of a dictionary page, which of the following words is most likely to appear on the following page of the dictionary?

• A. deleterious
• B. dehydrate
• C. delay
• D. deity

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The guide words degressive and delectation are given, suggesting that the word on the next page would start with 'dei.' In alphabetical order, 'deity' comes after 'delectation' and 'degressive,' making it the most likely word to appear on the following page of the dictionary. Choices A, B, and C do not follow the alphabetical progression based on the guide words provided.

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