Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following best captures the author’s purpose?

• A. to advocate for specific ideals and beliefs
• B. to discuss the role of skin coloration and markings in snakes
• C. to explain the influence of idealism on American social and political discourse
• D. to examine the impact of snake behavior on the ecosystem

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author's main purpose in the passage is to explain the influence of idealism on American social and political discourse. The passage discusses how idealistic viewpoints shape the discourse in America, advocating for specific ideals and beliefs (A) rather than explaining the beliefs of an idealist (B) or examining the impact of snake behavior on the ecosystem (D).

2. Which of these cinemas does not have a suitable option for Thomas and his sister?

• A. Twin Theatres
• B. Reveler Cinema
• C. Big Screen 14
• D. Best Seat in The House

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Only Twin Theatres does not offer a showing before 6 p.m. or after 10 p.m., which are the only times Thomas and his sister are available. The other cinemas - Reveler Cinema, Big Screen 14, and Best Seat in The House - have showings that fall within their available time slots, making them viable options for Thomas and his sister. Therefore, Twin Theatres is the correct answer. Reveler Cinema has showings at 5:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., Big Screen 14 has showings at 6:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:10 p.m., and 10:05 p.m., and Best Seat in The House has showings at 8:20 p.m., 9:55 p.m., and 11:25 p.m.

3. What is the topic excerpt?

• A. An interesting birthday party
• B. A disappointing buffet menu
• C. Dr. Creekstone's eccentricities
• D. The lack of adequate lighting at the estate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'An interesting birthday party.' The passage describes Dr. Oliver Creekstone's remarkable 90th birthday party at his countryside estate, featuring unusual elements like zebras, monster trucks, and a bagpipe player. The guests were surprised by the buffet of boiled asparagus and pickled carrots, and the evening ended with a spectacular fireworks display. Choice B, 'A disappointing buffet menu,' is incorrect as the buffet is just one aspect of the overall event. Choice C, 'Dr. Creekstone's eccentricities,' while partially relevant, does not capture the main focus of the passage. Choice D, 'The lack of adequate lighting at the estate,' is unrelated to the topic of the excerpt.

4. Which of the following statements based on the passage should be considered an opinion?

• A. Julia’s boss asked her to help one of her coworkers with work.
• B. Julia was late to work due to traffic.
• C. It was irresponsible for Julia to leave work early.
• D. Julia was tired because she’d been woken up early.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The statement 'It was irresponsible for Julia to leave work early' is an opinion because it reflects a judgment or evaluation of Julia's actions, rather than stating a fact. The other statements (A, B, D) provide factual information about events that occurred in the passage. Option A states a fact about Julia being asked by her boss; option B explains the reason for Julia being late; option D provides a reason for Julia feeling tired. These are not opinions but rather statements of events or circumstances.

5. What does the following sentence most nearly mean? The preparatory instars of such insects are aquatic; the adult instar is aerial.

• A. The volume of water is necessary to prepare the insect for transition rather than the volume of the air.
• B. The abdomen of the insect is shaped like a star in the water as well as in the air.
• C. The stage of preparation in between molting occurs in the water, while the final stage is in the air.
• D. These insects first breathe in the water through gills, but then use the same organs to breathe in the air.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence is describing the life cycle of certain insects where their preparatory instars occur in the water, while the adult instar lives in the air. This means that the stage of preparation between molting or shedding of the exoskeleton happens in the water, but the final stage as adults is in the air. Choice A is incorrect as it misinterprets the meaning of the aquatic and aerial environments for the insect's life stages. Choice B is incorrect as it introduces a concept of the insect's abdomen being shaped like a star, which is not mentioned or relevant to the sentence. Choice D is incorrect as it introduces information about the insects' breathing organs, which is not directly related to the sentence's meaning about their life stages.

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