Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. The speaker addresses his audience as 'My Good Friends.' What kind of credibility does this salutation give to the speaker?

• A. The speaker's salutation is one from an employer to his employees, aiming to bridge the gap between them.
• B. The speaker's salutation is one from an entertainer to his audience, using friendly language to connect before a serious speech.
• C. The salutation gives the serious speech that follows a somber tone, as it is used ironically.
• D. The speech is from a politician to the public, using the salutation to grab the audience's attention.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The salutation 'My Good Friends' used by Charles Dickens in his speech to the working men and their families in Birmingham shows that he is addressing them as an entertainer, aiming to connect with them before delivering a serious message. This friendly language establishes a personal connection with the audience, setting a tone of camaraderie and warmth. The salutation is not meant to bridge a gap between an employer and employees (Choice A), create irony (Choice C), or grab attention like a politician (Choice D). Instead, it is a genuine and warm address to engage the audience before conveying his earnest hope about the Institute's principles.

3. Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to achieve her goals?

• A. She began starring in American films with MGM studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s
• B. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon
• C. Her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored
• D. ... but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, as it showcases Hedy Lamarr's determination and hard work towards achieving her goals. Despite facing challenges, such as not having many spoken lines in her roles, she persevered by teaching herself in her spare time. Choice A talks about her success in starring in American films but does not directly relate to her working earnestly. Choice B mentions her collaboration with Howard Hughes' science engineering team, which indicates involvement but not necessarily hard work towards personal goals. Choice C describes her becoming bored due to the lack of spoken lines in her roles and does not highlight her dedication and effort to achieve her aspirations.

4. What is the main idea of this passage?

• A. Studying a foreign language will help graduating students find jobs after high school.
• B. Studying a foreign language should be a mandatory requirement for high school graduation.
• C. Studying a foreign language helps students gain an understanding of other cultures.
• D. Studying a foreign language is essential if a student hopes to get into college.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The main idea of the passage is that studying a foreign language should be a compulsory requirement for high school graduation. This is emphasized due to its increasing importance for the global economy, college acceptance rates, and job market competitiveness. The passage argues for states to amend their requirements to reflect this necessity, highlighting the benefits of studying a foreign language. Choice A is incorrect because while the passage mentions job market competitiveness, the main focus is on the requirement for high school graduation. Choice C is incorrect as while understanding other cultures is a benefit of studying a foreign language, it is not the primary message of the passage. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does not solely focus on the necessity of studying a foreign language for college acceptance; rather, it advocates for its inclusion as a high school graduation requirement.

5. According to the passages, which situation would not constitute an illegal use of lethal force?

• A. A disgruntled cashier yells obscenities at a customer.
• B. A thief is seen running away with stolen cash.
• C. A man is attacked in an alley by another man with a knife.
• D. A woman punches another woman in a bar.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because, according to the passage, lethal force may be legally used in self-defense or to protect others from imminent danger. In the situation where a man is attacked in an alley by another man with a knife, the use of lethal force to defend oneself would not constitute an illegal act. Choices A, B, and D do not involve a situation where the use of lethal force in self-defense would be justified, making them incorrect. A disgruntled cashier yelling obscenities, a thief running away with stolen cash, and a woman punching another woman do not present imminent danger that would justify the use of lethal force.

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