Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following represents an opinion statement on the part of the author?

• A. According to the CDC, tobacco products cause nearly six million deaths per year.
• B. Nicotine addicts sometimes pay more for a pack of cigarettes than gas.
• C. They risk staining their teeth and fingers with tar.
• D. Smokers tend to stink and create pervasive nastiness.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The statement 'Smokers tend to stink and create pervasive nastiness' is an opinion since it reflects the author's subjective view on the hygiene and social impact of smoking. The other choices, A, B, and C, are all factual statements based on research or observations without expressing a personal viewpoint. Choice A presents a statistic from the CDC, choice B discusses a comparison related to the cost of cigarettes, and choice C describes a potential consequence of smoking without inserting personal judgment.

2. Which of the following statements best summarizes the central purpose of this text?

• A. Gulliver details his experiences and interactions with the natives of the new land.
• B. Gulliver observes the unique customs and traditions of the society he encounters.
• C. Gulliver becomes acquainted with the people and practices of his new surroundings.
• D. Gulliver reflects on the cultural differences between his homeland and the new land.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the text describes how Gulliver becomes familiar with the customs and practices of the new society he finds himself in. He interacts with the natives, learns their language, and participates in their shows, indicating his growing understanding and acceptance of the new culture. Choice A is incorrect because the text goes beyond detailing his experiences to focus on his growing familiarity with the society. Choice B is incorrect because Gulliver not only observes but actively engages with the customs. Choice D is incorrect as the focus is on Gulliver's adaptation rather than reflecting on cultural differences.

3. Which of the following quotes offers the best summary for the instructor's motive in sending the email to the students?

• A. By now, many of you have probably seen your grade and are a little concerned. (And if you're not concerned, you should be-at least a bit!)
• B. With each class comes a new challenge, however, and as any good instructor will tell you, sometimes the original plan has to change.
• C. The purpose of the group project is to allow students to work together and arrive at a stronger response than if each worked individually.
• D. At the beginning of the semester, I informed the class that I have a strict grading policy and that all scores will stand unquestioned.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. This quote best captures the instructor's motive in the email to adjust the original plan to better support the students. Dr. Edwards is offering alternative options, including extra credit projects and a group project, to help students improve their scores after the essay exam. These options aim to provide students with opportunities to enhance their grades and succeed in the course. Choice A focuses on students feeling concerned about their grades but does not address the instructor's motive. Choice C highlights the purpose of the group project but does not capture the instructor's motive for sending the email. Choice D emphasizes the instructor's strict grading policy but does not explain the motive behind offering alternative ways to improve scores.

4. During her research, Lise discovers that Freud's theory of the Oedipal complex was based on ancient Greek mythology that was made famous by Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex. To which section of the library should she go if she is interested in reading the play?

• A. 300
• B. 400
• C. 800
• D. 900

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 800. Greek mythology and literature are typically found in section 800 of the library classification system, which includes works like Oedipus Rex by Sophocles. Choice A (300) pertains to social sciences, choice B (400) covers languages, and choice D (900) focuses on history, geography, and biography, making them incorrect for finding a play like Oedipus Rex.

5. This passage is mainly about

• A. slaves in the Civil War.
• B. how slaves escaped along the Underground Railroad.
• C. Harriet Tubman's role as an abolitionist leader.
• D. Harriet Tubman's life as a slave.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The passage is mainly about Harriet Tubman's role as an abolitionist leader. It discusses her efforts to help slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad and highlights her significant impact on the abolitionist movement. The focus is on Tubman's leadership and involvement in the fight against slavery, rather than just her life as a slave or the general experience of slaves during the Civil War. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because while the passage mentions slavery, the Civil War, and Tubman's life as a slave, the primary emphasis is on her leadership and activism in the abolitionist movement.

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