Nursing Elites

1. Which option best describes the use of the spider in the poem?

• A. Idiom
• B. Haiku
• C. ABBA rhyming convention
• D. Simile

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Simile.' In the poem, the speaker compares the spider to an artist using 'as,' indicating a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. An idiom is a phrase with a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, a haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, and ABBA rhyming convention refers to a specific rhyme scheme commonly found in poetry, none of which apply to the comparison of the spider to an artist in the poem.

2. What is the significance of the term 'Bunburying' in the context of the play?

• A. It highlights the characters' desire to lead a double life and escape social obligations.
• B. It reflects the characters' indifference to social conventions.
• C. It demonstrates the characters' willingness to deceive themselves and others.
• D. It serves as a metaphor for the characters' struggle to conform to societal expectations.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: 'Bunburying' is significant in the play because it emphasizes the characters' desire to lead double lives and avoid the strict societal expectations placed upon them. The term highlights their need to escape the confines of social obligations through deception and subterfuge. By maintaining a fictional persona like Bunbury, the characters can freely navigate between different social spheres, allowing them to explore personal freedom and evade the constraints of their social status. This escapade showcases their yearning for independence and autonomy, contrasting with the societal norms they are expected to conform to. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'Bunburying' in the context of the play is more about evading social duties through a dual identity, rather than reflecting indifference, willingness to deceive, or struggling to meet societal expectations.

3. After an unexpected rearrangement of their schedules, Thomas and his sister realize that they will have to squeeze in the film after 10 p.m. Given this new information, which cinema is the best option?

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

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Since Thomas and his sister have to squeeze in the film after 10 p.m., they need to watch the film later in the evening. Among the options, Reveler Cinema offers showtimes after 10 p.m. with a showing at 7:15 p.m., making it the best choice. Twin Theatres, Big Screen 14, and Best Seat in The House do not have showtimes after 10 p.m., making Reveler Cinema the most suitable option for the siblings to catch a film at that time.

4. What is the librarian's best course of action in this situation?

• A. The librarian shows the student how to do an Internet search using Google
• B. Since the assignment is to read a biography, the librarian directs the student to the biography section of the library rather than to the Internet. She helps the student select a biography at his reading level
• C. The librarian directs the student to a database that will quickly provide a list of resources and articles pertaining to Thomas Jefferson
• D. The librarian searches her computerized records, decides that none of the biographies in her school library are appropriate for this student, and initiates an inter-library loan. The borrowed biography will take about two weeks to arrive

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The librarian's best course of action in this situation is to direct the student to the biography section of the library because the assignment specifically requires the student to read a biography. By helping the student select a biography at his reading level, the librarian ensures that the student is staying on task and fulfilling the assignment requirements. This approach also encourages the student to engage with physical books rather than relying solely on the Internet for research. Choice A is incorrect because it deviates from the assignment's requirement of reading a biography. Choice C is not the best option as it overlooks the specificity of the assignment and may lead the student away from the required task. Choice D is not ideal as it involves a lengthy process of inter-library loan which may not be necessary if suitable biographies are available in the library.

5. What is the author's likely purpose in writing this passage about Queen Victoria?

• A. To persuade the reader to appreciate the accomplishments of Queen Victoria, especially when placed against the failures of her forebears.
• B. To introduce the historical impact of the Victorian Era by introducing the queen who gave that era its name.
• C. To explain how small events in history led an unlikely princess to become the queen of England.
• D. To indicate the role that King George III's many sons played in changing the history of England.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author's likely purpose in writing this passage about Queen Victoria is to explain how small events in history led to an unlikely princess becoming the queen of England. The passage details the series of events that changed the course of British succession and highlights Victoria's unexpected path to the throne. It focuses on the historical process that resulted in her becoming queen, rather than persuading the reader to appreciate her accomplishments, introducing the Victorian Era as a whole, or discussing the role of other historical figures like King George III's sons.

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