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1. Which statement would not be inferred by the reader in the passage about Super Foods?

• A. Instant oatmeal can be part of a healthful breakfast.
• B. Blueberries are an especially healthful food.
• C. Certain grains and dairy products are super foods.
• D. Super foods are more expensive than processed foods.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage does not imply or provide information regarding the cost of superfoods compared to processed foods. Therefore, D is the correct answer, as it identifies a statement that cannot be inferred from the passage.

2. The author suggests that persistent passivity and imperturbability may be a direct result of which of the following?

• A. Drug-induced stimulation of the amygdala.
• B. A stroke that resulted in severe tissue damage in the limbic system.
• C. Encephalitis as a result of head trauma.
• D. Activation of a strategically implanted electrode in a patient’s amygdala.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The passage highlights that damage to the limbic system, specifically the amygdala, can lead to passivity and lack of aggression. This is supported by the statement that patients with trauma or damage to the amygdala exhibit a complete absence of aggression. Thus, a stroke causing severe tissue damage in the limbic system, including the amygdala, can result in persistent passivity and imperturbability. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not directly relate to damage in the limbic system, which is specifically mentioned in the passage as the cause of the described behaviors.

3. The passage mentions all of the following claims for the health benefits of super foods EXCEPT ___________.

• A. lowering cholesterol
• B. stabilizing insulin levels
• C. building muscle mass
• D. reducing blood pressure

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The passage discusses various health benefits of superfoods, such as lowering cholesterol, stabilizing insulin levels, and reducing blood pressure. However, it does not mention anything about building muscle mass, making C the correct choice as it identifies the claim that is not supported by the passage.

4. What does the word 'suit' mean in the passage about Bridge?

• A. A set of clothing to be worn together.
• B. Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided.
• C. To request or appeal persistently.
• D. To be convenient or right for.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided.' In the context of card games like Bridge, 'suit' refers to one of the four divisions of a deck of cards - spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs. Each suit contains cards of different ranks, and during the game, players must follow suit if possible, meaning they must play a card of the same suit that was led. This is crucial for understanding card hierarchy and gameplay in Bridge. Choice A is incorrect because it defines 'suit' in terms of clothing, which is not relevant to the context of the passage. Choice C is incorrect as it defines 'suit' as a verb meaning to request persistently, which is unrelated to the card game. Choice D is also incorrect as it defines 'suit' as an adjective meaning to be convenient or right for, which is not the meaning intended in the passage about Bridge.

5. Which rainforest plant has more than one use?

• A. The Buruti plant
• B. The Banana tree
• C. The Cinnamon tree
• D. The Coconut tree

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is the Buruti plant. The passage mentions that Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant for various purposes, such as a drink, making bread, and building houses. The other choices, Banana tree, Cinnamon tree, and Coconut tree, are not specifically mentioned as having multiple uses in the passage. While the passage does mention that bananas and coconuts are available as food in the rainforest, it does not specify multiple uses for these plants as it does for the Buruti plant.

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