Nursing Elites

1. Based on the context of the passage, the reader can infer that this information is likely to appear in which of the following types of works?

• A. a scholarly paper
• B. a mystery
• C. a fictional story
• D. a biography

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The information provided in the passage about the skeleton's structure and divisions, along with specific details like the number of bones and their functions, is characteristic of content found in a biography or a reference work focusing on anatomy. Biographies often include detailed factual information about historical figures, their lives, and aspects related to them, such as physical characteristics. A scholarly paper would delve deeper into analysis and research, rather than presenting basic factual information. The content in the passage is purely informative and factual, ruling out the possibility of it being part of a mystery or fictional story, which require narrative and plot elements rather than straightforward facts.

2. This passage describes characters' feelings in Madame Butterfly as all of the following EXCEPT:

• A. Romantic
• B. Poignant
• C. Tragic
• D. Musical

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage describes the characters' feelings in Madame Butterfly as romantic, poignant, and tragic, but not musical. The story depicts the emotional aspects of love, heartbreak, and tragedy, evoking strong feelings of romance, sadness, and tragedy. While music plays a crucial role in the opera Madame Butterfly, the characters' feelings are not specifically described as musical, making choice D the correct answer. Choices A, B, and C are supported by the emotional context provided in the extract.

3. Jensen has been assigned a project on ancient Greece, but the project terms are general. This means that he can select any topic of interest to him from Ancient Greece and focus his project around this. Jensen is overwhelmed and does not even know where to begin. What section of the library should he check first for general information about ancient Greece?

• A. 100
• B. 200
• C. 400
• D. 900

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Jensen should check the 900 section of the library for general information about ancient Greece. In the Dewey Decimal Classification system, the 900 section covers history and geography. Ancient Greece falls under the category of history, so Jensen can find a wide range of resources related to ancient Greece in this section, which will provide him with a good starting point for his project. Choice A (100) refers to Philosophy and psychology, Choice B (200) to Religion, and Choice C (400) to Languages, which are not directly related to ancient Greece, making them incorrect options.

4. Which of the following sentences distracts the reader from the main focus of the passage?

• A. Malory's work, which is believed to be largely a translation of older French stories, was written in prose style.
• B. Instead of embracing the romance angle, however, Malory focused more on the moral elements within these stories.
• C. In Tennyson's work, Arthur chooses to forgive Guinevere, and she chooses to spend the rest of her days doing good works in a convent.
• D. Charles Dickens is remembered for doing the same thing in his novels about the abuses of lower-class children in Victorian England.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The focus of the passage is on Malory and Tennyson and their interpretations of the Arthurian legends. The mention of Charles Dickens in choice D is irrelevant and distracts the reader from the main discussion. While the other choices discuss Malory's prose style, his focus on moral elements, and Tennyson's approach to the Arthurian stories, choice D brings in a comparison to Charles Dickens and his novels about lower-class children in Victorian England. This mention of Dickens does not directly relate to the main theme of the passage, making it the correct answer as the distracting sentence.

5. Why does Bobo, despite coulrophobia, book more shows and make more money than Gob?

• A. Bobo is an experienced clown.
• B. Despite rampant coulrophobia, statistical data shows that people generally prefer clowns to magicians for children's birthday parties.
• C. Bobo goes out of his way to appear non-threatening.
• D. Bobo works in a densely populated city, while Gob works in a rural town.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because despite the widespread fear of clowns (coulrophobia), statistical data indicates that people typically favor clowns over magicians for children's birthday parties. This preference results in Bobo booking more shows and earning more money than Gob. Choice A is incorrect because being an experienced clown alone does not address the paradox. Choice C is incorrect as the statement does not directly relate to the preference for clowns over magicians. Choice D is irrelevant to the paradox as the location of their work does not explain why Bobo is more successful despite coulrophobia.

Similar Questions