Nursing Elites

1. Even without Franz Ferdinand's assassination ... Which of the following most logically completes the passage?

• A. A war between the world powers was extremely likely.
• B. World War I never would have happened.
• C. England, France, and Russia would have started the war.
• D. Austria would have started the war.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. Given the alliances and tensions at the time, the assassination was simply the trigger in an already volatile situation, making war highly likely. Choice B is incorrect because the alliances and existing tensions would likely have led to a conflict even without the assassination. Choice C is incorrect as it wrongly implies that only these three countries were involved in the conflict. Choice D is incorrect as Austria alone starting the war doesn't consider the broader context of alliances and power dynamics among the world powers.

2. Which of the following words, as used in the timeline, indicates the chronology of events in Barton's life?

• A. Front
• B. First
• C. After
• D. Through

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'After' is used to indicate that one event happened following another in time. In the context of a timeline, 'After' signifies the sequence of events, showing what occurred subsequent to a particular point in time. In the provided extract, events unfold in a specific order, with each event happening 'after' the previous one. Choices A, B, and D do not inherently convey the idea of chronological order and are not suitable for indicating the sequence of events in a timeline.

3. Which of the following would be the best concluding statement for this passage?

• A. States should consider the importance of foreign languages for the global economy when making policies regarding foreign language requirements for high school graduation.
• B. Policies for high school graduation should consider the significance of foreign languages for the global economy, college acceptance rates, and job opportunities.
• C. Influence of a second language on college acceptance rates warrants a foreign language class as a high school graduation requirement.
• D. The difficulty of obtaining a job in today’s economy without knowledge of multiple languages should be considered when setting foreign language requirements for high school graduation.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B provides the best concluding statement for this passage as it encapsulates the main argument and key supporting details presented in the extract. The passage emphasizes the importance of foreign languages for the global economy, the impact on college acceptance rates, and enhanced job opportunities for individuals proficient in more than one language. Choice B effectively summarizes these points, making it the most appropriate conclusion. Choices A, C, and D, while related to the main argument, only touch on one supporting detail each. Choice A focuses solely on the importance of foreign languages for the global economy, while choice C emphasizes the influence of a second language on college acceptance rates. Choice D highlights the difficulty of job acquisition without knowledge of multiple languages. These choices do not encompass the breadth of supporting details provided in the passage, making them less effective as concluding statements.

4. Which of the following would be an effective primary source to support Vivian Harris' argument?

• A. A study showing that fewer students are bullied at schools that require uniforms
• B. An article describing the negative effects of uniforms in American schools
• C. An interview with a local principal who regrets implementing uniform requirements
• D. A persuasive essay written by Vivian that includes statistics and quotes from psychological studies and other students that support her position

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. A persuasive essay written by Vivian directly supports her argument with relevant statistics and quotes, aligning with her stance against uniforms. Choices A, B, and C do not provide direct support for Vivian's argument. Choice A discusses the positive aspect of uniforms in reducing bullying, which contradicts Vivian's viewpoint. Choice B describes negative effects of uniforms, but it does not directly support Vivian's argument against uniforms. Choice C, an interview with a principal regretting uniform requirements, does not offer direct backing for Vivian's stance either.

5. Which of the following best describes the organization of the information in the passage?

• A. cause-effect
• B. chronological sequence
• C. problem-solution
• D. comparison-contrast

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The passage is organized in a chronological sequence, starting from the reign of King Charles II, proceeding to his death without a legitimate heir, the ascension of his brother James II, and the events that followed with the birth of James II's son and the subsequent fleeing of the family. The passage then covers the rejection of the young James as heir, the rise of the Jacobites, and the defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Each event is presented in the order in which they occurred. The other answer choices are incorrect: cause-effect implies a relationship of events leading to each other, problem-solution focuses on identifying issues and resolving them, and comparison-contrast involves highlighting similarities and differences between subjects, none of which are the primary organizational structure of the passage.

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