Nursing Elites

1. The author of the passage describes Harriet Tubman's life as a slave to show

• A. why she wanted to escape slavery.
• B. why she was a spy during the Civil War.
• C. why she suffered from seizures.
• D. how she loved babies.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'why she wanted to escape slavery.' The author details Harriet Tubman's life as a slave to highlight the hardships and injustices she faced, motivating her to seek freedom for herself and others. Choice B is incorrect because while Tubman was a spy during the Civil War, the passage focuses on her experiences as a slave. Choice C is incorrect as the passage mentions her suffering from seizures due to a head injury, not as a primary reason for describing her life as a slave. Choice D is incorrect as the passage briefly mentions her experience as a nursemaid for a baby, but it does not focus on her love for babies as a key aspect of describing her life as a slave.

2. Which of the following battles occurred first?

• A. Cold Harbor
• B. Chancellorsville
• C. Atlanta
• D. Shiloh

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Shiloh occurred earlier than the other battles listed. Shiloh took place in April 1862 during the American Civil War, making it the earliest battle among the options provided. Cold Harbor occurred in June 1864, Chancellorsville in May 1863, and Atlanta in July-September 1864. Therefore, Shiloh is the correct answer. Choice A (Cold Harbor) is incorrect because it happened after Shiloh. Choice B (Chancellorsville) is incorrect because it occurred after Shiloh. Choice C (Atlanta) is also incorrect as it took place after Shiloh.

3. Which option best exemplifies an author's use of alliteration and personification?

• A. Her mood hung about her like a weary cape, very dull from wear.
• B. It shuddered, swayed, shook, and screamed its way into dust under hot flames.
• C. The house was a starch sentry, warning visitors away.
• D. At its shoreline, visitors swore they heard the siren call of the cliffs above.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B, 'It shuddered, swayed, shook, and screamed its way into dust under hot flames,' best exemplifies an author's use of alliteration and personification. The phrase uses alliteration by repeating the 's' sound and personification by attributing human actions like shuddering and screaming to an inanimate object. Options A, C, and D do not contain both alliteration and personification. Option A uses personification but lacks alliteration. Option C uses personification but lacks alliteration. Option D contains personification but lacks alliteration as well.

4. Which of the following best describes the mode of the passage?

• A. expository
• B. narrative
• C. persuasive
• D. descriptive

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The passage is expository as it provides factual information about the sensory, motor, and perceptual development in babies during the first two years of life. It explains how babies' senses develop, focusing on hearing and vision in their early stages. The passage presents these developmental milestones in a straightforward and informative manner, making it expository. Choice B (narrative) is incorrect because the passage does not tell a story or present a sequence of events involving characters. Choice C (persuasive) is incorrect as there is no attempt to convince or persuade the reader of a particular viewpoint. Choice D (descriptive) is incorrect because the passage does not aim to create a vivid picture or impression using sensory details; instead, it focuses on providing clear information about sensory development in infants.

5. According to the extract, which of the following statements most closely correlates with the definition of the term 'working man'?

• A. A working man is someone who is well versed in the workings of the soul.
• B. A working man is probably not involved in social activities due to the high physical demand of work.
• C. A working man is someone who earns wages in a traditional sense, often associated with the middle class.
• D. The working man historically transitions from the field to the factory and now to the screen.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: According to the extract, the term 'working man' refers to individuals who are actively employed and earn wages in a traditional sense. Charles Dickens emphasizes the importance of the working man having a share in the management of institutions designed for their benefit. This aligns with choice C, making it the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect as the extract does not mention anything about being well versed in the workings of the soul. Choice B is incorrect because the extract does not suggest that working men are not involved in social activities due to the physical demands of their work. Choice D is also incorrect as the extract does not focus on the historical transitions of the working man.

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