Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following represents an opinion statement on the part of the author?

• A. According to the CDC, tobacco products cause nearly six million deaths per year.
• B. Nicotine addicts sometimes pay more for a pack of cigarettes than gas.
• C. They risk staining their teeth and fingers with tar.
• D. Smokers tend to stink and create pervasive nastiness.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The statement 'Smokers tend to stink and create pervasive nastiness' is an opinion since it reflects the author's subjective view on the hygiene and social impact of smoking. The other choices, A, B, and C, are all factual statements based on research or observations without expressing a personal viewpoint. Choice A presents a statistic from the CDC, choice B discusses a comparison related to the cost of cigarettes, and choice C describes a potential consequence of smoking without inserting personal judgment.

2. Which of the following statements best summarizes the central purpose of this text?

• A. Gulliver details his experiences and interactions with the natives of the new land.
• B. Gulliver observes the unique customs and traditions of the society he encounters.
• C. Gulliver becomes acquainted with the people and practices of his new surroundings.
• D. Gulliver reflects on the cultural differences between his homeland and the new land.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the text describes how Gulliver becomes familiar with the customs and practices of the new society he finds himself in. He interacts with the natives, learns their language, and participates in their shows, indicating his growing understanding and acceptance of the new culture. Choice A is incorrect because the text goes beyond detailing his experiences to focus on his growing familiarity with the society. Choice B is incorrect because Gulliver not only observes but actively engages with the customs. Choice D is incorrect as the focus is on Gulliver's adaptation rather than reflecting on cultural differences.

3. What is the purpose of the use of repetition in the following passage?

• A. It serves as a demonstration of Mr. Lanyon's mental state.
• B. It is reminiscent of the church bells mentioned in the story.
• C. It mimics Mr. Utterson's ambivalence.
• D. It emphasizes Mr. Utterson's anguish in failing to identify Hyde's whereabouts.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The repetition in the passage, especially the reiteration of Mr. Utterson's struggle and the continuous digging at the problem, serves to emphasize Mr. Utterson's internal turmoil and anguish. It highlights his failure to identify Hyde's whereabouts and his increasing obsession with the mystery. Choice A is incorrect because the repetition does not primarily reflect Mr. Lanyon's mental state but focuses on Mr. Utterson's dilemma. Choice B is incorrect as the repetition does not directly relate to the church bells but to Mr. Utterson's persistent contemplation. Choice C is incorrect as the repetition does not specifically mirror Mr. Utterson's ambivalence but rather his distress and preoccupation with the problem.

4. Which of the following is a primary source that would be relevant to a biography about Jules Verne?

• A. Articles about Jules Verne written after his death
• B. Reviews of Jules Verne’s works
• C. Film adaptations of Jules Verne’s works
• D. Letters exchanged by Jules Verne and a close friend

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Letters exchanged by Jules Verne and a close friend would be a primary source as they were written during his lifetime, providing direct insight into his thoughts and actions. Choices A, B, and C are not primary sources. Articles written after his death, reviews of his works, and film adaptations are considered secondary sources as they are interpretations or analyses based on primary materials.

5. Which of the following best summarizes the central theme of Wilde's play?

• A. The absurdity of the British aristocracy and its social conventions.
• B. The importance of being sincere and honest in personal relationships.
• C. The dual nature of social standing and the conflicts it creates.
• D. The challenges of maintaining personal integrity in a hypocritical society.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'The absurdity of the British aristocracy and its social conventions.' The central theme of Wilde's play, as revealed through satire, is the critique of the absurdities and trivialities of the British aristocracy. Wilde uses clever dialogue, puns, and irony to expose the superficiality and hypocrisy of the upper classes. While sincerity and honesty in personal relationships are explored in the play, they are not the central theme. Choice C, the dual nature of social standing and resulting conflicts, is a partial theme but not the central one. Choice D, the challenges of maintaining personal integrity in a hypocritical society, touches on a theme present in the play, but it is not as central as the critique of the British aristocracy's absurdities and social conventions.

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