Nursing Elites

1. Which option best describes the use of the spider in the poem?

• A. Idiom
• B. Haiku
• C. ABBA rhyming convention
• D. Simile

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Simile.' In the poem, the speaker compares the spider to an artist using 'as,' indicating a simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. An idiom is a phrase with a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, a haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, and ABBA rhyming convention refers to a specific rhyme scheme commonly found in poetry, none of which apply to the comparison of the spider to an artist in the poem.

2. Why do cicadas make a buzzing sound?

• A. To orient via echolocation
• B. To attract a mate
• C. To locate a food source
• D. To ward off predators

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Cicadas make a buzzing sound primarily to attract a mate. This sound is a mating call produced by the males to attract females for reproduction. While echolocation is used by some animals like bats for navigation, cicadas do not use buzzing for orientation. Buzzing is not related to locating a food source or warding off predators in the case of cicadas.

3. To which section of the library should Jorgen go to locate these works?

• A. 100
• B. 200
• C. 700
• D. 800

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Jorgen should go to Section 800 to locate The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer. These works are literary masterpieces and would be categorized under literature in the library. While sections 100, 200, and 700 cover Philosophy and psychology, Religion, and Arts and recreation respectively, they are not the most suitable sections for finding works of literature like The Iliad and The Odyssey.

4. What is the author's likely purpose in writing this passage about Queen Victoria?

• A. To persuade the reader to appreciate the accomplishments of Queen Victoria, especially when placed against the failures of her forebears.
• B. To introduce the historical impact of the Victorian Era by introducing the queen who gave that era its name.
• C. To explain how small events in history led an unlikely princess to become the queen of England.
• D. To indicate the role that King George III's many sons played in changing the history of England.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author's likely purpose in writing this passage about Queen Victoria is to explain how small events in history led to an unlikely princess becoming the queen of England. The passage details the series of events that changed the course of British succession and highlights Victoria's unexpected path to the throne. It focuses on the historical process that resulted in her becoming queen, rather than persuading the reader to appreciate her accomplishments, introducing the Victorian Era as a whole, or discussing the role of other historical figures like King George III's sons.

5. Which of the following terms describes the author's tone in the passage?

• A. Sarcastic
• B. Formal
• C. Informal
• D. Scientific

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author's tone in the passage is informal. The passage provides a narrative about Hedy Lamarr's life and inventions, offering insights into her challenges and achievements in a conversational manner. The use of phrases like 'To relieve this boredom' and 'Just think, we might not have any of those things' indicates a casual and engaging tone, suitable for storytelling. Choice A, 'Sarcastic,' is incorrect as there is no evident use of sarcasm or irony in the passage. Choice B, 'Formal,' is incorrect because the tone is not stiff or ceremonious; instead, it is relaxed and personal. Choice D, 'Scientific,' is also incorrect as the tone is not focused on presenting technical information or research findings but rather on sharing a personal story.

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