Question 1

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What is a reasonable inference one can make about Congolese jewelry?

Accepted Answer

One can reasonably infer that Congolese jewelry is made from local materials. The passage states that the jewelry is made from wood, ivory bones, and shells, materials that are common to many areas, and likely common to the Congo. The passage does not differentiate if men or women are more likely to wear jewelry, nor is any indication made that the jewelry is used in lieu of currency.

Question 2

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What fact may account for the different ways of greeting in different parts of the Congo?

Accepted Answer

Because there are over 200 ethnic groups in the Congo and significant Western influences as well, greetings differ in different parts of the nation. In the urban centers, the Congolese greet each other mush as westerners do, with handshakes and smiling. In the rural areas, however, men shake the hands of other men, but not women. In some areas, women have their own greeting, which involves clapping and bowing slightly.

Question 3

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
If Proposition 37 is passed, what consequence might consumers encounter?

Accepted Answer

Food manufacturers believe that labeling GMO foods will drive up food costs. There is no indication that labeling will limit the food produced in any way, or that there will be any food shortages.

Question 4

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
Who is most likely the intended audience for this passage?

Accepted Answer

The intended audience for this passage is likely those unfamiliar with GMOs or recent legislative efforts in California or other states. Since the author explains and defines GMOs, it is obvious he or she is not writing for readers who understand the technology. Since the author explains the legislation in California and results in other states, it is also unlikely that the passage is written for California voters or food manufacturers.

Question 5

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
Based on the author's tone, how would he or she likely vote on Proposition 37?

Accepted Answer

Based on the author's tone, one could determine the author would likely vote no on Proposition 37. The author has noted that other states have failed to pass the legislation. The author has also listed very specific reasons why the legislation would be a negative influence, including raising food prices and confusing consumers. Finally, the author has noted that hundreds of studies point to the safety of GMOs.

Question 6

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
Based on past efforts to legally require GMO labeling in other states, what can be inferred about the public's concern with GMOs?

Accepted Answer

Based on past efforts to require GMO labeling, one can infer that the public is not overwhelmingly concerned with GMOs. Since efforts to require labeling have failed in more than a dozen states, despite money spent campaigning on both sides, one can logically assume that there is not wide-spread concern about this issue.

Question 7

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
Based on this passage, what can one infer about the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms?

Accepted Answer

Based on this passage, one can infer that GMOs are not likely dangerous. The passage notes that hundreds of studies have shown that GMOs are safe. There are those, however, who believe they are not safe.

Question 8

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
How many other states have tried to pass GMO labeling laws?

Accepted Answer

More than a dozen other states have tried to pass GMO labeling laws. If Proposition 37 passes, California will be the first state to pass a GMO labeling law. The concerns about GMO are widespread, but no successful legislation has been passed to alert consumers of genetically modified ingredients in the food.

Question 9

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
If Proposition 37 in California passes, what precedent will be established?

Accepted Answer

If Proposition 37 passes, it will be the first law in the United States requiring GMO labeling. This is not the first proposition developed or put to vote in California. While both sides are spending millions of dollars on the campaign, there is no indication in the passage that this is precedent-setting.

Question 10

"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act" known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.
Genetic modification, also called genetic engineering, the alteration of genetic material through processes not found in nature. Scientists use genetically modified organisms to protect crops. add variety to certain foods. Some people believe that the genetic modification of foods effects safety. Corporations that produce genetically modified foods point to hundreds of studies that show that they are safe. California voters will soon make a choice about GMO foods labels, and both sides are spending millions of dollars to influence their decisions. The result of the ballot initiative will reverberate throughout the nation.
Why have people initiated the effort to pass Proposition 37 and require genetically modified foods be labeled?

Accepted Answer

Some people who believe genetically modified foods are less safe than conventional foods have initiated an effort to pass Proposition 37 requiring genetically modified foods be labeled. Food corporations have countered with studies that indicate no danger in these foods. The campaigns on both sides have cost millions of dollars.

Question 11

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What difference in how men and women greet each other in rural areas should be considered by visitors from urban areas?

Accepted Answer

The difference between how men and women greet each other in rural areas is that women and men do not shake hands. Women may clap their hands and bow slightly when greeting men. Because this alternative greeting is described in the passage it is clear that men and women do encounter each other and that some sort of greeting is appropriate.

Question 12

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Many tourists fear terrorism and of being targeted by religious political parties.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "attacks"
"Being targeted" indicates the passive voice. Using the active voice can make a sentence more concise. "Agendas" does not fit within the context of the sentence. "Attacks" relates to terrorism and places emphasis on what the tourists fear.

Question 13

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
At the center of the controversy is Jammu and Kashmir (a territory both nations claim).

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "Kashmir (a territory both nations claim)."
Parenthesis can be used to surround information that provides an explanation. No punctuation, such as a comma, dash, or semicolon, is necessary before the parenthesis.

Question 14

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
After agreeing to another ceasefire; they returned to their former claimed areas.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "ceasefire, they returned"
A semicolon can join to independent clauses - clauses that can stand alone as sentences. "After agreeing to another ceasefire" is an introductory phrase; therefore, the comma is necessary to separate it from the independent clause.

Question 15

Which course of action most improves the following sentence?
The novel affected great personal growth when I was a teenager; I have recommended it to a large number of teens since then.

Accepted Answer

The sentence is most improved by changing affected to effected. Effect as a verb means to bring about, while affect as a verb means to alter. The writer is saying that the novel caused personal growth, so effected should be used.

Question 16

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Along with gold, silver, and platinum, palladium is a precious metal owned and traded by investors.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "palladium is a precious metal"
The opening part of the original sentence is an introductory clause. Palladium is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, "is" is the proper verb for this sentence.

Question 17

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
Because of the way communal bowls are shared in Congolese dining, what other division may occur during dining?

Accepted Answer

Men and women eat from different communal bowls so women may sit separately during dining. While there are those who eat with utensils, the passage does not state if those diners are seated separately. All diners must wash their hands both before and after eating.

Question 18

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What connection is made between how a person dresses and how he is treated in the Congo?

Accepted Answer

The nicer a person is dressed, the more respect he or she will receive. Clothing from the western world is mixed with more traditional clothing, so there is no preference in terms of respect for either manner of dressing. The passage does not indicate class associations with any specific type of clothing.

Question 19

Etiquette, which is sometimes unwritten, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior of people. It usually reflects the cultures and traditions of countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in African. It is also known as Congo (Kinshasa) or DRC. With over 200 ethnic groups represented the people of the Congo have a wide variety of customs, traditions, and values. They vary from place to place and group to group, especially when it comes to living in urban areas and rural areas. Therefore the etiquette rules differs depending on where a person lives.
Congolese that live in urban areas tend to have more Western customs and traditions. It is important to greet each other, and inquire about each others situation before other matters are discussed. Greetings consists of speaking, shaking their hands, and smiling. In the rural areas, men and women do not shake hands. Men will shake the hands of other men. Some women will greet men by clapping their hands and bowing slightly.
When dining in the Congo hands should be washed before and after eating. People should only eat with their right hands, especially if they are eating with their fingers. Men and women use separate communal bowls; often, women may sit together. When eating out of a communal bowl, people eat from the space directly in front of them. When utensils are used, the left hand holds the fork and the right hand holds the knife.
Dressing in the Congo is greatly influenced by the Western world, however, they are mixed with traditional clothing such as kikwembe, abacos, or a dashiki. The nicer a person look, the more respect he or she will receive. Jewelry is often made from wood, ivory bones, or shells. Many people in rural areas walk barefoot, but sandals and slippers are commonly worn.
What is the main idea of this passage?

Accepted Answer

While etiquette differs in rural and urban areas, there are specific codes of behavior that should be adhered to in the Congo. This sentence includes the main points of the passage. Traditions differ in urban and rural areas, but are equally important. The passage does not explicitly state that rural etiquette is more traditional, nor is there any indication that etiquette is dying out.

Question 20

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
In her second term she was an outspoken opponent of World War II.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is "In her second term, she was an outspoken opponent of World War II."
A comma is needed to set off the introductory phrase "in her second term" from the main part of the sentence. Commas are unnecessary after "opponent" and "was."

Quiz 1: Health Occupations Basic Entrance (HOBE)

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Many tourists fear terrorism and of being targeted by religious political parties.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. At the center of the controversy is Jammu and Kashmir (a territory both nations claim) .

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. After agreeing to another ceasefire; they returned to their former claimed areas.

Which course of action most improves the following sentence? The novel affected great personal growth when I was a teenager; I have recommended it to a large number of teens since then.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Along with gold, silver, and platinum, palladium is a precious metal owned and traded by investors.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. In her second term she was an outspoken opponent of World War II.