1. The passage most strongly suggests that Helga changes to 'another, warmer tone' (sentence 27) because she wants to
A. get more information from Margaret about Jim Vayle
B. convince Margaret to have breakfast with her
C. avoid being rude to Margaret Correct
D. stop Margaret from leaving
Explanation
Helga's shift to a warmer tone in sentence 27 follows her curt 'No. Thanks all the same,' indicating she wants to soften her response to avoid being rude to Margaret, who offered help. There is no evidence she seeks information about Jim Vayle (A), wants Margaret to join her for breakfast (B), or aims to prevent Margaret from leaving (D). Choice C aligns with the gratitude expressed in sentences 27-29. The tone change reflects a desire to maintain politeness.
2. The description of the sunrise in the sixth paragraph (sentences 18-21) mainly serves to
A. emphasize Helga's love of the outdoors
B. illustrate Helga's inattentiveness to her visitor Correct
C. underscore Margaret's concern for Helga's well-being
D. suggest Margaret's astonishment at Helga's behavior
Explanation
The description of the sunrise in sentences 18-21, paired with sentence 21 stating Helga 'wasn't interested in what the other was saying,' highlights her inattentiveness to Margaret. It does not emphasize a love for the outdoors (A), underscore Margaret's concern (C), or suggest Margaret's astonishment (D). Choice B captures Helga's distracted state during the conversation. The focus on the sunrise contrasts with her disengagement.
3. In the passage, Margaret indicates that she's concerned when she first sees Helga because she worries that Helga
A. will be late to meet her students Correct
B. has allowed her room to become messy
C. is upset with another teacher
D. has decided to join the English department
Explanation
Margaret's dismay in sentence 5, noting the late hour ('long after half past seven') and Helga's unprepared state, indicates concern that Helga will be late for her students. The passage does not mention a messy room (B), conflict with another teacher (C), or joining the English department (D). Choice A aligns with Margaret's urgency about the time. Her focus is on Helga's potential tardiness.
4. According to the passage, Margaret and others at Naxos generally regard Helga as
A. highly reliable
B. unusually friendly
C. relatively practical
D. somewhat intimidating Correct
Explanation
Sentences 24-25 state that Margaret and 'nearly everyone' at Naxos are 'a little afraid of Helga,' indicating she is seen as somewhat intimidating. The passage does not describe her as reliable (A), friendly (B), or practical (C). Choice D reflects the general perception of Helga. Her demeanor also discourages questioning, as noted in sentence 33.
5. The author of Passage 2 suggests that environmental scientists compromise their credibility when they
A. disguise their personal opinions as scientific consensus Correct
B. gather the opinions of their fellow scientists
C. make public announcements
D. withhold information about environmental problems
Explanation
In Passage 2, Ingrid Burke warns that promoting opinions as truth leads the public to perceive an agenda, undermining credibility (sentence 2). This directly corresponds to disguising personal opinions as scientific consensus (A). Gathering opinions (B), making announcements (C), or withholding information (D) are not cited as credibility risks. Choice A captures the passage's concern about perceived bias.