 An Interesting Birthday Party On Saturday afternoon, local eccentric Dr. Oliver Creekstone held a remarkable 90th birthday party at his countryside estate. Present were 3,000 guests, four zebras, two monster trucks, and a famous bagpipe player from Scotland. Though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots. At nightfall, the party was treated to a stunning and seemingly endless fireworks display. According to our sources, Dr. Creekstone felt that next year's birthday party would have to be even bigger and more interesting. "We'll need at least seven more zebras," he said. Which of the following conclusions is supported by all of the details provided about the birthday party?

A. Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow.

B. The Creekstone estate cannot hold seven more zebras.

C. Dr. Oliver Creekstone is a carnivorous eater

D. The Creekstone estate is a half-acre lot lined with trees.

Answer Explanation:

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

Q #1:  An Interesting Birthday Party On Saturday afternoon, local eccentric Dr. Oliver Creekstone held a remarkable 90th birthday party at his countryside estate. Present were 3,000 guests, four zebras, two monster trucks, and a famous bagpipe player from Scotland. Though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots. At nightfall, the party was treated to a stunning and seemingly endless fireworks display. According to our sources, Dr. Creekstone felt that next year's birthday party would have to be even bigger and more interesting. "We'll need at least seven more zebras," he said. Which of the following conclusions is supported by all of the details provided about the birthday party?

A. Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow.

B. The Creekstone estate cannot hold seven more zebras.

C. Dr. Oliver Creekstone is a carnivorous eater

D. The Creekstone estate is a half-acre lot lined with trees.

Answer Explanation
Q #2: In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops’ spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?

A. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most batteries in Asia during WWII

B. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended

C. Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop’s family

D. Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops

Answer Explanation

Choice B, Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended

This conclusion can be drawn from the passage as it mentions that Eleanor Roosevelt visited the Pacific during World War II, indicating that she was First Lady during that time. The other conclusions (Choices A, C, and D) are not supported by the information provided in the passage.
Q #3: The best part about going to the theater is the feeling of being transported into a story. As soon as the curtain rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace wherever the story takes you, if only for a short while the emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a family in financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the theater can take you From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logical conclusion about the author?

A. The author loves to attend theatrical productions.

B. The author also enjoys concerts and movies.

C. The author prefers musical comedies

D. The author finds theatre seating comfortable

Answer Explanation

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