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In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium. In 1914, at the start of World War I and the German occupation of Belgium, Cavell joined the Red Cross to support the nursing effort. The Berkendael Institute was converted into a hospital for wounded soldiers of all nationalities. During this time, Cavell helped soldiers treated there to escape to neutral Holland. In 1915, she was arrested by local German authorities for abetting the escape of 200 soldiers and was sentenced to death. Cavell's case received significant press coverage around the world, especially in Britain and the United States. In the weeks after her death, the number of men enlisting to serve in World War I greatly increased.   Which sentence in the passage allows the reader to infer that Edith Cavell was a skilled nurse?

A. In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium

B. During this time, Cavell helped soldiers treated there to escape to neutral Holland

C. Cavell's case received significant press coverage around the world, especially in Britain and the United States

D. In 1914, at the start of World Ward I and the German occupation of Belgium, Cavell joined the Red Cross supporting the nursing effort

Answer Explanation:

In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Lisa Grant: "School should make students wear uniforms. Everyone would look the same. Students would be able to respect each other based on their ideas and character because they would no longer be judge by their appearance." Joe Smith. "Students should not have to wear uniforms: Clothing is an important part of self expression. Taking away that method of expression is suppressing that student's rights." ...   Which of the following statements could NOT provide support for BOTH arguments?

    A. A number of local school districts have recently implemented dress codes.

    B. School administrators have been in talks with parents over the issue of uniforms

    C. Students have reported that school uniforms are costly and typically ill=fitting

    D. Several groups of students have been organized to discuss uniform dress codes

    Answer Explanation

    Students have reported that school uniforms are costly and typically ill-fitting is does not provide support for both arguments as the discussion is about equality and self expression and not the cost.

  • Q #2: The next two questions are based on the following statements. Lisa Grant: "School should make students wear uniforms. Everyone would look the same. Students would be able to respect each other based on their ideas and character because they would no longer be judge by their appearance." Joe Smith. "Students should not have to wear uniforms: Clothing is an important part of self expression. Taking away that method of expression is suppressing that student's rights." ... What is one idea that the students above seem to agree on, based on their statements?

    A. Students should be allowed to express themselves through apparel.

    B. Schools should give students a certain amount of respect.

    C. Students should focus more on school than on appearence

    D. Schools would violate students basic rights by enforcing a dress code.

    Answer Explanation

    Choice A: Students should be allowed to express themselves through apparel.

    Both Lisa Grant and Joe Smith express their views on student uniforms, with Lisa arguing for uniforms to promote equality and respect based on character, and Joe arguing against uniforms to protect students' right to self-expression through clothing. This indicates that they both agree on the idea that students should be allowed to express themselves through their apparel.

  • Q #3: In 1907, Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was appointed head nurse of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Belgium. In 1914, at the start of World War I and the German occupation of Belgium, Cavell joined the Red Cross to support the nursing effort. The Berkendael Institute was converted into a hospital for wounded soldiers of all nationalities. During this time, Cavell helped soldiers treated there to escape to neutral Holland. In 1915, she was arrested by local German authorities for abetting the escape of 200 soldiers and was sentenced to death. Cavell's case received significant press coverage around the world, especially in Britain and the United States. In the weeks after her death, the number of men enlisting to serve in World War I greatly increased.   What can you conclude about the effect Edith Cavell's death had on the British and American people?  

    A. Nurses were considered an important reason for why the American and English won World War I

    B. Many British and American people believed she had died for a good cause

    C. The British and American people began to highly regulate hospital practices

    D. British and American hospitals began admitting wounded soldiers of all nationalities

    Answer Explanation

    Many British and American people believed she had died for a good cause hence leading to many men  joining the World War I.