Question: Rita, an accomplished pastry chef who is well known for her artistic and exquisite wedding cakes, opened a bakery one year ago and is surprised that business has been so slow. A consultant she hired to conduct market research has reported that the local p

• 1. making coupons available that entitle the coupon holder to receive a 25% discount on wedding, anniversary, or birthday cakes
• 2. exhibiting at the next Bridal Expo and having pieces of one of her wedding cakes available for tasting
• 3. placing a series of ads in the local newspaper that advertise the wide array of breads
• 4. moving the bakery to the other side of town

Question: Dr. Miller has a busy pediatric dentistry practice and she needs a skilled, reliable hygienist to keep things running smoothly. The last two people she hired were recommended by top dentists in the area, but they each lasted less than one month. She is no

• 1. Marilyn has been a hygienist for fifteen years, and her current employer, who is about to retire, says she is the best in the business. The clientele she has worked with consists of some of the wealth
• 2. Lindy recently graduated at the top of her class from one of the best dental hygiene programs in the state. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Lindy spent two years working in a day care center.
• 3. James has worked as a dental hygienist for three years in a public health clinic. He is very interested in securing a position in a private dental office.
• 4. Kathy is an experienced and highly recommended dental hygienist who is also finishing up a degree in early childhood education, which she hopes will get her a job as a preschool teacher. She is eager

Question: Mrs. Jansen recently moved to Arizona. She wants to fill her new backyard with flowering plants. Although she is an experienced gardener, she isn't very well-versed in what plants will do well in the Arizona climate. Also, there is a big tree in her backy

• 1. The Rainbow Collection is ideal for North-east gardens. It includes a variety of colorful perennials that thrive in cool, moist conditions.
• 2. The Greenhouse Collection will blossom year after year if planted in brightly lit locations and watered regularly.
• 3. The Treehouse Collection will provide lush green plants with delicate colorful flowers that thrive in shady and partially shady locations.
• 4. The Oasis Collection includes a variety of perennials that thrive in dry climates and bright sunlight.

Question: Vincent has a paper route. Each morning, he delivers 37 newspapers to customers in his neighborhood. It takes Vincent 50 minutes to deliver all the papers. If Vincent is sick or has other plans, his friend Thomas, who lives on the same street, will someti

• 1. Vincent and Thomas live in the same neighborhood.
• 2. It takes Thomas more than 50 minutes to deliver the papers.
• 3. It is dark outside when Vincent begins his deliveries.
• 4. Thomas would like to have his own paper route.

Question: The Pacific yew is an evergreen tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific yew has a fleshy, poisonous fruit. Recently, taxol, a substance found in the bark of the Pacific yew, was discovered to be a promising new anticancer drug.

• 1. Taxol is poisonous when taken by healthy people.
• 2. Taxol has cured people from various diseases.
• 3. People should not eat the fruit of the Pacific yew.
• 4. The Pacific yew was considered worthless until taxol was discovered.

Question: Erin is twelve years old. For three years, she has been asking her parents for a dog. Her parents have told her that they believe a dog would not be happy in an apartment, but they have given her permission to have a bird. Erin has not yet decided what ki

• 1. Erin's parents like birds better than they like dogs.
• 2. Erin does not like birds.
• 3. Erin and her parents live in an apartment.
• 4. Erin and her parents would like to move.

Question: Tim's commute never bothered him because there were always seats available on the train and he was able to spend his 40 minutes comfortably reading the newspaper or catching up on paperwork. Ever since the train schedule changed, the train has been extrem

• 1. Tim would be better off taking the bus to work.
• 2. Tim's commute is less comfortable since the train schedule changed.
• 3. Many commuters will complain about the new train schedule.
• 4. Tim will likely look for a new job closer to home.

Question: When they heard news of the hurricane, Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans. Instead of traveling to the island beach resort, they booked a room at a fancy new spa in the mountains. Their plans were a bit more expensive, but they'd heard

• 1. Maya and Julian take beach vacations every year.
• 2. The spa is overpriced.
• 3. It is usually necessary to book at least six months in advance at the spa
• 4. Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans because of the hurricane.

Question: Ten new television shows appeared during the month of September. Five of the shows were sitcoms, three were hour-long dramas, and two were news-magazine shows. By January, only seven of these new shows were still on the air. Five of the shows that remaine

• 1. Only one of the news-magazine shows remained on the air.
• 2. Only one of the hour-long dramas remained on the air.
• 3. At least one of the shows that was cancelled was an hour-long drama
• 4. Television viewers prefer sitcoms over hour-long dramas.

Question: On weekends, Mr. Sanchez spends many hours working in his vegetable and flower gardens. Mrs. Sanchez spends her free time reading and listening to classical music. Both Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Sanchez like to cook.

• 1. Mr. Sanchez enjoys planting and growing vegetables.
• 2. Mr. Sanchez does not like classical music.
• 3. Mrs. Sanchez cooks the vegetables that Mr. Sanchez grows.
• 4. Mrs. Sanchez enjoys reading nineteenth century novels.