It is indeed a social commentary that so-called reality shows top the charts in viewer counts, thus
confirming the suspicion that the ______ taste of the American television viewer is easily satisfied.

• A. indomitable
• B. plebeian
• C. incredulous
• D. corrupt
• E. incorrigible

In the year 1860, the reputation of Doctor Wybrow as a London physician reached its highest point. It was
re ported on good authority that he was in receipt of one of the largest incomes derived from the practice
of medicine in modern times.
One afternoon, towards the close of the London season, the doctor had just taken his luncheon after a
specially hard morning's work in his consulting-room, and with a formidable list of visits to patients at their
own houses to fill up the rest of his day--when the servant announced that a lady wished to speak to him.
"Who is she?" the Doctor asked. "A stranger?" "Yes, sir."
"I see no strangers out of consulting-hours. Tell her what the hours are, and send her away." "I have told
her, sir."
"Well?"
"And she won't go."
"Won't go?" The doctor smiled as he repeated the words. He was a humorist in his way; and there was an
absurd side to the situation which rather amused him. "Has this obstinate lady given you her name?" he
inquired.
"No, sir. She refused to give any name--she said she wouldn't keep you five minutes, and the matter was
too important to wait till to-morrow. There she is in the consulting-room; and how to get her out again is
more than I know."
Doctor Wybrow considered for a moment. His knowledge of women (professionally speaking) rested on
the ripe experience of more than thirty years; he had met with them in all their varieties--especially the
variety which knows nothing of the value of time, and never hesitates at sheltering itself behind the
privileges of its sex. A glance at his watch informed him that he must soon begin his rounds among the
patients who were waiting for him at their own houses. He decided forthwith on taking the only wise
course that was open under the circumstances. In other words, he decided on taking to flight.
"Is the carriage at the door?" he asked. "Yes, sir."
"Very well. Open the house-door for me without making any noise, and leave the lady in undisturbed
possession of the consulting-room. When she gets tired of waiting, you know what to tell her. If she asks
when I am expected to return, say that I dine at my club, and spend the evening at the theatre. Now then,
softly, Thomas! If your shoes creak, I am a lost man." What is meant by "and never hesitates at sheltering
itself behind the privileges of its sex"?

• A. Because it is a known fact that women take time, members of the opposite sex need to simply accept
  the fact and deal with it accordingly.
• B. Certain appurtenances come with being a female, one of which is the ability and expectation of taking
  your time.
• C. Females have certain inherent rights and privileges, not the least of which is to take their time in all
  manners.
• D. Women know that a gentlemen, such as a physician, would never be so rude as to not allow a lady the
  time requested lest they be considered offensive.
• E. People of class expect that women of breeding need extra allowances and that exercising the grace of
  slowness is a virtue.

Notwithstanding much educated ______, even as we speak, there is no ______ relationship between
current levels of hydrocarbon output and ozone deterioration.

• A. conjecture. . .proven
• B. argument. . .rational
• C. confusion. . .systematic
• D. evidence. . .speculative
• E. speculation. . .tenuous

Unlike the American worker, who expects to work for several different firms during his or her career, until
recently the Japanese worker regarded employment as ______ commitment.

• A. a significant
• B. a bilateral
• C. an economic
• D. a moral
• E. a lifetime

Given ______ politicians can generally raise campaign financing easier than challengers, Lt. Governor
James should have the advantage.

• A. incumbent
• B. honest
• C. gregarious
• D. opulent
• E. entrepreneurial