Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Entry Exam
Passage / Scenario
BUTTERBEAN FOR MAYORButterbean wants to be YOUR new mayor. Is there an election coming? No. Can dogs even be mayors? Unclear. But consider what Butterbean has to offer:
?â?ó?óÔÇÜ?¼?é?ó FRIENDS WITH EVERYONE
Big dogs. Small dogs. In-between dogs. All the people. If you go for walks, you've met Butterbean and she loves you.
?â?ó?óÔÇÜ?¼?é?ó JUST A REGULAR DOG
Butterbean is a regular dog for regular folks. She's not a fancy breed, just a dog. Sure, maybe she eats more socks than her vet recommends, but nobody's perfect.
?â?ó?óÔÇÜ?¼?é?ó .HATES RATS
You hate rats. Butterbean hates rats, too. She will not rest until they have all been chased from our streets. By her, personally.
Can Butterbean count on YOUR vote? Or at least a treat?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The passage about Butterbean is not advocating for dogs to hold political office (Choice A), nor is it specifically focusing on the benefits of owning a rescue dog (Choice B). It is primarily meant to entertain the audience by presenting the amusing idea of a dog running for mayor, as there is no real election, making Choice C the correct answer. The passage highlights humorous qualities of Butterbean such as being friends with everyone, a regular dog, and her hatred for rats, all in a light-hearted and entertaining manner, suggesting that it is meant for amusement rather than serious political consideration.