READING 1 / QUICK QUIZ

Judging Conduct and Claims

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

1What makes the officer's conduct hypocritical?A. He acts against his stated principle while claiming moral credit for upholding it.B. He openly changes his mind and explains his revised principle.C. He applies the same relevant criteria to friends and newcomers.D. He admits that his conduct failed to meet the principle he supports.

2The officer continues to _____ support for open participation by publicly stating that he believes in it.A. concealB. professC. rejectD. withdraw

3Which response best illustrates the officer's rationalization?A. A clear admission that friends were favored despite the stated principle.B. An advance comparison applying the same relevant criteria to every applicant.C. A neutral list of the published eligibility requirements.D. A convenient explanation that makes favoritism sound practical after the favored list is exposed.

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