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Question 1
Allison and Honjo began their most recent collaborative research in the
A. 1970s
B. 1980s
C. 2000s
D. 1990s
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The passage states that their 'recent international collaborations have reignited the profession over the last ten years' from 2018, indicating the 2000s as the start of their most recent collaborative work.
Question 2
According to the article, which statement is true?
A. CTLA-4 and PD-1 are two types of cancer that have been cured by CTLA-4 and PD-1.
B. James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo have discovered new relationships between certain proteins and cancer.
C. James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo just recently started studying cancer.
D. All cancers have been cured by James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo's therapeutic practices.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage discusses their work on T-cell immunotherapy and inhibiting immune regulation, implying discoveries about proteins like CTLA-4 and PD-1, not curing specific cancers or all cancers, nor recently starting their research.
Question 3
We can conclude that radiation therapy is
A. more successful than immunotherapy.
B. more nonthreatening than immunotherapy.
C. a new form of cancer treatment.
D. an older form of cancer treatment.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The passage does not compare the success or safety of radiation therapy versus immunotherapy but highlights immunotherapy as innovative, suggesting radiation therapy is an established, older treatment.
Question 4
The best title for this article is
A. Allison and Honjo Fight T-Cells.
B. CTLA-4 and PD-1: Two Deadly Types of Cancer.
C. Pharmacology and Cancer Treatments.
D. Nobel Prize Winners Fight Cancer.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The title 'Nobel Prize Winners Fight Cancer' captures the essence of Allison and Honjo's Nobel Prize-winning work in cancer immunotherapy, unlike the other options which misrepresent their focus or findings.
Question 5
Since immunotherapy has shown some signs of success, it is reasonable to expect Allison and Honjo will
A. continue testing it as a treatment for cancer.
B. retire soon from the medical community.
C. write a book about their Nobel Peace Prize.
D. focus on other treatments for cancer.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Given the passage's emphasis on their ongoing, successful research in immunotherapy, it is logical that they would continue testing it, rather than retiring, writing a book, or shifting focus entirely.