Question

for questions 16 - 20, refer to the following passage:
dr. leland was known for his curiosity and (16) integrity. even when his experiments failed, he reported his results honestly. his latest (17) hypothesis involved testing a rare mineral that might store solar energy more efficiently than current batteries.
some of his colleagues were (18) wary of his new project, believing it too risky. but dr. lelands (19) resilient nature kept him moving forward, even when the data looked discouraging. when he finally presented his findings, his clear and logical explanations appealed to his audiences (20) logos, persuading them through reason rather than emotion.

1. the word integrity in the first sentence means:

a. determination to win at all costs
b. cleverness in avoiding mistakes
c. honesty and strong moral principles
d. willingness to change opinions easily
for questions 16 - 20, refer to the following passage:
dr. leland was known for his curiosity and (16) integrity. even when his experiments failed, he reported his results honestly. his latest

Explanation:

The passage states that Dr. Leland reported his results honestly even when experiments failed. This context suggests that "integrity" relates to honesty and moral principles. Option C aligns with this as it mentions honesty and strong moral principles. Option A ("win at all costs") is negative and not supported by the text. Option B ("cleverness in avoiding mistakes") is not related to the context of reporting results honestly. Option D ("willingness to change opinions easily") is also not relevant to the given context.

Answer:

C. Honesty and strong moral principles