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GED-Reading GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Questions and Answers

Questions 4

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In lines 23–25, the author states that Makeba "helped popularize ‘African jazz,’ a melding of jazz with traditional African folk music." What did Makeba do with the two different kinds of music?

Options:

A.

fixed them

B.

blended them

C.

explained each

D.

separated them

E.

painted each separately

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Questions 5

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Based on Miss Cooper’s personality as revealed in this excerpt, what profession might suit her?

Options:

A.

artist

B.

florist

C.

mechanic

D.

counselor

E.

police officer

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Questions 6

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On the basis of the passage, how would the author characterize the manner in which male and female editors offer criticism?

Options:

A.

There is basically no difference between them.

B.

Females are more likely to give direct criticism.

C.

Males would be less likely to be tentative.

D.

Male and female editors frequently offer snappy responses.

E.

Most editors, regardless of gender, do not give criticism.

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Questions 7

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The final comparison in the poem "Or does it explode?" (line 12) is in italics and separated from the rest of the poem. What special meaning does this treatment give the last line?

Options:

A.

the same tone as the other lines

B.

a more powerful effect

C.

limited importance

D.

less intensity

E.

a soft ending

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Questions 8

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What is the speaker’s mood in the poem?

Options:

A.

reflective

B.

fearful

C.

caring

D.

smug

E.

instructive

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Questions 9

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What is suggested about Engel’s attitude toward coyotes by his statement, "I began to marvel at these uninvited guests. Why, I wondered, is the coyote so successful, despite persistent attempts by people to eradicate it" (lines 63–67)?

Options:

A.

confusion

B.

anger

C.

fascination

D.

fear

E.

annoyance

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Questions 10

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What does the description that the grandmothers “touched earth and grain grew” (line 4) emphasize about them?

Options:

A.

They were given special fertilizers to use.

B.

They succeeded at what they attempted.

C.

They did not need to work much to make a living.

D.

They were reluctant to become involved in farming.

E.

They experimented with advanced agricultural machinery.

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Questions 11

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How does Helen Keller characterize herself at the beginning of the excerpt?

Options:

A.

quiet and withdrawn

B.

noisy and uncontrolled

C.

bored and indifferent

D.

eager and interested

E.

cheerful and fun-loving

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Questions 12

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One critic wrote of this author that "some of her [the author’s] stories . . . deal with the crises of individuals who must cope with the disappearance of order."

Based on the information in this excerpt, how does Granny’s life support this critic’s observations?

Options:

A.

protecting the children from a life like hers

B.

keeping the house and children above criticism

C.

missing John and the things he could have given her

D.

her selfish desires for a life of her own

E.

overcoming obstacles to make the best of her life

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Questions 13

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How does Miss Cooper react to Sibyl’s protest that she is a freak?

Options:

A.

shyly

B.

angrily

C.

reasonably

D.

humorously

E.

defensively

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Questions 14

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Which phrase best describes Rip Van Winkle’s attitude toward earning a living?

Options:

A.

completely uninterested

B.

proud and dedicated

C.

sometimes willing and eager

D.

happily occupied on a job

E.

hardworking and competent

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Which one of the following techniques does the author rely on most to tell the story?

Options:

A.

conversation between characters

B.

description of the surroundings

C.

one character’s inner thoughts

D.

quotations from famous knights

E.

retelling episodes from the past

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Questions 16

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On the basis of the passage, if the author were editing someone else’s work, what strategy of criticism would she use?

Options:

A.

She would try to give her criticism gently but clearly.

B.

She would use only harsh, straight-forward criticism and get to the point immediately.

C.

She would avoid offering any critical comments no matter how she appraised the writer’s work.

D.

She would inform the writer that unless she/he changed the work completely she would not be interested in it.

E.

She would carefully rewrite the work herself so as not to offend the writer.

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Questions 17

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Fred Ingram states in his letter that his role in his children’s lives “is not as important as it could or should be” (line 22).

Based on this statement, what might the reader conclude about Fred Ingram’s beliefs about rearing children?

Options:

A.

fathers should be directly involved in parenting children

B.

mothers should be the more influential parent

C.

health care providers must be supervised by parents

D.

parents must secure the best possible education for their children

E.

grandparents can easily assume the roles of mother or father

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How does Mrs. Peters react to Mrs. Hale in the excerpt?

Options:

A.

She tries to make Mrs. Hale feel better.

B.

She becomes angry at Mrs. Hale.

C.

She ignores Mrs. Hale.

D.

She confirms whatever Mrs. Hale says.

E.

She seems to idolize Mrs. Hale.

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Questions 19

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Although Don Quixote is a somewhat comic figure, he is nevertheless characterized as a man who is devoted to duty and faithful to his sworn cause of helping others. Given this background information and the excerpt, why might readers be deeply moved by the character of Don Quixote?

Options:

A.

patient and tolerant

B.

sure of his goals

C.

a thoughtful friend

D.

timid and shy

E.

mysterious and clever

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Questions 20

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Which statement indicates that Boy Willie realizes that Sutter’s brother is trying to swindle him?

Options:

A.

"He done sold it piece by piece, he kept the good part for himself" (lines 38–40)

B.

"he up there in Chicago got some kind of business with soda fountain equipment" (lines 42–44)

C.

"He anxious to sell the land, Doaker" (lines 44–45)

D.

"Say he’d rather see me with it than Jim Stovall" (lines 51–52)

E.

"He trying to get that extra five hundred out of me telling me he doing me a favor" (lines 57–59)

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Questions 21

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Why is "Mama Africa" an appropriate nickname for Makeba?

Options:

A.

She has several children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

B.

She has traveled throughout the continent of Africa.

C.

She has lived in South Africa.

D.

She sings of African people, culture and traditions.

E.

She sings in her mother tongue, Xhosa.

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Questions 22

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Why does Mr. Jessup include the phrase “Where the pines meet the palms” (line 12) and put it in quotation marks?

Options:

A.

describe their place in history

B.

discourage developers

C.

identify their sports teams’ mascots

D.

highlight the town’s beauty

E.

provide directions for tourists

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Questions 23

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What is the main reason Mrs. Hale has not visited this house previously?

Options:

A.

She was spending time at Mrs. Peters’ house.

B.

She was never invited to visit.

C.

She wanted to visit when John Wright was not at home.

D.

She found the house frightening and solitary.

E.

She was reluctant to converse with anybody.

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Questions 24

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When did Helen Keller first become aware of the approaching storm?

Options:

A.

when she heard the crashing thunder

B.

when her teacher told her the storm was coming

C.

when she felt the air grow cooler

D.

when she felt the rain on her face

E.

when she saw the dark clouds approaching

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Questions 25

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Based on the qualities of Laura as seen in this excerpt, which of the following jobs would she be most likely to enjoy?

Options:

A.

police officer

B.

salesperson

C.

actress

D.

high school art teacher

E.

researcher-writer

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Questions 26

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Which employee action might help newly hired people "succeed in their new jobs" (lines 24–25)?

Options:

A.

answering questions

B.

sharing office gossip

C.

increasing work loads

D.

encouraging tardiness

E.

supporting the office charity

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Questions 27

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At the end of the play, Sibyl directly disobeys her mother’s wishes and refuses to leave the dining room when her mother orders her to leave.

Although this seems like a minor event, why does the play end with this scene?

Options:

A.

to prove Miss Cooper correct

B.

to emphasize Sibyl’s shyness

C.

to show that Sibyl is changing

D.

to contrast Sibyl and Miss Cooper

E.

to predict a happy future for Sibyl’s mother

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Questions 28

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Gerry Ellis says that the next phase of Wild Orphans will be “on the orangutans of Borneo” (lines 38–39). What does Gerry Ellis also say in this excerpt that leads the reader to understand that he has worked with great apes before?

Options:

A.

“deepen environmental awareness” (lines 22–23)

B.

“the orphaning of these young creatures” (lines 27–28)

C.

“crucial to my ability to say something significant” (lines 36–37)

D.

“bring me back to an earlier passion” (lines 39–40)

E.

“than it did at the beginning of my career” (lines 43–44)

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Questions 29

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How does Mr. Knightley treat the prospect of a marriage between Robert Martin and Harriet?

Options:

A.

Harriet and Robert are much too young to consider marriage

B.

Robert Martin would be better off marrying someone else

C.

Robert Martin must work hard to win Harriet’s affection

D.

Harriet is fortunate to have Robert Martin’s love

E.

Harriet could find a more suitable man to marry

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Questions 30

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According to the excerpt, how is a knight’s honor confirmed?

Options:

A.

admits defeat gracefully

B.

helps good triumph over evil

C.

finds beauty around him

D.

becomes famous and respected

E.

earns the devotion of his squire

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Questions 31

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Gerry Ellis was originally studying to become a “marine biologist” (line 2). What is a marine biologist?

Options:

A.

serves in the army

B.

works for the government

C.

assists photographers

D.

studies underwater life

E.

lives on a ship

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Questions 32

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Which of the following best represents Amanda’s belief concerning young women?

Options:

A.

They should have a career.

B.

They need to fight for independence.

C.

They should have hobbies.

D.

Their security lies in marriage.

E.

Their shyness is appealing.

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Questions 33

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Earlier in the play, the reader learns that Sibyl is 33 years old. How does this additional information affect the way the reader understands Sibyl's problem?

Options:

A.

wiser

B.

troubled

C.

sweeter

D.

healthier

E.

sneakier

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Questions 34

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What is the effect of this conversation on Sam?

Options:

A.

realizes suddenly how much he loves Rose

B.

agrees that Rose should explore life on her own

C.

feels sad and troubled that Rose is leaving

D.

feels angry and hateful toward Rose

E.

decides to wait for Rose until she returns

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What is suggested about the grandmothers in the line “With veins rolling roughly over quick hands” (line 9)?

Options:

A.

They talk mainly with hand gestures.

B.

They are active and energetic regardless of their age.

C.

They are more capable than when they were younger.

D.

They have completely changed the direction of their lives.

E.

They are displeased with their memories and work hard to forget.

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Questions 36

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Harlem is an area of New York City known for its African American and Latino cultures. Langston Hughes knew this area well.

How might a teacher in Harlem today use this poem to inspire young children?

Options:

A.

review the history of Harlem

B.

ask children to defer their dreams

C.

guide children to value their goals

D.

protect children from disappointment

E.

encourage children to help their parents

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Exam Code: GED-Reading
Exam Name: GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
Last Update: Sep 18, 2024
Questions: 240
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