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GED GED-Reading - GED Reasoning Through Language Arts

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Based on the information given in the excerpt, what might be a topic for Makeba’s next album?

A.

the new South Africa

B.

International trade

C.

American consumerism

D.

President Kennedy

E.

complex colors

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

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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In lines 56–58, what does the phrase, "Emma had to repeat herself several times before Mr. Knightley would believe her," imply about Mr. Knightley’s reaction to Emma’s news?

A.

He can’t hear Emma clearly.

B.

He can’t believe what he is hearing.

C.

He is indignant at being addressed so informally.

D.

He believes Emma is talking to someone else.

E.

He believes that he has been proven correct.

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The concern of which one of the following people is closest to the concern felt by the teacher for the students in the excerpt?

A.

a worker asking her boss for a raise

B.

a banker loaning money to a homebuyer

C.

a rancher herding his cattle

D.

a policeman arresting a thief

E.

an officer preparing new recruits for battle

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Last year, Stateport suffered through a major hurricane that destroyed many homes and businesses and evacuated would-be vacationers.

How does this information affect how the reader might view this letter?

A.

ignoring the town’s destruction

B.

running for political office

C.

anxious to have tourists come back

D.

worried about the sewer system

E.

moving out of Stateport to a safer location

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Anatou says that Tarto’s indifference to her pale skin and light hair “made up for all the others” (lines 33–34). What does she mean?

A.

The people’s admiration made her feel welcome.

B.

Anatou has not been a successful hunter despite her magical powers.

C.

Children in the village follow Anatou around and tease her.

D.

Tarto’s acceptance eased the pain of Anatou’s rejection by the others.

E.

Tarto is the only one that Anatou has been able to heal.

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What did the narrator and his friends like to pretend they were doing when they were out in the woods?

A.

filming

B.

working

C.

studying

D.

exploring

E.

exercising

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Which action signals that Rozin’s morning routine is different than usual?

A.

"waits for the school bus alongside her daughters" (lines 16–17)

B.

"puts the old blue kettle on to boil" (lines 29–30)

C.

"sets out spoons, milk, slices a grapefruit" (lines 40–41)

D.

"pours the coffee into his pottery cup" (lines 52–53)

E.

"puts her hand upon his hand" (line 58)

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

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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The narrator says that the newspapers are using "small print" (line 13) and are "getting farther and farther away when I hold them" (lines 14–15). What is actually the cause of the problem?

A.

The narrator is being distracted by people’s voices.

B.

The narrator is tired.

C.

Modern printing techniques have reduced readability.

D.

The narrator’s eyesight is getting weaker.

E.

The narrator is dissatisfied with the newspaper’s political views.