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GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Questions 182–216 (page: 14)

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026

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According to the narrator, what did ten-year-olds of his day use as an excuse when they wanted to play?

  1. at the gym
  2. at the movies
  3. out in the woods
  4. at a friend’s house
  5. on the baseball field

Answer(s): C



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Ichabod wanted to appear "in the true style of a cavalier" (lines 27–28) and "rode out, like a knight-errant" (line 32).
What do these details indicate about how Ichabod wants to appear?

  1. romantic hero
  2. strict schoolmaster
  3. good friend
  4. excellent farmer
  5. smart negotiator

Answer(s): A



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In describing her treatment of Lin Tao-tao, the narrator says she felt "ashamed for having made her cry" (lines 40–41).
What does this statement reveal about the narrator?

  1. ignores problems
  2. has a loving mother
  3. craves attention
  4. is compassionate
  5. fears punishment

Answer(s): D



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The narrator describes how the heavy snow will break some trees and how the more flexible trees will bend with the weather (lines 10–11).

What might the trees in this excerpt symbolize?

  1. children tell jokes
  2. people react to problems
  3. couples decorate their homes
  4. weather conditions can affect people
  5. mothers choose toys for their children

Answer(s): B



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

  1. filming
  2. working
  3. studying
  4. exploring
  5. exercising

Answer(s): D



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