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Best of luck!!  GED Practice Test - Language Arts Reading - Reading Comprehension Fiction Facts  Average Score for this quiz: 62%  No of times this quiz has been taken: 40  No of people passing this quiz: 33  No of people failing this quiz: 7  Maximum score for this quiz: 100% Coverage : The GED Practice Test - Language Arts Reading - Reading Comprehension Fiction has been designed to test one of the elements of Language Arts Reading, mainly in understanding passages on fiction. The aim is to test the clarity in thought and ideas of the test taker, which entails reading the passage provided and answering the questions to: -determine the main idea of the passage -infer an idea from the passage -answer a factual question -draw a conclusion   This Question is based on the following passage:   We were sitting in the evening coolness on the deck of his launch. Before us lay the sand shores of the Persian Gulf. The day had been swelteringly hot. Those same shores had glowed with a white heat and the water when we bathed, keeping a wary lookout for sharks, had seemed little cooler than the air above it. We were thankful to sit after sundown peacefully smoking our pipes and chatting about one thing and another. The matter of buried treasure had come up, and it was then that Mr. Hudson made his remark about the treasure hunt nearby. The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 1.  What setting has been mentioned in the passage? a. The setting is the Nile valley b. The setting is the Gobi dessert c. The setting is the Atlantic ocean d. The setting is the Persian Gulf e. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   We were sitting in the evening coolness on the deck of his launch. Before us lay the sand shores of the Persian Gulf. The day had been swelteringly hot. Those same shores had glowed with a white heat and the water when we bathed, keeping a wary lookout for sharks, had seemed little cooler than the air above it. We were thankful to sit after sundown peacefully smoking our pipes and chatting about one thing and another. The matter of buried treasure had come up, and it was then that Mr. Hudson made his remark about the treasure hunt nearby. The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 2.  Which element is especially significant in this passage? a. Dialogue b. Setting c. Illustrations d. Levels of usage e. Rhythm     This Question is based on the following passage:   We were sitting in the evening coolness on the deck of his launch. Before us lay the sand shores of the Persian Gulf. The day had been swelteringly hot. Those same shores had glowed with a white heat and the water when we bathed, keeping a wary lookout for sharks, had seemed little cooler than the air above it. We were thankful to sit after sundown peacefully smoking our pipes and chatting about one thing and another. The matter of buried treasure had come up, and it was then that Mr. Hudson made his remark about the treasure hunt nearby. The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 3.  What special care was taken by the ones who bathed? a. The bathers kept a sharp look-out for the pirates b. The bathers kept a sharp look-out for the sharks c. The bathers kept a sharp look-out for the flies d. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   We were sitting in the evening coolness on the deck of his launch. Before us lay the sand shores of the Persian Gulf. The day had been swelteringly hot. Those same shores had glowed with a white heat and the water when we bathed, keeping a wary lookout for sharks, had seemed little cooler than the air above it. We were thankful to sit after sundown peacefully smoking our pipes and chatting about one thing and another. The matter of buried treasure had come up, and it was then that Mr. Hudson made his remark about the treasure hunt nearby. The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 4.  The water where they bathed was: a. Very hot b. Very cold c. Ice cold d. Moderately cold e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   We were sitting in the evening coolness on the deck of his launch. Before us lay the sand shores of the Persian Gulf. The day had been swelteringly hot. Those same shores had glowed with a white heat and the water when we bathed, keeping a wary lookout for sharks, had seemed little cooler than the air above it. We were thankful to sit after sundown peacefully smoking our pipes and chatting about one thing and another. The matter of buried treasure had come up, and it was then that Mr. Hudson made his remark about the treasure hunt nearby. The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 5.  What were they chatting about while taking bath? a. Hot weather b. Various things c. Treasure hunt d. Hidden treasure     This Question is based on the following passage:   We were sitting in the evening coolness on the deck of his launch. Before us lay the sand shores of the Persian Gulf. The day had been swelteringly hot. Those same shores had glowed with a white heat and the water when we bathed, keeping a wary lookout for sharks, had seemed little cooler than the air above it. We were thankful to sit after sundown peacefully smoking our pipes and chatting about one thing and another. The matter of buried treasure had come up, and it was then that Mr. Hudson made his remark about the treasure hunt nearby. The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 6.  What does the word 'launch' imply in the above passage? a. The sea shore b. Hidden treasure c. A boat d. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The thin men are the divers,'' he explained. They must not get fat, or they would not be able to resist the tremendous pressure of the water at the bottom of the sea. They often go down as many as a hundred and sixty times a day, and they do it every day for three months, so they must keep in strict training, or they could not endure the strain. They eat little and chew their food slowly. The big men are the rope-pullers. Their work is to lower the divers by ropes to the sea bottom and after a minute or two haul them up again with the oysters they had collected. These rope-pullers eat a great deal, some times as many as fifteen large fish at a meal, for they need to cultivate great strength of muscle, since the lives of the divers depend upon their being able to pull the ropes quickly." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 7.  Why are the divers required to remain thin? a. Because they can fall prey to sharks b. Because they have to dive many times into the water c. Because they have to dive several feet under the water d. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The thin men are the divers,'' he explained. They must not get fat, or they would not be able to resist the tremendous pressure of the water at the bottom of the sea. They often go down as many as a hundred and sixty times a day, and they do it every day for three months, so they must keep in strict training, or they could not endure the strain. They eat little and chew their food slowly. The big men are the rope-pullers. Their work is to lower the divers by ropes to the sea bottom and after a minute or two haul them up again with the oysters they had collected. These rope-pullers eat a great deal, some times as many as fifteen large fish at a meal, for they need to cultivate great strength of muscle, since the lives of the divers depend upon their being able to pull the ropes quickly." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 8.  What is the duty of the rope-pullers? a. To push the divers into the water b. To pull the divers out of the water c. To bring out fishes caught by fishermen d. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The thin men are the divers,'' he explained. They must not get fat, or they would not be able to resist the tremendous pressure of the water at the bottom of the sea. They often go down as many as a hundred and sixty times a day, and they do it every day for three months, so they must keep in strict training, or they could not endure the strain. They eat little and chew their food slowly. The big men are the rope-pullers. Their work is to lower the divers by ropes to the sea bottom and after a minute or two haul them up again with the oysters they had collected. These rope-pullers eat a great deal, some times as many as fifteen large fish at a meal, for they need to cultivate great strength of muscle, since the lives of the divers depend upon their being able to pull the ropes quickly." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 9.  Why do the rope pullers eat a lot of food?   a. They have to swim a lot b. They have to pull out the divers several times c. They have to fight with sharks d. Both a and c e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The thin men are the divers,'' he explained. They must not get fat, or they would not be able to resist the tremendous pressure of the water at the bottom of the sea. They often go down as many as a hundred and sixty times a day, and they do it every day for three months, so they must keep in strict training, or they could not endure the strain. They eat little and chew their food slowly. The big men are the rope-pullers. Their work is to lower the divers by ropes to the sea bottom and after a minute or two haul them up again with the oysters they had collected. These rope-pullers eat a great deal, some times as many as fifteen large fish at a meal, for they need to cultivate great strength of muscle, since the lives of the divers depend upon their being able to pull the ropes quickly." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 10.  Which element is especially significant in this passage? a. Dialogue b. Setting c. Illustrations d. Levels of usage e. Rhythm     This Question is based on the following passage:   The long day was over and the sun disappeared into the blue-black sea. For the last time the divers climbed on board and standing along the deck seemed just about to dive again. I turned to Mr. Hudson with a question on my lips but he laid his hand on my arm to keep me silent. Then over the water, like the deep note of a bell, sounded the evening call of the pearl fishers a long-drawn cry "Aleeeek!" The neighboring ships took it up and it swept right across the great pearl fleet-some seventy boats lying at anchor. From very far away came a faint echo from a rival fishing fleet. The rope pullers fetched the huge cooking pots, which had been simmering for the last four hours, and poured out their contents not, to my surprise, into bowls but on a straw mat. "What is in the pots?" I asked my host. "Rice", he answered, "stewed with dates, sea-water and quantities of ghee or clarified butter, and fish roasted round the open fire." "They seem to enjoy it", I said, "They must be hungry, for it seems to be their only meal in the day." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 11.  Which element is especially significant in this passage? a. Dialogue b. Setting c. Illustrations d. Levels of usage e. Rhythm     This Question is based on the following passage:   The long day was over and the sun disappeared into the blue-black sea. For the last time the divers climbed on board and standing along the deck seemed just about to dive again. I turned to Mr. Hudson with a question on my lips but he laid his hand on my arm to keep me silent. Then over the water, like the deep note of a bell, sounded the evening call of the pearl fishers a long-drawn cry "Aleeeek!" The neighboring ships took it up and it swept right across the great pearl fleet-some seventy boats lying at anchor. From very far away came a faint echo from a rival fishing fleet. The rope pullers fetched the huge cooking pots, which had been simmering for the last four hours, and poured out their contents not, to my surprise, into bowls but on a straw mat. "What is in the pots?" I asked my host. "Rice", he answered, "stewed with dates, sea-water and quantities of ghee or clarified butter, and fish roasted round the open fire." "They seem to enjoy it", I said, "They must be hungry, for it seems to be their only meal in the day." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 12.  What was the signal for ending the days work? a. Ah! b. Alah c. Aleeeek d. Ouch! e. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The long day was over and the sun disappeared into the blue-black sea. For the last time the divers climbed on board and standing along the deck seemed just about to dive again. I turned to Mr. Hudson with a question on my lips but he laid his hand on my arm to keep me silent. Then over the water, like the deep note of a bell, sounded the evening call of the pearl fishers a long-drawn cry "Aleeeek!" The neighboring ships took it up and it swept right across the great pearl fleet-some seventy boats lying at anchor. From very far away came a faint echo from a rival fishing fleet. The rope pullers fetched the huge cooking pots, which had been simmering for the last four hours, and poured out their contents not, to my surprise, into bowls but on a straw mat. "What is in the pots?" I asked my host. "Rice", he answered, "stewed with dates, sea-water and quantities of ghee or clarified butter, and fish roasted round the open fire." "They seem to enjoy it", I said, "They must be hungry, for it seems to be their only meal in the day." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 13.  What did the fishermen do after giving the signal? a. Got ready to smoke cigars b. Got ready to drink wine c. Got ready to paint the ship d. Got ready to take their meals e. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The long day was over and the sun disappeared into the blue-black sea. For the last time the divers climbed on board and standing along the deck seemed just about to dive again. I turned to Mr. Hudson with a question on my lips but he laid his hand on my arm to keep me silent. Then over the water, like the deep note of a bell, sounded the evening call of the pearl fishers a long-drawn cry "Aleeeek!" The neighboring ships took it up and it swept right across the great pearl fleet-some seventy boats lying at anchor. From very far away came a faint echo from a rival fishing fleet. The rope pullers fetched the huge cooking pots, which had been simmering for the last four hours, and poured out their contents not, to my surprise, into bowls but on a straw mat. "What is in the pots?" I asked my host. "Rice", he answered, "stewed with dates, sea-water and quantities of ghee or clarified butter, and fish roasted round the open fire." "They seem to enjoy it", I said, "They must be hungry, for it seems to be their only meal in the day." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 14.  What did the divers do for the last time? a. Divers wanted to dive again b. Divers wanted to kill the shark c. Divers wanted to kill the shark d. Divers wanted to have a cool and refreshing bath in the water     This Question is based on the following passage:   The long day was over and the sun disappeared into the blue-black sea. For the last time the divers climbed on board and standing along the deck seemed just about to dive again. I turned to Mr. Hudson with a question on my lips but he laid his hand on my arm to keep me silent. Then over the water, like the deep note of a bell, sounded the evening call of the pearl fishers a long-drawn cry "Aleeeek!" The neighboring ships took it up and it swept right across the great pearl fleet-some seventy boats lying at anchor. From very far away came a faint echo from a rival fishing fleet. The rope pullers fetched the huge cooking pots, which had been simmering for the last four hours, and poured out their contents not, to my surprise, into bowls but on a straw mat. "What is in the pots?" I asked my host. "Rice", he answered, "stewed with dates, sea-water and quantities of ghee or clarified butter, and fish roasted round the open fire." "They seem to enjoy it", I said, "They must be hungry, for it seems to be their only meal in the day." The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 15.  Who is I in the sentence "I turned to Mr. Hudson with a question on my lips but he laid his hand on my arm to keep me silent"? a. The writer's guide b. The fisherman c. The writer d. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   When all was ready, I put my foot in the stirrup, grasped the rope and down I went. The water closed over my head; there was a roaring sound in my ears and stars danced before my eyes. The heavy stirrup was dragging me down, down. I felt as if my lungs would burst. I could stand no more and started kicking off the stirrup. I pulled frenziedly at the rope. Up I shot, to be greeted by loud laughter from the men whose heads were crowding over the side of the boat. Feeling somewhat ashamed of myself, I crawled aboard. The Arabs could not understand why the big Englishman was unable to dive while they found it so easy. "It was rather funny you know, " said my host, as I changed back into my white 'ducks': 'you went down only about four yards altogether! But, of course you have not a long line of diving ancestors behind you as these chaps have. They have been down ever since they were boys, so it is no wonder that they find it easy. The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 16.  Why did the Arabs laugh at the writer? a. He could not dance well b. He could not dive well c. He got frightened when under water d. He was cracking jokes e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   When all was ready, I put my foot in the stirrup, grasped the rope and down I went. The water closed over my head; there was a roaring sound in my ears and stars danced before my eyes. The heavy stirrup was dragging me down, down. I felt as if my lungs would burst. I could stand no more and started kicking off the stirrup. I pulled frenziedly at the rope. Up I shot, to be greeted by loud laughter from the men whose heads were crowding over the side of the boat. Feeling somewhat ashamed of myself, I crawled aboard. The Arabs could not understand why the big Englishman was unable to dive while they found it so easy. "It was rather funny you know, " said my host, as I changed back into my white 'ducks': 'you went down only about four yards altogether! But, of course you have not a long line of diving ancestors behind you as these chaps have. They have been down ever since they were boys, so it is no wonder that they find it easy. The above passage is from G.L. Froom's "Treasure from the deep". 17.  The sentence "The water closed over my head, there was a roaring sound in my ears and stars danced before my eyes", is an example of: a. Irony b. Simile c. Satire d. Personification e. 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