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Best of luck!!  GED Practice Test - Language Arts Reading - Reading Comprehension Poetry Facts  Average Score for this quiz: 57.5%  No of times this quiz has been taken: 30  No of people passing this quiz: 20  No of people failing this quiz: 10  Maximum score for this quiz: 93% Coverage : The GED Practice Test - Language Arts Reading - Reading Comprehension Poetry has been designed to test important aspects of Language Arts Reading. The aim is to test the clarity in thought and ideas of the test taker, which entails reading the poem provided and answering the questions to: -infer an idea from the poem -to determine significant elements in the poem -to judge the general feel of the poem   This Question is based on the following passage:    As I Awake All of my senses are met by the morning As I awake breathing in a new day, Here by the window I opened last evening, How the world changed while I drifted away. Darkness is gone, though it seemed it would never; Sunlight is smiling and nature survives. I can believe that we all live forever When I observe how the morning arrives. Birds sing their concert and children are playing; Flowers have scented the air and it's free; Life is renewed and it seems to be saying There is a place in its promise for me. There are some times in our lives when we savor Being a part of a much larger plan. Life is a feast and we each add a flavor; I'll make it better, believing I can. 1.  The world effects us through our senses. What are some examples cited in the poem? a. Moon and stars b. Heat and dust c. Fruits and vegetables d. Flowers and birds e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:    As I Awake All of my senses are met by the morning As I awake breathing in a new day, Here by the window I opened last evening, How the world changed while I drifted away. Darkness is gone, though it seemed it would never; Sunlight is smiling and nature survives. I can believe that we all live forever When I observe how the morning arrives. Birds sing their concert and children are playing; Flowers have scented the air and it's free; Life is renewed and it seems to be saying There is a place in its promise for me. There are some times in our lives when we savor Being a part of a much larger plan. Life is a feast and we each add a flavor; I'll make it better, believing I can. 2.  How does the poet feel about being alive? a. Dull and sad b. Happy and optimistic c. Crazy and passionate d. Dangerous and absurd e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:    As I Awake All of my senses are met by the morning As I awake breathing in a new day, Here by the window I opened last evening, How the world changed while I drifted away. Darkness is gone, though it seemed it would never; Sunlight is smiling and nature survives. I can believe that we all live forever When I observe how the morning arrives. Birds sing their concert and children are playing; Flowers have scented the air and it's free; Life is renewed and it seems to be saying There is a place in its promise for me. There are some times in our lives when we savor Being a part of a much larger plan. Life is a feast and we each add a flavor; I'll make it better, believing I can. 3.  According to the poet one person can change the world by: a. Sacrificing b. Adding flavor c. Fasting d. Meditation e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:    As I Awake All of my senses are met by the morning As I awake breathing in a new day, Here by the window I opened last evening, How the world changed while I drifted away. Darkness is gone, though it seemed it would never; Sunlight is smiling and nature survives. I can believe that we all live forever When I observe how the morning arrives. Birds sing their concert and children are playing; Flowers have scented the air and it's free; Life is renewed and it seems to be saying There is a place in its promise for me. There are some times in our lives when we savor Being a part of a much larger plan. Life is a feast and we each add a flavor; I'll make it better, believing I can. 4.  The last lines of the poem "There are some times much larger plan", gives the impression that the poem is: a. Irony b. Simile c. Satire d. Personification e. Philosophical     This Question is based on the following passage:    As I Awake All of my senses are met by the morning As I awake breathing in a new day, Here by the window I opened last evening, How the world changed while I drifted away. Darkness is gone, though it seemed it would never; Sunlight is smiling and nature survives. I can believe that we all live forever When I observe how the morning arrives. Birds sing their concert and children are playing; Flowers have scented the air and it's free; Life is renewed and it seems to be saying There is a place in its promise for me. There are some times in our lives when we savor Being a part of a much larger plan. Life is a feast and we each add a flavor; I'll make it better, believing I can. 5.  What is the most likely message conveyed by the poet in the first four lines of the poem "All of my senses are met by the morning How the world changed while I drifted away"? a. Coming of the morning signifies that nature is short-lived b. Coming of the morning signifies that life is full of darkness and sorrow c. Coming of the morning signifies that nature is merciless d. Coming of the morning signifies that nature is full of happiness and life e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   Stephen Crane – Fast rode the knight Fast rode the knight With spurs, hot and reeking, Ever waving an eager sword, "To save my lady!" Fast rode the knight, And leaped from saddle to war. Men of steel flickered and gleamed Like riot of silver lights, And the gold of the knight's good banner Still waved on a castle wall. . . . . . A horse, Blowing, staggering, bloody thing, Forgotten at foot of castle wall. A horse Dead at foot of castle wall. 6.  The horse which the knight is riding is shown as: a. Brave and courageous b. Dull and stupid c. Fast and swift d. Slow and lazy e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   Stephen Crane – Fast rode the knight Fast rode the knight With spurs, hot and reeking, Ever waving an eager sword, "To save my lady!" Fast rode the knight, And leaped from saddle to war. Men of steel flickered and gleamed Like riot of silver lights, And the gold of the knight's good banner Still waved on a castle wall. . . . . . A horse, Blowing, staggering, bloody thing, Forgotten at foot of castle wall. A horse Dead at foot of castle wall. 7.  The sentence, "Men of steel flickered and gleamed like riot of silver lights",  is an example of: a. Irony b. Simile c. Satire d. Personification e. Exaggeration     This Question is based on the following passage:   Stephen Crane – Fast rode the knight Fast rode the knight With spurs, hot and reeking, Ever waving an eager sword, "To save my lady!" Fast rode the knight, And leaped from saddle to war. Men of steel flickered and gleamed Like riot of silver lights, And the gold of the knight's good banner Still waved on a castle wall. . . . . . A horse, Blowing, staggering, bloody thing, Forgotten at foot of castle wall. A horse Dead at foot of castle wall. 8.  What does the word silver lights imply in the sentence "Men of steel flickered and gleamed like riot of silver lights" a. Sounds and sights of birds b. A wrestling bout c. Sword fighting d. A dance performance e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   Stephen Crane – Fast rode the knight Fast rode the knight With spurs, hot and reeking, Ever waving an eager sword, "To save my lady!" Fast rode the knight, And leaped from saddle to war. Men of steel flickered and gleamed Like riot of silver lights, And the gold of the knight's good banner Still waved on a castle wall. . . . . . A horse, Blowing, staggering, bloody thing, Forgotten at foot of castle wall. A horse Dead at foot of castle wall. 9.  The ending lines of the poem conveys a feeling of: a. Victory b. Melancholy c. Courage d. Tragic sadness e. None of the Above     This Question is based on the following passage:   Stephen Crane – Fast rode the knight Fast rode the knight With spurs, hot and reeking, Ever waving an eager sword, "To save my lady!" Fast rode the knight, And leaped from saddle to war. Men of steel flickered and gleamed Like riot of silver lights, And the gold of the knight's good banner Still waved on a castle wall. . . . . . A horse, Blowing, staggering, bloody thing, Forgotten at foot of castle wall. A horse Dead at foot of castle wall. 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 Solitary Reaper Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland Lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! For the vale profound Is overflowing with the sound. No nightingale did ever chant More welcome notes to weary Bands of travelers in some shady haunt, Among Arabian sands: A voice so thrilling ne'er was heard In spring-time from the cuckoo-bird. Breaking the silence of the seas Among the farthest Hebrides. 11.  What is the girl doing? a. Picking fruits from apple orchard b. Cutting and collecting grain c. Milking cow in the open field d. Grazing cattle in the forest e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The Solitary Reaper Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland Lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! For the vale profound Is overflowing with the sound. No nightingale did ever chant More welcome notes to weary Bands of travelers in some shady haunt, Among Arabian sands: A voice so thrilling ne'er was heard In spring-time from the cuckoo-bird. Breaking the silence of the seas Among the farthest Hebrides. 12.  What is the girl singing about? a. Singing a romantic song b. Singing a war song c. Singing a sad song d. Singing a festive song e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The Solitary Reaper Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland Lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! For the vale profound Is overflowing with the sound. No nightingale did ever chant More welcome notes to weary Bands of travelers in some shady haunt, Among Arabian sands: A voice so thrilling ne'er was heard In spring-time from the cuckoo-bird. Breaking the silence of the seas Among the farthest Hebrides. 13.  What affect did the song have on the poet? a. The poet started dancing in frenzy b. The poet started remembering about her dead mother c. The poet also started singing d. The poet was thrilled by the song e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The Solitary Reaper Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland Lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! For the vale profound Is overflowing with the sound. No nightingale did ever chant More welcome notes to weary Bands of travelers in some shady haunt, Among Arabian sands: A voice so thrilling ne'er was heard In spring-time from the cuckoo-bird. Breaking the silence of the seas Among the farthest Hebrides. 14.  To what has the poet compared the girl's song? a. The poet compares the girls song with a cuckoo bird b. The poet compares the girls song with an Arabian singer c. The poet compares the girls song with a nightingale d. Both a and c   e. None of the above     This Question is based on the following passage:   The Solitary Reaper Behold her, single in the field, Yon solitary Highland Lass! Reaping and singing by herself; Stop here, or gently pass! Alone she cuts and binds the grain, And sings a melancholy strain; O listen! For the vale profound Is overflowing with the sound. No nightingale did ever chant More welcome notes to weary Bands of travelers in some shady haunt, Among Arabian sands: A voice so thrilling ne'er was heard In spring-time from the cuckoo-bird. Breaking the silence of the seas Among the farthest Hebrides. 15.  The poem is the best example of a: a. Elegy b. Rubaiyat c. Lyric d. Sonnet e. 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