Directions: Read the passage, and answer the question that follows. George Washington

A George Washington, the first president of the United States, is known as “the father of our country.” To become president, George had to be brave and honest. This story tells how he showed both bravery and honesty even as a young boy.
B Young George grew up on a plantation in Virginia. His father grew many things there. His father’s pride and joy, though, was his fruit orchard. He grew all kinds of pears, apples, peaches, plums, and cherries. Mr. Washington planted one very special tree, a cherry tree, just at the edge of his orchard. He told everyone how much he cared for this tree, and he took special care of it. It was the most beautiful tree on the whole plantation.
C One spring, just as all the trees were in bloom, George was given a hatchet. Right away, he tried out his new gift. He chopped fence rails, sticks, and anything else he could find. Toward evening, George came to the edge of the orchard. Without thinking, George chopped right through his father’s favorite cherry tree.
D Later, after a long day of work, Mr. Washington took a walk around the grounds. When he neared the place where his special tree had stood, he was shocked. To his surprise, he found his prized tree cut down to the ground. Mr. Washington was furious! He demanded to know how this had happened. He found young George and asked, “Do you know what happened to this tree?”
E George could see his father’s great anger, and he became quite scared. He knew he had to answer somehow; so even though he was afraid, he took a deep breath and stood straight and tall. Then he looked his father in the eye and said these famous words: “I cannot tell a lie. Father, I chopped down your cherry tree.”
F Now Mr. Washington was very angry, but he, too, took a deep breath and then told George to wait in the house. George was very sorry about what he had done. He was worried as he waited for his father. When Mr. Washington entered the house, he looked at George sternly and said, “Now, George, why did you cut down my tree?”
G Shaking, George was barely able to explain. He told how he had become so excited by his new hatchet that he cut the tree down without thinking of what he was doing at the time. He had not meant to do anything wrong.
H His father looked very disappointed. He told George how unhappy he was. Then he said, “This tree came from the Old World across the ocean. It cannot be replaced.”
I George felt worse than he had ever felt before. He bowed his head and said, “I’m sorry.”
J Mr. Washington’s face changed. He knelt down beside George and said, “I am unhappy about losing my favorite tree. But I am very pleased that you were brave enough to face me and tell the truth. Remember, son, the truth is far more important than all of the finest trees in the world.”
K Although we are not sure that this is a true story, many people will tell you that it did happen. George remembered his father’s words and stayed brave and honest for the rest of his life.

What lesson did George probably learn from the events in this passage?
a.
Fight for the things you believe in.
b.
Never volunteer for anything.
c.
Work hard and play hard
d.
Always be honest.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D