Question

read the excerpt from the land.

\you know,\ i said quietly when we were to ourselves, \maybe this race isnt important to you, but it is to me, so i figure we best get to knowing each other quick. im paul logan, out of georgia, and you need to know ive ridden a lot of fine horses, maybe some not as fine as you, maybe some better. now, i know we dont know each other, but i understand from your rider, eddie hawks, youve got a real mind of your own. you like to win if you do it in your own way. well, thats all right with me, long as you let me ride you and help you out a little bit. see, i figure to prove my daddy and robert wrong. i figure to ride you, even though i dont know you, and ole grey, i figure to win.\

what does this dialogue reveal about pauls feelings toward ole grey?

he has a deep fear of the horse, so he is cautious in his approach.
he is worried that the horse will not listen to him during the race.
he has a deep respect for the horse, so he treats him with care.
he is more concerned with winning than with the horses well-being.

Explanation:

Analyze Paul's words to the horse

Using the Dialogue Analysis knowledge point
Paul speaks softly and respectfully to Ole Grey, acknowledging the horse's independent mind ("you've got a real mind of your own") and expressing a desire to work together as partners ("long as you let me ride you and help you out a little bit").

Determine Paul's feelings and characterization

Using the Characterization knowledge point
Paul's gentle, cooperative tone and acknowledgment of the horse's intelligence show he does not fear or dismiss the horse. Instead, he treats Ole Grey as an equal partner, demonstrating deep respect and care rather than worry or selfish ambition.

Evaluate the multiple-choice options

• Option 1 suggests fear, which contradicts his calm, cooperative approach.
• Option 2 suggests worry about disobedience, but Paul expresses confidence in working together.
• Option 3 correctly identifies his deep respect and careful treatment of the horse.
• Option 4 suggests he cares only about winning, but his dialogue shows he values the horse's mind and partnership.

Answer:

• He has a deep fear of the horse, so he is cautious in his approach.
• He is worried that the horse will not listen to him during the race.
• He has a deep respect for the horse, so he treats him with care. (Correct answer)
• He is more concerned with winning than with the horse's well-being.