Question

read the text. edward waited anxiously by his window, peering up and down the village lane. he searched every direction, but only an empty blue sky stretched over the kingdom. still no birds. his two younger sisters burst into his room. \isnt it here yet?\ cried lily.
ot yet,\ sighed edward, wiping his sweaty hands on his shirt. it was impossible to know exactly when the seer would arrive at each house on selection day; it had to deliver a scroll to each of the villages twelve - year - olds. \i cant wait to find out what your job will be!\ beamed mila. \hopefully youll be a village farmer, just like father,\ added lily, bouncing on her feet. \then you would get to stay right here with us!\ edward raised his eyebrows. he had hoped, as many children do, to be chosen to serve the kingdom as a knight. but looking at his eager younger sisters, he felt his stomach drop. the castle was far away, and if he were to be called away to train with sir maquette, he doubted that he would be able to return for the fall harvest. are lily and mila old enough to help father in the fields? he wondered. and even if they are, what of their education? would they have to stop going to school if i leave? a heavy flap of wings shattered his thoughts. an enormous golden hawk soared towards edwards window, carrying something in its talons: a rolled scroll tied with a blue ribbon and marked with the official seal of the castle. what is likely true about edwards obligations to his family? edward is responsible for tutoring his younger sisters. edward plays a significant role in helping his father with farm labor. edwards father has placed a great deal of pressure on him to become a knight.

Explanation:

Edward wonders if his sisters can help their father in the fields if he leaves, suggesting he is involved in farm - labor. There is no mention of tutoring, and his father's pressure to be a knight is not indicated.

Answer:

Edward plays a significant role in helping his father with farm labor.