Question

read the excerpt from \demons run.\

\so youll be riding,\ said mr. connolly to benjamin as they sat by the campfire in the evening. \youll be the one who will race for a claim and then wait for the others.\

o, sir,\ said benjamin. \thatll be margaret.\

\margaret?\ asked mrs. connolly, astounded.

\shes the better rider,\ said lily calmly.

how do mr. connollys and lilys opinions differ about margaret riding in the land race?

lily is nervous about margaret riding, but mr. connolly thinks she is able to do it.
lily is confident that margaret can ride, but mr. connolly disagrees because she is a girl.
lily is against margaret riding, but mr. connolly thinks she should ride with her brother.
lily is sure that margaret can ride, but mr. connolly disagrees because she is too young.

Explanation:

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Analyze Mr. Connolly's perspective

Using the Character Perspective knowledge point
Mr. Connolly assumes Benjamin will ride in the land race, saying, "You'll be the one who will race for a claim..." When Benjamin reveals Margaret will ride instead, Mrs. Connolly is astounded. The cut-off line at the bottom shows Mr. Connolly's reaction: "No, she is not... riding out there with all those rough..." This indicates Mr. Connolly disagrees with Margaret riding because she is a girl and he believes it is too dangerous or inappropriate for her.

Analyze Lily's perspective

Using the Perspective Comparison knowledge point
Lily responds calmly to the surprise, stating, "She's the better rider." This shows Lily is confident in Margaret's riding abilities and supports her participation in the race.

Compare the viewpoints

Using the Perspective Comparison knowledge point
Lily is confident that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is a girl. This matches the second option.
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<mcq-correct>Lily is confident that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is a girl.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Lily is against Margaret riding, but Mr. Connolly thinks she should ride with her brother.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Lily is sure that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is too young.</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze Mr. Connolly's perspective

Using the Character Perspective knowledge point
Mr. Connolly assumes Benjamin will ride in the land race, saying, "You'll be the one who will race for a claim..." When Benjamin reveals Margaret will ride instead, Mrs. Connolly is astounded. The cut-off line at the bottom shows Mr. Connolly's reaction: "No, she is not... riding out there with all those rough..." This indicates Mr. Connolly disagrees with Margaret riding because she is a girl and he believes it is too dangerous or inappropriate for her.

Analyze Lily's perspective

Using the Perspective Comparison knowledge point
Lily responds calmly to the surprise, stating, "She's the better rider." This shows Lily is confident in Margaret's riding abilities and supports her participation in the race.

Compare the viewpoints

Using the Perspective Comparison knowledge point
Lily is confident that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is a girl. This matches the second option.
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<mcq-correct>Lily is confident that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is a girl.</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>Lily is against Margaret riding, but Mr. Connolly thinks she should ride with her brother.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>Lily is sure that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is too young.</mcq-option>
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