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 the dialogue

Using the Dialogue Analysis and Characterization knowledge points, we examine Paul's words to Ole Grey. He speaks quietly, introduces himself, acknowledges the horse's fine qualities ("ridden a lot of fine horses"), and recognizes the horse's intelligence and independent spirit ("you've got a real mind of your own"). This gentle, respectful introduction shows he views the horse as an equal partner rather than just an animal to control.

Determine character motivation

Using the Character Motivation knowledge point, we evaluate Paul's goals and feelings. He wants to win the race to prove others wrong, but he intends to do so by working with the horse ("help you out a little bit"). He respects Ole Grey's personality ("that's all right with me, long as you let me ride you"). This shows deep respect and care, ruling out fear, worry about disobedience, or disregard for the horse's well-being.

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.