Read the excerpt from The Land."Well, Mister Sutcliffe, I know what a rider's pay is around here, and it's not worth losing my job because of it. My boss told me not to ride a horse that's not his, so I know I'd be in real trouble with him if I did. No, sir, I thank you for your offer, but I don't figure to risk my job for just rider's pay."
Answer
A
is concerned that Sutcliffe will contact his father.
B
does not tell Sutcliffe that Mr. Logan is his father.
C
does not want to ride Sutcliffe’s horse in the race.
D
is intimidated by Sutcliffe’s actions.
Explanation
The speaker says his boss forbade him from riding a horse that does not belong to the boss, and he could lose his job if he disobeys. He also says the rider’s pay is not worth that risk, so he refuses Sutcliffe’s offer to ride Sutcliffe’s horse in the race. The correct choice is “does not want to ride Sutcliffe’s horse in the race.”
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