Read the excerpt from The Land."I have to finish brushing down these horses first," I said.Ray Sutcliffe's face took on a look of exasperation. "What? You got a race to tend to, boy!""I'm sorry, Mister Sutcliffe, but I told Mister Logan I'd brush these horses down for him, and he taught me a long time ago to do what I say I'm going to do."
Answer
A
He does not always keep his word.
B
He is easily intimidated by Sutcliffe.
C
He enjoys working with Mitchell.
D
He takes his responsibilities seriously.
Explanation
The speaker refuses to leave the horses unfinished because he promised Mister Logan he would brush them down. He says Logan taught him to do what he says he will do, showing that he takes his responsibilities seriously. The correct choice is “He takes his responsibilities seriously.”
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