Read the excerpt from "Demon's Run.”"That’s as may be,” said Mr. Connolly. "But you’re a girl, and there’s no getting around that. A girl is not going to be safe out there.”"We’ll be coming along behind her,” said Lily. "She won’t be on her own for long.”"Well, I wouldn’t let any girl of mine do it,” said Mrs. Connolly."We do what we have to do,” said Lily firmly. But later, when the family was alone, she took out her sewing scissors and cut Margaret’s long hair.
Answer
A
to punish Margaret for speaking disrespectfully to Mr. Connolly
B
to show Margaret that she is stronger than her brothers
C
to make sure Margaret is not distracted while she is riding
D
to help Margaret blend in with the men who are racing for land
Explanation
The Connollys worry that Margaret will not be safe because she is a girl. Lily cuts Margaret’s long hair so she can look more like a boy and be less noticeable among the men racing for land. The action is meant to help Margaret blend in, not to punish her or keep her hair out of the way.
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