Read the excerpt from "Demon's Run." "So you’ll be riding," said Mr. Connolly to Benjamin as they sat by the campfire in the evening. "You’ll be the one who will race for a claim and then wait for the others." "No, sir," said Benjamin. "That’ll be Margaret." "Margaret?" asked Mrs. Connolly, astounded. "She’s the better rider," said Lily calmly. "But she can’t go riding out there with all those rough men," said Mr. Connolly.
Answer
A
Lily is nervous about Margaret riding, but Mr. Connolly thinks she is able to do it.
B
Lily is confident that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is a girl.
C
Lily is against Margaret riding, but Mr. Connolly thinks she should ride with her brother.
D
Lily is sure that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is too young.
Explanation
Lily says Margaret is “the better rider,” showing that she is confident in Margaret’s ability. Mr. Connolly objects that Margaret “can’t go riding out there with all those rough men,” indicating that he thinks she should not ride because she is a girl. So the best answer is B.
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