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What is Sam's reaction to his letters?
Uninterested
Surprised
Afraid
Curious
Why does Sam not take holidays from work?
He feels safer on the farm.
He can’t afford it.
He hasn’t finished repairing the fences.
He doesn’t know where to choose.
What can we guess about Mr Carter?
He loves horses.
He’s rich.
He works hard.
He has tanned skin.
What does Sam think Carter’s son might do during his stay at the farm?
He might leave on foot.
He might get into trouble with the neighbours.
He might break the fences.
He might do something dangerous while riding.
How does Mr Carter feel while he’s talking to Sam in this scene?
Excited
Impatient
Angry
Nervous
Why has Mr Carter come to his house?
Because he wants to give Sam his mail
Because his son needs a holiday.
Because his son has had problems at school.
Because he needs to check on the work on the fences.
Which of the following is TRUE about Sam’s relationship with Mr. Carter?
Carter visits the ranch every week to inspect the work.
Sam looks forward to Carter’s monthly visits.
Sam believes the less he interacts with Carter, the safer.
Sam often asks Carter for more tasks.
What was Sam doing when Carter approached him later in the day?
Feeding the horses
Cutting wood
Preparing dinner
Repairing the fence
Which statement about Sam’s attitude toward holidays is correct?
He plans to go on holiday after finishing the fence.
vacations are unnecessary for people with ranch work
taking a break'd force him back into a life he does not want
He wishes he could travel more often.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Mr. Carter’s appearance?
He looked like someone who worked outdoors daily.
His shirt showed sweat marks.
He twisted his hat nervously.
His skin was becoming red from the summer heat.
What reason does Carter give for bringing his son to the property?
The boy is studying for a school project.
The boy wants to learn about animals.
The boy is training to help Sam with ranch duties.
The boy has caused issues at school.
What can be inferred about Sam’s personality?
He enjoys attention and likes to chat.
He prefers solitude and avoids unnecessary contact.
He dislikes working outdoors.
He wants to be promoted to ranch manager.
What does Carter’s nervous behavior most likely suggest?
He feels uncomfortable asking Sam for help regarding his son
He wants Sam to invest money in the ranch
He plans to expand the property
He is afraid Sam will quit
In the passage, the word “ruddy” (His skin was already turning ruddy…) most nearly means:
Wrinkled
Dirty
Pale
Reddish
The phrase “squinted against the sun” most likely means Sam:
Looked around in confusion.
Tried to avoid crying.
Closed his eyes to rest.
Narrowed his eyes because of bright light.
