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