Question

Read the excerpt from The Land.

It was some three days later when Mitchell and I were brushing down the horses in the stalls my daddy was renting, Mitchell said to me, "That man from Alabama, one wanted you to ride for him, he come askin' me 'bout you. Came to the stables earlier."

This dialogue advances the plot by telling the reader that Paul

may have an opportunity to ride Sutcliffe’s horse.
may have a conflict with Mitchell.
will not have the chance to ride Sutcliffe’s horse.
will soon be participating in a race.

Answer 1

Answer:a

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The dialogue in the excerpt advances the plot by telling the reader that Paul may have an opportunity to ride Sutcliffe's horse. Mitchell tells Paul that the man from Alabama who wanted him to ride for him came to the stables asking about him, indicating that there may be a chance for Paul to ride Sutcliffe's horse in a race. Therefore, the correct option is:

Paul may have an opportunity to ride Sutcliffe's horse.

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