Question

Read the excerpt from "Land for Free."

"Tomorrow is a very important day for our family. As you know, the name Bauer is the German word for peasant. My father was a peasant, his father was a peasant, and so were all the fathers before that. We have never been land owners, and I think it’s time to change that fact, but, sadly, my injury prevents me from racing well. You, Johann, though still a boy, are the best man for the job."



Based on this excerpt, what is Hans’s viewpoint about Johann?

Johann is capable of racing for land.
Johann is ready to have his own land.
Johann is too young to race for land.
Johann should not fear the race for land.

Answer 1

Hans clearly holds Johann in high regard, believing he is the best man for the important task at hand. He recognises the potential of Johann to break away from the family's peasant roots and become a land owner. Despite Hans’ own injury preventing him from taking on this task, he is confident in Johann's ability to succeed

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