Question

At one time or another he performed all the duties of a ranch man. He went on long rides after the cattle, he rounded them up, he helped to brand them and to cut out the beeves destined for the Eastern market. He followed the herd when it stampeded during a terrific thunderstorm. In winter there was often need to save the wandering cattle from a sudden and deadly blizzard. The log cabin or "shack" in which he dwelt was rough, and so was the fare; comforts were few. He chopped the cottonwood which they used for fuel; he knew how to care for the ponies; and once at least he passed more than twenty-four hours in the saddle without sleep. According to the best standards, he says, he was not a fine horseman, but it is clear that he could do everything with a horse which had to be done, and that he never stopped from fatigue. When they needed fresh meat, he would shoot it. In short, he held his own under all the hardships and requirements demanded of a cowboy or ranch man. Thayer, William Roscoe. Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography. Houghton Mifflin, 1919. Which of the following sentences indicate the author's positive point of view toward his subject? Select all that apply. a.) "The log cabin or 'shack' in which he dwelt was rough, and so was the fare; comforts were few." b.) "...he knew how to care for the ponies;..." c.) "He followed the herd when it stampeded during a terrific thunderstorm." d.) "...he never stopped for fatigue."

Answer 1

The author's positive point of view toward the subject is evident in sentences that highlight his skills, dedication, and hard work as a cowboy. Therefore, the correct options are b), c) and d).

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentences that indicate the author's positive point of view toward the subject are:

1. "...he knew how to care for the ponies;"
2. "He followed the herd when it stampeded during a terrific thunderstorm."
3. "...he never stopped for fatigue."

These sentences highlight the subject's skills and abilities as a cowboy, showing that he was capable, dedicated, and hardworking.

Therefore, the correct options are b), c) and d).