Question

Read the excerpt from "Demon's Run."

"So you’ll be riding," said Mr. Connolly to Benjamin as they sat by the campfire in the evening. "You’ll be the one who will race for a claim and then wait for the others."



"No, sir," said Benjamin. "That’ll be Margaret."



"Margaret?" asked Mrs. Connolly, astounded.



"She’s the better rider," said Lily calmly.



"But she can’t go riding out there with all those rough men," said Mr. Connolly

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How do Mr. Connolly’s and Lily’s opinions differ about Margaret riding in the land race?

Lily is nervous about Margaret riding, but Mr. Connolly thinks she is able to do it.
Lily is confident that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is a girl.
Lily is against Margaret riding, but Mr. Connolly thinks she should ride with her brother.
Lily is sure that Margaret can ride, but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is too young.

Answer 1

b

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Answer 2

Lily is confident that margaret can ride but Mr. Connolly disagrees because she is a girl

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Idrk how to explain it other then I got a 100% on the test so hope this helps ;D