Read the excerpt from "Rider in the City." He knew only that the city was infinitely far from the North Carolina foothills where he'd lived all his life. Instead …

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Read the excerpt from "Rider in the City."

He knew only that the city was infinitely far from the North Carolina foothills where he'd lived all his life. Instead of the Blue Ridge Mountains rising majestically in the distance, apartments and office buildings loomed over him. Instead of lush green paths through the dense woods, Rider found himself walking overcrowded avenues washed in neon from storefronts and orange from the streetlights.

What does the description in this excerpt show about Rider?

A. He longs to fit into his new city environment.
B. He feels free in the city and trapped in the country.
C. He wants to find a balance between the country and city.
D. He feels trapped in the city and free in the country.