"You know," I said quietly when we were to ourselves, "maybe this race isn't important to you, but it is to me, so I figure we best get to knowing each other quick. I'm Paul Logan, out of Georgia, and you need to know I've ridden a lot of fine horses, maybe some not as fine as you, maybe some better. Now, I know we don't know each other, but I understand from your rider, Eddie Hawks, you've got a real mind of your own. You like to win if you do it in your own way. Well, that's all right with me, long as you let me ride you and help you out a little bit. See, I figure to prove my daddy and Robert wrong. I figure to ride you, even though I don't know you, and Ole Grey, I figure to win."

—The Land,
Mildred D. Taylor

Explain why Paul has this conversation with the grey horse. What does it show about Paul, and how will this conversation affect the race?

Sample Response: Paul talks to the horse because he needs to get to know it. He needs the horse to be comfortable with him. Paul is really good with animals, especially horses. He’s very caring and kind toward animals. Talking to the horse makes Paul more likely to win the race because he’s gaining the horse’s trust. If the horse trusts him, he’ll let Paul ride him.

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This excerpt is taken from The land written by Mildred Taylor. This book describes the story of a young boy named Paul and betrayal by his family members.

Paul communicates to the horse to get to know him before the race. He wants the horse to be relaxed and comforts him.

He is generous towards animals and is very gentle and caring to the creatures.

He talks to the horse before the race to gain the confidence and trust of the horse will make him more likely to win the race.

He thinks that the horse trust will help in winning the race.

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