Believing in horses

In paragraph 9 and paragraph 11, what do the words “instincts” and “instinctively” suggest about why horses often return to their homes on their own?

• A. They are taught to do it by their parents.

• B. They learn to do it from skillful riders.

• C. They automatically do it by nature.

• D. They choose to do it when humans are at risk.

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Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that horses return to their homes "instinctively" by nature?

• A. “Sadie continued forward, picking up the pace because she wasn’t sure how long Lucky could keep his cool.” (Paragraph 8)

• B. “Lucky looked at her as if to say ‘I told you it was the other way,’ and she couldn’t help but laugh.” (Paragraph 3)

• C. “Sadie had let the reins go during her fall.” (Paragraph 9)

• D. “Lucky took off in a terrified gallop through the woods.” (Paragraph 9)

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Based on the passage, how are Sadie’s and Lucky’s points of view different?

• A. Lucky prefers to stay near the barn, while Sadie enjoys adventures.

• B. Lucky is intimidated by the storm, while Sadie more calmly focuses on practical needs.

• C. Lucky enjoys the company of horses, while Sadie prefers to be with humans.

• D. Lucky is used to the outdoors, while Sadie is just learning survival skills.

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How does the storm affect Sadie’s behavior toward Lucky?

• A. It causes her to observe Lucky closely.

• B. It leads her to speak sternly to Lucky.

• C. It makes her decide to walk next to Lucky.

• D. It inspires her to give Lucky more freedom.

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PART B: Which sentence from the passage best supports how the storm affected Sadie's behavior toward Lucky?

• A. “It hadn’t been a nice day, but she hadn’t expected this!” (Paragraph 6)

• B. “Another clap of thunder shook their ears, and Sadie looked back to ensure Lucky was okay.” (Paragraph 8)

• C. “Sadie had let the reins go during her fall.” (Paragraph 9)

• D. “She didn’t blame him for being so scared and losing his confidence in her.” (Paragraph 11)

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Which phrase reflects the main theme of the passage?

• A. Loyalty is unappreciated until it is tested.

• B. The beauty of nature should be respected.

• C. Decisions can have unintended consequences.

• D. Companionship is a universal necessity.

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Which sentence from the passage best supports the main theme of the passage?

• A. “Perhaps because there were no other riders in the barn, Sadie felt a tinge of loneliness, and was relieved that she had her best friend, Lucky, right there.” (Paragraph 1)

• B. “It seemed like it could be bright and sunny one minute, pouring rain the next, and then bright and sunny again.” (Paragraph 6)

• C. “Sadie regretted going out on the trail alone now.” (Paragraph 7)

• D. “Sadie could not afford to feel pain or panic.” (Paragraph 10)

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How do events in the plot shape the relationship of the characters in the passage?

• A. The years Sadie has lived in Maryland have led her to be a knowledgeable guide for Lucky.

• B. The difficult events Sadie and Lucky have gone through together have caused them to drift apart.

• C. The time Sadie and Lucky spent together helped them to understand each other.

• D. The poor training Sadie has given Lucky has caused Lucky to distrust her.

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