"except for the steady swish of the wind, the farm was very quiet. jody knew his mother wouldn't mind if he
didn't go in to eat his lunch. after a little while he went slowly back to the barn. his dog followed him inside
and they both curled up in the hay, listening to the occasional sighs of the horses in the nearby stalls, as they
dozed off to sleep."
--adapted from the red pony by john steinbeck
a) anxious
b) peaceful
c) suspenseful
d) energized