Read the excerpt from The Land. I looked down at Mitchell and stopped, knowing that
despite our understanding, he was itching for a fight with
me. Now, I don't know
what possessed me in that
moment to say the next thing I did. Maybe I was feeling
guilty that because I was my daddy's son, I could ride
Ghost Wind. Maybe it was that, but it wasn't out of fear!
said what I said. I no longer was afraid of Mitchell. "You
want to ride him?" I asked.
How do Paul's and Mitchell's reactions in this excerpt
compare?
O Both boys are surprised that Paul gives Ghost Wind
to Mitchell
O Both boys are worried that Paul's father will catch
them.
O Neither boy is ready to get into a fight over who rides
Ghost Wind.
ONeither boy is ready to admit how much he wants to
ride Ghost Wind.
Mitchell took a step backward. It was obvious he hadn't
expected me to say that. "You know I can't ride him," he
said. "Your white daddy'd kill me."

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

On what evidence did you base your predictions? check the four boxes that apply. there is a rope around his neck. he is in alabama. his hands are tied behind his back. he is standing high above a river. the bridge is for railroads. some crimes are punished by hanging.

Write an argumentative paragraph answering does technology make us feel more alone?