Question

read the excerpt from the land, part 2. none of us spoke right up. i knew that was because we all had the same fear. my daddy’s voice was soft, but we knew his mind. that was his prized horse standing there bleeding, and we knew he wasn’t about to take that, lightly. what does this excerpt tell the reader about paul? he is angry at his father. he cares about his father. he is scared of his father. he is worried about his father.

Explanation:

The excerpt states Paul and others shared fear of his father, noting his father's soft voice but firm resolve about his injured prized horse, showing Paul is afraid of his father.

Answer:

He is scared of his father.