Question

read the excerpt from the land (part 2). as far as i knew, mitchell had never ridden more than a mule and had no idea how to ride a thoroughbred tornado like ghost wind. but instead of mitchell following me, the next thing i knew, i heard a triumphant cry, turned, and saw mitchell atop the stallion dashing across the meadow. for a moment all i could do was stand and stare. but then, as the stallion bucked, left the meadow, and headed for the woods, i suddenly found my legs and my voice, and i began running and screaming after mitchell and the stallion. “pull back the reins!” i hollered as i ran. “mitchell, the reins! pull back hard!” based on this excerpt, which statement is a reasonable prediction? mitchell and ghost wind will disappear. mitchell will refuse to dismount from ghost wind. mitchell or ghost wind will get hurt. mitchell will be angry at ghost wind.

Explanation:

The excerpt states Mitchell has only ridden mules and lacks experience with the wild, fast stallion Ghost Wind. The stallion is bucking and heading into the woods, and the narrator is panicked, yelling instructions. Given Mitchell's inexperience and the horse's erratic behavior, harm to either is the most logical prediction. The other options are less supported: there's no indication they'll disappear, Mitchell won't dismount, or Mitchell will be angry at the horse.

Answer:

Mitchell or Ghost Wind will get hurt.