Conflict and Character in Mildred Taylor's The Land
Question 7 • Language Arts 8 - ELA3008 IC
Read the excerpt from The Land.George shoved past Hammond and pointed his finger right in Mitchell's face. "You try that on me again and I'll have your head, boy! You hear me?"
Answer
A
It makes the threat seem illogical because, since slavery has ended, George and Mitchell are considered equals.
B
It makes the threat seem angrier because, with the end of slavery, George has fewer rights than Mitchell.
C
It makes the threat seem silly because slavery has ended, so Mitchell has the right to fight George if he wants to.
D
It makes the threat more serious because, although slavery has ended, George has more rights than Mitchell does.