In "The Finish of Patsy Barnes" when Patsy saw Black Boy, his "heart was beating very wildly beneath his jacket" because he?
A. Had never ridden in a race before
B. Was thinking about his mother's illness.
C. Feared his mother's reaction to his riding in the race.
D. Had a personal connection to the horse
Is it D?
If your in connections the answers are
C
B
D
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To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the given options and the context provided in the question.
In the passage, it states that "Patsy saw Black Boy, his 'heart was beating very wildly beneath his jacket'". This suggests that Patsy's reaction is related to his encounter with Black Boy or something associated with the horse.
Now, let's examine each option:
A. Had never ridden in a race before: Although this may be a reason for Patsy to feel nervous or anxious, there is no direct connection mentioned in the text to suggest that it specifically made his heart beat wildly when he saw Black Boy.
B. Was thinking about his mother's illness: The passage does not mention anything about Patsy thinking about his mother's illness at this particular moment. Therefore, this is not the reason for his heart beating wildly.
C. Feared his mother's reaction to his riding in the race: Similar to option B, there is no indication or mention in the passage about Patsy fearing his mother's reaction at this moment. Hence, this option can be eliminated.
D. Had a personal connection to the horse: This option seems more plausible since Patsy's intense emotional response could be attributed to having a personal connection with Black Boy. The passage does not explicitly state the nature of this connection, but it implies that there is some sort of bond or familiarity between them.
Based on the analysis, it is reasonable to conclude that the correct answer is D. Patsy's "heart was beating very wildly beneath his jacket" because he had a personal connection to the horse.
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