which of the following sentences from Johnny Tremain provides evidence that ran is having a positive effect on Johnny?

A he liked to make handsome entrance. Even if he had Goblin had dawdled a bit on country roads, they both liked arriving at the inns at a gallop
B For the first time he learned to think before he spoke...In the past he had never given anyone time to apologize
C. The arrogance had always been there, but formerly it had come out in pride in his work-not in the way he wore his hat and walked
D He was happy because once more they were insulting him. They were not pitying him or being afraid of him because he had had an accident
Is it A?

Do you mean Rab?

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/johnnytremain/summary.html

Sorry yes I do. So is it a?

I don't know because I haven't read this book in almost 70 years. The website may help you.

To determine which of the following sentences from Johnny Tremain provides evidence that ran is having a positive effect on Johnny, we can analyze each option:

A. "He liked to make handsome entrance. Even if he had Goblin had dawdled a bit on country roads, they both liked arriving at the inns at a gallop."
This sentence does not necessarily provide evidence of ran having a positive effect on Johnny. It simply mentions Johnny's preference for making a grand entrance.

B. "For the first time he learned to think before he spoke...In the past he had never given anyone time to apologize."
This sentence describes a positive change in Johnny's behavior. By learning to think before speaking and giving people time to apologize, Johnny is demonstrating growth and maturity.

C. "The arrogance had always been there, but formerly it had come out in pride in his work-not in the way he wore his hat and walked."
This sentence expresses a negative change in Johnny. It suggests that his arrogance is still present but has now become evident in his demeanor rather than being reflected in his pride in his work.

D. "He was happy because once more they were insulting him. They were not pitying him or being afraid of him because he had had an accident."
This sentence does not provide evidence of ran's positive effect on Johnny. Instead, it suggests Johnny's satisfaction at receiving insults rather than pity or fear due to his accident.

Based on the analysis, the sentence that provides evidence of ran having a positive effect on Johnny is option B: "For the first time he learned to think before he spoke...In the past he had never given anyone time to apologize." This sentence indicates personal growth and improved behavior on Johnny's part, indicating a positive influence from ran.