10 Questions
Sam squinted against the ______ at the distant dust trail raked up by the car on its way up to the Big House.
sun
The horses kicked and flicked their tails at ______, not caring about their owner's first visit in ten months.
flies
Carter lifted his ______ as if he were waiting for an appointment with the town priest, and then removed it completely as if he were talking to his mother.
hat
Mr Carter's eyes flicked up, blinked rapidly and then shifted back to the ______ occupying his hands.
hat
He attempted a laugh but it came out like a ______'s bark.
dog
Sam waited for ______ to come out of the Big House.
Mr Carter
The more he kept out of his boss's way, the longer he'd have a ______.
job
Carter pulled out a pile of ______ from his back pocket and held it out.
paper
A fence that took a year to repair meant another year's work to the man who did it ______.
well
His skin was already turning ruddy in the June ______.
sun
Study Notes
Sam and Mr. Carter's Meeting
- Sam is waiting for Mr. Carter, who has arrived at the Big House after a 10-month absence.
- Sam tries to avoid interacting with Mr. Carter, as it's better for his job security.
- Mr. Carter arrives and behaves formally, pulling out a pile of uncollected mail for Sam.
Conversation Between Sam and Mr. Carter
- Mr. Carter praises Sam's work on fixing the fences and Sam mentions he'll be back to the beginning soon.
- Mr. Carter asks Sam if he ever wants to take a holiday, but Sam is unwilling to leave his current reality.
- Mr. Carter reveals he's brought his son with him, who has gotten into trouble at school.
Mr. Carter's Son
- Mr. Carter's son is coming to the rural area to escape trouble, but it's unlikely he'll be able to escape on foot.
- Sam wonders if the boy can ride horses, which could lead to more trouble if he's skilled.
- Alternatively, being in a rural area with no horse-riding experience could also lead to problems for the boy.
Sam and Mr. Carter's Meeting
- Sam is waiting for Mr. Carter, who has arrived at the Big House after a 10-month absence.
- Sam tries to avoid interacting with Mr. Carter, as it's better for his job security.
- Mr. Carter arrives and behaves formally, pulling out a pile of uncollected mail for Sam.
Conversation Between Sam and Mr. Carter
- Mr. Carter praises Sam's work on fixing the fences and Sam mentions he'll be back to the beginning soon.
- Mr. Carter asks Sam if he ever wants to take a holiday, but Sam is unwilling to leave his current reality.
- Mr. Carter reveals he's brought his son with him, who has gotten into trouble at school.
Mr. Carter's Son
- Mr. Carter's son is coming to the rural area to escape trouble, but it's unlikely he'll be able to escape on foot.
- Sam wonders if the boy can ride horses, which could lead to more trouble if he's skilled.
- Alternatively, being in a rural area with no horse-riding experience could also lead to problems for the boy.
Analyze the scene where Mr. Carter visits Sam at the Big House. Understand the atmosphere and the characters' intentions.
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