farmer had a horse that had been a faithful servant to him: but he was now grown too old to work; so the farmer would give him nothing more to eat, and said, "I want you no longer, so take yourself off out of my stable; I shall not take you back again until you are stronger than a lion." Then he opened the door and turned him adrift.
Which evidence does the text state explicitly?
(1 point)
• There is more food for the horse to eat in the pasture.
• The horse will return.
• The farmer is sad that his horse has grown old.
• The farmer set his horse free.
1 answer
The evidence that the text states explicitly is that the farmer opened the door and turned the horse adrift. Therefore, the correct option is: The farmer set his horse free.