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Question

Which sentences should be included in a summary of “A Ride in the Night”?

Select Yes or No for each sentence.

Yes No
Will leaves York and the horses to visit the tavern and finds it is full of British soldiers.

One soldier suspects that Will might be transporting horses, but Will manages to leave safely.

Will enjoys a breakfast of ham and eggs while he waits for the soldiers to leave the tavern.

When it is safe, Will returns to the tavern to tell Mr. Coleman that he has brought the horses.

Answer 1

Here are the responses for each sentence regarding their inclusion in a summary of “A Ride in the Night”:

1. Will leaves York and the horses to visit the tavern and finds it is full of British soldiers.
   Yes

2. One soldier suspects that Will might be transporting horses, but Will manages to leave safely.
   Yes

3. Will enjoys a breakfast of ham and eggs while he waits for the soldiers to leave the tavern.
   No

4. When it is safe, Will returns to the tavern to tell Mr. Coleman that he has brought the horses.
   Yes

A summary should focus on the main events and key actions, thus the sentences that include crucial plot elements are included, while less critical details, like enjoying breakfast, are excluded.