Which detail from “A Ride in the Night” best supports the inference that York admires Will’s sense of direction?
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“The boys had been riding for several hours. They were glad to come to this stage in their journey.”
“The boys had been riding for several hours. They were glad to come to this stage in their journey.”
“Neither boy knew too well the part of the country to which he was going.”
“Neither boy knew too well the part of the country to which he was going.”
“‘You must be part bloodhound.’ York chuckled. ‘I’ll bet you could find your way to Kentucky all by yourself.’”
“‘You must be part bloodhound.’ York chuckled. ‘I’ll bet you could find your way to Kentucky all by yourself.’”
“‘I thought you had deserted me,’ York moaned.”
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The detail that best supports the inference that York admires Will’s sense of direction is:
“‘You must be part bloodhound.’ York chuckled. ‘I’ll bet you could find your way to Kentucky all by yourself.’”
This statement indicates that York recognizes and appreciates Will's navigational skills, suggesting admiration for his ability to find his way even in unfamiliar territory.
