Read this excerpt from The Early History of the Airplane by Wilbur Wright. Now, there are two ways of learning how to ride a fractious horse: one is get on him and learn by actual practice how each motion and trick may be best met; the other is to sit on a fence and watch the beast while, and then retire to the house and at leisure figure out the best way of overcoming his jumps and kicks.

Using context clues, what does the term fractious mean?

angry
frustrated demeanor
difficult to manage
heading in different directions

Explain how mrs. van daan feels about anne?

What is the probability of getting a license plate with 123 abc or abc 123?

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in fever 1793 engages readers? mattie's perspective on the city of philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country. mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels. mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her. mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.