Why is Atsidi Standing Outside the Hogan?

Question:

Based on the excerpt, why is Atsidi standing outside the hogan?

1. He needs to care for the horses.
2. He has a lot of work to do.
3. He has been told to wait outside.
4. He wants to greet his brother.

Answer:

He wants to greet his brother.

Explanation:

Atsidi is standing outside his family's hogan and looking out for signs of movement caused by horses and wagon wheels. These signs will herald the return of his brother. Atsidi is standing outside and enduring the heat of the early morning air just to see his brother and so we can infer from this that he eagerly awaits his brother's return. When his brother does arrive, Atsidi will greet him and welcome him. It can therefore be said that Atsidi is standing outside the hogan to greet his brother.