“That’s as may be,” said Mr. Connolly. “But you’re a girl, and there’s no getting around that. A girl is not going to be safe out there.”

“We’ll be coming along behind her,” said Lily. “She won’t be on her own for long.”

“Well, I wouldn’t let any girl of mine do it,” said Mrs. Connolly.

“We do what we have to do,” said Lily firmly. But later, when the family was alone, she took out her sewing scissors and cut Margaret’s long hair.

Which choice best explains why Lily cuts Margaret’s hair?

to punish Margaret for speaking disrespectfully to Mr. Connolly
to show Margaret that she is stronger than her brothers
to make sure Margaret is not distracted while she is riding
to help Margaret blend in with the men who are racing for land