What intrinsic motivation does the author most likely intend the reader to infer from the passage? Paul is motivated by his need to have Mitchell praise his riding skills. Mitchell is motivated by his need to have Paul praise his riding skills. Paul is motivated by jealousy and wishes he had free time like Mitchell. Mitchell is motivated by jealousy and wishes he could ride the horse.

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