Which sentence best states the central idea of "The Vain Jackdaw"? A. The jackdaw almost becomes king, but the other birds ruin it for him.

B. The other birds become envious when they see the jackdaw's beauty.

C. The jackdaw cannot win by passing off the other birds' feathers as his own.

D. The jackdaw has no chance of winning the contest because he is unattractive.

Which of the following best demonstrate a strong conflict? a. catherine enjoyed painting, and was able to practice her art every tuesday. b. leanne loved camping, but it was a lot of work. she had to start gathering her supplies weeks before the big trip. c. kate wanted to be a fitness instructor. she worked hard to become a certified aerobics teacher. d. russell knew that if he did not get a good grade on his test, then he would fail the class and not be allowed to graduate.