Marooned on an island, the crew of a ship is in danger of starvation. The crew begs the captain to divide them into groups and assign them tasks that will help them survive. The captain is terrified of what danger lies on the island. He believes that help will come soon and he tells the crew this. He refuses to issue orders to find food or water. Eventually, the crew overthrows the captain and appoints a new leader. Which statement best describes how a character's response to conflict develops the plot? A. The captain's belief that help will arrive causes the crew to come close to starvation.

B. The captain's refusal to recognize the true danger of the situation leads the crew to overthrow him.

C. The crew's belief that the captain should lead them results in valuable time being lost.

D. The crew's fear of their dangerous situation causes them to suggest that the captain organize them.​