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 refusal to recognize the true danger of the situation
leads the crew to overthrow him.
B. The captain's belief that help will arrive causes the crew to come
close to starvation.
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.