Question 1 of 5 In a historical novel, Iktomi tries to hone his leadership skills by bossing the other children around. He is a talented tracker and hunter, but his overpowering personality is disliked by others. When it is time for his community to choose a young man to represent them at an important festival, Iktomi is heartbroken to not be selected. Instead, a boy who has taught others to make snowshoes is chosen. In part of the story, Iktomi asks if the other boy will teach him to make snowshoes. Which statement best explains how this plot event develops the theme that people prefer to follow those who treat them with respect? O A. It shows that even arrogant people eventually accept leaders who are helpful to others. B. It shows that when survival is on the line, ability is more important than popularity. O C. It shows that the greatest friendships sometimes begin as competition and rivalry.

A. It shows that even arrogant people eventually accept leaders who are helpful to others.

Explanation:

This is true due to the fact that, Iktomi was an arrogant person who believe that, his arrogance would be able to get him whatever he wants. He refuses to know that, talent only does not guarantee someone being accepted but rather humility and respect towards others goes a long way.

His rejection during the selection taught him a bitter lesson hence the reason he became humble and try to learn from the boy that was selected.

hello everyone my name is nevaeh, i know everyone needs in some way, shape, or form and i am willing to provide. i set up a google classroom where people can ask me questions and get on work. no question is a stupid question so do not be afraid to ask. i usually only focus on core subjects but if you ask i will with other specialized subjects. i can do essays all the way to power points : )

my google classroom is the code is 7hr2k4

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.