The second step in identifying conflict in a story is figuring out A. who the main character is. B. what the main character wants. C. where the story is happening. D. what all the characters want.

I would go with c cause you have to figure out were it's happening before finding out what's happening

b is the answer.   i sat on the lumpy sofa, totally exhausted, with a bad taste in my mouth, wondering what i should do next.  

b. the colonies must seek protection from other nations.