Gen is separated from his daughter after a massive earthquake. His anxiety for her grows as buildings collapse, fires spread, and streets
split open. After surviving the damage caused by nature, Gen worries
for his daughter as looters and other citizens run amok.
Which statement best describes how the conflict helps make the story
engaging?
O A. The strain of being worried about family in the midst of chaos is
extremely tense.
B. The reader wonders what kind of force will be necessary to civilize
the looters.
C. The story asks questions about human nature by using desperate
people as examples,
O D. The coming confrontation between Gen and his daughter creates
suspense