Question 7 of 10
Josh was not happy about Amber's being on the baseball team.
Baseball was a boy's sport, he thought, and anyway she probably
wasn't any good. At bat, he made sure she was watching him. I'll show
her how it's done, he thought. As he watched the pitcher release the
ball, he glanced over to make sure Amber's eyes were on him. Just
then: thwack! The ball hit him right in the stomach.
Which statement best describes how a character's response to conflict
develops the plot?
O A. Josh feels resentment against Amber, leading to his being
distracted during the game.
O B. Josh lets his feelings override his judgment, leading him to strike
out.
O C. Amber is angry that she is
to prove herself.
accepted, leading her to play better
D. Amber tries to overcome her teammates' rejection, leading Josh to
perform badly.