Question

Part of the exposition of a story or play is the presentation of the initial conflict. Which parts of the excerpt indicate the initial conflict that drives the story? Select ALL of the correct answers.

(A) The beverages are getting low, madam — what with entertaining so much —

(E) there’s Mrs. Darby — such a cat —

(B) But, mother, if you only have twelve people, Father can't sit at the head of the table.

(C) But he has to sit at the head. It looks too undignified when the man of the house is pushed to the side —

(D) There must be a woman at each end —

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

the answer is c, through traditional seating, the head of household, needs to sit at the end of a table. other end of table, is reserved for the 2nd in male line, is on the other end.. women and kids always sit on the length of table, or have a separate table for the children.

Answer 2

Answer: B and C

Step-by-step explanation:

because it is