The first chapter of "How a Cat Played Robinson Crusoe" ends with a conflict: At last, hopelessly discouraged, she curled herself up beneath the children's window and went to sleep. Which explanation best describes the development of this conflict in the second chapter? A. The conflict continues to build until the cat is unsure how she will survive. B. The cat, while lonely, is able to find food and shelter. She adapts to her new environment and learns how to survive. C. The cat gives in to her grief and finds herself unable to move. D. The cat discovers that the island is a peaceful and joyful oasis. The initial conflict in the story is quickly resolved

Jenna stood in front of the closed door. she knew she hadevery right to be here. your exam scores are just as high ascora's, she said to herself. there's no reason you shouldhave been left off the math team while cora was namedcaptain. she had never been one to rock the boat, but shecouldn't just let this lie. she pushed the door open and saw ms. jenson, the mathteam advisor, sitting at her desk. "ms. jenson? can i talk toyou for a minute? " her voice wavered, but she tried to lookconfident."sure," said ms. jenson, "but i hope this isn't about namingcora captain of the math team. i'm afraid my decision isfinal."jenna took a deep breath and prepared to plead her case. which statement best describes the external conflict in this passage?