Manfred botched the landing. His little propeller plane came in to land at 100 knots - way too fast. His flight instructor shouted "Slow down!"
over and over again, but Manfred just wanted to be on the ground as
soon as possible. When he hit the runway, the landing gear nearly
snapped off, and he failed the flight exam. I'll never fly again, he
decided
Which statement best describes how the conflict helps make the story
engaging?
A. Manfred stubbornly vows never to fly again, which causes tension.
B. Learning to fly is a symbol for the trials that all people must face
during adulthood.
C. The conflict between Manfred and his flight instructor is likely to
turn violent
D. Airplanes will continue to pose a great danger to Manfred, which is
suspenseful.