Question

which best summarizes the resolution of the conflict at the end of \the beginnings of the maasai\?
○ as a result of the fig tree being destroyed, the maasai’s relationship with enkai has been permanently damaged.
○ although the kamba chopped down the fig tree, the maasai tribe are still connected with enkai through their cattle
○ after the fig tree died, enkai moved to the top of mount kenya, leaving the maasai and their cattle on the plains.
○ since the fig tree was killed by the kamba, enkai uses his godly powers when the cattle or children cause
problems.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on the story "The Beginnings of the Maasai":

• Option 1: The story doesn't say the relationship with Enkai is permanently damaged. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The Kamba chopped the fig tree, but the Maasai remain connected to Enkai via their cattle (as per the story's resolution of the conflict). This matches.
• Option 3: Enkai moving to Mount Kenya isn't the resolution of the conflict regarding the fig tree and the Maasai's connection. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The story doesn't mention Enkai using powers when cattle/children cause problems as the resolution. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Although the Kamba chopped down the fig tree, the Maasai tribe are still connected with Enkai through their cattle