Question

read the summary of \the beginnings of the maasai.\ in \the beginnings of the maasai,\ the daughter of the maasai explains the relationship between the maasai and their sky god enkai. she explains how a volcanic eruption sent enkai and the cattle into the sky. in order to save the cattle, enkai created a giant tree that allowed them to walk back to earth. then, enkai entrusted neiterkob, the narrator’s father, and his tribe to care for the cattle. as a result, the cattle are sacred to the maasai, and the maasai maintain a close connection with enkai. is this an effective summary of the story? yes, because it includes key ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, and it explains the conflict and the resolution. yes, because it focuses on the details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end. no, because it uses too many specific names from the beginning, middle, and end, and it has a vague resolution. no, because it leaves out details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end.

Explanation:

To determine if the summary is effective, we analyze the options:

• Option 1: The summary includes the relationship (beginning), volcanic eruption (conflict/middle), tree creation and cattle return (resolution), and the care of cattle (end result). It covers key ideas and explains conflict/resolution.
• Option 2: A good summary focuses on key ideas, not excessive details. This option's reasoning is incorrect.
• Option 3: Using specific names (like Enkai, Neiterkob) is appropriate for clarity, and the resolution is clear (cattle sacred, close to Enkai). So this is wrong.
• Option 4: The summary does include details from beginning (relationship), middle (volcanic eruption, tree), and end (cattle care, sacredness). So this is wrong.

Answer:

A. Yes, because it includes key ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, and it explains the conflict and the resolution.