Question

read the excerpt from \demons run.\

in 1888, joshua died from influenza, leaving lily with three children to look after. the family was left with very little money, so when the oklahoma land run was announced in march, lily had a difficult decision to make. she thought about it for a long time, then she sat her children down at the kitchen table in their tiny house.

what type of conflict does lily face in this excerpt?

character vs. nature
character vs. character
character vs. society
character vs. self

Explanation:

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Analyze the excerpt for conflict cues

Using the Types of Conflict knowledge point, we examine the text to identify the main struggle. The passage states that Lily is left with three children and very little money, forcing her to make a "difficult decision" regarding the Oklahoma Land Run. She "thought about it for a long time" before sitting her children down.

Identify the specific conflict type

Using the Character vs Self Conflict knowledge point

• The struggle is internal, centered on Lily's difficult decision-making process.
• She is debating her choices internally, which defines a character vs. self conflict.

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<mcq-option>character vs. nature</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>character vs. character</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>character vs. society</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>character vs. self</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Analyze the excerpt for conflict cues

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Identify the specific conflict type

Using the Character vs Self Conflict knowledge point

• The struggle is internal, centered on Lily's difficult decision-making process.
• She is debating her choices internally, which defines a character vs. self conflict.

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<mcq-option>character vs. character</mcq-option>
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