n “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? a.Yes, because it includes key ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, and it explains the conflict and the resolution. b.Yes, because it focuses on the details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end. c.No, because it is uses too many specific names from the beginning, middle, and end, and it has a vague resolution. d.No, because it leaves out details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end.
