Nathan stood near the cliff's edge, strapped to the hang glider. "O.K.,"
said the instructor, "you just have to start running, then launch yourself
off."
"Uh-huh," Nathan said nervously. "Right. Just run and launch." But he
did not move. From the cliff he could see the truck that had brought
him up here, already returned to the valley below. Nathan gulped. There
was no way back down now.

Which statement best describes how the conflict helps make the story
engaging?

A. Readers know that Nathan is overreacting, which makes readers
think of times they have felt the same way.
B. Readers know that Nathan is doing something few have done,
which is intriguing.
C. Readers know that Nathan is going to get hurt, which leads to suspense.
D. Readers know that Nathan must take action, which causes tension