1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IIME REMAINING 51:09 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.

To determine whether the summary of "The Beginnings of the Maasai" is effective, we need to analyze the provided options based on the content of the summary. 1. **Key Ideas**: The summary mentions the relationship between the Maasai and their sky god Enkai, the volcanic eruption, the creation of the giant tree, and the sacredness of cattle to the Maasai. These are significant elements of the story. 2. **Conflict and Resolution**: The summary outlines the conflict (the volcanic eruption and the need to save the cattle) and the resolution (Enkai creating a tree for the cattle to return to earth and entrusting Neiterkob and his tribe with their care). Now, let's evaluate the options: - **Option 1**: "Yes, because it includes key ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, and it explains the conflict and the resolution." - This option is valid as the summary does include key ideas and explains the conflict and resolution. - **Option 2**: "Yes, because it focuses on the details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end." - This option is also valid, as the summary does touch on the beginning (relationship with Enkai), the middle (volcanic eruption), and the end (cattle's return and their sacredness). - **Option 3**: "No, because it uses too many specific names from the beginning, middle, and end, and it has a vague resolution." - This option is not accurate; the summary does not seem to be overly specific, and the resolution is clear. - **Option 4**: "No, because it leaves out details from the beginning, the obstacles from the middle, and the resolution from the end." - This option is also incorrect, as the summary includes essential details from all parts of the story. Based on this analysis, the most effective answer is: **Yes, because it includes key ideas from the beginning, middle, and end, and it explains the conflict and the resolution.**