Could somebody please help me with this question?


Read the following passage:
I didn't know how to act in our new home. I was sad and angry about being forced to move from our land. But at the same time I wanted to put on a brave face for my family and for my people. I wanted to cling to our pride and our traditions, but I also realized we were facing opponents who were clearly stronger and better equipped. Maybe someday it would be better for us to join together with them than to fight them.
Which of these storylines most closely matches the external conflict of the passage?

A) I had never been so afraid as when our captain abandoned us; no one wanted to take charge to lead us to safety.

B) Maybe we can't stop them from building on our nature preserve, but we can work together to make the construction environmentally responsible.

C) It was time to put aside words and take up arms to show them that we would not stand by passively and let them take our capital.

D) Should I go along with the plan or point out the ethical dilemma? I was afraid I was already to far in to back out.