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