9. how does simon contribute to the plot in the novel?
a. his hunting skill allows him to feed the boys.
b. his quiet and mysterious ways him to befriend many of the boys.
c. his lack of respect for ralph and the rules pit the boys against each other.
d. his obsession with keeping the fire lit interferes with food gathering.

Why it's time to lay the stereotype of the 'teen brain’ to rest 1. part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a experts have spent time researching how different the teenage brain is from adults’ brains, when they are actually more similar than different. b teenagers often engage in risky behavior to fulfill the narrative they have been told about how teenagers are supposed to behave. c explanations for why teenagers engage in risky behavior have been overly focused on brain development, rather than their natural need to explore the world. d teenagers’ risky behavior is influenced by the combined effects of their hormone levels and their brain development.