Hansel and Gretel lived on the edge of a dark and foreboding forest. One day, while exploring, they were
captured by a horrible witch, who threatened to eat them.
Though they were frightened, the children devised an
escape plan. When the witch was ready to eat them, they
fought back, eventually pushing the witch into the oven
and running away. When they got home, they told their
parents about their adventure and promised never to go
back into the woods again.
What is the main conflict in this passage?
A. Hansel and Gretel must find a way to escape from the witch, who
wants to eat them.
B. Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods and must find their way
back to their parents.
C. Hansel and Gretel must decide whether to stay with the witch or
go home.
O D. Hansel and Gretel are angry at their parents and must decide
whether to obey them or not.