Question

part b
which phrase from paragraph 7 best supports the answer to part a?
a argued whether their state should also secede
b rid his command of the camels
c before he received an answer
d found themselves in charge of weapons, supplies

Explanation:

To solve this, we need to know the answer to Part A (which isn't provided here). However, generally, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "argued whether their state should also secede" relates to political/state - related decisions, which could support an answer about secession or state - level disputes.
• Option B: "rid his command of the camels" is about military/command - related camel management, likely not supporting most Part A answers.
• Option C: "before he received an answer" is about timing of getting an answer, not providing substantive support.
• Option D: "found themselves in charge of weapons, supplies" is about managing resources, not directly supporting many Part A answers.

Assuming Part A was about secession or state - level political actions, the best - supporting phrase would be Option A.

Answer:

A. argued whether their state should also secede