Which of these storylines most closely matches the internal conflict of the
passage?
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a. i tried to convince them - i wrote letters and gave speeches - but
no one was listening.
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b. i had known that many officials took bribes, and once i was
elected i wasn't sure how to reject this temptation.
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c. no matter how hard i tried, my kind and generous gestures could
not undo the shame i felt at having cheated.
d. we screamed and shook signs, but our words were simply too frail
when faced with their military power.