Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative.

Why does the author refer to his water-skin at the beginning of the second paragraph In "Oasis: Africa?"

A. To escalate the tension between the narrator and the other characters.

B. To foreshadow what happens with the Arabs later in the story.

C. To emphasize that water is a constant need when traveling in the desert.

D. To create suspense as the narrator searches for water without success.