Let $k_1$ and $k_2$ be the maximum and minimum values of $k$ for which the system of equations $x + ky = 1$,$kx + y = 2$,and $x + y = k$ are consistent. Then $k_1^2 + k_2^2$ is equal to:

  • A
    $\frac{7 - \sqrt{13}}{2}$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $\frac{9 - \sqrt{13}}{2}$
  • D
    $7$

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