Question

As mentioned in the story, everyone was disappointed when Duanji informed the peasant that he had to pay a price to the poultry shop owner, because
1. They knew the peasant could not afford to pay the fine.
2. They were expecting him to protect the peasant.
3. They knew it was not a fair decision.

• A. Only 1
• B. 1 and 2
• C. Only 2
• D. Only 3
• E. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is E All of these

The answer is clear from the sentence, 'Everybody had expected the magistrate to rule in the peasant's favour as he was penniless'.