Question

As mentioned in the story, the poultry shop owner decided not to take money from the peasant because

• A. he was afraid of the crowd
• B. he realised he would be at a loss
• C. he respected the magistrate's decision
• D. he decided to forgive the peasant
• E. he decided to take it later on from his relatives

Answer 1

The correct option is B he realised he would be at a loss

The poultry shop owner decided not to take money from the peasant because he realised that a sack of grain would cost more than a hundred coins and he would be at a loss.