Why were the courtiers amazed?
A
none of them would have dared to speak to the Governor like the she did
B
Nzinga made the governor too suprised to speak
C
Nzinga showed she feared nobody
D
because Nzinga wanted to sit down
E
because Nzinga dared to sit down in the presence of the Governor
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The courtiers were shocked not just because Nzinga wanted to sit, but because of her boldness in stepping forward without invitation and speaking directly and confidently to the Governor — something they themselves wouldn’t dare to do.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15440)