The girls were apparently attracted to Zacharia by
A
wealth
B
the life of towns
C
the appearance of the young men
D
the fact that the young men spoke strange dialects
E
food
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage mentions that Zacharia is a cook, and the speaker speculates that perhaps the girls are attracted to him because they know he can provide them with food. This is supported by the mention of "a bit of bread or a pot of jam" in relation to Zacharia's cooking skills.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15469)