Which of the following is NOT true of the passage?
A
Shola did not approve of her father's behaviour towards the stranger
B
Shola's father could row the stranger to the islands alone had he so wished
C
Shola's father exaggerated the difficulties in order to raise his fee
D
Shola had recently been disturbed by the tide
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage does not provide any evidence or indication that Shola's father exaggerated the difficulties in order to raise his fee. The text mentions that Shola's father examined the stranger and measured his capacity to pay, but it does not explicitly state that he exaggerated difficulties for financial gain. The passage suggests that Shola's father genuinely considered the challenges of the trip, such as the absence of his boatman, before deciding whether or not to take the stranger to the islands.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14941)