Question

question 8 of 20 read this excerpt from the adventures of robinson crusoe. i was very loth to sell the poor boys liberty, who had assisted me so faithfully in procuring my own. however, when i let the captain know my reason, he owned it to be just, and offered me this medium, that he would give the boy an obligation to set him free in ten years, if he turned christian. what impact does the phrase however, when i let the captain know my reason, he owned it to be just have on the meaning of this passage? a. it suggests that the captain isnt serious about buying the boy. b. it suggests that crusoe has to justify his reluctance to sell a boy into slavery. c. it suggests that crusoe, the captain, and xury will decide what happens next. d. it suggests that xury would rather stay with crusoe than be sold to the captain.

Explanation:

Crusoe is reluctant to sell the boy. When he shares his reason with the captain, the captain acknowledges its validity. This implies Crusoe had to give a reason for his reluctance, which is related to justifying not selling the boy into slavery.

Answer:

B. It suggests that Crusoe has to justify his reluctance to sell a boy into slavery.