Question

1. the clip - clop of hooves plodding down the dusty street came to a halt as mullah nasreddin stopped his donkey outside of masuds teahouse.
2. \salaam!\ masud, the teahouse owner, greeted the kind old man, who was known far and wide as the wise, witty teacher and judge.
3. \salaam!\ answered mullah nasreddin. \i have just returned from the bazaar. it is hot, and i am thirsty.\
4. masud led mullah nasreddin to a table in the cool shade and gestured for him to sit on a wooden bench. soon, mullah nasreddin was licking his spoon of any remaining drops of tea yogurt. he lifted his teacup to his mouth and savored the last drop of milky sweetness. his belly satisfied, his eyes began to droop.
5. the rich fragrance of steaming stew drifting on the air meant much more to abdul ali, who, with an empty belly, was slowly walking past the teahouse. thirsty under his arm he carried his one loaf of bread - his only food for the day.

why does masud feel he is being wronged by abdul ali?
a. because abdul ali eats stew from masuds kettle without permission
b. because abdul ali does not pay for the steam he used from masuds stew
c. because abdul ali embarrasses masud in front of mullah nasreddin
d. because abdul ali takes bread from masuds kitchen

Explanation:

Based on the text context, it seems Masud is concerned about Abdul Ali using the steam from his stew without paying. This is the main reason for his feeling wronged.

Answer:

B. because Abdul Ali does not pay for the steam he used from Masud's stew