Question

Why did the speaker say “I hate a wasted journey—I am African”?

• A. He was proud of his identity
• B. He wanted to avoid rejection upon arrival
• C. He was ashamed of his color
• D. He wanted to joke with the land

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He wanted to avoid rejection upon arrival

The speaker preemptively declares his race to avoid making a pointless trip, fearing the landlady might deny him based on his skin color.