Question

“Why do they pull down and do away with crooked streets, I wonder, which are my delight, and hurt no man living? Every day the wealthier nations are pulling down one or another in their capitals and their great towns: they do not know why they do it; neither do I. It ought to be enough, surely, to drive the great broad ways which commerce needs and which are the life-channels of a modern city, without destroying all history and all the humanity in between: the islands of the past.”
(From Hilaire Belloc’s “The Crooked Streets”)
Based only on the information provided in the above passage, which one of the following statements is true?

• A. The author of the passage takes delight in wondering.
• B. The wealthier nations are pulling down the crooked streets in their capitals.
• C. In the past, crooked streets were only built on islands.
• D. Great broad ways are needed to protect commerce and history.

Hint:

When analyzing text, focus on the literal expressions and direct statements made by the author to determine the true intent or message being conveyed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The author expresses concern about the destruction of crooked streets by wealthier nations, which indicates that these nations are actively engaged in modifying their urban landscapes. The author questions the necessity of this, suggesting a lack of understanding or agreement with the motives behind these actions.