Question

which of the following inferences about darzee is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 79)?
darzee was a feather - brained little fellow who could never hold more than one idea at a time in his head. and just because he knew that nagainas children were born in eggs like his own, he didnt think at first that it was fair to kill them. but his wife was a sensible bird, and she knew that cobras eggs meant young cobras later on. so she flew off from the nest, and left darzee to keep the babies warm, and continue his song about the death of nag darzee was very like a man in some ways.
a darzee is not careful enough with his children
b. the relationship between darzee and his mate is very difficult.
c darzee always protects children, no matter the species.
d. darzee lives by strategy and compromise, just like a human being

Explanation:

The passage describes Darzee as a "feather - brained little fellow who could never hold more than one idea at a time in his head" and also says "Darzee was very like a man in some ways". Option A: There is no indication in the text that Darzee is not careful with his children. Option B: The text does not suggest that the relationship between Darzee and his mate is difficult. Option C: The text shows that Darzee initially thought it was unfair to kill Nagaina's children (because they were born in eggs like his own), but this is not the same as "always protecting children, no matter the species". Option D: The description of Darzee being "very like a man in some ways" can be related to the idea of living by strategy and compromise (even if it's a simple form, similar to how humans might have simple - minded or one - idea - at - a - time strategies and compromises in some situations).

Answer:

D. Darzee lives by strategy and compromise, just like a human being