Question

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why did mao mao pretend to be illiterate?
because most servant girls dont know how to read
so she wouldnt draw attention to herself
so her kidnappers wouldnt make more money
so she wouldnt have to do more work

Explanation:

In many fictional or real - life scenarios, people may pretend to be illiterate to avoid standing out. If Mao Mao pretended to be illiterate, it could be a strategy to stay under the radar. Being literate might have made her a target for various reasons such as being given more responsibilities (if it was known she was capable) or being in a more vulnerable position (if her captors/kidnappers thought she was more valuable). Option "Because most servant girls don't know how to read" is a possible reason but not the most likely motivation for her personal act of pretending. Option "So her kidnappers wouldn't make more money" is a bit of a stretch as there's no clear indication in the general context (without more background) that her illiteracy status would directly affect the kidnappers' financial gain. Option "So she wouldn't have to do more work" is also a possibility, but "So she wouldn't draw attention to herself" is a more comprehensive and common motivation for such a deception as it encompasses avoiding various negative attentions like extra work, being a target, etc.

Answer:

So she wouldn't draw attention to herself