Question

first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
in “señor noboa,” which statement best describes how señor noboa and his father came to amass their vast property?
a. they stumbled into repeated lucky opportunities.
b. they forced other landowners into selling their land cheaply.
c. they used their fortunes to spend large sums on massive stretches of land.
d. they purchased the land through lengthy negotiations and complex treaties.

Explanation:

Without specific knowledge of the story "Señor Noboa", we can analyze the options. Option A implies luck - not a typical way to amass large - scale property. Option B suggests unethical and often illegal behavior which may not be a common or described way. Option C is a more common and likely way for wealthy individuals to acquire large amounts of land. Option D implies a very complex and perhaps not the most straightforward way compared to simply buying with money.

Answer:

C. They used their fortunes to spend large sums on massive stretches of land.