Question

in the beginning of the selection, what does it mean that mullah nasreddin has empty saddle baskets?
a he neglected to fill them before leaving his house.
b he ate all of his pomegranates on the road.
c he is planning to buy tea from the shop owner.
d he sold all of his pomegranates in the city.

Explanation:

In many stories about Mullah Nasreddin, when he has empty saddle baskets after going to the city, it is often because he has sold what he was carrying (in this case, pomegranates). Option A implies forgetfulness which is not a common trope in such stories. Option B - eating all on the road is less likely as the focus is usually on commerce. Option C - planning to buy tea is not indicated by the empty baskets (empty baskets would relate to what was carried before, not future purchases). Option D aligns with the common narrative of selling goods in the city.

Answer:

D. He sold all of his pomegranates in the city.