Question

In City, why does the author invent various citizens and residents of Verbonia?   A. to shock readers with the strange names of the characters
  B. to remind readers that Roman citizens preferred to live in cities
  C. to draw readers into the story of the city's life
  D. to impress readers with his creativity

Answer 1

"The main reason why the author invents various citizens and residents of Verbonia is to "to draw readers into the story of the city's life" among other things.