Question

Read this excerpt from The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe: I was very loth to sell the poor boy's liberty, who had assisted me so faithfully in procuring my own. However, when I let [the captain] know my reason, he owned it to be just, and offered me this medium, that he would give the boy an obligation to set him free in ten years, if he turned Christian. What impact does the phrase "However, when I let [the captain] know my reason, he owned it to be just" have on the meaning of this passage? A. It suggests that the captain isn't serious about buying the boy. B. It suggests that Crusoe has to justify his reluctance to sell a boy into slavery. C. It suggests that Crusoe, the captain, and Xury will decide what happens next. D. It suggests that Xury would rather stay with Crusoe than be sold to the captain.
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Answer 1

Answer:

B. It suggests that Crusoe has to justify his reluctance to sell a boy into slavery.

Explanation:

Though a bit reluctant to sell a boy into slavery, Robinson Crusoe had no other option than to sell Xury to the Portuguese sailor as he needed money. Also that he himself is not capable of taking care of anyone as he is also just a young man. And it should also be noted that it was this same Portuguese sailor who later became an important part of his life. He helped Crusoe in getting into the plantation business.