Question

In “By the Waters of Babylon,” why does John go to the Place of the Gods?

A
to anger his father.

B
to find metal

C
to become more powerful.

D
to try to gain knowledge.

Answer 1

D — to try to gain knowledge.
John's journey is a quest for understanding: as a priest's son he seeks the truth about the "gods" and the past civilization, not to anger his father, find metal, or gain power.