Question

Which detail from the text reveals Mullah Nasreddin's cleverness?
A.
"He appealed, 'Gracious Mullah, wise teacher and judge, you be the one to decide this dilemma between us.'" (paragraph 11)
B.
"Mullah Nasreddin listened as the two told their stories once again. 'I will pay the bill for Abdul Ali,' replied the mullah." (paragraph 13)
C.
"'The sound of the coins clinking on the table has paid you well for the steam of the stew rising from your kettle.'" (paragraph 17)
D.
"'Yes, gracious Mullah. Whatever you say will be the right way,' Masud also pleaded." (paragraph 12)

Answer 1

C. The line about the "sound of the coins clinking on the table" shows his cleverness—he uses a witty, legalistic trick to treat the coin-noise as payment for the stew's steam.