Question

When Marianna appeared before the defenders of the city, they decided to :
(a) kill her
(b) arrest her
(c) allow her to leave the city
(d) stop her

Answer 1

When Marianna appeared before the defenders of the city, they decided to (c) allow her to leave the city.

The defenders of the city felt that she could not be punished for the sins of her son. Instead, she had already paid for it, because of the neglect of her son. They knew that he did not care for her, and so they were content with the knowledge that she would still suffer, even if they let her go.

So, they let her leave the city.

Answer 2

When Marianna appeared before the defenders of the city, they decided to (c) allow her to leave the city.The defenders of the city felt that she could