Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
?" Broderick clasped his hands behind back, went to the window and stared down moodily into the street. "You don't know what an overcrowded world is like," he said. "A street "But it's mobbed," protested Zotul. "It gave me a headache." populous worlds and—well, buy them out and move in." Zotul, youngest of the Masur brothers, stirred uneasily. Personally, he Broderick smiled gently. "Zur will grow. Our people will intermarry with yours. The future population of Zur will be neither true Zurians nor true Earthmen, but a mixture of both." Zotul sat in silent thought. "But you did not have to buy us out. You "And after that?" have been yours alone." He stopped in alarm. "Or am I suggesting an idea that didn't occur to you?" "No," said Broderick, his usually smiling face almost pained with memory. "We know the history of conquest all too well. Our method causes more distress than we like to inflict, but it's better—and more Pottery of Masur, even though nobody listened to him any more and finished, we can repair the dislocations." "At last I understand what you said about the tortoise." "Slow but sure." Broderick beamed again and clapped Zotul on the shoulder. "Don't worry. You'll have your job back, the same as always, the rank of age, Zotul, who was responsible for affairs of design. but you'll be working for us ... until the children of Earth and Zur Zotul's eyes widened. "And that is why my brothers did not beat me when "Yes," said Zotul. "I am ready." "Doubtless," said Zotul unexpectedly, for the youngest at a conference was expected to keep his mouth shut and applaud the decisions of his conclave of conference. Only the speaker's youth could account for it. The speech drew scowls from the brothers and stern rebuke from Koltan. Zotul bowed his head meekly, but he burned with resentment. Zotul did not appreciate his father's approval, for it only earned him their desires. However, they had Zotul to take it out upon, and they Still smarting, Zotul went back to his designing quarters and thought effect, was what the Earthmen had to say. Zotul felt greatly cheered, The first awareness Zotul had was that, upon coming home from the The pretty young wife laughed at him. "Up to your ears in clay, no After he had beaten his wife thoroughly for her foolishness, Zotul "You didn't think so at first," Zotul pointed out, and was immediately It would do no good, Zotul realized, to bring up the fact that their "Perhaps," said Zotul, "it is a good thing also, as you said before, Koltan frowned, and Zotul, in fear of another beating, instantly Masur walked by on their way to see the governor, Zotul observed that Zotul. It took three weeks for the Earthmen to get around to calling Zotul found the headquarters of the Merchandising Council as indicated jovially with Zotul. That alien custom conformed with, Zotul took a better look at his host. Broderick was an affable, smiling individual with genial laugh wrinkles at his eyes. A man of middle age, dressed in the baggy costume of Zur, he looked almost like a Zurian, except for Zotul on the back. "Just tell us your troubles and we'll have you All the chill recriminations and arguments Zotul had stored for this Almost apologetically, Zotul told of the encroachment that had been is the flesh to corruption and how feeble the bones. We are ruined, and all because of new things coming from Earth." Broderick stroked his shaven chin and looked sad. "Why didn't you come to me sooner? This would never have happened. But now that it has, we're going to do right by you. That is the policy of Earth—always to damages." Broderick shook his head. "It is not possible to replace an immense fortune at this late date. As I said, you should have reported your trouble sooner. However, we can give you an opportunity to rebuild. Do Zotul had to answer no to all except the radio. "My wife Lania likes the music," he explained. "I cannot afford the other things." Broderick clucked sympathetically. One who could not afford the bargain-priced merchandise of Earth must be poor indeed. "To begin with," he said, "I am going to make you a gift of all these luxuries you do not have." As Zotul made to protest, he cut him off The engaging manner of the man won Zotul's confidence. After all, it was no more than fair to pay transportation. He said, "How much does the freight cost?" Broderick told him. "It may seem high," said the Earthman, "but remember that Earth is "Impossible," said Zotul drably. "Not I and all my brothers together "What is that?" asked Zotul skeptically. "It is how the poor are enabled to enjoy all the luxuries of the rich," said Broderick, and went on to give a thumbnail sketch of the Zotul grasped at the glittering promise with avidity. "What must I do to get credit?" "Just sign this paper," said Broderick, "and you become part of our Zotul drew back. "I have five brothers. If I took all these things for myself and nothing for them, they would beat me black and blue." "Here." Broderick handed him a sheaf of chattel mortgages. "Have each of your brothers sign one of these, then bring them back to me. That is It sounded wonderful. But how would the brothers take it? Zotul The total was more than it ought to be by simple addition. Zotul pointed this out politely. "Interest," Broderick explained. "A mere fifteen per cent. After all, "I see." Zotul puzzled over it sadly. "It is too much," he said. "Our plant doesn't make enough money for us to meet the payments." "I have a surprise for you," smiled Broderick. "Here is a contract. You "We will equip your plant," beamed Broderick. "It will require only a quarter interest in your plant itself, assigned to our terrestrial Zotul, anxious to possess the treasures promised by the Earthman, it was so much more efficient—and to lower prices, which was Earth's unswerving policy, greater and greater efficiency was demanded. Broderick was very sympathetic, but there was nothing he could do. The introduction of television provided a further calamity. The sets more, looked up Zotul and cuffed him around reproachfully. "You got us into this," they said, emphasizing their bitterness with fists. "Go see Broderick. Tell him we are undone and must have some contracts to continue operating." Nursing bruises, Zotul unhappily went to the Council House again. Mr. Broderick was no longer with them, a suave assistant informed him. Would he like to see Mr. Siwicki instead? Zotul would. Siwicki was tall, thin, dark and somber-looking. There was even a hint looked at Zotul coldly. "It is well you have come to us instead of "I don't know what you mean," said Zotul. beating Zotul, by which he assumed he had progressed a little and was was remarkable that he paid so little attention, for the female "Me?" marveled Zotul. friendly smile. "Come in, come in! I'm glad to see you again." Zotul stared blankly. This was not the governor. This was Broderick, the Earthman. "I—I came to see the governor," he said in confusion. Broderick nodded agreeably. "I am the governor and I am well acquainted with your case, Mr. Masur. Shall we talk it over? Please sit down." bought you out." "Our government...." "Your governments belong to us, too," said Broderick. "When they could why

<question>:
Who was the only one to listen and agree with Zotul?

<options>:
A Koltan
B Zotul's wife
C Kalrab
D Broderick

<answer>:

C