Ma's response to the Jehovites' invitation to hold a meeting in her tent.

• A. Accepts gratefully
• B. Accepts with some hesitation
• C. Rejects
• D. Rejects with physical threats

Answer: (C)

Ma’s leadership in difficult times centers on practical hospitality and protecting the family’s stability. When the Jehovites invite a meeting in her tent, she declines, choosing not to turn their space into a public gathering. This reflects her pragmatic aim to minimize noise, attention, and potential trouble in a fragile migrant camp, while still treating the visitors with courtesy. She stays focused on the family’s immediate needs and safety, offering help in small, unobtrusive ways instead of hosting a formal event. The moment shows Ma prioritizing the household’s privacy and well-being over accommodating every external request.