Why did three men at the dance try to start a riot?

• A. They were paid to do it
• B. They hate dancing
• C. They were unhappy that his girlfriend found a new date
• D. They were angry at the government

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested here is that violence in this scene is not random or caused by personal grievances, but is being orchestrated from outside for a specific purpose. The three men aren’t depicted as simply enjoying the dance; they stand apart as if they’ve been hired to create trouble. That detail points to a deliberate manipulation—money changing hands to provoke a riot. This reflects a larger pattern in the narrative: powerful interests use paid agitators to intimidate the migrant community, disrupt gatherings, and pressure people to leave.

Why this fits best: paying them to start trouble explains why the riot would erupt in a moment that otherwise seems like a normal social activity. The other options suggest personal feelings (disliking dancing, jealousy about a girlfriend, or political anger) that the scene doesn’t substantiate; the text presents the motive as economic control rather than individual grudges.