What was the tradition in Lafayette regarding hosting strangers?
A. No stranger was hosted without the approval of the District Head. B. Anyone could be hosted without prior approval. C. Only relatives were allowed to be hosted. D. All strangers were treated with suspicion.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The passage mentions that in Lafayette, no stranger was hosted or given accommodation without the knowledge and approval of the District Head, the Hakimi. This was to ensure that no criminal or fugitive from justice was harboured or accommodated in the village. Hence, option A is correct.