Question 14

The narrator's father had served as a soldier.

The passage reveals that the narrator's father had experience as a soldier, specifically mentioning that he was a radio operator during the war. This background provided him with the knowledge necessary to help the narrator study for their radio license.

A) survived a shipwreck

This option is incorrect as the passage does not mention anything about the narrator's father surviving a shipwreck. The focus is on his experience as a radio operator rather than any maritime incidents.

B) served as a soldier

This option is correct because the extract explicitly states that the narrator's father had been a radio operator as a soldier during the war. This experience is crucial to understanding his familiarity with radio technology and principles.

C) failed to become a professional radio operator

This option is incorrect. The passage does not indicate any failure to become a professional radio operator. Instead, it emphasizes his successful experience and knowledge gained from his time in the military.

D) learned Morse code from his own father

This option is incorrect as there is no mention in the passage of the narrator's father learning Morse code from his own father. The text discusses his existing knowledge from his military service, not familial instruction.

Conclusion

The correct answer is B because it directly correlates with the information provided in the passage regarding the narrator's father's background as a soldier and his role as a radio operator. All other options fail to accurately reflect the narrative context or provide any relevant information about the father's experiences related to radio operation.