Question

Excerpt from Momotaro, or "Little Peachling"

Japanese Folktale

After this Akandoji the chief of the devils said he would surrender all his riches. "Out with your riches then;" said Momotaro laughing. Having collected and ranged in order a great pile of precious things, Momotaro took them, and set out for his home, rejoicing, as he marched bravely back, that, with the help of his three companions, to whom he attributed all his success, he had been able so easily to accomplish his end.

Great was the joy of the old man and the old woman when Momotaro came back. He feasted every body bountifully, told many stories of his adventure, displayed his riches, and at last became a leading man, a man of influence, very rich and honorable; a man to be very much congratulated indeed!

Q:
A:
What effect is accomplished by ending the story with this paragraph?
A) It makes the reader wonder what will happen next.
B) It leaves the impression of an unambiguously happy ending.
C) It suggests that the hero might soon have a new quest to undertake.
D) It implies that, despite the happy ending, not everything has been resolved.

Answer 1

I say the answer to this is B. It leaves the impression of an unambiguous happy ending

Answer 2

B) It leaves the impression of an unambiguously happy ending.

Step-by-step explanation:

This Japanese Folktale has an apparent clearly happy ending because the main character, Momotaro, defeated the chief of the devils. This excerpt starts with "After this..." and this refers to a fight Momotaro had with Akandoji. Momotaro beat him in a fair fight and tied him with a rope. The chief of devils ,then, surrendered and gave to Momotaro all his riches. This event made Momotaro become a hero ; he would be honoured and congratulated.