Question

The fleet with the wedding party on board sailed southward on the China Sea. It was a long and perilous voyage. Stops were made at Borneo, Sumatra, Ceylon and other places, until the ships entered the Persian Gulf and the princess was safely landed. After they reached the capital of Persia the party, including the three Venetians, (17) by the Persians for weeks in a magnificent manner and costly presents (18) to all. Look at the blank with the number (17) in the passage. Which of these answers correctly completes the sentence? A) am entertained B) was entertained C) are entertained Eliminate D) would be entertained

Answer 1

Answer: B, was entertained

Explanation: Just took it

Answer 2

17 was entertained is the correct answer