What did a Taliban official do with children at intervals?

• A. He paid to take a child with him every few months.
• B. He adopted a child from the orphanage.
• C. He provided education programs for the children.
• D. He took a child with him every few months.

Answer: (D)

The question checks your memory of a specific recurring action described in the story. The key detail is that the Taliban official would routinely take a child with him, doing so at intervals—every few months. This shows a pattern of using children as part of the regime’s presence and intimidation, rather than offering care or support.

The other options introduce elements not described in this moment: paying to take a child, adopting a child, or running education programs. The text emphasizes the repeated act of taking a child, not these alternatives, which is why that choice best fits the described action.