Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of "Shooting an Elephant."
In Moulmein, in Lower Burma, I was hated by large numbers of people-the only time in
my life that I have been important enough for this to happen to me.
Which statement best describes what is ironic about this sentence?
A The only time he was hated was in Burma.
The only time he was important was in Burma.
The only time he was hated was when he was important.
The only time he was with a large group was when he was important.