Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative. Which quotation from "The Oasis: Africa" best supports the idea that Mohammed is protective of the Effendi?
A. “‘Courage, Effendi, courage!’ he answered, looking genuinely distressed at my condition.”
B. “‘Our lives, Mohammed?’ I queried.”
C.“‘Does the Effendi think I would desert him in his hour of need?’”
D. “‘Risk not our lives by lingering in this evil place.’”