Question

In "The Convict and the Bishop," why doesn't Valjean have to pay the bishop to stay with him overnight?

A.
The church does not charge money for taking care of people.

B.
Madame Magliore is afraid to touch Valjean's money.

C.
The bishop is already very wealthy.

D.
He has already given his money away at the taverns.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A. Valjean did not pay the Bishop for his overnight stay because the Church does not charge money for taking care of people. It was what the Bishop intended to do, to be good for others and be an example of a good minister of the Church.