Which list puts these works in the order of their first publication?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Pumpurs's Lāčplēsis, Blaumanis's Indrāni, Rainis's Zelta zirgs, Čaks's Mūžības skartie
- Step 1: The dates are 1888 (Pumpurs), 1904 (Indrāni), 1909 (Zelta zirgs) and 1937 (Čaks). Step 2. Put in order, they give Pumpurs, Blaumanis, Rainis, Čaks. Answer: Pumpurs, Blaumanis, Rainis, Čaks. Why not the others: Each other list moves one or more works out of date order.
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