Which of these conclusions about the author's purpose is supported by the text?

A.
The author's purpose is to make the Palm Islands sound like an appealing travel destination.

B.
The author's purpose is to defend the sheik of Dubai against the many people who doubted him.

C.
The author's purpose is to entertain which is why there is such a focus on how entertaining the islands are.

D.
The author's purpose is to inform which is why he or she did not include any personal opinions.

The correct answer is B. The author's purpose is to defend the sheik of Dubai against the many people who doubted him.