Why does Ajamil pretend to believe the tiger king’s words?

He trusts the king

He wants to deceive the tigers

He feels threatened

He loves the king

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B. He wants to deceive the tigers

The correct answer is 'He wants to deceive the tigers', as Ajamil understands that playing along benefits him.

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