What was ironic about the rangers' use of the Datsun?

• A. It immediately broke down and proved useless.
• B. It was never used in actual patrols.
• C. It became a museum piece.
• D. Chris thought it was worthless after the flood, but it actually worked well and drove for a long time with the police.

Answer: (D)

Irony is shown when there’s a gap between what someone expects and what actually happens. Chris’s view of the Datsun after the flood is a perfect example: he writes it off as worthless, expecting it to be of little use. But the car turns out to be more capable and durable than expected, serving well and staying in service with the police for a long time. That reversal—worthlessness misjudged, usefulness proven—highlights the surprising resilience of ordinary objects and the danger of dismissing something based on a single setback. The Datsun wasn’t useless, unused, or merely a museum piece; it proved reliable where it mattered.