单选题 Those who spread superstition did not welcome public diversions because ______.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】第三段说The gaiety and good humor...inconsistent with that temper of mind...they could best work upon,可以看出是因为他们所赖以工作的东西被public diversions带来的欢乐幽默所破坏,所以才会不欢迎public diversions,选项A符合。