Why was Josh providing so much information over the radio?

• A. He wanted to warn their enemies about their plan.
• B. He was setting up the Chinese and Capt Shek, making them believe Peak had really gone home.
• C. He was reporting a routine weather update.
• D. He was relaying a rescue signal.

Answer: (B)

Using information to mislead pursuers is shown here. Josh floods the radio with details to create a believable cover story that Peak has really gone home. By making their enemies think Peak is out of reach, the Chinese operatives and Captain Shek are less likely to keep chasing or will alter their plan, giving Peak crucial time and space to stay hidden. The other options don’t fit the motive: warning enemies about their plan would reveal their strategy, a routine weather update wouldn’t require such a deceptive, lengthy broadcast, and a rescue signal would imply they’re in danger and trying to be found, not pretending Peak left.