• Choice B is another common distractor that uses the same word with a different meaning. In the question, the word "long" refers to amount of time. In the answer choice, the word "long" refers to distance.
• Choice C associates the word "wait" (which could be confused for "weight") with "pounds". The test maker wants to trick you twice!
The correct answer is A.
Transcript:
Did you have to wait very long?
A) No more than an hour.
B) I hate long line-ups.
C) I've gained twenty pounds.