For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. Maya had a checkered career. since I first knew him as an office assistant in the insurance company.

• A. Had a variety of jobs and experiences
• B. Did odd jobs
• C. A career which helped him make lot of money
• D. A career where he signed a lot of cheques

Answer: (A)