Context: He was view by many as a dreamer . He set sail for Asia across the Atlantic ocean . After weeks at sea the arrived at what they thought was the East Indies ( Indonesia ) . But it was soon apparent he was somewhere else . He had landed in the Caribbean on a small island .

Question: Why did he set sail for Asia across the Atlantic ocean ?
Options:
0. Because he was viewed by many as a dreamer .
1. Because he wanted to find a better route to Asia .
2. None of the above choices .
3. Because he was at sea for weeks .
Answer: 1