Question

Read the excerpt from part 2 of Zeitoun.

In his neighborhood, miles from the closest levee, the water had risen slowly enough that he knew it was unlikely that anyone had died in the flood. But with a shudder he thought of those closer to the breaches. He didn’t know where the levees had failed, but he knew anyone living nearby would have been quickly overwhelmed.

What is happening in the excerpt?

A Zeitoun is assessing the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.
B Zeitoun is realizing the likelihood of flood casualties.
C Zeitoun is hoping that his neighbors had time to react to the flood.
D Zeitoun is remembering the warnings about the levees.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Zeitoun is realizing the likelihood of flood casualties.

In this passage, Zeitoun reflects on the difference between the situation in his neighborhood, and that of other parts of the city. He thinks about how his neighborhood was miles from the closest levee, so the water rose slowly and it was unlikely that anyone had died. However, in the neighborhoods closer to the breaches, it is likely people had died. He is realizing that the likelihood of flood casualties near the breaches is high.

Answer 2

B. He's thinking of what could've happened to his peopl at his side which is the higher levels. Compared to those in the lower levels of where Katrina effected.