Question

All day zeitoun and james saw people lined up at bus stops—those who planned to stay in the superdome. families, couples, elderly men and women carrying their belongings in backpacks, suitcases, garbage bags. seeing them exposed like that, as the winds picked up and the sky darkened, worried zeitoun. he and james passed the same groups, waiting patiently, on the way to their job sites and on their way back. what is happening in the excerpt? A)zeitoun is surprised by the rapid pace of the evacuation of new orleans. B)zeitoun is recognizing the vulnerability of those staying in new orleans. C)zeitoun is frustrated by people’s unwillingness to work for survival. D)zeitoun and james are addressing the needs of others as they work.

Answer 1

In the narrative, Zeitoun is observing the vulnerability and helplessness of the people who are unable to evacuate New Orleans in the face of Hurricane Katrina. He isn't expressing surprise at the pace of evacuation, frustration at people's unwillingness to work for survival, or offering help as he goes about his work.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this excerpt, Zeitoun is observing the chaotic and pitiful scene of people preparing to take shelter in the Superdome. It becomes apparent that a significant catastrophe, likely to be Hurricane Katrina, is imminent. The individuals that Zeitoun and James cross paths with are part of the community that was unable to evacuate, primarily due to a lack of resources. Zeitoun is filled with anxiety due to the helpless state of the people waiting at the bus stop with their belongings. It's clear from this account that Zeitoun is recognizing the vulnerability of those remaining in New Orleans, not expressing surprise at the pace of evacuation or frustration at people's unwillingness to work for their survival. Additionally, the account does not indicate that Zeitoun and James are addressing the needs of others as they go about their work. Therefore, the best answer to the student's question is B) Zeitoun is recognizing the vulnerability of those staying in New Orleans.

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