Question

When sounds of a fallen barrel and someone fumbling about at the door are heard in the warehouse below, the families assume...

Options:
a. The warehouse cat is fighting another tomcat.
b. Another Jew is seeking a hiding place.
c. A thief made the noises.
d. The S.S. have discovered the hiding place.

Answer 1

The families in the warehouse assume that another Jew is seeking a hiding place.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information provided, the families in the warehouse assume that the sounds of a fallen barrel and someone fumbling about at the door indicate different possibilities. However, option b. Another Jew is seeking a hiding place, seems to be the most likely assumption given the context of the story.

Throughout the passage, there are references to Jewish characters and their hiding places, suggesting that the families are accustomed to this situation. This assumption also aligns with the historical context of the story, which takes place during World War II when Jews were being persecuted and seeking refuge.