Question

Read the sentences about the tremor in Quincy and answer the question: One source notes, 'The shock interfered with the writing of a parking ticket.' This quote tells the reader that:

Options:

Option 1: Drivers were allowed to park in any spot following the incident.
Option 2: Local police rushed to help those injured or killed by the tremor.
Option 3: Something shook but only enough to cause sloppy handwriting.
Option 4: The tremor caused some minor car accidents in local parking lots.

Answer 1

The quote suggests that the tremor caused minimal disruptions, impacting the handwriting of a parking ticket. This implies that the tremor was not severe.

Step-by-step explanation:

The quote 'The shock interfered with the writing of a parking ticket' suggests that the tremor caused some minor disruptions, specifically affecting the handwriting of the person writing the parking ticket. This implies that the tremor was strong enough to shake or jolt the area, but not strong enough to cause significant damage or injuries. Therefore, option 3: Something shook but only enough to cause sloppy handwriting, is the correct answer.