Question

Miss Maudie's house is on fire. The men of the neighborhood are trying to salvage Miss Maudie's furniture from the flames. Three fire trucks arrive to fight the fire. By the end of the night, Miss Maudie's home is completely demolished.

What happens to Miss Maudie's house, and how does the neighborhood respond?

A) Miss Maudie's house is saved, and the neighborhood celebrates the victory.
B) Miss Maudie's house catches fire, and the neighborhood rallies to salvage her furniture.
C) The neighborhood is indifferent to Miss Maudie's house burning down.
D) Miss Maudie's house is demolished, and the neighborhood mourns the loss.

Answer 1

The neighborhood successfully unites to help Miss Maudie by salvaging her furniture when her house catches fire, but despite their efforts, her house is completely demolished option (b).

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the question about Miss Maudie's house is: Miss Maudie's house catches fire, and the neighborhood rallies to salvage her furniture. This corresponds to option B) Miss Maudie's house catches fire, and the neighborhood rallies to salvage her furniture.

The response from the neighborhood is a profound display of community spirit, where the men of the neighborhood come together in an attempt to save what they can from Miss Maudie's house, although, by the end of the night, her home is completely demolished by the flames. This event showcases the communal support and sympathy of the neighborhood residents during such a devastating incident.