Question

Read the passage from "Sailing To America."

While Michael distracted the children, Father and Mother disappeared below the deck to create a place for the family among their many fellow travelers. Laden as they were with baggage for themselves and four children, Father and Mother would need to create a comfortable space in which to spend the weeks of travel that lay ahead. Some passengers had cabins, but many emigrants would cross the broad ocean in the steerage area.

Which sentence should be included in a summary of the passage?

A. Michael distracted the children because they were restless and bored.

B. Some passengers had cabins, but many emigrants would cross the broad ocean in the steerage area.

C. Father and Mother wished they had enough money to rent a cabin for the family.

D. Father and Mother created a space for the family to stay during their long journey.

Answer 1

the answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

the parents have 4 children.they needed a cabin .they wanted to make a comfortable place to stay

Answer 2

Of the options, choice D is the best summary sentence for the passage:

Father and Mother created a space for the family to stay during their long journey.

The passage describes Father and Mother disappearing below deck to create living space for the family and their belongings for the weeks of travel ahead on the ship. Options A, B, and C provide additional details or interpretations not conveyed in the original passage. So choice D succinctly summarizes the key event and circumstances described.