Question

The leaks began at about two or three. The first was in the corner of Nademah’s bedroom. Zeitoun went down to the garage and retrieved a forty-gallon garbage can to catch the water. Another leak opened a few minutes later, this one in the upstairs hallway. Zeitoun found another garbage can. A window in the master bedroom broke just after three o’clock, as if a brick had been thrown through the glass. Zeitoun gathered the shards and stuffed the opening with a pillow. Another leak opened in Safiya and Aisha’s room. He found another, bigger garbage can.

What conclusion can readers draw about this character vs.nature conflict?
Zeitoun heeds forecasts of the storm’s strength and purchases extra supplies.
Zeitoun heeds forecasts of the storm’s strength and enlists help from friends.
Faced with the storm’s brutality, Zeitoun is ill-prepared to save his home.
Faced with the storm’s brutality, Zeitoun is resourceful and determined.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Zeitoun continues to find solutions to each problem with items he already owns.