A Nonfiction Account of Hurricane Katrina by Dave Eggers — Quiz
Question 1 • English Language Arts 11
Read the excerpt from part 4 of Zeitoun . Zeitoun’s heart was thrumming. They saw no civilians, no hospital or humanitarian-aid workers, as had been common in areas like the Napoleon–St. Charles staging ground. This was different. This was entirely martial, and the mood was tense. Zeitoun is considering
Answer
A
the lack of resources available for flood victims.
B
the hostile nature of his internment.
C
the neighbors he should enlist for help.
D
the geography of the flood-ravaged city.
Explanation
The scene is described as entirely military, with no civilians or aid workers and a tense mood. This suggests Zeitoun is recognizing the threatening, hostile nature of the situation surrounding his internment, not thinking about supplies, neighbors, or the city’s geography. The correct choice is “the hostile nature of his internment.”
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