Read this excerpt from The Great Fire.Despite rough shoving and bumping, Claire managed to cling to her bundle and stay right behind the rest of her family. Others weren't so lucky. In the rush and panic, a number of people either lost their footing or were accidentally pushed from the sidewalk and into the busy street. Frantic animals — stray horses and cows, dogs and cats, and even rats — ran wild, causing increasingly more confusion.
Answer
A
In a chaotic situation, people often help others before helping themselves.
B
In a chaotic situation, people sometimes act without regard for others.
C
In a dangerous situation, people are able to look out for only themselves.
D
In a dangerous situation, people try to associate only with people they know.
Explanation
The excerpt describes people shoving and bumping in the rush, with some accidentally pushed off the sidewalk into the street. This shows that in the chaos, people sometimes act without regard for others. Choice B best matches the events; the excerpt does not show people helping others or staying only with those they know.
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