Read this excerpt from Immigrant Kids, by Russell Freedman.Immigrants usually crossed the Atlantic as steerage passengers. Reached by steep, slippery stairways, the steerage lay deep down in the hold of the ship. It was occupied by passengers paying the lowest fare.Men, women, and children were packed into dark, foul-smelling compartments. They slept in narrow bunks stacked three high. They had no showers, no lounges, and no dining rooms.
Answer
A
unsafe living conditions.
B
uncomfortable travel conditions.
C
unhealthy meal choices.
D
unhappy family lives.
Explanation
The excerpt describes the passengers’ journey in steerage: cramped, dark, foul-smelling compartments and narrow bunks, with no showers, lounges, or dining rooms. These details show that the voyage was uncomfortable. The passage does not focus on meals or family life, so “uncomfortable travel conditions” is the best answer.
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