Writing an Informative Essay about Heroic Qualities — Unit test

Question 14 • 2026 Summer School English Language Arts 7 (Credit Recovery)

Which excerpt from A Night to Remember best supports the idea that there is a sense of mistrust on the ship?

Answer

"She found her cabin still dry, but as she rummaged about, she heard a key turn and suddenly realized the steward was locking the stateroom door to prevent looting."

"When Assistant Second Steward Wheat noticed Chief Steward Latimer wearing his lifebelt over his greatcoat, he urged the Chief to put it under the coat—this made swimming easier."

"The water was slowly crawling up the stairs, and from time to time Lightoller walked over to the entrance and checked the number of steps it had climbed."

"An old lady made a big fuss at No. 9, finally shook off everybody, and ran away from the boat altogether."

Explanation

The steward locks the stateroom door to prevent looting, suggesting he distrusts people on the ship to leave the belongings alone. The detail directly conveys suspicion and mistrust. The other excerpts describe safety measures, rising water, or a passenger’s behavior without showing mistrust.

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