Question

2 which sentence describes a solution? f the flood of montreal, canada, in 1886 affected about 20,000 families. g the city’s streets were now waterways. h one man wasn’t interested in making money while lives were in danger. j jos vincent offered his fleet of 40 small boats to aid flood victims. 3 what is the relationship between jos vincent and the flood victims? a he helped them put out the fires. b he inspired them to wait until the water went down. c he helped them bring their belongings to outlying sheds. d they were happy to see him when he arrived with his boats. 4 which details from the selection support the idea that jos vincent has a problem solver?

Explanation:

1. For question 2: The other options describe the problem (flood impact) or a character trait, while option J is an action that solves the flood-related issue of helping victims.
2. For question 3: The other options are incorrect (he did not fight fires, inspire waiting, or move belongings to sheds); the victims would be happy about his aid.
3. For question 4: The key details are his offer of boats to assist victims and his choice to prioritize lives over profit, which demonstrate problem-solving action during the flood.

Answer:

1. J. Jos Vincent offered his fleet of 40 small boats to aid flood victims.
2. D. They were happy to see him when he arrived with his boats.
3. Jos Vincent offered his fleet of 40 small boats to aid flood victims during the 1886 Montreal flood, which was a direct solution to the problem of people being stranded by floodwaters. He chose to help rather than prioritize making money while lives were in danger, showing he took action to address the crisis facing the victims.