Question

question 5 of 5
riis wrote, \and all be poisoned alike by their summer stenches.\ what did he
mean?

a. that the water in the sinks smelled bad
b. that the windows kept out the heat
c. that people would get sick in the summer
d. that the air in the hallway was fresh

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of Riis' quote, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The quote refers to "summer stenches" (bad smells) affecting people generally, not just sink water. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The quote is about stench, not windows and heat. Eliminate B.
• Option C: "Poisoned alike by their summer stenches" implies the bad smells (from poor living conditions, likely in tenements) would make people sick in summer. This fits.
• Option D: "Stenches" are bad smells, so the air can't be fresh. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. That people would get sick in the summer