Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which sentence from the chapter excerpt best supports your answer to question 77
a. “it was not much, but enough to break the conversation and rattle the silver that was set for breakfast next morning.”
b. “steward johnson felt he knew what it was.”
c. “he recognized the kind of shudder a ship gives when she drops a propeller blade, and he knew this sort of mishap meant a trip back to the harland & wolff shipyard at belfast—with plenty of free time to enjoy the hospitality of the port.”
d. “they were dining - saloon stewards, indulging in the time - honored pastime of all stewards off duty—they were gossiping about their passengers.”

Explanation:

Without knowing Question 77's content, we can't be certain. But option C seems to describe a significant event (ship - related mishap) which might be more likely to support an answer compared to more mundane statements like A and D, and the vague statement in B.

Answer:

C. "He recognized the kind of shudder a ship gives when she drops a propeller blade, and he knew this sort of mishap meant a trip back to the Harland & Wolff Shipyard at Belfast—with plenty of free time to enjoy the hospitality of the port."