Question

question 2 of 5
according to the reading, which position aboard a steamboat paid the most?

a. engineer

b. pilot

c. cabin-boy

d. deckhand

Explanation:

To determine which steamboat position paid the most, we analyze the roles: Pilots (B) required specialized skills and knowledge of waterways, making their position highly valued and well - compensated compared to Engineers (A, though skilled, less so than pilots for steamboat navigation), Cabin - boys (C, entry - level, low pay), and Deckhands (D, manual labor, lower pay).

Answer:

B. Pilot