Question

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read the excerpt from part 5 of zeitoun.
for many of his clients, it took time for the insurance money to come through, for the fema money to appear, for any number of complications to work themselves out. but now things are moving. the city is rising again. since hurricane katrina, zeitoun a. painting contractor llc has restored 114 houses to their former states, or improved versions thereof.
what is the meaning of the excerpt?
zeitouns business serves homeowners experiencing poverty.
zeitouns business was stalled by the devastation of hurricane katrina.
zeitouns business has won accolades for its rebuilding efforts.
zeitouns business is thriving with the rebuilding of new orleans.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning, analyze each option:

• First option: The excerpt doesn’t mention poverty. Eliminate.
• Second option: The excerpt says “now things are moving” (implying progress), not stalling. Eliminate.
• Third option: No accolades (awards/recognition) are mentioned. Eliminate.
• Fourth option: The city is “rising again” and Zeitoun’s business restored 114 houses, showing growth with New Orleans’ rebuilding. This matches.

Answer:

D. Zeitoun’s business is thriving with the rebuilding of New Orleans.