Question

question 1.
read this sentence from paragraph 4.
three days later, in the safety of an austrian refugee compound, he learned the sad truth.
what does the word compound mean in this context?
a. a mixture of different chemical substances.
b. a fenced area with multiple buildings for housing people.
c. a complicated and difficult situation.
d. to make something worse by adding to it.

Explanation:

In the context of "refugee compound", it refers to a place where refugees stay. A "compound" in this sense is a fenced area with multiple buildings for housing people. Option A is about a chemical term, Option C is about a situation, and Option D is a verb meaning.

Answer:

B. A fenced area with multiple buildings for housing people.