Question

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:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The excerpt doesn't mention poverty - related service, so eliminate.
• Option 2: The text says "now things are moving" and the business has restored 114 houses, so it's not stalled now. Eliminate.
• Option 3: No mention of accolades (awards) in the excerpt. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The city is "rising again", and the business has restored many houses, showing it's thriving with New Orleans' rebuilding.

Answer:

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