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?
Answer
A
Zeitoun’s business serves homeowners experiencing poverty.
B
Zeitoun’s business was stalled by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
C
Zeitoun’s business has won accolades for its rebuilding efforts.
D
Zeitoun’s business is thriving with the rebuilding of New Orleans.
Explanation
The excerpt says that insurance and FEMA payments delayed some projects, but that “things are moving” and the city is rising again. Zeitoun’s company has already restored 114 houses since Hurricane Katrina, showing that its work is active as New Orleans rebuilds. The best meaning is that the business is thriving with the rebuilding of New Orleans.
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