3. PART A: According to the text, how were people in New Orleans affected by the flooding
that followed the breaking of the levees?
A. New Orleans residents learned to cope with the flooding and able to continue
on despite the damage done to their city.
B. People in New Orleans remained hopeful when they realized their material
possessions were gone.
C. People in New Orleans were at greater risk of death and injury as time passed,
as they were stranded without certain necessities.
D. The government of New Orleans was able to organize successful evacuations,
which kept residents safe even as water continued to rise in the city.