Question

What explanation does the author offer for why men stepped aside so women could get into the lifeboats?

Responses

A
Men knew the sea was too dangerous to remain afloat in so they would have to hold onto lifeboats to stay safe.
Men knew the sea was too dangerous to remain afloat in so they would have to hold onto lifeboats to stay safe.

B
Men hoped that the women would reach safety quickly and be able to send help to them and the sinking ship.
Men hoped that the women would reach safety quickly and be able to send help to them and the sinking ship.

C
Men accepted their responsibility to do what was expected of them according to the laws of the sea and of society.
Men accepted their responsibility to do what was expected of them according to the laws of the sea and of society.

D
Men knew that women had confidence in them to find a solution to the problem of the sinking ship in time to be saved.
Men knew that women had confidence in them to find a solution to the problem of the sinking ship in time to be saved.

Answer 1

C
Men accepted their responsibility to do what was expected of them according to the laws of the sea and of society.