Question

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?
Zeitoun’s business serves homeowners experiencing poverty.
Zeitoun’s business was stalled by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Zeitoun’s business has won accolades for its rebuilding efforts.
Zeitoun’s business is thriving with the rebuilding of New Orleans.

Answer 1

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

Explanation: the passage says delays slowed work at first, but now “things are moving” and the company has restored 114 houses since Katrina — indicating business success from the city’s rebuilding.