Asked by k.

After which of these events does “By the Waters of Babylon” most likely take place?

A
a great flood

B
a violent bank robbery

C
a destructive war

D
a deadly tornado

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C

The story is set after a civilization-ending disaster — the narrator explores the ruined "Place of the Gods" (clearly the remains of a modern city) and refers to "the great burning" and other signs of widespread destruction, indicating a destructive war rather than a flood, robbery, or tornado.