Question

Choose the BEST summary for this selection.
A
Rain came in a steady torrent during the Galveston hurricane, and no sea wall protected it. Water inside homes was 15-feet deep, and the entire island was under water during the September 8, 1900, storm. Many people were killed.
B
Prior to September 8, 1900, Galveston had been the most advanced city in Texas. On this day, however, a hurricane hit and devastated the town, leaving many homes, businesses and lives changed forever. This could have been avoided had the city taken action after one of the earlier near misses.
C
More than 8,000 people were killed during the 1900 hurricane in Galveston. The weather bureau obtained its lowest barometric reading of all time, and water rose as deep as 15 feet in some structures. Saint Mary's Orphanage was destroyed, with more than 90 lives lost.
D
The 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston changed that town forever. Previously, it had been the most advanced city in Texas. The destruction from the hurricane, however, destroyed so many homes, businesses, and lives that the city never fully recovered its former glory.

Answer 1

A — it succinctly and accurately captures the main facts: no sea wall, the island was submerged (up to 15 ft inside homes), and many people were killed.