Question

Which statement best expresses the central message of the excerpt from The Jungle?


The meat industry must find creative solutions to stay competitive in the marketplace.


The meat industry has come up with many ways to make unpalatable meat taste good.


The workers and the general public are all victims of the methods of the meat industry.


The workers and the general public are ignorant of the devious plans of the meat industry.

Answer 1

"The workers and the general public are all victims of the methods of the meat industry."

This best matches The Jungle’s central message about unsafe, exploitative practices harming both laborers and consumers.