Question

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


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.


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


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

Answer 1

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

Reason: Sinclair's excerpt exposes unsafe, exploitative practices that harm both laborers and consumers, showing both groups suffer from the industry's methods.