As soon as the first shouts of "Fire!" were heard, scores of people swarmed toward De Koven Street. Many helped their neighbors fight the fire or drag furniture and clothes to the safety of the street. Most stood by watching the yellow-orange flames leaping from roof to roof and listening to the horrible crackle pop of dry pine being consumed. Fires were extremely common back then and thought to be as exciting and dramatic as a night at the theater.
Which statement best describes the effect of people shouting, “Fire!”?
Most residents ignored the warning and stayed inside.
Most residents volunteered to help extinguish the blaze.
Most residents came out to watch the blaze.
Most residents fled the area to a safer place.
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The statement that best describes the effect of people shouting, “Fire!” is: Most residents came out to watch the blaze.
This is indicated by the excerpt, which notes that while some helped fight the fire or retrieve belongings, many more stood by watching the flames and enjoying the excitement of the fire, similar to a theatrical performance.
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