Question

7 Zeitoun’s heart was thrumming. They saw no civilians, no hospital or humanitarian-aid workers, as had been common in areas like the Napoleon–St. Charles staging ground. This was different. This was entirely martial, and the mood was tense. Zeitoun is considering

the geography of the flood-ravaged city.
the neighbors he should enlist for help.
the hostile nature of his internment.
the lack of resources available for flood victims.

Answer 1

the hostile nature of his internment

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: C) The hostile nature of his internment.

Explanation: In the given excerpt from "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers, we can see the description of the environment Zeitoun was in, he says that there were no civilians, or hospitals, or humanitarian-aid workers. According to his description, we can say that Zeitoun is considering the hostile nature of his internment, so the correct answer is the corresponding to option C.