Question

The sentence "the impression was communicated to the waters" (line 54964) most nearly means _____

• A. citizens sent distress signals via boats
• B. the water carried the sound of the earthquake
• C. the earthquake took place off shore
• D. the earthquake caused water displacement
• E. the sea parted with the power of the earthquake

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

the earthquake caused water displacement

Option D, the earth displacing the water, is the correct answer. The earthquake cause a depression in the sea, as suggested by the many ways the water flooded in (lines 4/5). Options A,B,C and D are incongruent with the statements and suggestions in the text, and are incorrect.