From the way in which this passage is written, the reader might gather that A)
The manners discussed in this passage are heavily observed in our culture
today, and those who do not observe these norms are ostracized and
viewed as uncivilized.
B)
"The manners discussed in this passage applied to societal norms of
etiquette at some time in the past, but doesn't really apply to today's social
mores
The rules the passage puts forth are entirely fictional, and these etiquette
rules never applied to any real culture.
D
The passage is designed to be a spoof on those overly obsessed with
proper etiquette

Answer to question:

B                              

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.