Read the paragraph. when the titanic struck the iceberg, some of the watertight compartments ripped open and filled with water. although the compartments had been designed to prevent the ship from flooding, they unexpectedly did not seal off incoming water. the compartments were not capped at the top, and water continued to enter them as the ship angled down into the water. other researchers suggest that the rivets (metal fasteners) and the seams of the watertight compartments did not hold together as well as expected. what does this paragraph imply? the titanic’s watertight compartments did not function properly. the titanic’s construction prevented water from flooding the ship. the titanic’s watertight compartments were sealed at the top. the titanic was the world’s largest steamship of its time.

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful