Whose idea is it to build a platform above the flooding waters?

• A. Uncle John
• B. Mr. Wainwright
• C. Al
• D. Pa

Answer: (C)

This item tests recognizing which character takes practical, improvised action when danger from floods appears. The idea to build a platform above the rising waters comes from Al, the practical-minded son who tends to fix problems with whatever materials are at hand. His suggestion shows quick thinking and a hands-on approach to keep the family mobile and safe, rather than waiting for a perfect plan or relying on someone else's leadership.

Al’s instinct contrasts with the others: Pa tends to lead with caution and long-term decisions, Uncle John is more reflective and less likely to propose a concrete engineering solution, and Mr. Wainwright isn’t part of the family’s immediate problem-solving dynamic. So the platform idea aligns with Al’s character as the family member who rolls up his sleeves and figures out a tangible way forward.