Read this excerpt from The Great Fire. Despite rough shoving and bumping, Claire managed to cling to her bundle and stay right b
ehind the rest of her family. Others weren't so lucky. In the rush and panic, a number of people either lost their footing or were accidentally pushed from the sidewalk and into the busy street. Frantic animals — stray horses and cows, dogs and cats, and even rats — ran wild, causing increasingly more confusion. Which statement is a theme supported by this paragraph? In a chaotic situation, people often help others before helping themselves. In a chaotic situation, people sometimes act without regard for others. In a dangerous situation, people are able to look out for only themselves. In a dangerous situation, people try to associate only with people they know.
