Read this excerpt from A Night to Remember.
Sometimes it took more than gentle deception. Mrs. Emil Taussig was clinging to her husband when No. 8 started down with her daughter. Mrs. Taussig turned and cried, "Ruth!" The brief distraction proved enough: two men tore her from Mr. Taussig and dropped her into the lowering boat.
Which central idea do these details support?
Some passengers take advantage of the situation for personal gain.
Mistakes are made due to the confusion and disorder on the ship.
The event requires people to make difficult decisions.
Many mothers are separated from their children.