Which item did Zoe stumble over when entering the sailboat?

• A. A scuba tank
• B. A rope
• C. A crate
• D. A light

Answer: (A)

Spotting likely hazards in a confined space helps explain why Zoe stumbled. A scuba tank sits bulky and rigid, and if it’s left in the doorway or in the path of someone entering the boat, it’s the kind of object that would catch a foot and throw balance off. Ropes are common on boats and, although they can be tripping hazards, are usually stowed or coiled out of the main walk path, so they don’t obstruct the doorway as readily. A crate might be secured or stored away, and a light is typically mounted overhead, not in the floor path. So the scuba tank is the most plausible obstacle that would cause a stumble as she entered.