Which choice best summarizes the excerpt??

I think its B: "The whale is farther up in the distance, but the sailors can see its high hump" but I'm not completely sure.

he has become more humble and patient in battle.

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).