Rescue missions on skid row reach down-and-out individuals who are typically:

• A. Transients and alcoholics
• B. Wealthy tourists
• C. College students
• D. Civil servants

Answer: (A)

Rescue missions on skid row focus on people who are homeless and often struggling with addiction and poverty. These missions are a practical and spiritual response to immediate needs like food, shelter, clothing, and support for recovery. The typical individuals served are those described as down-and-out, frequently including transients who move from place to place and may battle alcohol abuse. This setting and mission orientation explain why the best answer identifies transients and alcoholics as the typical recipients.

We can contrast the other groups: wealthy tourists usually have resources or other services available to them and are not the primary target of outreach in skid row rescue missions; college students generally have on-campus or community services and aren’t the demographic most in need of emergency shelter and addiction support in that context; civil servants, while deserving of help in broader society, are not the population these missions are designed to reach in that setting.