Which of the following events from the story has the greatest impact on the development of the plot in the first section of the novel?

Timothy rescues Stew Cat from the wreckage of the SS Hato(this is what i pick.)
Phillip receives a blow to the head as he attempts to abandon the SS Hato.
Mr.Enright decides to stay on Curacao despite his wife's intention to leave.
The naval officer yells at Henrik and Phillip for standing on the wall of the fort.