Y'all don't be late is the only one I think, maybe.... maybe, they did not tend to be late
The question is asking how you will deal with the problem (in this case flooding) and what you could do to fix the damage it causes.
Example: Plant vegetation, because it can reduce the height of flooding, according to this website: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-35777927
The theme of the miller's tale is ridiculing the society and organized religion by showing how corrupt it can be.
