Which sentence best conveys the somber mood at the Cratchits' in "Stave IV: The Last of the Spirits"?

A.
"Bob was very cheerful with them, and spoke pleasantly to all the family."

B.
"She hurried out to meet him, and little Bob came in."

C.
"He found the mother and the children seated around the fire."

D.
"He broke down all at once."

Question

Which sentence best conveys the somber mood at the Cratchits' in "Stave IV: The Last of the Spirits"?	
 
 A.
"Bob was very cheerful with them, and spoke pleasantly to all the family."
 
 B.
"She hurried out to meet him, and little Bob came in."
 
 C.
"He found the mother and the children seated around the fire."
 
 D.
"He broke down all at once."

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

somber means gloomy, so D would be your best choice