1. why does the author choose to describe the torwood pine forests and the grapes as he does? a. to capture the confusion and fear that the characters feel b. to create tension and conflict between the characters c. to give this part of the story a dark and foreboding mood d. to provide readers with key details about the behavior and outlook of characters 2. what is the effect of the chancellor of the exchequer entrance at the inn just after fisher says, "by jove! that's an idea. you're perfectly right. and that suggests a very queer idea, doesn't it? " a. it adds a parallel plot line that casts doubt on fisher's honesty and innocence. b. it shocks readers by revealing a detail about fisher that he wants to hide. c. it builds suspense as readers are eager to know what idea it suggests. d. it introduces a flashback that explains exactly what killed the man.

the answer should be d) he was one of those young thousands who greeted the war with a certain amount of relief, welcoming the liberation from webs of tangled emotion" since it is the best option because it shows his desire to free himself.

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