What is the correct meaning of the word wretched? "He had no experience baking, so no one was surprised that the cake he made was wretched"

How does the author create a feeling of suspense or tension in this story? a) by showing an intimate relationship exists between the father and son b) by characterizing the father as an impulsive man who takes radical chances c) by creating a dark, stormy setting and introducing a mysterious, cursed object d) by showing the mother's revolted reaction to the appearance of the monkey's paw