The excerpt contains an example of a gothic setting because it has a loyal butler waiting in the dark. A mysterious old house at night. A peculiar locksmith arriving late. A strange carriage driving at night.

The main reason that you should secure loose objects in your car before you drive is that a. objects too close to the engine may be affected by the heat b. they are likely to get damaged moving around your car c. they may be thrown into a spot that disrupts your driving d. they will be more easily retrieved from a single storage location