Answer:
D. (The last one). But this is so very close that any good argument should be accepted.
Explanation:
This is one of those questions where more than one answer can be defended. It starts with boredom. They've all done this before. You could argue that they are apprehensive.
Does it shift when each man greets the other? Of course. Those men are not bored. They are frightened. But is it the answer. I think there's a better one.
There is quite a change (though nothing is said) when this happens.
He held it firmly by one corner as he turned and went hastily back to his place in the crowd, where he stood a little apart from his family, not looking down at his hand.
The point is that he becomes anxious knowing that his square might contain the dreaded mark that will mean his family has "won" the lottery. That's quite a shift for a father.
Answer:
IT'S A
Explanation:
A). A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list. "All ready?" he called.
