Question

The unrest of the dogs had been increasing, and they stampeded, in a surge of sudden fear, to the near side of the fire, cringing and crawling about the legs of the men.

Based on the context of the sentence, what is a surge?
A running pace or gait
A significant feeling
An automatic response
An upswelling or rapid increase

Answer 1

the very last one; an upswelling or rapid increase

Answer 2

I'd say an upswelling or rapid increase.

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the definition of surge is a sudden powerful forward or upward movement. "Sudden surge of fear" means a sudden increase of fear.