Question

How does the conversation between Judson and his wife

develop the plot of the passage?

A It causes Alec to retaliate against Judson.

B It prompts Marcia to go to warn Alec's wife about the
poison.

c It causes Judson to be distracted by Marcia's obvious
distress.

D It prompts Judson to consider throwing out the poisoned
whiskey.

Answer 1

B). It prompts her to go warn Alec's wife about the poison.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conversation that takes place between Judson and his wife in advancing the plot by encouraging 'her to go and beware Alec's wife regarding the poison.' This implies that 'she was actually not present there to alert Alec about the poison in the whiskey when Judson falls.' This creates tension, interest, and suspense among the readers that what would happen whether Alec would be saved or not and will she be able to warn Alec's wife on time, etc. Thus, option B is the correct answer.