Question

What is the effect of the chancellor of the exchequer entrance at the inn just after fisher says "by Jove! That’s an idea. You’re perfectly right. And that suggests a very queer idea, doesn’t it?"

Answer 1

It builds suspense as readers are eager to know what idea it suggests.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence itself never reveals something and neither does the surrounding text. I also took the test and chose this. It was the correct answer

Answer 2

It shocks readers by revealing a detail about Fisher that he wants to hide.

Step-by-step explanation:

It shocks readers by revealing a detail about Fisher that he wants to hide.