Question

Part:A

"And the whole seizure, progress and termination of the disease were the incidents of half an hour."
Which of the following quotes from "The Masque of the Red Death" best supports the answer in Part A?
A) And now was acknowledged the presence of the Red Death.
B) There were sharp pains, and sudden dizziness.
C) But in the western or black chamber, the effect of the firelight that streamed upon the dark hangings through the blood-tinted panes was ghastly in the extreme.
D) The room was densely crowded, and no one there had the courage to raise a hand against him.

Answer 1

The quote that best supports the answer in Part A is 'There were sharp pains, and sudden dizziness.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The quote from 'The Masque of the Red Death' that best supports the answer in Part A is: B) There were sharp pains, and sudden dizziness.

This quote describes the symptoms experienced by the victims of the Red Death disease, which include sharp pains and sudden dizziness. The fact that the disease progresses and terminates within half an hour is supported by this quote as it suggests that the symptoms come on rapidly and lead to the death of the individual.