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What is the mood of this paragraph from "The Gift of the Magi" (Hint: This occurs when Jim sees Della's

haircut for the first time.)?
Jim stopped inside the door, as immovable as a setter at the scent of quail. His
eyes were fixed upon Della, and there was an expression in them that she could
not read, and it terrified her. It was not anger, nor surprise, nor disapproval, nor
horror, nor any of the sentiments that she had been prepared for. He simply stared
at her fixedly with that peculiar expression on his face.
frustration
O shock
O horror
o disappointment

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Shock I think I’m not sure
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Answer: Shock

Explanation: When he is unable to show his feelings he seems to be in shock upon seeing her. Since he lacks display of emotion shock is the most logical idea.

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