Question

Which BEST describes how the setting

influences Hackness's beliefs?
After using his numerous instruments to
measure weather conditions, Hackness is
sure that dense fog is coming.
After Eldred shares the latest news, Hackness
believes the city might be in for days of
terrible fog conditions.
After seeing yellow mists filling the street out
his sitting room window, Hackness predicts
that fog will soon cover the city.
After Eldred's reminder of the petroleum boat
fire they saw, Hackness believes he must go
to the river to help

Answer 1

- after using numerous instruments to measure weather conditions Hackness is sure that dense fog is coming.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the excerpt provided, the first option i.e. 'after...coming' most adequately narrates that how the setting(context and circumstances) affects the strengthened belief of Hackness that he could rightly conclude the upcoming weather condition in that specific region. The descriptions display that he possessed specific instruments that could measure sunlight, atmospheric weight, the pressure of the winds, etc. through which he was able to deduce aptly that London might face a dense fog situation. These equipments gave him the desired confidence to estimate actual data regarding the weather condition and make justified conclusions. Thus, the first option is the correct answer.