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Which best explains why Irving sets "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger" in a land of “masks and gondolas”?
The setting is symbolic of the idea that a life of quiet study is the ideal pursuit.
The setting is symbolic of the idea that innocence cannot be outgrown.
The setting is symbolic of the idea that ease and affluence are available to all.
The setting is symbolic of the idea that appearances can be deceiving.

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The setting is symbolic of the idea that appearances can be deceiving.

Explanation: "Masks" directly suggest hidden identities and false faces, and the Venetian "gondolas" evoke a city known for masquerade and illusion. Irving uses this setting to signal that characters and events are not what they seem.