Question

Question
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As the sound of the doorbell reverberated through the hall, she cracked open the door and peered outside. She caught a glimpse of a truck disappearing into the darkness. On the stoop, a strange object waited. She took a deep breath, opened the door, and stepped out into the heavy summer air.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

mysterious
mysterious

humorous
humorous

relaxed
relaxed

cheerful
cheerful

Answer 1

mysterious

The doorbell at night, a disappearing truck, a "strange object," and the heavy summer air create a suspenseful, mysterious tone.