Use paragraph 1 from "The Interlopers" to answer the question.

Question

Which phrase most establishes tension?
A. Ulrich von Gradwitz patrolled the dark forest in quest of a human enemy
B. a man stood one winter night watching and listening
C. as through he waited for some beast of the woods to come within the range of his vision
D. a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of the Carpathians

Answer 1

The phrase that most establishes tension is A. "Ulrich von Gradwitz patrolled the dark forest in quest of a human enemy." This phrase suggests a sense of danger and conflict, as it indicates that Ulrich is actively searching for someone he considers an enemy in a dark and potentially threatening environment.