Question

read the excerpt from the passage.
there were also candles all about, so that the room was brilliantly illuminated. i sat in the chair near the fire, and moved forward so as to be almost between the time traveller and the fireplace, while the others gathered on the left and right sides of him. we were all on high alert...
what meaning does the excerpt convey?
a. the narrator and the others are confused by the time travellers device.
b. the narrator and the others are pleased by the time travellers device.
c. the narrator and the others are entranced by the time travellers device.
d. the narrator and the others are frightened by the time travellers device.

Explanation:

The text mentions "We were all on high alert", which implies a state of fear or unease. There is no indication of confusion, pleasure, or being entranced. The context suggests they are frightened by the Time - Traveller or his device.

Answer:

D. The narrator and the others are frightened by the Time Traveller's device.