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19 mccaffertys hesitant question startled the celebrity specialist into a smile. forgive me, its simply your condition is remarkable, one might say miraculous—the irregularity is produced by indigestion, causing additional symptoms. a few modifications to your diet, and youll be in tiptop shape—ill write a prescription—theres a compound for after meals. whats fascinating is that youve got a double heart: one hearts in the proper location and the other is on the right. truly astounding, the most amazing discovery ive ever made. youre disgustingly healthy—right as rain. id wager youll live longer than any of your relatives.
20 the appointment had lasted less than thirty minutes, and now mccafferty, strolling down oxford street, floated on the consciousness of a new lease on life, all the hurried scurrying that morning forgotten—as if an entirely different person had presented himself huffing with indignation at the great specialists door. and now—mccafferty was alive, not just alive but healthy, strong, likely to live into the future stretching out before him: a highway of hope and optimism.
how does paragraph 1 contribute to overall meaning in the story?
a the use of mccaffertys full name gives him a formal appearance.
b the reference to mccaffertys childhood creates a feeling of hope.
c the description of the fog reflects mccaffertys oppressive anxiety.
d the clock represents mccaffertys sense that life is passing him by.

Explanation:

The text doesn't mention childhood, the clock, or a formal - appearance related to the full - name use. The description of the fog in the unshown paragraph 1 likely sets a mood. Fog is often associated with a sense of oppression and anxiety, which can reflect McCafferty's mental state before the positive medical news.

Answer:

C. The description of the fog reflects McCafferty's oppressive anxiety.