Question

select the correct answer.
which of the following events causes jack the most distress and increases the tension in the story?
a. seeing that mrs. wessington is the occupant of the rickshaw
b. hearing someone call him by his christian name
c. realizing that kitty does not see mrs. wessingtons rickshaw
d. wondering who owns mrs. wessingtons jhampanies now

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option in the context of story tension and Jack's distress. Option B, hearing someone call his Christian name, likely has deeper implications (e.g., revealing a hidden identity or past, creating immediate emotional/plot tension). Other options (A, C, D) relate to external events or observations, but being addressed by his Christian name (implying a personal, possibly secret connection) would cause more distress and heighten story tension.

Answer:

B. hearing someone call him by his Christian name