Question

1. which event sets the story into motion?

a. the theft of judsons liquor
b. judsons decision to have a drink
c. judsons reluctance to return to the city
d. an argument between judson and marcia

Explanation:

In literature, the inciting - incident is what starts the main action of the story. Without the full story context, we assume based on common literary analysis that the theft of Judson's liquor could be the event that sets the story in motion as it creates a problem or conflict.

Answer:

A. the theft of Judson's liquor