The Cone by H.G. Wells

What does the distant sound of the train symbolize in the passage?

• Hope

• Danger

• Joy

• Confusion

What did the husband do when he broke the silence?

• Asked Raut if he wanted to see him

• Confronted the shadowy figure

• Left the room

• Spoke to the woman

What did Horrocks repeat in a colorless voice?

• 'I promised to show you some fine effects of moonlight and smoke.'

• 'You wanted to see me?'

• 'I came to see you.'

• 'I told Mr. Raut it was just possible you might come back.'

What does Mrs. Horrocks know about her husband that makes her uneasy?

• His voice has a grim quiet

• He is very happy

• He is very tired

• He is very excited

In paragraph 44, what effect does the author create by describing the 'seething molten iron' and 'white iron sparks'?

• A sense of calm and tranquility

• A feeling of danger and intensity

• A festive mood

• A humorous tone

How does the author use point of view to build suspense in the passage?

• By describing the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters

• By focusing on the external environment only

• By using a humorous tone

• By ignoring the characters' emotions

What does the phrase 'You get a burst of fire and smoke up there' in paragraph 57 suggest?

• A sudden and intense event

• A calm and peaceful scene

• A slow and steady process

• A quiet and uneventful moment

In paragraph 67, why does Horrocks want to show Raut the canal first?

• To distract him

• To impress him

• To scare him

• To educate him

Which of the following best describes the mood in paragraphs 55-75?

• Tense and suspenseful

• Joyful and lighthearted

• Calm and peaceful

• Boring and uneventful

What did Raut and Horrocks push to get to the railing that crowned the place?

• A cart of coal

• A truck of fuel

• A wheelbarrow

• A trolley