Question 29
Literary Appreciation: Prose and DramaUnseen prose: questions 26–30

The dominant mood in the passage is one of
- A.excitement
- B.fear
- C.anxiety
- D.joy.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (anxiety)
Explanation
The feverish, 'all-consuming battle' at the counter and Stella's uneasy thoughts give a tense, anxious mood.