"between the two countries"
A prepositional phrase needs to contain a preposition, in this case it would be "between". As well it needs to modify the sentence and it should mention the object of the sentence. So "between the two countries" is correct.
1 with c or g
2 with h or a
3 with d or f
4 with b or e
An inference is a conclusion that a reader draws based on evidence in a text.
Answer:
it leads readers to wonder what awful deed Great-aunt Gertrude must have. committed