Forgive me if i'm wrong, but i think it's the first answer. hope this helped!
Answer:
b the conflict revealed at the end of the story
The correct answer is D. Coaxed
Answer:
Mr. Firman invited his friend Mr. Nulty, to come over and have dinner with him and Mrs. Smith. The maid fixed a big dinner for them. And when they were finally ready for dessert, she brought out a cake for Mr. Nulty since it was his fifty-ninth birthday. The candles were lit and the lights were turned low so that he could blow out the candles in the dark. Once the candles were blown and the cake was eaten, Mrs. Smith began to clear the table of food and dishes.
I would say B. to have a thorough knowledge of grammar
