I would say the answer is B.
In a story, the setting is the time, place, and geographical location of where it is taking place.
it means exactly on time. not a second off
The correct answer for this question would be the second option: ENCYCLOPEDIAS. The one that you would consult if you wanted basic, brief information on a topic would be the encyclopedias. An encyclopedia is <span>a collection of articles providing brief, essential information on a topic. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for.</span>
I would think it is the first answer "it tells us something about mr.hollybrass that isnt explicitly stated" because indirect characterization can be noticed from appearance,actions,or speech