Question

The door of the jail being flung open from within, there appeared, in the first place, like a black shadow emerging into sunshine, the grim and grisly presence of the town-beadle, with a sword by his side and his staff of office in his hand.
Which best describes the purpose of the words “black shadow,” “grim,” “grisly,” and “sword”?
to impart a sorrowful mood
to impart a solemn mood
to establish the early morning setting
to establish the militant jailhouse setting

Answer 1

Answer:

D is not correct.

Explanation:

Took the quiz on edge and got the question wrong. I believe the correct answer is B.

Answer 2

Answer:

D: to establish the militant jailhouse setting

Explanation:

Grim, Grisly, Black shadow, all correspond to the dark, and dangerous interior of a jailhouse. The sword adds to the militant part.