Question

The unrest of the dogs had been increasing, and they stampeded, in a surge of sudden fear, to the near side of the fire, cringing and crawling about the legs of the men.
Based on the context of the sentence, what is a surge?
A running pace or gait
A significant feeling
An automatic response
An upswelling or rapid increase

Answer 1

The very last one; an upswelling or rapid increase

Answer 2

Answer:

I'd say an upswelling or rapid increase.

Explanation:

Because the definition of surge is a sudden powerful forward or upward movement. "Sudden surge of fear" means a sudden increase of fear.