Selection 1 is a Modern Gothic story. Using your knowledge of the characteristics of this genre, you can most reasonably predict that —
Tom and Martha’s recent bad luck will turn out to be the result of an elaborate practical joke.
Martha’s suspicion that Gus is haunting them will be reinforced by further mysterious events.
Martha will go into therapy and successfully overcome her belief that Gus is haunting them.
Tom will pull himself together after he is offered a new job with a good future.
Answer:
Martha’s suspicion that Gus is haunting them will be reinforced by further mysterious events.
Explanation:
The question is incomplete, but from previous knowledge of Gothic literature, the most likely answer is option B.
Gothic literature is known for use of the supernatural to create fear and suspicion. Therefore, Martha's suspicion that Gus is haunting them will be reinforced by more mysterious and supernatural happening.
The other options do not fit the theme of Goth literature.
