Answer:
maybe A: simple
Explanation:
I dont know this might be wrong.
The answer is C. When Laurie tells of the misbehaviors of Charles, his mother thinks Charles might influence Laurie in a bad way.
The rising action in once upon a time begins when the wife fears that "people of another color" will "come up the street and tear off the plaque" that warns people to stay off their property and will "stream in" through their gates. The husband responds to her concerns by having electronically controlled gates installed.