Answer:
C. On the 25th March, 18—, a very strange occurrence took place in St. Petersburg.
Explanation:
Answer:
The paragraph represents a flashback to a time when shipping brought culture to the region.
Explanation:
Mark Twain wants to add religious overtones (b)
Because St. Bernard is a dog but has a slightly religious name and a Presbyterian is a dog but also a British church.
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