Answer:
A tiger.
Considering I have no clue what these questions are based on, I will base it on the title.
3. Tone: An angry tone
Context Clues: 'Screamed uncontrollably' and 'bursting through the door'.
Mood: Anger
6. Tone: A mellow, happy tone
Context Clues: 'Gently smiling', 'comforting ray of light' and 'carefully, quietly'
Mood: Calming
7. Tone: Cheery tone
Context Clues: 'The laughing wind', 'teasing the trees' and 'silly dog'.
Mood: Happy, upbeat
Answer:
The author called the town quiet to build an element of surprise.
Explanation:
Knowing what we know now, I would have left the town when given the warning. The reader is shocked when they find out an unassuming quiet little town could be so horrid. I think the reason why Bev, Ezze and Benji stayed behind was so they would be in-character and it was sensible considering the situation they were in.