This stage of the plot is most likely to occur during the climax, the turning point of the story, where the action reaches its peak, and the rising action becomes the falling action. The characters must deal with the consequences of their choices, in this case, the murder, perhaps premeditated of the old man. The climax usually results in a change in the characters or a resolution can be reached, that is, a conclusion.
The answer would be C. The dogs skulked, meaning that they were staying hidden and probably had a motive of some sort. Skulk basically means to keep your head down, but also implies that you have a reason for doing so. Therefore, C is the best fit.
B.) many people or d.) people
I am pretty sure its a compound word I say that because miss means to want back or have back and place means to put somewhere.
