The masque of the red death

How is the chiming of the clock different this time from previous occurrences?
A) A stranger is noticed during the time it takes for the clock to complete twelve strokes.
B) One of the masqueraders is now begging for to show signs of the disease.
C) Prince Prospero is inside the most western room, which others have avoided.
D) the clock does not chime this time but buzzed and makes a horrible sound instead.

A) A stranger is noticed during the time it takes for the clock to complete twelve strokes.

Explanation:

i think the answer is either c or d

im thinking d might make more sense though

sorry if im wrong

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