Which item below best exemplies the overall mood of the story? a "There were no attendants at home; they had absconded to make merry in honor of the time." b "I scarcely laid the first tier of the masonry when I discovered that the intoxication of Fortunato had in a great measure worn off." c "It was now midnight, and my task was drawing to a close. I had completed the eight, the ninth, and the tenth tier." d "At the most remote end of the crypt there appeared another less spacious. Its walls had been lined with human remains, piled to the vault overhead, in the fashion of the great catacombs of paris."

B.

Explanation:

'The Cask of Amontillado' is a short Gothic story written by Edgar Allan Poe. The story is about a planned murder by the narrator of his friend, who mocked him.

The mood of the story created by the author is suspenseful, dark, and ominous. The statement that best exemplifies this mood of suspense is option B. In this instance of the story, Fortunato begins to wake up from his intoxication and realize the horrific plan of Montressor. The author creates suspense in this situation by withholding the state of Fortunato conditions.

The only information provided is that there were 'low moaning cry' and complete silence.

Thus the correct answer is option B.

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