Question 9 • FL-1001070-M/J Language Arts 3 A-CR
The mood is tense because the characters are waiting anxiously and feel suspense about what is happening. The excerpt mentions a long wait, heat, and their silence, all of which create a sense of nervous uncertainty. “Excited” suggests eager happiness, while “calm” and “angry” do not fit the scene.
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