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Why is watching the jack-in-the-box suspenseful?

A
It is uncertain when the music will stop playing.
B
It is disappointing once the jack has popped out.
C
It is not clear when the jack will pop out of the box.
D
It is difficult to crank the box and make the jack pop out.
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What technique does the author use to create suspense in the passage? | When is the technique used?

A
when the boys stare at Ellery
B
when Ellery doesn’t know which boy is which
C
when Ellery gets an idea
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Which details in the excerpt create a feeling of suspense? Check all that apply.

A
Everyone looks at the clock.
B
Ellery Queen sounds cheerful.
C
Ellery stares at each boy.
D
Ellery mentally apologizes to the boys.
E
Ellery thinks that one of the boys committed the crime.
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How does the reference to the clock in this passage contribute to a suspenseful pace?

A
It makes readers think about how long Ellery usually takes to solve a case.
B
It makes readers worry that they won’t have time to read the mystery.
C
It makes readers wonder how long it will take Ellery to solve the mystery.
D
It makes readers curious as to why the teacher is so worried.

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