Read the excerpt from "Object Lesson, Part 2."Ellery glanced at the clock.9:29.Six minutes left in which not only to find the money but identify the thief!

The clock shows that Ellery has only six minutes to find the money and identify the thief. This tight deadline creates a sense of urgency because the problem must be solved quickly. The correct choice is “with a sense of urgency.”

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