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Question

In "Better Wait Til Martin Comes," which excerpt from the beginning of the story creates the most suspense?

• Had no place to stay nearby.

O Real old, abandoned mansion.

• There was a tumble-down plantation house on the hill.

Seemed to John he'd heard the place was haunted.

Answer

"Real old, abandoned mansion. Seemed to John he'd heard the place was haunted."

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This excerpt from the beginning of the story creates the most suspense because it introduces the idea of a haunted mansion, which is a classic source of suspense and...