What does the distant sound of the train symbolize in the passage?

The Cone by H.G. Wells

Passage
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
ADRIANA LOPEZ
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hope
Danger
Joy
Confusion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the husband do when he broke the silence?
Asked Raut if he wanted to see him
Confronted the shadowy figure
Left the room
Spoke to the woman
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Horrocks repeat in a colorless voice?
'I promised to show you some fine effects of moonlight and smoke.'
'You wanted to see me?'
'I came to see you.'
'I told Mr. Raut it was just possible you might come back.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Mrs. Horrocks know about her husband that makes her uneasy?
His voice has a grim quiet
He is very happy
He is very tired
He is very excited
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 44, what effect does the author create by describing the 'seething molten iron' and 'white iron sparks'?
A sense of calm and tranquility
A feeling of danger and intensity
A festive mood
A humorous tone
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author use point of view to build suspense in the passage?
By describing the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters
By focusing on the external environment only
By using a humorous tone
By ignoring the characters' emotions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the phrase 'You get a burst of fire and smoke up there' in paragraph 57 suggest?
A sudden and intense event
A calm and peaceful scene
A slow and steady process
A quiet and uneventful moment
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