PART A: How do paragraphs 63-72 contribute to an understanding of the mood at this point in the story?

A. The create a suspenseful mood with details about the old man’s nightmares andMrs. White’s concern.

B. They establish a cheerful mood to show how the family feels about their wish being granted.

C. They build on the gloomy mood that was established in Part I of the story.

D. They show that the mood has changed from disturbing to light-hearted.