What does the image of "a huge mountain ‘tween my heart and tongue” suggest about the meaning of this passage?

What is the best prediction of the meaning of thrilling based on the context clues?

Why does pumblechook choke on the brandy at christmas dinner? a. he has had too much to drink. b. mrs. joe had only spoiled brandy to serve him. c. pip replaced it with tar water. d. he becomes overexcited telling his story.

Which statement best describes thomas paines usesof evidence in the passage the crisis no. 1?