Answer:
Suspense
Explanation:
I think the author sets the tone by making the part seem suspenseful by describing sound effects like "A LOW, DULL, QUICK SOUND - SUCH A SOUND THAT A WATCH MAKES WHEN ENVELOPED IN COTTON" Makes the tone panicky and suspenseful.
Answer:
This whole excerpt gives very "Nervous" vibes.
Explanation:
So A: nervousness