Question

but van cheele, although not oblivious of the glow in the western sky, did not stay to discuss its beauties. at a speed for which he was scarcely geared he raced along the narrow lane that led to the home of the toops. on one side ran the swift current of the millstream, on the other rose the stretch of bare hillside. a dwindling rim of red sun showed still on the skyline, and the next turning must bring him in view of the ill - assorted couple he was pursuing. then the colour went suddenly out of things, and a grey light settled itself with a quick shiver over the landscape. the ______ had come.

• ○ night
• ○ winter
• ○ soldiers
• ○ rescuers

Explanation:

The text describes the sun setting (a dwindling red rim on the skyline), color fading, and grey light covering the landscape, which are clear signs of night approaching. The other options do not fit the context of the sky and light changes described.

Answer:

night