Question

why does the judge warn everyone to \suspect each and every one amongst us\?
to encourage teamwork despite the murders.
to emphasize the psychological tension central to mystery stories.
to identify the murderer directly.
to increase distrust among the group.
question 6
1 pts
what does judge wargrave’s \dispassionate stare\ suggest about his personality?
he is emotionally distant and logical.
he is scared but trying to appear calm.
he is indifferent to the deaths.
he is overwhelmed by the situation.
question 7
1 pts
what does vera’s thought, \he doesn’t like me much,\ reveal about her relationship with the judge?
she suspects the judge is the killer.
she believes he is intentionally provoking her.
she feels judged and insecure in his presence.
she respects him but doesn’t trust him.

Explanation:

Question (Top):

In mystery stories, psychological tension from suspicion is key. The judge's warning to suspect all creates this tension, not teamwork (A wrong), not direct ID (C wrong), nor to increase distrust (D is negative, purpose is tension, not just distrust). So B fits.

"Dispassionate stare" means no emotion, so he’s logical and distant. Scared (B) or overwhelmed (D) contradict "dispassionate". Indifferent (C) is uncaring, but a judge’s stare is more about logic, not indifference. So A is correct.

Vera’s thought shows she feels judged by the judge, making her insecure. Suspecting killer (A) is too extreme. Provoking (B) implies intent, not shown. Respect (D) isn’t in the thought; it’s about feeling judged. So C fits.

Answer:

B. To emphasize the psychological tension central to mystery stories.

Question 6: