The mood of "check" can best be described as a. alarming and stern b. inspirational and uplifting c. content and light-hearted d. bewildered and annoyed

"alexandre, i know you don't like me, listen to me; listen, i beg you. but, my dear, how can this have happened? why, it's awful, awful! for goodness' sake, beg them, defend yourself, entreat them." based on the context clues in the paragraph, which group of words are synonyms of entreat?