The story, from “The Eyes Have It” 1. is D

3. Which of the following sentences from the story best conveys the narrator’s growing sense of fear in the text?

A “It took some time for the full import to sink in.”

B “My heart pounded and my breath choked in my windpipe.”

C “A slow suspicion burned in my mind.”

D “In any case, the full meaning was there, staring me right in the face.”

4. In the last sentence from the story, the narrator states, “I have absolutely no stomach for it.” Explain how the author’s word choice adds a humorous meaning to the story. Use text evidence to support your answer.