Can someone me answer question #7, or explain what this question is asking? ? it's about shooting dad by sarah vowell, the part where she accompanies her father to shoot the cannon

Why does pumblechook choke on the brandy at christmas dinner? a. he has had too much to drink. b. mrs. joe had only spoiled brandy to serve him. c. pip replaced it with tar water. d. he becomes overexcited telling his story.

Think about the noes story. which fits best on the blank line above?

What is the source of tension in this excerpt? ellery searching everything insects filling the light fixtures ellery standing on the desks louise carpenter whispering