I'd say the answer would be C.
In the short story "An Uncomfortable Bed" by Guy de Maupassant, the speaker is greeted by his friends who are known for pranks, and their behavior was suspicious to him. He was so certain that they were going to prank him, that he anticipated it the entire day, taking so many precautions that it led to the comedic end; by avoiding the prank, he fell for it.
I think it is c. I remember Reading this story last year in my freshman English class
1. sounds the closest to State
2. sounds the closest to bait
3. sounds the closest to feel
4. idk this one, but i think it is toons? (like in cartoons)
5. Pair is my best answer
hope this helps tho :D
Answer: I just finished the test, the answer is C.
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