Question

Read this inference: "Holmes does not think it was an accident the dog was covered in phosphorus." What textual evidence best supports this inference? A.the creature gave a hideous howl B.its muzzle and hackles and dewlap were outlined in flickering flame C."A cunning preparation of it," said Holmes. D.its cruel eyes were ringed with fire

Answer 1

C."A cunning preparation of it," said Holmes.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the book, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Holmes attempts to solve the mystery of a large beast that runs rampage and kills people at will.

He discovers that it was not an accident that the dog was covered in phosphorous because it was cleverly prepared.