Question

Read the following sentences and choose the option that best arranges them in a logical order.
1. Finally he took a wrong turn and ran a few steps past me, towards the hamlet, crying, "Johnny, Black Dog, Dirk," and other names, "you won’t leave old Pew, mates—not old Pew!"
2. This quarrel was the saving of us, for while it was still raging, another sound came from the top of the hill on the side of the hamlet—the tramp of horses galloping.
3. And that was plainly the last signal of danger, for the buccaneers turned at once and ran, separating in every direction, one seaward along the cove, one slant across the hill, and so on, so that in half a minute not a sign of them remained but Pew.
4. Him they had deserted, whether in sheer panic or out of revenge for his ill words and blows I know not; but there he remained behind, tapping up and down the road in a frenzy, and groping and calling for his comrades.
5. Almost at the same time a pistol-shot, flash and report, came from the hedge side.

• A. 5, 1, 3, 4, 2
• B. 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
• C. 2, 5, 3, 4, 1
• D. 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
• E. 2, 5, 4, 3, 1

Hint:

In narrative ordering, focus on events that progress naturally, followed by actions, then explanations or final actions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyze the sequence.
- Sentence 2 starts the action, describing the quarreling that led to an important noise (sentence 5).
- Sentence 3 follows, describing the last moment of danger as the buccaneers flee.
- Sentence 4 continues with the story of the deserted man (Pew) and his frantic actions.
- Sentence 1 ties it all together with the last details about the characters.
Therefore: The correct order is \boxed{2, 5, 3, 4, 1}.