In Port Conway, who suddenly appeared?

• A. Three Confederate soldiers
• B. Union cavalry
• C. A local sheriff
• D. A group of civilians

Answer: (A)

The moment tests how quickly danger can arise when a fugitive party is moving through hostile territory. In Port Conway, the sudden appearance of three Confederate soldiers sharpens the tension at a key turning point in the pursuit. That unexpected encounter interrupts the fugitives’ routine movement, forcing quick decisions and heightening the sense of urgency because they are now momentarily visible to Confederate troops who are part of the landscape they’re trying to pass through. This detail directly matches the scene described, making it the best choice. The other options don’t fit the specific moment in Port Conway, where the narrative emphasizes a sudden Confederate troop sighting rather than Union cavalry, a local sheriff, or a group of civilians.