Read the following passage: He sighed and looked about him. "This is no world for men," he said. "And yet in a way--it appeals."

He became silent for a time, then commenced his meditative humming.

In the excerpt above, the reader can infer that:

Mr. Cavor is upset that the moon is not like earth.
Mr. Cavor is a deeply religious man.
Mr. Cavor is feeling light-headed.
Mr. Cavor is thinking about staying on the moon.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.