Question

Except for a few pigeons, Central Park was deserted. Mist hung above the chilled grass. Patches of old

snow, scattered here and there, looked like white puddles. The sun hung just above the horizon, casting red and orange streaks across low-hanging clouds. The portly, gray-haired gentleman jogging down the path looked out of place. For one thing, he was dressed in ordinary street clothes, not a sweat suit. Also, every few seconds, he looked anxiously back over his shoulder. Coming closer to me, I saw that his face was flushed. He was panting, almost gasping. Abruptly, looking this way and that, he moved behind a tree. Seeming not to notice my presence, he stood with his back against the trunk, panting heavily. After a moment, he poked his head out to survey the path. It was still empty, except for a squirrel that dashed

across the path like a furry dart. I checked my watch. It was now 7:30. Mentally marking the time, I aimed my camera toward the man's face.

2. In this paragraph, at what time of day is the action taking place?

A. Around midnight

B. Around sunset

C. Around noon

D. Around sunrise

Answer 1

D. Around sunrise

It says there is still snow on the ground, meaning it must still be around winter time. It also says the sun in out.

If it were 7:30 in the evening in winter, it would be dark already.