Questions: Refer to the underlined passage in sections 7-8. Which of the following citations indicates that the reader is in the middle of a flashback? A. "He...moved toward the cof--gun-box, stood over that Limburger cheese part of a moment..." B. "After a contemplative pause, he said, indicating the box with a gesture--" C. "'I reckon it ain't no cinnamon l've loaded up thish-year stove with! '"

The answer is A. "He...moved toward the cof--gun-box, stood over that Limburger cheese part of a moment..."

This option suggests a shift in time or setting, which is a common indicator of a flashback. The description of the action and the specific mention of "Limburger cheese" could imply a memory or past event being recalled, placing the reader in the middle of a flashback.

This option describes a present action and dialogue, which does not suggest a shift in time or setting typical of a flashback. It indicates a continuation of the current narrative rather than a return to a past event.

This option is a piece of dialogue that appears to be part of the ongoing narrative. It does not indicate a shift in time or setting, which would be necessary to suggest a flashback.