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What is the setting of the following text?
(adapted from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte)
On an afternoon in October, or the beginning of November - a fresh watery afternoon, when the turf and paths were rustling with moist, withered leaves, and the cold blue sky was half hidden by cloudsdark grey streamers, rapidly mounting from the west, and boding abundant rain. I requested my young lady to forego her ramble, because I was certain of showers. She refused; and I unwillingly donned a cloak, and took my umbrella to accompany her on a stroll to the bottom of the park. On one side of the road rose a high, rough bank, where hazels and stunted oaks, with their roots half exposed, held uncertain tenure: the soil was too loose for the latter; and strong winds had blown some nearly horizontal.
Late October or early November, afternoon
End of rainy season
Windy day
Winter afternoon

A

Late October or early November, afternoon

B

End of rainy season

C

Windy day

D

Winter afternoon

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The correct option is A Late October or early November, afternoon
Setting states the geographical location, culture and hour. and in the given passage mentions the setting is mentioned as "on an afternoon in October, or the beginning of November" which is pointed out in option A. Therefore option A is the correct answer.
The other options are incorrect because they are not supported by the given passage.

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