Read the excerpt from "Object Lesson, Part 1."

This time he stared directly from David to Howard to Joey. His stare said, I hate to do this, boys, but of course I'll have to if you think you can get away with it.

Why does the author most likely foreshadow Ellery's future actions for readers?

Knowing what will happen verifies Ellery's cleverness.
Knowing what will happen intensifies Ellery's challenge.
Anticipating upcoming events creates a tense mood.
Anticipating upcoming events verifies the boys' guilt.