With one accord they turned and made their way, a subdued and silent band, to the big debating room.

In paragraph 47, what does the phrase “a subdued and silent band” imply about the students?

Responses

The students are disappointed because they know they have been defeated.
The students are disappointed because they know they have been defeated.

The students are mad at each other for continuing the dare pranks.
The students are mad at each other for continuing the dare pranks.

The students are relieved that their game has been ruined by the masters.
The students are relieved that their game has been ruined by the masters.

The students are outraged at having been tricked by the masters.
The students are outraged at having been tricked by the masters.

The students are disappointed because they know they have been defeated.