Correct Answer: (b) The novel, with its intricate plot and multifaceted characters, captivated readers and left them pondering its deeper themes long after they finished reading.
Solution:The novel, with its intricate plot and multifaceted characters, captivated readers and left them pondering its deeper themes long after they finished reading.'Intricate', 'Multifaceted', and 'Pondering' are the correct spellings.