Question

What evidence from the text gives you the impression that kovaloff is intimidated by his nose

Answer 1

"it seems to me strange, most respected sir" would be the answer

Answer 2

We can find more than one.

Kovaloff pays attention to the Nose's hat and uniform.

"everything the uniform, the hat, and so on show that it is a state-councillor. how the deuce has that happened?"

Also, he is very careful when he tries to talk to the Nose; and he is clearly afraid, since he needs to find his courage to talk to the Nose:

"honourable sir," said kovaloff at last, plucking up courage