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Which passage from "The Nose" best shows Major Kovalev as arrogant and self–absorbed?

A. . . . he sought more to give himself dignity and weight by calling himself, in addition to "Collegiate Assessor," "Major."
B. Poor Kovalev felt almost demented. The astounding event left him utterly at a loss.
C. The moment that the drozhki halted Kovalev dashed, breathless, into a small reception–office.
D. And Kovalev's smiles became broader still when peeping from under the hat he saw there to be an alabaster, rounded little chin . . .

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The answer is: Answer choice: [A]:
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". . . . he sought more to give himself dignity and weight by calling himself, in addition to 'Collegiate Assessor,' 'Major.' " .
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