Question

Why is the narrator so surprised?

A He is surprised that a clergyman would lie about such a celebrated military man.
B He is surprised that the clergyman would compare Scoresby to Napoleon.
C He is surprised to see Scoresby, who was not invited to the party.
D He is surprised by the clergyman's claim that Scoresby earned his fame by chance. ​

Answer 1

he is suprised by the clergyman's claim that scoresby earned his fame by chance.

Step-by-step explanation:

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