Question

The narrator indicates that his desire for a dog was strengthened by

A. his friends' encouragement
B. the books he read
C. his parents' opposition
D. the collar at the pet store

Answer 1

C. His parents' opposition

Step-by-step explanation:

We see the answer in sentence 2 and 3.

Sentence 2 says his parent's were hoping he would outgrow his want for a dog. This is opposition. They are against him.

Sentence 3 tells us his parent's feelings and hopes caused him to want a dog more "intensified my desire."