Question

Read the following sentences about Major Kovaloff from "The Nose,

He sought more to give himself dignity and weight by
calling himself, in addition to "Collegiate Assessor," "Major
He required that his bride should possess not less than
two hundred thousand rubles in capital.
What do they reveal about Major Kovaloff's character?
O A. He is arrogant
O B. He has learned to depend on himself
O c. He is humble.
O D. He has been raised to be a gentleman,
SUS

Answer 1

A. He is arrogant.

Step-by-step explanation:

Kovaloff cares mostly about wealth and high titles which give him status and make him look good. This is a sign or arrogance.

Answer 2

A. He is arrogant

Step-by-step explanation:

From the excerpt above, Major Kovaloff's description portrays signs and a show of superiority or being bossy by trying to give an elevated worth of himself. This could be inferred from the excerpt where he calls himself a Major, in addition to Collegiate Assessor. Similarly, the demand that his wife possess not less than 200,000 rubles in capital all showcase his level of pride. Hence, from the options given, the sentences reveals that Major Kovaloff has an arrogant character.