Question

question 2 of 10
in \the nose\ by nikolai gogol, what is kovaloffs biggest concern when he
realizes that his nose has disappeared?

a. hell have to pay for another nose.

b. he wont be able to breathe properly.

c. he wont get the job promotion he wants.

d. hell have to go back to his hometown.

Explanation:

In "The Nose", Kovaloff is a government official. His nose is a symbol of his social status and professional ambitions. Losing his nose would affect his appearance which he associates with his ability to get ahead in his career. There is no indication in the story that he is worried about paying for a new nose (A), having breathing problems (B) is not the main concern, and going back to his hometown (D) is not related to his nose disappearance in terms of his biggest worry. His focus is on his job - related status and promotions.

Answer:

C. He won't get the job promotion he wants.