Question

Select the correct inference of the given passage from \"The Cask of Amontillado.\". \"I have my doubts,\" I replied; \"and I was silly enough to pay the full Amontillado price without consulting you in the matter. You were not to be found, and I was fearful of losing a bargain.\". A) The narrator was worried he would lose a bargain. B) The narrator wants his Fortunato to feel superior. C) The narrator was upset by paying too much for the Amontillado. D) The narrator could not find Fortunato when he needed him.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is A because he says "I was fearful of losing a bargain."