Make a persuasive essay over why people should not smoke, or use drugs.
It means your teacher want to know were you got your information from
The answer to your question is OPTION D
I agree with the statement because in the story, when Major Kovalyov loses his nose, the nose achieves a higher rank that him - State Councillor. Considering Kovalyov is an ambitious official, he feels ashamed due to the fact that the nose has climbed higher in rank, and for his physical appearance. Without a nose, he cannot move up in hierarchy or join in marriage favorably.