Answer: The answer to this question will be B. Increased
Explanation: The definition of, "Amplified" means to increase. Therefore, this will make sense for this sentence. "Instead of making the music QUIETER, the volume was amplified." The statement is explaining that the music was expected to be decreased in volume, but it gradually increased instead. (Amplified.) Hope this helps!
 
        
             
        
        
        
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Information is grouped together by the subject of each amendment. 
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I've been better, how are you?
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B
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Its not C, I doesnt suggest that he has many influential friends.
Its not D, it doesnt show that he comes from a wealthy background.
It may be A, it does show that they have a romantic interest with each other.
But I think it may be B, it explains why there was a little bit a tension in the setting between those two. It aslo explains why he would even bring up the ambassador. 
Hopefully this helps!