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.

B) The narrator wants his Fortunato to feel superior.

The goal of this story is to boost Fortunato's ego and make him feel like he would be the only one trusted to judge the quality of Amontillado. By playing with Fortunato's ego, the narrator is guaranteeing that Fortunato will follow him down into the catacombs without hesitation. Throughout the story, Montressor feeds Fortunato's ego and pretends to care about Fortunato's health. All these "concerns" are really tricks to get Fortunato to trust him and not go back up to the party.

the number of people with jobs in factories as unskilled workers increased.

i think the answer is d)solicitude sorry if the answer is wrong.