The clergyman felt guilty about helping Scoresby. However, the clergyman believed that Scoresby would eventually
A tell everyone that he lacks ability.
B do something to show he is a fool.
C start paying the clergyman for his help.
D turn down all promotions in the future.
The correct answer is A: tell everyone that he lacks ability.
Explanation: The clergyman’s feelings of guilt stem from his belief that Scoresby, despite being helped, would ultimately reveal his lack of competence. This suggests that the clergyman sees Scoresby as someone who may not be able to maintain the facade of ability and might confess to his inadequacies. This option reflects the clergyman’s concerns about Scoresby’s self-perception and future actions.
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