Which of the following offers the BEST reason for WHY the narrator would greet Fortunato in this way? A. The narrator really likes Fortunato and enjoys his company.

B. The narrator needs Fortunato to trust him in order to fulfill his plan.

C. The narrator is caught off guard and surprised to see Fortunato.

D. The narrator is upset and angry that Fortunato is invited to the party.

Read the following excerpt from the way to rainy mountain by n. scott momaday: the young plains culture of the kiowas withered and died like grass that is burned in the prairie wind. there came a day like destiny; in every direction, as far as the eye could see, carrion (animal carcasses) lay out in the land. the buffalo was the animal representation of the sun, the essential and sacrificial victim of the sun dance. when the wild herds were destroyed, so too was the will of the kiowa people. which phrase in the passage most strongly contributes to its overall tone? a. day like destiny b. lay out in the land c. far as the eye could see d. withered and died like grass