Read this excerpt from "The Mysterious Stranger" using comprehension strategies.The romantic character of the place delighted me; I was very much amused by the air of adventure and intrigue that prevailed in this region of masks and gondolas; and I was exceedingly smitten by a pair of languishing black eyes, that played upon my heart from under an Italian mantle. So I persuaded myself that I was lingering at Venice to study men and manners. At least I persuaded my friends so, and that answered all my purpose.What statement best describes the narrator in this excerpt?
Answer
A
The narrator is satisfied with his studies in Venice.
B
The narrator is not entirely truthful about his reasons for staying in Venice.
C
The narrator has established lasting friendships during his stay in Venice.
D
The narrator is unfamiliar with the Italian culture in Venice.