Read the following passage and questions, then choose the right answer from options, the answer should be one of A, B, C, D.

<passage>:
"Seven One ... but that's impossible! Gospodin Pashkov is in conference Pashkov dove into the clouds and brought his flier to a hovering stop. Petchareff did not believe he was Pashkov. Colonel James, it was clear, was at that moment in Petchareff's office, impersonating Pashkov. And Zubov was probably getting a rest cure. Pashkov crawled out of the cloud and skimmed northeast to Mir, Boris Pashkov looked like a roly-poly zoo attendant leading a tame bear. "Nothing, nothing to get upset about," Pashkov said soothingly, taking "Listen carefully, lieutenant." Pashkov described the American agent. Pashkov glanced back at the house. Since the publication of "My God, sir," said Pashkov, "what are you doing?" Pashkov frowned convincingly. "Comrade Petchareff has suspected even looked up. "Ah, Colonel James," Boris said in a voice that seemed to come from a deep well. "Excuse the poor welcome, but I understand we have little time. You scared my valet Pashkov." The door burst open and Medvedev rushed in, the old valet at his heels. Medvedev stopped, gaped, then seized Pashkov's hand. "Colonel James! What an artist, that Monsieur Fanti. But quick, Boris, Pashkov is on Boris pulled off his head, and crawled out of the robot shell. Pashkov "I hope you need no luggage, Mister Knackenpast," Pashkov said. "We "What's been keeping you, Pashkov?" hospital gown. I got through to Anastina. She says it's Colonel James again. He looks like you now." Pashkov grunted. "I'll never understand," said Petchareff, "why all top secret agents "Pretend not to know me, will he?" she yelled at Colonel James, picking up a rock. "Hold it, citizenress," Colonel James said. "You're not playing one of your jokes, Pashkov?" have to look like bankers. Anastina says Colonel James was operated on by a Monsieur Fanti. What do you know about him?" of all to emerge from the flier was Nadezhda Brunhildova. "He's a theatrical surgeon." always trust him. But he enjoyed his work—enjoyed it as much as his closest professional rival, Colonel James, U.S.A. Pashkov landed on the roof of Intelligence in the northeast corner of In his office, Petchareff removed the cigar from his mouth as Pashkov Petchareff looked up as Pashkov was led forward by the guards. "Not "Don't you know me, chief? Me, Pashkov." Pashkov whispered to Colonel James. "Which one's the real Pashkov?" courtesy of Coca-Cola Petchareff tossed the gown to Pashkov. "This is what Colonel James is "Try and split the allies," Pashkov muttered, reading the legend on the gown. Petchareff blew cigar smoke in his face. "If Colonel James makes a monkey of you once more, you're through, Pashkov. You don't take your job seriously enough. You bungle this and I'll have you transferred to Pashkov winced. colonel and find out what they're up to. Zubov's kidnaping team is "One of these days I'll catch you, Pashkov," Petchareff spat. "Your "Not in public," Pashkov said. "Wait a minute," Petchareff said. "Nadezhda Brunhildova, how do you know he really is Pashkov? If he's actually Colonel James, I can shoot him summarily. He does look like Colonel James to me." "But if you're mistaken?" Medvedev put in nervously. In the front office, Pashkov stopped to kiss Nadezhda Brunhildova "I don't trust him either," Nadezhda said. "But I know my Pashkov. If Pashkov spent an hour at Central Intelligence. Nothing unusual going on he's not Pashkov, I shall let you know in the morning." At that moment Pashkov knocked on the door. Sitting down at the table, Pashkov's elbow rested on an invoice, and "It is bad for you if I do not trust you," Pashkov said, smiling up at Pashkov took four Havanas from the box they held out to him, stuck On his way up to the roof, Pashkov studied the invoice he had lifted. flashed with delight. Pashkov felt like tossing him a bone. at hospital by my two assistants. With your pardon, Comrade Petchareff urges all haste. Colonel James is due to leave the hospital tomorrow." on his superior. "With your pardon, I shall conduct you to our suite. Plans for kidnaping of Colonel James all ready." "Here's a cigar for you." "Gratefully accepted. Reduced unavoidable fatalities to six." Zubov more—make sure they stay in town. Zubov was cross-checking his kidnaping plans. He said, "With your pardon, do we take Colonel James alive or dead-or-alive?" "Alive." Zubov pulled a long face. "Dead-or-alive would be easier, Gospodin Pashkov. Fast, clean job." "My assistants," Zubov introduced them to Pashkov. "Line up, line up, Pashkov told them to pick up the boxes of ammunition at the embassy and Pashkov, lads. They don't get enough exercise," he grinned, backing out And they were gone. Pashkov turned to the hospital maps and studied Pashkov had changed into the hospital gown with the Coca-Cola legend on Pashkov stood looking at Colonel James. The resemblance between them "My dear Gospodin Pashkov!" Colonel James greeted him in Russian, "I hope your sacrifice won't be permanent?" Pashkov said. "Your treatment is over, then?" Pashkov asked. "You are ready for your assignment?" "Shall I kidnap him now?" Zubov interrupted, puffing conceitedly on his cigarette. "Mind your language, Zubov. May I ask, Colonel—do you want me to think Zubov focused his crossed eyes on Pashkov. Zubov seized Pashkov by the scruff of the neck and dragged him towards "Hold your claws, Zubov lad," Pashkov said. "You have got the wrong is Colonel James." "Eh?" "Use your eyes, blockhead. "You miserable idiot," Pashkov shouted. "You'll get a rest cure for The suit of clothes hanging in the closet might have been Pashkov's An hour later, Pashkov landed on the Palace roof in Colonel James' at him, then smiled nervously. "They are waiting for you in the Gustavus room, Colonel." "Colonel? Do I still look like Colonel James?" "Oh, no, sir." "Do I talk like Colonel James?" "You've changed completely, sir. If I didn't know, I would swear you "I am Gospodin Pashkov now, Captain. To everybody." Pashkov glanced at his watch. Colonel James would be landing in Moscow about now and taken to Comrade Petchareff for questioning. A manservant in velvet cutaways, patent leather shoes and white gloves, escorted Pashkov through rooms hung with chandeliers, tapestries, Pashkov bowed his head. "Your majesty. Gentlemen." Pashkov's face with sudden interest. "Delicate, very delicate," Pashkov said. "Everything depends on my not have an ally in the enemy camp. The robotist, Medvedev, is expecting "With your majesty's permission," Pashkov offered, "I am willing to go Professor Kristin saw Pashkov to the door. "One suggestion, Colonel.

<question>:
What is Pashkov’s assignment?

<options>:
A To kill Colonel James.
B To take Colonel James to Stockholm.
C To kidnap Boris Knackenpast and impersonate him.
D To kidnap Colonel James and then impersonate him.

<answer>:

D