See the multi-choice question below:

Sentence 1: I persuaded him to come on the trip for his health." The Russian remained mute, still livid with terror.

Sentence 2: The events had occurred because of the Russian's mistakes so he was afraid.

If the first sentence is true, then is the second sentence true?
Choose from:
(A). yes.
(B). it is not possible to tell.
(C). no.
(B).