Question

Which excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game" best portrays Zaroff as Rainsford’s foil?

"But no animal can reason," objected Rainsford.
"My dear fellow," said the general, "there is one that can."
"But you can't mean—" gasped Rainsford.
"And why not?"
"Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting."
"Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.”
"And if they win?"
The smile on the general's face widened. "To date I have not lost," he said.

Answer 1

"Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting."  best portrays Zaroff as Rainsford’s foil.

What is the "The Most Dangerous Game"?

"The Most Dangerous Game" is a story about a man who hunts the animals for fun.

This story is written by Richard Connell.

This story happens in the Caribbean Sea.

Zaroff loved hunting, he killed animal for fun.

Thus, the "Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting."  best portrays Zaroff as Rainsford’s foil.

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Answer 2

Answer:

C; "Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting."

"Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder.”

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