Question

which excerpt from the most dangerous game best portrays zaroff as rainsfords foil?
o \but no animal can reason,\ objected rainsford.
\my dear fellow,\ said the general, \there is one that can.\
o \but you cant mean—\ gasped rainsford.
\and why not?\
o \why should i not be serious? i am speaking of hunting.\
\hunting? general zaroff, what you speak of is murder.\
o \and if they win?\
the smile on the generals face widened. \to date i have not lost,\ he said.

Explanation:

In the story "The Most Dangerous Game", Rainsford sees Zaroff as a killer when Zaroff reveals his new - found 'hunting' target which is humans. The third option shows Rainsford accusing Zaroff of murder when Zaroff talks about his hunting, clearly portraying Zaroff as a killer in Rainsford's eyes.

Answer:

C. "Why should I not be serious? I am speaking of hunting." "Hunting? General Zaroff, what you speak of is murder."