Question

Read this excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game" again:

"'A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage.'

"'Is he Russian?'

"'He is a Cossack,' said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth. 'So am I.'"

Which of the following would you consider to be a direct characterization of General Zaroff?

Question 19 options:

A) The general is prejudiced.


B) The general is an animal.


C) The general has red lips and pointed teeth.


D) The general is proud of his race.

Answer 1

The answer would be D, because if you use process of elimination according to the text, you will understand that all the other answers seem to be details of the answer D

Answer 2

I would say that the most possible answer would be B. because he smiled when he said "so am I". I hope this helps you.