Character and Point of View in “The Most Dangerous Game,” Part 1 — Quiz
Question 8 • English Language Arts 9
Read the excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game." "Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong. Why should I not use my gift? If I wish to hunt, why should I not? I hunt the scum of the earth—sailors from tramp ships—lascars, blacks, Chinese, whites, mongrels—a thoroughbred horse or hound is worth more than a score of them." What does this piece of dialogue reveal about Zaroff’s character?
Answer
A
He feels he is entitled to practice his cruel sport.
B
He is getting bored with the idea of hunting people.
C
He believes that Rainsford feels the same way he does.
D
He would never hunt another member of the upper class.