What does General Zaroff do to prove that he is civilized?He shows that he is angry.He lets his eyes go black.He pauses for a second.He speaks in a pleasant manner.

General Zaroff presents himself as civilized through his refined manners and pleasant speech. His calm, courteous way of speaking contrasts with the cruelty of hunting people, so the correct choice is “He speaks in a pleasant manner.”

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