Zaroff respects Rainsford and thinks that he will be a worthy opponent.
Explanation:
According to the interaction between Zaroff and Rainsford, Zaroff is enthusiastic and looks forward to playing Rainsford as he believes he is facing a man of equal strength and abilities. He was wary to wager with Rainsford because he knew he was a worthy opponent.
Therefore, Zaroff respects Rainsford and thinks that he will be a worthy opponent.
one claim she is making is that she has done everything on her own and she never had a man help her. she is stating that she doesn't need someone to help her because she is an independant woman.
