After reading "The Bet", what did the character have to say about imprisonment versus the death penalty?

Which statement best summarizes the author’s claim?

Does any one read this story "when mr. came to dine". in 9th grade. plz i need with one question about this story?

Read the passage below and answer the question. marcus had a reputation for being craven. no one had ever seen him do a single brave thing. using context clues, how would you define the word craven in the passage? intense courageous cowardly thoughtful