Moments: The Beggar

Topics in this chapter

• Plot And Resolution
• Hardship And Deception
• Sergei-Lushkoff Dynamics
• Olga's Compassion And Influence
• Transformation Through Work
• Irony And Moral Values

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-294FF2

   What is the name of the advocate in the story 'The Beggar'?

   1. A.Sergei
   2. B.Lushkoff
   3. C.Skvortsov
   4. D.Ivan
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-0246DF

   Who actually performed all the hard wood-chopping work for Lushkoff at Sergei's house initially?

   1. A.Skvortsov
   2. B.Olga
   3. C.Sergei
   4. D.Lushkoff himself
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-7C1D01

   What was Lushkoff's profession before he became a beggar?

   1. A.A village school teacher
   2. B.A country schoolteacher
   3. C.A disgraced student
   4. D.A small-time clerk
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-F7F321

   Why did Sergei threaten to send for the police when he first met Lushkoff?

   1. A.Because Lushkoff had stolen his watch
   2. B.Because Lushkoff was begging using two different conflicting stories on different days
   3. C.Because Lushkoff had trespassed into his office
   4. D.Because Lushkoff was shouting in the street
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-B23CE5

   How much did Sergei pay Lushkoff for chopping wood the first time?

   1. A.Twenty copecks
   2. B.Half a rouble
   3. C.A full rouble
   4. D.Ten copecks
   See the answer and solution