*8. The Beggar (Anton Chekhov)*
Very Short Type
Question-Answer
*1. Who is the writer of the story ‘The
Beggar’?*
Ans. Anton Chekhov
*2. Who was Sergei?*
Ans. An advocate
*3. Who came at Sergei’s door?*
Ans. A beggar
*4. What was the name of the beggar?*
Ans. Lushkoff
*5. Where did Sergei meet the beggar
earlier?*
Ans. In Sadovya Street
*6. What work did the advocate offer to the
beggar?*
Ans. To chop wood
*7. What was the name of Sergei’s
maid-servant?*
Ans. Olga
*8. Where did Sergei meet the beggar after
a long interval?*
Ans. At the ticket window of a theatre
*9. How much did Lushkoff earn a month
working as a notary?*
Ans. Thirty five roubles
*10. Who used to chop the wood for the
beggar?*
Ans. Olga
Short type
*1. What did the beggar tell Sergei? Why did Sergei threaten to call the police?*
Ans. Sergei was an advocate. One day the beggar came to his door. He told Sergei that he had no work except begging. He told false stories to Sergei. When Segei threatened him to call police, he admitted that he was telling lie.
*2. What kind of work was given to Lushkoff by Sergei? Why did he agree to do it?*
Ans. He told Sergei that he had no work except begging. Sergei gave him the work of chopping wood. He had to agree to do this work.
*3. How did Olga bring change in the heart of Lushkoff?*
Ans. Olga is Sergei's maid. Her heart is full of kindness. She scolds Lushkoff for dinking but also helps him to chop wood for him. It was her greatness that Lushkoff gave up begging and drinking.
Long Answer
*Q.1. Give a brief character-sketch of Olga.*
Ans. Olga is Sergei's maid. Her heart is full of kindness. She is a gentle and caring lady. She scolds Lushkoff but also helps him. She shows human kindness and affection to the beggar. She chops woods for Lushkoff, so that he could earn some money. She plays an important role to improve him. It is the greatness of Olga that Lushkoff gave up begging and drinking. Now he is a good person.
*2. Who was Lushkoff? What kind of work did Sergei offer him? Was he fit for any work?*
Ans. Lushkoff was a beggar. He used to sing in a Russian choir. But he was sent away from there due to his drinking habit. Drinking had already ruined his health. He became very weak. He was not able to do any hard work. Sergei gave him the work of chopping wood. But he failed to chop wood. He did not move Sergei's furniture. Olga's noble behaviour improved him. Later he gave up drinking and became a notary. Now his earning was thirty-five roubles per month.