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Manu Vatika School, Chapter10 Moments, Question/Answer, 1. Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?, A. Lushkoff became a beggar due to his circumstances. He had been a singer in the choir but, was removed due to his drunkenness. Left with no other option, he started begging to fend for, himself., 2. What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?, A. Lushkoff told Sergei that he was fired because he was a drunkard. If he told the truth, people, would not give him alms. Thus, he was forced to lie., 3. Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?, A. Lushkoff was not willing to work because he was not fit. He was hungry, felt cold and was, under the influence of alcohol. He agreed to chop wood for Sergei because of his pride and, shame. He was trapped in his own words., 4. Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” Why does he say so? Is he, right in saying this?, A. When Sergei met Lushkoff for the first time, he was reluctant to work. Gradually, he took to, work and reformed. Sergei felt that his words and deeds had changed Lushkoff. He is right in, saying so because if he had not offered him work, Lushkoff would still be begging in the streets., 5. Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?, A. Lushkoff is obliged to Sergei for earning 35 roubles a month as a notary. When Sergei noticed, that Lushkoff had given upo drinking, he offered him a better job due to which Lushkoff, became a notary one day., 6. During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for, the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?, A. Olga hated the beggar. She scolded him, felt pity for him and even chopped the wood for, him. She would cry to see his pathetic condition. All this had an affect on Lushkoff and changed, him.