CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE BEGGAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The beggar was once a school teacher.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Lushkoff gave the reason for his telling lies that he formerly sang in a Russian choir but was fired from his job for being an alcoholic. So, he had to tell lies. He could not get along without lying as no one would give him anything if he told the truth.

Detailed explanation-2: -A beggar is a man named Lushkoff. He is weak, malnourished and alcoholic. He lost his job due to alcohol abuse only. He met an advocate Sergei who offered him work.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Beggar Summary – ‘The beggar’ is the story of a beggar named Lushkoff. While begging, he met an advocate, Sergei who gave him work. Sergei asked him to cut wood at his house.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anushka Gairola Olga was the gentle and caring cook of the advocate. She paid motherly affection to the beggar boy. Pity and concern were the emotions she comprised for the beggar boy. Her affection was exhibited by the fact, she chopped the wood for Lushkoff, so that he can earn a bit money.

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