CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -No, Lushkoff is not a willing worker. He only agrees to chop wood for Sergei because he was caught in his lies and trapped by his own words. Thus out of pride and shame he agrees to chop the wood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. Lushkoff returned to the yard on the first of the month in order to chop wood and earn one rouble in return. He reappeared often because every time he used to be given odd jobs like shovelling snow, putting the wood shed in order and beating the dust out of rugs and mattresses.

Detailed explanation-3: -The beggar does not work for Sergei because he is hungry or needs work. He agreed to work simply from pride and shame. He is also convincing Sergei of his innocence by following him.

Detailed explanation-4: -No Lushkov is not a willing worker. He agrees to chop wood for Sergei not because he was hungry and wanted work but because Sergei had caught him telling lies to him and Lushkoff felt ashamed . His conscience pushed him to work for Sergei.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sergei gave Lushkoff half a rouble. After getting wood chopped, Sergei was happy that he had helped a man. He had reformed a beggar. He told Lushkoff that he could come on the first of every month and chop wood for money.