NCERT Solutions For Class 9 English Moments Chapter 10 The Beggar
NCERT Solutions For Class 9 English Moments Chapter 10 The Beggar Think about it (Page 67) Question 1. Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice? Answer: Lushkoff was a middle-aged man and belonged to the Russian choir. He was not a bom beggar. He was sacked from the choir because of his drinking habits. He became a beggar by choice as he did not like to work hard at that stage. Question 2. What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies? Answer: Lushkoff told the truth and accepted that he was a liar. Formerly he used to be a singer. He told lies to seek the favour of others. If he had spoken the truth none would have helped him. So, he decided to tell lies. Question 3. Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei? Answer: No, he was not a willing worker. He was too weak to work. He had lost his strength and stamina due to his habit of drinking and secondly he was a middle aged man. He agreed to chop wood because of pride and ...