The Beggar Class 9 English Question Answer NCERT Solutions

 The  Beggar Class 9 English Question Answer NCERT Solutions

Think about it

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 beggar. He was made out 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. 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. He agreed to chop wood because of pride and shame and he had been trapped by his own words. So he accepted Sergei’s offer.

Question 4.- Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” Why does he say so? Is he right in saying so?

Answer:- Sergei looked satisfied with the performance of the beggar and felt happy. When Lushkoff’s job of packing and hauling of the furniture was over, he praised him gave him a rouble.

But he was not right in saying so because Lushkoff had not developed the habit of working hard. He was still an idle fellow.

Question 5.- Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?

Answer:- Sergei offered him the job to chop wood at his home. Later on he sent him to one of his friends to do the job of copying. Lushkoff was highly obliged to Sergei because now he was a notary because of him.

Question 6.- During their conversation Lushkoff reveals that Sergei’s cook, Olga, is responsible for the positive change in him. How has Olga saved Lushkoff?

Answer:- Olga was a social and sympathetic lady. She loved humanity. She realised the condition of Lushkoff and tried her best to improve him. She wanted to change him. She kept criticizing him in order to improve him. He realised her feelings towards him and a change took place in his heart. So, Olga was responsible for the positive change in him.