NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Moments Chapter 9 The Beggar
Summary of Class 9 Moments Chapter 9 The Beggar
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Glossary
copeck (also spelt kopeck): Russian coin equal to one hundredth of a rouble
calumny: the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage his/her reputation
suppliant (or supplicant): a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority
mendicant: beggar
swindling: cheating a person of money
perplexity: state of being puzzled; bewilderment
irresolutely: hesitantly; undecidedly
billet: here, a thick piece of wood
waif: a homeless person
shovel: remove snow with a shovel (a tool resembling a spade with a broad blade and typically upturned sides)
roasting (an informal or humorous word): here, scolding
sot: a habitual drunkard
Question 1:
Has Lushkoff become a beggar by circumstance or by choice?
Answer
Lushkoff has become a beggar by choice. Formerly, he used to sing in a Russian choir and was sent away for drunkenness. Instead of searching for another job, Lushkoff decided to become a beggar.
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Moments Chapter 9 The Beggar
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.
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Moments Chapter 9 The Beggar
Question 3:
Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?
Answer
No, he is not a willing worker. Alcohol has undermined his strength, and he has no inclination to do any work. He agrees to chop wood for Sergei not because he is hungry or wants to work but because he is ashamed and trapped by his own words.
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Moments Chapter 9 The Beggar
Question 4:
Sergei says, “I am happy that my words have taken effect.” Why does he say so? Is he right in saying this?
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 while handing 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.
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Moments Chapter 9 The Beggar
Question 5:
Lushkoff is earning thirty five roubles a month. How is he obliged to Sergei for this?
Answer
Lushkoff is earning thirty-five roubles a month. He is obliged to Sergei because if he hadn’t come to Sergei, then he still might have been a beggar telling the same old lies of being a teacher or a student. But Sergei helped him get out of the pit by giving him work.
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Moments Chapter 9 The Beggar
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 the same. She did the work of his part as 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.
NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Moments Chapter 9 The Beggar
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