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Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?

CBSE Class IX

Updated On: Dec 1, 2023

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Lushkoff is weak out of malnourishment and alcoholism. He knows he is not strong enough to work. But once Sergei detects his lies then he is feeling ashamed. His conscience pushes him to agree for chopping wood.

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Section A		Section B
Marks	Frequency	Marks	Frequency
0 − 10	3	0 − 10	5
10 − 20	9	10 − 20	19
20 − 30	17	20 − 30	15
30 − 40	12	30 − 40	10
40 − 50	9	40 − 50	1

Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to chop wood for Sergei?

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