Question

1. how do gerasim’s actions at the end of the passage help develop the theme?

a by refusing a job he desperately needs, gerasim shows that some people cannot be helped no matter what support is offered.
b by putting the needs of others before his own, gerasim shows that acting with compassion toward others is its own personal reward.
c by sacrificing any possibility of happiness, gerasim shows that material wealth is meaningless and unimportant.
d by turning down a helpful offer, gerasim shows that pride can stand in the way of a person’s success.

part b

1. which quotation from the passage supports the answer in part a?

a “he stood there a long while, saddened, lost in thought, then he turned and went back into the coachman’s room.” (paragraph 47)
b “gerasim stammered out, ‘...i want to thank you ever and ever so much...but—i can’t take the place.’” (paragraph 49)
c “gerasim found nothing to say in reply. he reddened and lowered his eyes.” (paragraph 51)
d “he felt happy and lighthearted.” (paragraph 51)

1. how does the conversation between yegor and sharov advance the plot?

a it reveals that yegor and sharov do not understand the consequences of their decision.
b it exposes the heartlessness of yegor and sharov despite their willingness to help gerasim.
c it summarizes the reasons why yegor and sharov should offer gerasim a job.
d it illustrates the employer - employee relationship between yegor and sharov.

Explanation:

Question 10

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: If Gerasim refuses a needed job, it implies he can't be helped, but we need to check the theme. However, let's check other options.
• Option B: Putting others' needs first (like maybe helping the coachman) and acting with compassion as a reward. This aligns with themes of compassion.
• Option C: Sacrificing happiness for material wealth? No, the action is about helping, not material wealth.
• Option D: Pride blocking success? The action is more about compassion than pride. So B is correct as it focuses on compassion for others.

We need a quote supporting Question 10's answer (B, about compassion/putting others first).

• Option A: Just thinking, no support for compassion.
• Option B: Refusing a job (maybe to help the coachman), showing he puts others first. This supports B.
• Option C: Being embarrassed, not related to compassion.
• Option D: Feeling happy, but not showing the action of putting others first. So B is correct.

Analyze how Yegor and Sharov's conversation advances the plot:

• Option A: Revealing they don't understand consequences? Not clear.
• Option B: Exposing heartlessness despite helping? No, the conversation likely shows their decision's impact. Wait, no—if they offer a job but maybe don't understand Gerasim's situation (consequences of their decision to offer, like him refusing). Wait, no, let's recheck. The conversation's role: if they offer a job, and maybe don't realize he won't take it (consequences of their decision). But let's check options:
• Option A: Reveals they don't understand consequences of their decision (to offer the job, and how Gerasim will react). This makes sense.
• Option B: Exposing heartlessness? No, they are willing to help.
• Option C: Summarizing reasons to offer job? The conversation is about the plot advance, not summarizing reasons.
• Option D: Illustrating employer - employee relationship? No, it's about Gerasim. So A is correct.

Answer:

B. By putting the needs of others before his own, Gerasim shows that acting with compassion toward others is its own personal reward.

Question 11