What happened last in the plot of 'The Bet?

The prisoner climbed through a window and ran off.

A lively argument erupted at a dinner party.

The banker decided to murder the prisoner

The prisoner took the money and ran.

Where is the setting of the story?

in Russia more than 100 years ago

Which statement best expresses the theme of "The Bet"?

A man discovers over a period of time that there are things in life that are more meaningful than money.

To be happy one must be wealthy.

Time passes very slowly if you do not have a radio or a television.

The conflict between the banker and the lawyer arises from...

differences in ideas and values

the fact that they had been rivals since their youth

By purposely leaving the cottage early, the prisoner demonstrated that

he was not interested in worldly goods

he couldn't wait to see his family

the death penalty is a kinder punishment than life in prison

We may infer that the banker

did not discuss the prisoner's last letter

told all his friends about the prisoner's last letter

The banker's actions at the end of the story suggest that he

realized that the prisoner was a nobler and more honorable person than he

thought that the lawyer was planning to borrow money from him

had lost respect for the lawyer

he is going to go buy doughnuts

Which statement is true?

The banker's plan to kill the prisoner seems like the act of a desperate man.

Although he was locked up for many years, the prisoner was never lonely.

At the beginning of the story, the banker was quite worried that he would lose the bet.

The lawyer didn't escape and received the 2 million rubles.

What was the bet between the lawyer and banker?

The lawyer bet that he could stay in solitary confinement for 15 years if the banker paid him 2 million dollars.

The lawyer bet that he could stay in solitary confinement for 5 years if the banker paid him 2 million dollars.

The lawyer bet that he could stay in solitary confinement for one year if the banker paid him one million dollars.

The lawyer bet that he could stay in solitary confinement for the rest of his life if the banker paid him 15 million dollars.

What happened to the banker while the lawyer was in prison?

He lost a lot of his money betting on the Stock Exchange.

He donated his money to charity.

What did the lawyer state in his letter to the banker?

He planned to give up his right to the money.

He planned to buy many books to continue learning.

He planned to take the money right away.

He planned on traveling and visiting interesting places.

What is one of the last things that happened in "The Bet"?

The lawyer climbed through a window and ran.

There was an argument at a party over capital punishment.

The banker murdered the lawyer.

The lawyer got his 2 million dollars and ran.

What was the source of the man vs. man conflict between the banker and lawyer?

A difference in ideas and values

A fight that started when they were both in their youth

What did the banker realize about the lawyer at the end of the story?

that the lawyer was a better and more honorable person than he was

that the lawyer was going to borrow money from him

that he lost respect for the lawyer

that he was going to go to prison for life

Which of the following statements is true

The banker was a desperate man when he planned to kill the lawyer.

The banker was never lonely throughout his long prison sentence.

The banker was worried at the beginning of the bet that he would lose the bet.

Choose the best theme for this story:

There are things in life that are more meaningful than money.

To be happy one must be wealthy

Time goes by slowly when you aren't busy.

What is the main topic discussed at the dinner party?

Capital punishment vs. life in prison

The value of knowledge and experience

Treat others as you want to be treated

What is one way the banker change from the beginning of the story to the end?

He is very wealthy in the beginning, then he has lost his fortune by the end.

His time in isolation has made him lose his mind.

He has become much wiser from all of his reading.

What is one way the lawyer has changed from the beginning of the story to the end?

He no longer values money, or winning the bet.

He has learned how to do complex math equations.

He does not change in the story.

One possible theme of Chekhov's short story could be...

All of the above are examples of theme in "The Bet"

Being right is not always the most important thing.

Consider the consequences of your actions

Knowledge and Experience are more valuable than money.

Why did the lawyer renounce the money and leave a few hours shy of winning the bet and receiving the two million dollars?

He read and studied so much that he discovered that the bet was meaningless and the money has no true value.

He lost his mind and just had to get out.

He lost track of the days and actually thought he had won.

"The Bet" by Anton Chekhov

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The lawyer wagered that he could remain locked up alone for

exactly five years

fifteen years

his entire life

one year

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Over the course of time, the banker....

grew richer than ever

gave a great deal of money to charity

suffered many business losses

moved away

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

While he was a the cottage, the prisoner spent most of his time

reading and studying

writing short stories and
novels

doing crossword puzzles and similar games

surfing the internet

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In his letter to the banker, the prisoner stated that he planned to

claim the two million rubles at once

travel around the world to see interesting places

give up his right to the money

buy a yacht

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

It was agreed that the lawyer would be deprived of the right to leave the cottage or see living people. What does deprived mean?

aided or assisted

questioned or asked

to give in abundance

prevented or kept from having

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Trembling with agitation, the banker peeped into the little window. Agitation means

troubled state of mind

a clear conscience

a pleasant task

climbed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The slightest attempt to violate the agreement whould cause the lawyer to lose the bet. Violate means...

offer

break

ponder

win

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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"The Bet" by Anton Chekhov

The lawyer wagered that he could remain locked up alone for

Over the course of time, the banker....

While he was a the cottage, the prisoner spent most of his time

In his letter to the banker, the prisoner stated that he planned to

It was agreed that the lawyer would be deprived of the right to leave the cottage or see living people. What does deprived mean?

Trembling with agitation, the banker peeped into the little window. Agitation means

The slightest attempt to violate the agreement whould cause the lawyer to lose the bet. Violate means...

When the lawyer agreed to the terms of the bet, the banker was "beside himself with rapture". rapture means..

What happened last in the plot of 'The Bet?

Where is the setting of the story?

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