Question

2. What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?
3. Is Lushkoff a willing worker? Why, then, does he agree to
chop wood for Sergei?​

Answer 1

$\huge\underline\mathscr\pink{Hey \: Mate!}$

Lushkoff gave the reason for his telling lies that he formerly sang in a Russian choir but was fired from his job for being an alcoholic

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