Question

What reasons does he give to Sergei for his telling lies?​

Answer 1

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Lushkoff says that he was sent away from the Russian choir because of him being an alcoholic. He tells lies because if he would tell this truth, no one would ever help him or give him money.

Answer 2

Answer:

He told Sergei that he could not get along without lying. If he told the truth, then nobody would give him anything.