Question

What was the first task given to lushkoff

Answer 1

to cut woods in the forest .

Answer 2

To Chop wood at Sergei's instruction.

In the story, "The Beggar", Lushkoff is a poor fellow who used to beg for making his ends meet.

When Sergei sees Lushkoff, he takes pity on his condition and offers him a job of cutting wood at his place.

Although, Leshkoff is weak and alcoholic yet he takes up the offer and when he is not able to do the job, Olga helps him out and he gets an awakening.

Olga was the maid of Sergei.