Question

Why does he want the beggar to chop wood

Answer 1

Hey friend...
If this is from a lesson then please mention the name of the lesson or else...

When beggars don't get a job to earn money they cut trees to obtain wood and sell in the market to companies that makes products with wood. They re also known as "wood cutters". That is why he is making him chop wood.
Hope this helps u

Answer 2

He want the beggar to chopp wood because to make him hard working or make his earnning.