VANKA

Who is the main character of the story Vanka?

• A shoemaker named Alyakhin

• A nine-year-old boy named Vanka Zhukov

• Vanka’s grandfather, Konstantin Makarych

• A farmer in Vanka’s village

What does Vanka write about in his letter?

• His dreams of becoming a shoemaker

• His desire to leave Moscow and return to his village

• His love for city life

• His plan to save money and travel

Where does Vanka hope his letter will reach?

• His parents

• The village postmaster

• His grandfather

• A kind stranger

Why is Vanka’s life in Moscow difficult?

• He is lonely and poorly treated by his employer.

• He has too many friends distracting him.

• He is busy with school and can’t rest.

• He dislikes the weather.

What emotion primarily drives Vanka to write his letter?

• Anger

• Fear

• Desperation and loneliness

• Excitement about the future

Which theme is NOT central to Vanka?

• Family and belonging

• Hope for a better future

• Social injustice

• Adventure and exploration

What is the main irony in Vanka’s letter?

• He uses the wrong address, so the letter may never reach his grandfather.

• His grandfather cannot read.

• He writes in another language.

• He forgets to send the letter.