The Bet by Anton Chekhov

Which detail from the story best supports the main idea?

• The banker was very happy about the bet. He thought the lawyer would never be able to do it.

• The lawyer went to live in a small house on the banker’s property. He wasn’t allowed to talk to anyone.

• He learned many languages.

• He said he had learned a lot in the fifteen years he had been in the house, and he was ready to leave.

Which detail from the story best supports the main theme?

• The banker was very happy about the bet. He thought the lawyer would never be able to do it.

• The lawyer went to live in a small house on the banker’s property. He wasn’t allowed to talk to anyone.

• He learned many languages.

• He said he had learned a lot in the fifteen years he had been in the house, and he was ready to leave.

What can be inferred about the banker's character based on his actions in the story?

• He is a generous and kind man.

• He is a wealthy and arrogant man.

• He is a wise and thoughtful man.

• He is a humble and modest man.

How does the text support the nuanced conclusion that the lawyer's experience in the house changed him?

• The text does not provide evidence to support this conclusion.

• The lawyer's refusal to leave suggests he had grown accustomed to his isolated life.

• The lawyer's newfound knowledge and skills demonstrate his personal growth.

• The lawyer's willingness to accept the bet shows his confidence in his abilities.

Which passage from the text most vividly encapsulates the theme of the transformative power of knowledge?

• The banker was very happy about the bet. He thought the lawyer would never be able to do it.

• The lawyer went to live in a small house on the banker’s property. He wasn’t allowed to talk to anyone.

• He learned many languages.

• He said he had learned a lot in the fifteen years he had been in the house, and he was ready to leave.

What can be deduced from the text about the complex dynamics of the relationship between the banker and the lawyer?

• They were close friends who respected each other.

• They were rivals who were constantly trying to outsmart each other.

• They were strangers who were brought together by circumstance.

• They were employer and employee who had a professional relationship.

Which of the following summaries best captures the main idea of the story?

• A banker makes a bet with a lawyer that he can't stay in a room by himself for fifteen years, and the lawyer wins.

• The story explores the power of knowledge and personal growth through the lawyer's experience in isolation.

• The banker is a wealthy and arrogant man who loses a bet to a clever lawyer.

• The lawyer's decision to stay in the house for fifteen years shows his determination and resilience.

How does the author use the characters to highlight the main idea of the story?

• The banker represents the value of money, while the lawyer represents the importance of knowledge.

• The characters are all wealthy and intelligent, which emphasizes the theme of social status.

• The characters are all struggling with their own personal problems, which highlights the theme of human suffering.

• The characters are all very different from each other, which emphasizes the theme of diversity.

How does the conflict in the story help to reveal the main idea?

• The conflict between the banker and the lawyer highlights the importance of family and friends.

• The conflict between the banker and the lawyer shows that people can change their minds over time.

• The conflict between the banker and the lawyer emphasizes the theme of greed and ambition.

• The conflict between the banker and the lawyer demonstrates the transformative power of knowledge and personal growth.

Which paragraph from the story provides the best evidence for the central theme?

• A long time ago, a banker had a party at his house. Many smart people came to the party, including journalists and lawyers. They talked about the death penalty, and some people thought it was a bad idea. They thought it was cruel and not right. One lawyer said that he would rather go to prison for life than die.

• The banker didn’t believe him. He bet the lawyer two million rubles that he couldn’t stay in a room by himself for fifteen years. The lawyer agreed to the bet.

• The lawyer spent his time reading books and learning new things. He learned many languages.

• He said he had learned a lot in the fifteen years he had been in the house, and he was ready to leave.