Our Cast of Characters
The name of the robber and murder suspect- Full name
Who is Tajomaru?
The last time Takehiko was seen alive.
A comb and a rope.
What are the things found on the crime scene?
a fictitious reason that conceals the real reason
What is pretext?
How long is the lawyer sentenced to solitary confinement as part of the bet?
The lawyer is sentenced to fifteen years of solitary confinement as part of the bet.
This is the purpose of the High Police Commissioner.
What is an interrogator?
The body was found.
Name at least 2 characteristics of the dead man (while he was alive).
marked by concern with the alleviation of suffering
What is humane?
At the end of the fifteen-year period, what decision does the lawyer make regarding the bet?
At the end of the fifteen-year period, the lawyer decides to renounce the two million rubles, considering that his time spent in solitude has given him a new perspective on life, and he realizes that material wealth is meaningless compared to the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.
What is mother-in-law?
Just past noon.
What is Tajomaru joining Takehiko and Masago?
Name at least 2 pieces of evidence that the robber is the murderer.
What is he had the dead man's stuff and he confessed?
turn away from; give up
What is a renounce?
Who proposes the bet in the story, and what are the terms of the bet?
The bet is proposed by the banker in the story. The terms of the bet are that the lawyer will spend fifteen years in solitary confinement, and if he successfully completes the term, he will receive two million rubles.
Name all 3 main characters- full names
Who are Masago, Tajomaru, and Kanazawa no Takehiko?
Tajomaru is arrested.
What is the early hours of yesterday evening?
This is how we know that the body had been dead for a long time when it was found.
What is the blood was dry?
short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
What is evanescent?
What item does the lawyer request during his time in confinement, and why is it significant?
During his time in confinement, the lawyer requests access to books, particularly those related to philosophy, history, and literature. This request is significant because it demonstrates his desire for intellectual stimulation and his commitment to self-improvement.
Name all those have been interviewed in order.
Who are a woodcutter, the Buddhist priest, the policeman, the old woman, and Tajomaru?
When the murderer decided to kill the husband.
What is at the wife's request?
The importance of the girl's description.
What is she is missing?
Someone who is one their way to being a god.
What is a Bodhisattva?
What message or lesson do you think Chekhov is conveying through the story of "The Bet"?
"The Bet" carries various messages and lessons. It critiques the superficiality of material wealth, highlights the transformative power of intellectual pursuits, and questions the value of human desires and ambitions. The story invites readers to consider the true meaning of life and the importance of personal growth and self-reflection.