other
how many years will he get locked for
15 years
a written document on a topic/argument
treatise
enemies
foes
kindness and mercy
humane
what is the lawyer's mental state like while he is in confinement?
He is depressed and lonely
What was the age of the lawyer at the start of the bet?
25
who is the author of "The Bet"
Anton Chekov
he regrets it. he wishes the lawyer died.
What instrument did he get during jail
When did the lawyer leave?
5 hours before the 15 years was up
a sudden change in behavior
caprice
what was the original terms of the bet that the banker proposed?
5 years in confinement for 2 million dollars
when something is unjust/dishonest
immoral
How did the lawyer entertain himself
He read books and played instruments
Why did the lawyer decide to give up the money/leave early?
He feels like everything in life is worthless including money and doesn't want it anymore.
Does the lawyer get the money at the end of the story?
No
to be enclosed in a space
confinement
abnormally thin/weak/skinny
emaciated
Why does the banker go into the room the night before the 15 years is up?
He plans on killing the lawyer so he doesn't have to pay him.
something that is mandatory/required
compulsory
How much money did they agree on as past of the bet?
2 million dollars
What happened to the banker over the last 15 years?
he lost a lot of his money and went into debt.
to do something passionately/eagerly
zealously
to be carefree, unconcerned about serious issues
frivolous
When did he get locked up
November 14th 1870