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What is the reason for Iona's motionless state at the beginning of the story?
What is the reason for Iona's motionless state at the beginning of the story?
What is the destination of the officer who hails Iona for a ride?
What is the destination of the officer who hails Iona for a ride?
What is the reason for Iona's feeling of isolation at the end of the story?
What is the reason for Iona's feeling of isolation at the end of the story?
Study Notes
- It is twilight and snowing heavily.
- Cab driver Iona Potapov and his horse are motionless.
- They have not had a fare all evening.
- An officer hails Iona for a ride to Viborg Way.
- Iona struggles to navigate the busy streets.
- The officer jokes about people jostling Iona and his horse.
- Iona reveals his son has died of high fever.
- The journey continues amidst chaos and angry voices.
- The officer urges Iona to hurry up.
- The story ends with Iona feeling alone and isolated.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Anton Chekhov's short story "The Cabman's Story" with this quiz! See how well you remember the details of Iona Potapov's journey through the snowy streets of Russia, and discover how the story's themes of grief, loneliness, and human connection unfold. Keywords: Anton Chekhov, short story, grief, loneliness, human connection, Russia.
