Questions for the book the duel by Nicola teleshov

1. Explain why the officer should/shouldn’t have told the dead man’s mother the truth? Why do you think he couldn’t? Do you think you would have been able to if you were in his place?

2. How does the author initially “trick” the reader? What is the real story in “the duel”?

3. In your opinion, why could Ivan goluben ko not break the news to Vladimir’s mother? Give evidence to support your interpretation.

4. From what point of view (narrative) is this story told? (Refer to you “short story notes”) why do you think the author chose this point of view? Who is the focal (main) character?