ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF IVAN DENISOVICH STUDY GUIDE
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
How and when did the guard sound reveille, and why did he not sound it for long?
Answers :The guard sounded reveille at 5 am by hitting a hammer on a railing. He
did not do this for long because it was freezing.
Why does Shukhov never oversleep reveille?
Answers :Shukhov never oversleeps reveille because that is the only few minutes
he has to himself. In this time, he makes things and does things to make money,
makes mittens and sells them.
What advice did Kuziomin (the first squad leader) give the new men?
Answers :The advice Kuziomin gave the new men was never eat another man's
food you could get diseases, don't count on the doctors to get you out of sickness,
and don't squeal on your buddies. "The ones that don't make it are those who lick
other men's leftovers, those who count on the doctors to pull them through, and
those who squeal on their buddies" page 4.
Which part of his advice does Shukhov dispute and why?
Answers :Shukhov knows that the ones who "squeal on their buddies" get away
with it.
Why does Shukhov linger in bed this morning?
Answers :Shukhov lingers in bed this morning because he is ill-cold and aching
Why does Tiurin (the squad leader) look worried this morning? What is his very
important "job" this morning?
, Answers :Tiurin, the squad leader, looked worried this morning because he is
trying to keep his men from getting stuck in a bad job. His very important "job"
was to get enough stuff to bribe the guards with.
How will Tiurin accomplish this "job?"
Answers :Tiurin will accomplish this "job" by bringing the best of what they have
to bribe the guards with more power.
Who is "One-and-a-half," and how does he figure into Shukhov's decision to stay
in bed?
Answers :"One-and-a-half" is Ivan. He is the most lenient guard. Shukhov decides
to stay in bed because he knows Ivan won't get him in trouble.
What is the orderlies' first job in the morning, and what does this job reveal abut
living conditions in the camp?
Answers :The orderlies' first job in the morning is to empty the bathroom barrel.
This tells us that the living conditions in the camp are dirty and unsuited for living.
What makes Shukhov decide to report sick?
Answers :The finial reason Shukhov decides to report sick is because it was -17˚F
and his fever is over 99˚F.
How does Shukhov's decision to stay in bed go away?
Answers :The very strict guard (the tartar) comes in and sees Shukhov in bed.
Shukhov gets punished and has to clean the guards floor.
What is Shukhov's reaction to his punishment? Why does he react this way?
Answers :Shukhov does not think his punishment was that bad, it was warm in the
guards' room therefore he was warm.
, What do all articles on Shukhov's outer garments have in common?
Answers :All of Shukhov's outer garments have his number on them, S-854. Also,
they are all worn out.
At what temperature is it too cold to send the prisoners out to work?
Answers :At -41˚F it is too cold to send the prisoners to work.
What does this tell you about working conditions in the camp?
Answers :This tells us that working conditions are awful.
What is Shukhov's actual punishment for sleeping in? What is his reaction to the
Tartar's justice?
Answers :Shukhov's actual punishment for sleeping in is scrubbing the guards'
floor. Shukhov is pleased with the Tartar's justice because he did not get in trouble
and he was warm.
Describe the different types of footwear Shukhov has worn while a prisoner. How
has this experience affected the way he treats his footwear?
Answers :Shukhov has had valenki and leather boots. This effects the way he
treats his footwear because he knows that they will have to last him a long time.
Describe Shukhov's dental condition. What was its cause?
Answers :Shukhov has missing teeth due to scurvy, a condition that is caused by
severe lack of vitamin C.
How does Shukhov wash the guards' floor? Why does he do it this way?
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
How and when did the guard sound reveille, and why did he not sound it for long?
Answers :The guard sounded reveille at 5 am by hitting a hammer on a railing. He
did not do this for long because it was freezing.
Why does Shukhov never oversleep reveille?
Answers :Shukhov never oversleeps reveille because that is the only few minutes
he has to himself. In this time, he makes things and does things to make money,
makes mittens and sells them.
What advice did Kuziomin (the first squad leader) give the new men?
Answers :The advice Kuziomin gave the new men was never eat another man's
food you could get diseases, don't count on the doctors to get you out of sickness,
and don't squeal on your buddies. "The ones that don't make it are those who lick
other men's leftovers, those who count on the doctors to pull them through, and
those who squeal on their buddies" page 4.
Which part of his advice does Shukhov dispute and why?
Answers :Shukhov knows that the ones who "squeal on their buddies" get away
with it.
Why does Shukhov linger in bed this morning?
Answers :Shukhov lingers in bed this morning because he is ill-cold and aching
Why does Tiurin (the squad leader) look worried this morning? What is his very
important "job" this morning?
, Answers :Tiurin, the squad leader, looked worried this morning because he is
trying to keep his men from getting stuck in a bad job. His very important "job"
was to get enough stuff to bribe the guards with.
How will Tiurin accomplish this "job?"
Answers :Tiurin will accomplish this "job" by bringing the best of what they have
to bribe the guards with more power.
Who is "One-and-a-half," and how does he figure into Shukhov's decision to stay
in bed?
Answers :"One-and-a-half" is Ivan. He is the most lenient guard. Shukhov decides
to stay in bed because he knows Ivan won't get him in trouble.
What is the orderlies' first job in the morning, and what does this job reveal abut
living conditions in the camp?
Answers :The orderlies' first job in the morning is to empty the bathroom barrel.
This tells us that the living conditions in the camp are dirty and unsuited for living.
What makes Shukhov decide to report sick?
Answers :The finial reason Shukhov decides to report sick is because it was -17˚F
and his fever is over 99˚F.
How does Shukhov's decision to stay in bed go away?
Answers :The very strict guard (the tartar) comes in and sees Shukhov in bed.
Shukhov gets punished and has to clean the guards floor.
What is Shukhov's reaction to his punishment? Why does he react this way?
Answers :Shukhov does not think his punishment was that bad, it was warm in the
guards' room therefore he was warm.
, What do all articles on Shukhov's outer garments have in common?
Answers :All of Shukhov's outer garments have his number on them, S-854. Also,
they are all worn out.
At what temperature is it too cold to send the prisoners out to work?
Answers :At -41˚F it is too cold to send the prisoners to work.
What does this tell you about working conditions in the camp?
Answers :This tells us that working conditions are awful.
What is Shukhov's actual punishment for sleeping in? What is his reaction to the
Tartar's justice?
Answers :Shukhov's actual punishment for sleeping in is scrubbing the guards'
floor. Shukhov is pleased with the Tartar's justice because he did not get in trouble
and he was warm.
Describe the different types of footwear Shukhov has worn while a prisoner. How
has this experience affected the way he treats his footwear?
Answers :Shukhov has had valenki and leather boots. This effects the way he
treats his footwear because he knows that they will have to last him a long time.
Describe Shukhov's dental condition. What was its cause?
Answers :Shukhov has missing teeth due to scurvy, a condition that is caused by
severe lack of vitamin C.
How does Shukhov wash the guards' floor? Why does he do it this way?
