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1. 1.

   What are some examples of the muddlehead's clothing mishaps?

2. 2.

   He rushed into the first cage:
   "A railway ticket please. One way."

   1. In the cafe, what unusual request does the muddlehead make?
   2. What does the muddlehead ask for at the ticket office?
3. 3.

   How would you describe the muddlehead's character and behaviour?

4. 4.

   "...is it Kharkov or is it Kiev?
   Tell me where I am", he cried.

   1. Explain the context of these lines.
   2. Where is the speaker actually?
   3. What other names of places are alluded to in this poem?
5. 5.

   What is the overall tone and mood of the poem, and how does the poet achieve it?

6. 6.

   How does the poem reflect the human tendency to make mistakes and get confused?