Answer:
The country is Russia.
The five words or phrases that give specific hints to the location of the story are-
1. “Ivan the Terrible”- a reference to the first Tsar of Russia.
2. The young Cossack lieutenant- Cossack is a term used for Slavic/ Russian people.
3. Saber- a sword-like blade in European terms.
4. Rubles- a Russian term for money.
5. The long, thick coat- suggestive of the cold climate of Russia.
Explanation:
Leonard Q. Ross's short story "Cemetery Path," tells the story of a character named Ivan and his bet with a lieutenant, to prove his bravery in crossing the cemetery at night. The challenge not only led Ivan to death but also showed how things are not how they seem to be.
The setting of the story seems to be in Russia. This is because of some hints or phrases that we can get from the story.
1. "Ivan the Terrible"- a reference to the first Tsar of Russia.
2. the young Cossack lieutenant- Cossack is a term used for Slavic/ Russian people.
3. saber- a sword-like blade in European terms.
4. rubles- a Russian term for money.
5. the long, thick coat- suggestive of the cold climate of Russia.
