Why was Goncharov's family elevated to gentry status?
For his grandfather's military service
For his father's public service
They weren't
For his own literary work
Answer
Goncharov's family was elevated to gentry status for his grandfather's military service. His grandfather was a soldier in the Russian army and fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded the Order of St. George for his bravery in battle, and this award allowed his family to be elevated to the gentry.
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