A Question of Trust — Flashcards
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · English
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Who is the main character in 'A Question of Trust' and what is his profession?
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Horace Danby is the main character. He is a 50-year-old locksmith who runs a successful business with two helpers. Despite being seen as respectable, he is also a burglar who steals once a year to fun…
What medical condition affects Horace Danby and how does it impact the story?
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Horace suffers from hay fever, especially in summer. This condition causes him to sneeze when exposed to flowers, which leads to his discovery by the lady in red and ultimately contributes to his down…
Why does Horace Danby commit robberies every year?
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Horace steals to fund his passion for collecting rare, expensive books. He carefully plans one robbery per year, steals enough money to last twelve months, and secretly buys books through an agent. Hi…
Describe the setting where the main robbery takes place.
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The robbery takes place at Shotover Grange, a house that Horace studied for two weeks. The family is away in London, leaving only two servants who have gone to the movies. The safe is located in the d…
How much money does Horace expect to get from the jewels at Shotover Grange?
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The jewels are worth about fifteen thousand pounds, but Horace expects to get at least five thousand pounds by selling them one by one. This money would be enough to make him happy for another year an…
How does Horace handle the dog at Shotover Grange?
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Horace calmly greets the small dog named Sherry by calling it by its right name and showing it love. He knows that calling dogs by their correct names and showing affection keeps them quiet and friend…
What causes Horace's hay fever to act up during the robbery?
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A great bowl of flowers on the table in the drawing room triggers Horace's hay fever, causing him to sneeze loudly. This sneezing leads to his discovery by the mysterious lady in red.
Describe the appearance and behavior of the lady in red.
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She is young, quite pretty, and dressed in red. She speaks in a quiet, kindly voice but with firmness. She appears calm and amused when meeting Horace, acts as if she owns the house, and seems familia…
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