The Thief's Story — Flashcards
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · English
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Who is the narrator of 'The Thief's Story' and what is his real profession?
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The narrator is Hari Singh (though this is a fake name), a 15-year-old experienced thief. He changes his name every month to stay ahead of police and former employers.
Describe Anil's character and his profession.
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Anil is about 25 years old, tall, lean, easy-going, kind and simple. He is a struggling writer who writes for magazines and occasionally sells books to publishers. He is very trusting and careless wit…
Why does Hari Singh approach Anil at the wrestling match?
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Hari Singh approaches Anil because he looks 'easy-going, kind and simple enough for my purpose.' He wants to gain Anil's confidence so he can eventually rob him. He uses flattery as his opening strate…
What arrangement does Anil make with Hari Singh for work?
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Anil cannot pay Hari Singh money, but offers to feed him in exchange for cooking. When Hari's cooking proves terrible, Anil still keeps him and teaches him to cook, write his name, and promises to tea…
How does Hari Singh make money while working for Anil?
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Hari Singh makes about a rupee a day by cheating while buying daily supplies - he keeps the extra money for himself. Anil seems to know about this but doesn't mind.
What is Hari Singh's initial reaction to the prospect of education?
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Initially, Hari Singh is grateful and excited about learning to read and write. He thinks: 'I knew that once I could write like an educated man there would be no limit to what I could achieve.'…
Why does Hari Singh find it difficult to rob Anil?
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Hari Singh finds it difficult because Anil is the most trusting person he has ever met. He explains: 'It's easy to rob a greedy man, because he can afford to be robbed; but it's difficult to rob a car…
What triggers Hari Singh's decision to finally steal from Anil?
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When Anil comes home with a bundle of notes (600 rupees) from selling a book to a publisher and tucks the money under his mattress, Hari Singh decides it's time to do 'some real work' and justifies it…
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