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A Question of Trust — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · English
What A Question of Trust covers in Gujarat Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 10 English syllabus.
45 questions20 flashcards4 concepts
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 10 English · 2026-27
Topics in A Question of Trust
1
Character Analysis - Horace Danby
- 50-year-old unmarried locksmith living with a housekeeper
- Respected citizen with a successful business and two helpers
- Suffers from hay fever, especially in summer
2
The Robbery at Shotover Grange
- Target: Shotover Grange with £15,000 worth of jewels
- Expected profit: £5,000 from selling jewels one by one
- Studied the house for two weeks before attempting robbery
3
The Mysterious Lady
- Young, pretty woman dressed in red
- Appears unexpectedly during the robbery
- Speaks with quiet, kindly but firm voice
4
The Deception and Downfall
- Lady convinces Horace she's forgotten safe combination
- Horace removes gloves to light her cigarette (fatal mistake)
- Opens safe without gloves, leaving fingerprints everywhere
Key Concepts
Horace is presented as a paradoxThe story revolves around multiple layersThe story is full of ironicThe title and story question whether
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Key topics in A Question of Trust include Character Analysis - Horace Danby, The Robbery at Shotover Grange, The Mysterious Lady, The Deception and Downfall. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Gujarat Board Class 10 board exam.
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