The Thief’s Story
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English
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Who is the author of 'The Thief's Story' and what awards has he received?
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Ruskin Bond is the author. He is an Indian author of British descent who received the Sahitya Academy Award in 1992 for 'Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra', Padmashri in 1999, and Padmabhushan in 2014. He…
What is the real name of the narrator and why does he keep changing names?
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The narrator's real name is not revealed. He tells Anil his name is 'Hari Singh' but admits he lies about his name. He takes a new name every month to stay ahead of the police and his former employers…
How old is the narrator and what is his profession when he meets Anil?
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The narrator is 15 years old and describes himself as 'an experienced and fairly successful' thief. Despite his young age, he considers himself skilled in his criminal activities.
Where and how does the narrator first meet Anil?
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The narrator meets Anil at a wrestling match. He approaches Anil, who is about 25 years old, tall, lean, and appears easy-going and kind. The narrator uses flattery, saying 'You look a bit of a wrestl…
What arrangement do Anil and the narrator make for work?
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When the narrator asks to work for Anil, Anil says he can't pay him but asks if he can cook. The narrator lies that he can cook. Anil agrees to feed him in exchange for cooking and lets him sleep on t…
What happens when the narrator cooks his first meal for Anil?
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The first meal the narrator cooked was terrible. Anil gave it to a stray dog and told him to leave. However, the narrator hung around smiling appealingly, which made Anil laugh. Anil then decided to t…
What does Anil teach the narrator besides cooking?
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Besides cooking, Anil teaches the narrator to write his name and promises to teach him to write whole sentences and add numbers. The narrator is grateful because he knows that once he can write like a…
How does the narrator make extra money while working for Anil?
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The narrator makes about a rupee a day profit by cheating while buying daily supplies. He takes his time shopping and keeps some money for himself. He thinks Anil knows about this but doesn't seem to …
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