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A Question of Trust — Chapter Summary

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · English

Summary of A Question of Trust for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English. Part of the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English syllabus.

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Overview

Horace Danby looks like a respectable man, but he secretly steals every year to buy rare books. His careful plan fails at Shotover Grange when hay fever gives him away. A young lady in red pretends to be the owner’s wife, tricks him into opening the safe, and escapes with the jewels while Horace is

Key Concepts

Horace is about fifty years old

Horace is about fifty years old, unmarried, and appears honest, but he steals from a safe every year. He makes locks for a living and has two helpers,

Horace does not steal out

Horace does not steal out of simple greed. He steals to fund his love for rare books, which he buys through an agent after each yearly robbery.

Horace studies Shotover Grange for two

Horace studies Shotover Grange for two weeks and learns about the safe hidden behind a painting in the drawing room. A magazine article has already re

Horace suffers from hay fever

Horace suffers from hay fever in summer, and the flowers in the room make him sneeze. This noise leads to his discovery by the young lady in red.

The young lady in red

The young lady in red is the real thief. She pretends to be the wife of the owner, speaks calmly and cleverly, and manipulates Horace into helping her

Learning Objectives

  • Understand Horace Danby’s character and motive for theft
  • Trace the sequence of events leading to the burglary at Shotover Grange
  • Identify the role of the young lady in red and the real wife
  • Explain how Horace is caught through fingerprints and false trust
  • Analyse the theme of betrayal and the title’s meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in A Question of Trust for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English?
Key topics in A Question of Trust include Plot Summary, Character Sketches, Themes, Important Events and Causes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise A Question of Trust for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 50 practice questions on A Question of Trust. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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