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The Thief's Story

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · English

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Card 1Narrator and character introduction

Who is the narrator of the story, and what is his occupation when he meets Anil?

Answer

Hari Singh is the narrator. He is a 15-year-old experienced thief when he meets Anil.

Card 2Narrator's trickery

Why does Hari Singh use a false name when he meets people?

Answer

He uses a new name every month to stay ahead of the police and his former employers. This shows that he is careful, dishonest, and used to changing identities.

Card 3Anil's character

Who is Anil, and what are his main qualities?

Answer

Anil is about 25 years old, tall and lean, and works as a young writer. He is easy-going, kind, simple, and trusting.

Card 4Initial meeting

Why does Hari Singh decide that Anil may be a useful person to approach?

Answer

Hari Singh thinks Anil looks easy-going, kind, and simple enough to trust him. He feels he may be able to get into Anil's confidence and use him for money.

Card 5Employment arrangement

What does Anil say when Hari Singh asks for work, and what condition does he set?

Answer

Anil says he cannot pay him. When Hari Singh asks whether he can be fed, Anil agrees only if he can cook.

Card 6Cooking episode

Why is the first meal cooked by Hari Singh important?

Answer

The meal is terrible, and Anil gives it to a stray dog. This shows that Hari Singh cannot cook at first and that Anil is patient and forgiving.

Card 7Education

What does Anil teach Hari Singh after taking him in?

Answer

Anil teaches him to cook, write his name, and later promises to teach whole sentences and add numbers. This is important because education becomes the turning point in the story.

Card 8Cheating on shopping

What does Hari Singh mean when he says he made a profit of about a rupee a day?

Answer

He secretly cheated while buying supplies for Anil and kept some extra money. This shows that he was still dishonest even while working for Anil.

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