CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

IF I WERE YOU

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How was Intruder similar to Gerrard?
A
similar appearance
B
similar nature
C
identical face
D
identical field of crime
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Intruder is similar in build to Gerrard enters from the right silently – revolver in hand. He is flashily dressed in an overcoat and a soft hat. He seems to be a dangerous person as he is carrying a pistol and threatens Gerrard. He claims to have killed a cop.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both were imitators i.e. intruder wanted to take Gerrard’s identity whereas Gerrard himself was using props to hide his identity.

Detailed explanation-3: -What was the first appearance/impression of the intruder? When the intruder got into the cottage, Gerrard was talking to someone on his phone. He was standing near divan and was packing things in a travelling bag. The intruder was of medium height.

Detailed explanation-4: -“You’ll soon stop being smart.” Why did Intruder think that Gerrard was being smart? Solution : The Intruder thought that Gerrard was being ‘smart’ or clever and facetious because he did not show any fear at the sight of an armed man enter his house and threaten him.

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