CLASS 10
THE THIEFS STORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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he wanted Hari to realize his fault on his own
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he had informed the police about it
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he wanted to give him another chance
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he was charmed by Hari’s smile
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Detailed explanation-1: -(c) What does the phrase ‘neither his lips nor his eyes showed anything’ explain ? Answer: (a) The narrator’s heart sank to think that Anil might have known that he had stolen his money. So he would be sad at the loss of trust.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Yes, Anil had realized that he had been robbed. He knew this probably because all the notes were wet and damp from the rain. However, he did not say anything to the thief and behaved normally.
Detailed explanation-3: -(b) Anil did not show anything because he was understanding and Hari’s return gave him the hope of a change in him. (c) ‘Showed’ means the same as ‘reveal’.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Yes, Hari liked working for Anil. He was happy to carry on the chores for him and was grateful for the education he was receiving. He used to make profit of about a rupee a day as well, which was a decent amount besides being fed.