CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE THIEFS STORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where did Anil keep the bundle of notes?
A
Inside his cupboard.
B
In his wallet.
C
Under his mattress.
D
Under the pillow.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anil kept the money under the mattress which he received after selling his book to a publisher. Hari Singh thought it to be the most opportune moment to carry out the task he had been after. So, when Anil fell asleep, Hari Singh slid his hand under the mattress and slowly pulled out the bundle of notes.

Detailed explanation-2: -One day Hari saw that Anil had brought a bundle of notes. He saw him keep them under the mattress. As Hari saw the bundle of notes, so his evil spirit aroused in his mind.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hari saw Anil tuck the money under the mattress of his bed. Such a large amount of money and his unsuspecting master made Hari Singh decide to steal it.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was Anil’s goodness and carelessness. He realised his folly and decided to go back to Anil. So he went back and placed the money under the mattress.

Detailed explanation-5: -Both of them went to Anil’s room which was above the Jumna sweet shop. Anil also told Hari that he could sleep in the balcony. The narrator said that the mean that he cooked must have been terrible as Anil had to give it away to a stray dog.

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