A Thief's Story Ruskin Bond Class 10 SR CBA 3

 





1. Why did Hari Singh approach Anil at the wrestling match?

  • He wanted to become a wrestler.
  • He thought Anil looked easy-going and trusting.
  • He wanted to sell tickets.
  • He wanted to meet the crowd.

2. Why did Hari Singh change his name every month?

  • He wanted to impress everyone.
  • He wanted to avoid the police and former employers.
  • He liked collecting names.
  • He forgot his real name.

3. What does Hari's flattery mainly reveal about him?

  • He admired all wrestlers.
  • He knew how to gain people's confidence.
  • He wanted free tickets.
  • He enjoyed public speaking.

4. Why did Hari ask Anil for work instead of money?

  • He wanted a government job.
  • He wanted to become famous.
  • He wanted food and shelter.
  • He wanted to learn wrestling.

5. Why did Hari lie about his cooking skills?

  • He wanted to win a cooking contest.
  • He wanted to become a chef.
  • He wanted food and shelter.
  • He wanted to open a hotel.

6. Why did Anil give Hari's meal to a stray dog?

  • Hari requested him to do so.
  • The food belonged to the dog.
  • The food was too badly cooked to eat.
  • The dog was celebrating.

7. What does Anil's reaction to Hari's poor cooking show?

  • He was strict and impatient.
  • He was kind and forgiving.
  • He was afraid of Hari.
  • He disliked young boys.

8. Why was Hari grateful to Anil?

  • Anil bought him new clothes.
  • Anil taught him useful life skills.
  • Anil made him rich.
  • Anil found him a job.

9. What did Hari believe education would help him achieve?

  • A better future with greater opportunities.
  • A place in the police.
  • A chance to travel.
  • A famous sports career.

10. How did Hari secretly earn about one rupee every day?

  • By selling old books.
  • By writing articles.
  • By cheating while buying groceries.
  • By washing clothes.

11. What does Anil's irregular income suggest about his life?

  • He worked in a bank.
  • He owned many shops.
  • He earned money unpredictably.
  • He inherited great wealth.

12. Why did Anil never object to Hari's small cheating?

  • He forgot the prices.
  • He trusted Hari more than money.
  • He was afraid of arguments.
  • He never bought groceries.

13. What opportunity made stealing easy for Hari?

  • The neighbours helped him.
  • The money was left outside.
  • Anil gave him the room key.
  • The shopkeeper encouraged him.

14. Why did Hari find it difficult to rob Anil?

  • The money was locked safely.
  • The neighbours were watching.
  • Anil trusted him completely.
  • The police arrived early.

15. According to Hari, why is it easy to rob a greedy person?

  • Such a person values money more than trust.
  • Such a person never sleeps.
  • Such a person travels often.
  • Such a person hides nothing.

16. Why did Hari finally think of stealing the money?

  • He wanted to buy books.
  • He wanted to help Anil.
  • He wanted to return to his old profession.
  • He wanted to leave the city.

17. Which quality of Anil influenced Hari the most?

  • His physical strength.
  • His kindness and trust.
  • His expensive clothes.
  • His clever business skills.

18. Which value is most strongly highlighted through Anil's behaviour?

  • Revenge and pride.
  • Hard work and speed.
  • Power and authority.
  • Compassion and trust.

19. What can we infer about Hari at the end of this part?

  • He plans to become a wrestler.
  • He has become completely honest.
  • He is beginning to struggle between honesty and theft.
  • He wants to become a policeman.

20. What is the central idea of this part of the story?

  • Money solves every problem.
  • Cooking is the greatest skill.
  • Trust and kindness can begin to change a person.
  • Success comes through luck alone.

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