A Thief's Story

 

1. What was Hari planning to do after stealing the money?

• He planned to leave by the 10:30 Express.
• He planned to catch the Express to Lucknow.
• He planned to hide in the nearby bazaar.
• He planned to return to his village.

Correct Answer: He planned to catch the Express to Lucknow.

2. Why did Hari quickly crawl out of Anil's room?

• Anil woke up and called him.
• The window suddenly opened.
• Anil turned over in his sleep.
• Someone knocked at the door.

Correct Answer: Anil turned over in his sleep.

3. How did Hari feel after counting the stolen money?

• He decided to return it at once.
• He imagined living comfortably for a while.
• He planned to give it away.
• He wanted to spend it carefully.

Correct Answer: He imagined living comfortably for a while.

4. Why did Hari fail to board the Lucknow Express?

• The train left too early.
• He missed the correct platform.
• He hesitated at the final moment.
• He stopped to buy a ticket.

Correct Answer: He hesitated at the final moment.

5. Why did Hari avoid staying in a nearby hotel?

• He could not find any hotels.
• He feared attracting unnecessary attention.
• He had forgotten the address.
• He wanted to save some money.

Correct Answer: He feared attracting unnecessary attention.

6. According to Hari, how does a greedy man react after a theft?

• He usually remains completely calm.
• He usually reacts with fear.
• He usually smiles politely.
• He usually laughs at everyone.

Correct Answer: He usually reacts with fear.

7. According to Hari, how does a rich man usually react after being robbed?

• He usually accepts the loss.
• He usually reacts with anger.
• He usually blames himself.
• He usually remains cheerful.

Correct Answer: He usually reacts with anger.

8. How does Hari expect Anil to react to the theft?

• He will complain about losing money.
• He will call the nearest police.
• He will feel sad over broken trust.
• He will search the whole market.

Correct Answer: He will feel sad over broken trust.

9. Why did Hari remain uncomfortable in the maidan?

• The loud crowd disturbed him.
• The cold rain made him miserable.
• The bright lights annoyed him.
• The stray dogs chased him.

Correct Answer: The cold rain made him miserable.

10. Why were the stolen notes found to be wet?

• They fell into dirty water.
• They became wet in the rain.
• They were washed accidentally.
• They stayed near the river.

Correct Answer: They became wet in the rain.

11. What important opportunity did Hari remember?

• Travelling to another city soon.
• Learning to read and write well.
• Working in a large office.
• Joining a famous school.

Correct Answer: Learning to read and write well.

12. Why did Hari decide to return the money?

• He feared losing the railway ticket.
• He wanted to avoid heavy rain.
• He valued education above easy money.
• He wished to visit his village.

Correct Answer: He valued education above easy money.

13. What did Hari realise about becoming successful?

• Money solves every problem.
• Education brings lasting success.
• Luck changes every future.
• Travel builds strong character.

Correct Answer: Education brings lasting success.

14. Why was returning the money more difficult than stealing it?

• The notes became too heavy.
• The door was tightly locked.
• The neighbours were watching.
• It had to remain completely unnoticed.

Correct Answer: It had to remain completely unnoticed.

15. What did Hari do after entering Anil's room again?

• He woke Anil with a smile.
• He counted the notes again.
• He quietly replaced the money.
• He hid them inside a bag.

Correct Answer: He quietly replaced the money.

16. Why did Hari's heart suddenly sink the next morning?

• He forgot where he slept.
• He expected the police outside.
• He thought Anil knew everything.
• He lost the room key.

Correct Answer: He thought Anil knew everything.

17. What made Hari realise Anil knew about the theft?

• Anil asked many questions first.
• Hari confessed everything himself.
• The fifty-rupee note was still wet.
• The mattress looked disturbed.

Correct Answer: The fifty-rupee note was still wet.

18. Why did Anil give Hari a fifty-rupee note?

• He wished to repay a loan.
• He wanted Hari to earn honestly.
• He wanted Hari to leave soon.
• He planned another surprise.

Correct Answer: He wanted Hari to earn honestly.

19. What does Anil's silence at the end suggest?

• He wanted immediate revenge instead.
• He planned to inform the police.
• He wanted to test Hari again.
• He chose forgiveness over punishment.

Correct Answer: He chose forgiveness over punishment.

20. Which message is best conveyed through the ending?

• Money always changes people.
• Success depends only on wealth.
• Education alone brings happiness.
• Trust and kindness can reform lives.

Correct Answer: Trust and kindness can reform lives.