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Chapter - The Theif's story


( 1 ) What is the narrator ' a fairly successful hand ' at ? 

Ans. The narrator ( thief ) is a fairly successful hand at stealing and robbing people .

( 2 ) What does Hari Singh get from Anil in return for his work ? 

Ans. In return of his work , Hari Singh gets food and a place to live in. 

( 3 ) How does the thief think Anil will react to the theft ? 

Ans. The thief thinks that Anil would be sad not because of the loss of money but because of the loss of trust he had in Hari.

( 4 ) Does Anil realise that he has been robbed ?

Ans. Yes, Anil realises that he has been robbed because the very next day he gives a fifty rupee note to Hari which was damp, though he did not say anything to Hari. 

( 5 ) What was Hari's reactions to the prospect of receiving an education ? What makes him return to Anil . 

Ans. Hari was very happy to receive the education from his master. He was willing . We can say his prospect of to learn more. He knew that education could change his receiving an education changed over time, as he started living with Anil . For a day, his mind changed and he tried to cheat Anil. He then remembered the calm and satisfied life of Anil. He knew that respect and reputation can be earned by education only. So his urge to receive education made him return to Anil .

( 6 ) In which queer way did Anil make a living ?

Ans. Anil wrote for magazines . He made money by fits and starts. 

( 7 ) What conditions did Anil put forward before appointing Hari Singh as a servant? 

Ans. Before appointing Hari singh, Anil told him that he could not pay him. Also he told him that if he could cook for him, then he would feed him.