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What technique did the narrator use to try and get into Anil's confidence?
What technique did the narrator use to try and get into Anil's confidence?
- Flattery (correct)
- Bribery
- Intimidation
- Threats
How did Anil respond to the narrator's initial comment about wrestling?
How did Anil respond to the narrator's initial comment about wrestling?
- He laughed at the narrator
- He challenged the narrator to a match
- He agreed with the narrator (correct)
- He disagreed with the narrator
What physical characteristic of Anil is mentioned in the text?
What physical characteristic of Anil is mentioned in the text?
- Heavy and imposing
- Short and muscular
- Tall, lean, and easy-going (correct)
- Short, stocky, and aggressive
Why was the narrator put off when Anil mentioned that he looked like a wrestler?
Why was the narrator put off when Anil mentioned that he looked like a wrestler?
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How did the narrator describe himself when asked about wrestling?
How did the narrator describe himself when asked about wrestling?
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Study Notes
The Narrator's Background
- The narrator was a 15-year-old thief when they met Anil.
- The narrator had experience as a thief and was fairly successful.
The Encounter with Anil
- The narrator approached Anil while he was watching a wrestling match.
- Anil was 25 years old, tall, lean, and appeared easy-going, kind, and simple.
Initial Conversation
- The narrator used flattery to try to gain Anil's confidence, saying "You look a bit of a wrestler yourself."
- Anil replied, "So do you," which initially put the narrator off as they were thin at the time.
- The narrator modestly claimed to wrestle a bit, leading to Anil asking for their name.
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Experience the encounter between a young thief and a kind stranger named Anil. Explore themes of friendship, trust, and personal transformation in this short story.
