10 Questions
What was Horace Danby's occupation?
Locksmith
What was Horace Danby's annual illegal activity?
Robbing a safe to obtain rare books
What was Horace Danby's reason for planning the robberies?
To secretly buy rare books through an agent
What was Horace Danby's health issue in summer?
Hay fever
How did Horace Danby feel about his upcoming robbery at Shotover Grange?
Confident and sure of its success
What did Horace Danby do for a living?
He was a locksmith
What was the reason for Horace Danby's occasional unhappiness?
He suffered from hay fever in summer
What was the outcome of Horace Danby's annual robberies?
He used the stolen goods to buy rare books through an agent
How did Horace Danby feel about his upcoming robbery at Shotover Grange?
Confident and sure of its success
What was the reason for Horace Danby's first and only prison sentence?
For stealing rare, expensive books
Test your knowledge of classic mystery literature with this quiz on "Horace Danby" by W. Somerset Maugham. Delve into the intriguing tale of a seemingly upright citizen who harbors a surprising secret.
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