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What does the thief find challenging about robbing Anil compared to robbing a greedy man?
What does the thief find challenging about robbing Anil compared to robbing a greedy man?
- Anil is careless and might not even notice being robbed. (correct)
- Anil has too many friends who might find out.
- Anil's money is difficult to access compared to a greedy man's.
- Anil is more observant than a greedy man.
Why does the thief believe Anil's money would be wasted on his friends?
Why does the thief believe Anil's money would be wasted on his friends?
- Anil is overly generous with his friends. (correct)
- Anil values his friends more than his wealth.
- Anil's friends are not in need of money.
- Anil's friends are not trustworthy.
What motivates the thief to consider doing 'real work' instead of continuing to steal from Anil?
What motivates the thief to consider doing 'real work' instead of continuing to steal from Anil?
- Fear of getting caught by Anil.
- Desire to improve his own work ethics.
- Concern for Anil's well-being.
- Guilt over betraying Anil's trust. (correct)
Why does the thief think it is easier to rob a greedy man than a careless one?
Why does the thief think it is easier to rob a greedy man than a careless one?
How does the thief view Anil's trust towards him?
How does the thief view Anil's trust towards him?
What does the thief find displeasing about robbing a careless man?
What does the thief find displeasing about robbing a careless man?
Why does the thief believe that by robbing Anil, he is actually preventing wastage of money?
Why does the thief believe that by robbing Anil, he is actually preventing wastage of money?
'Slipping out of the blanket, I crept up to the bed.' What does this action reveal about the thief's character?
'Slipping out of the blanket, I crept up to the bed.' What does this action reveal about the thief's character?
'Anil sighed in his sleep and turned on his side, towards me.' What effect does this action have on the thief?
'Anil sighed in his sleep and turned on his side, towards me.' What effect does this action have on the thief?
Flashcards
Thief's challenge robbing Anil
Thief's challenge robbing Anil
The thief finds it difficult to rob Anil because Anil is careless and may not notice he is being robbed.
Anil's money's use
Anil's money's use
The thief thinks Anil's generosity makes his money a waste on his friends instead of useful things.
Thief's guilt & work
Thief's guilt & work
The thief is troubled by betraying Anil's trust, considering honest work.
Robbing greedy vs. careless
Robbing greedy vs. careless
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Thief's view of Anil's trust
Thief's view of Anil's trust
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Robbing a careless man
Robbing a careless man
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Anil's money vs. waste
Anil's money vs. waste
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Thief's stealth
Thief's stealth
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Effect of Anil's sigh
Effect of Anil's sigh
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Study Notes
Hari Singh's Story
- Hari Singh is given a fifty-rupee note by Anil, which is still wet from the night's rain
- Hari Singh's initial reaction to receiving an education is excitement, but this changes over time as he becomes more ambitious
- He wants to learn to write whole sentences because he believes it will bring him more than a few hundred rupees and help him become a respected man
The Thief's Story
- It's early November, and Hari Singh is sitting in the shelter of the clock tower, feeling cold and uncomfortable
- He has stolen money from Anil, but later regrets it and decides to return it
- Hari Singh feels nervous about returning the stolen money, but manages to do so undetected
- Anil shows no signs of anger or suspicion when Hari Singh returns the money
Anil's Character
- Anil is different from other employers because he doesn't hand Hari Singh over to the police despite being a thief
- Anil shows kindness and understanding towards Hari Singh, even after being stolen from
- He is willing to teach Hari Singh to write whole sentences and shows no signs of worry or anxiety despite being a victim of theft
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from the short story by Ruskin Bond. From 'flattery' to 'discovered', see how well you remember the meanings of these words used in the story.
