HomeUncategorizedThe thief’s story summary and quiz The thief’s story summary and quiz MNB Achari [Admin] 30/04/2024 No Comments Check your comprehension. Answer all the questions. Start Quiz! Your name and School: 0% 1. What lesson does the narrator seem to learn by the end of the story?[Get Hints]A.Stealing isn't a sustainable way to live.B.There's more to life than money.C.It's best to trust no one.. Loading... 2. What is the narrator's initial motivation for befriending Anil?[Get Hints]A.To improve his literacy skillsB.To steal from himC.To have a place to stay Loading... 3. The narrator describes his potential life with the stolen money: 'I could live like an oil-rich Arab...' This is an example of:[Get Hints]A.PersonificationB.MetaphorC.Simile Loading... 4. How did the narrator convince Anil to let him work for him (Anil)?A.By offering to work for freeB.By offering to cook for himC.By promising to pay him later Loading... 5. What age was the narrator when he met Anil?[Get Hints]A.20B.15C.10 Loading... 6. The narrator considers that learning to read and write could one day bring him 'more than a few hundred rupees.' This highlights the potential of...[Get Hints]A.Blackmailing people by stealing their written secrets.B.Making better money dishonestly.C.Education to lift someone out of difficult circumstances. Loading... 7. Aside from wanting to steal, why does the narrator find it difficult to rob Anil?[Get Hints]A.Anil does not make much money.B.Anil is trusting and kind.C.He fears getting caught by Anil. Loading... 8. Why does Anil's carelessness make it harder for the narrator to steal from him?[Get Hints]A.The narrator doesn't know where the money isB. It triggers the narrator's conscience.C.Anil doesn't have much worth stealing. Loading... 9. How did Anil make money?[Get Hints]A.By writing for magazinesB.By working as a wrestlerC.By selling goods at the market Loading... 10. Who wrote 'The thief's story'?A.Robert FrostB.Ruskin BondC.Shakespeare Loading... 11. Why does the narrator describe Anil as 'the most trusting person I had ever met'?[Get Hints]A.Anil leaves money around carelesslyB.Anil allows the narrator to come and go as he pleasesC.Both A and B Loading... 12. What change in motivation drives the narrator to want to return to Anil?[Get Hints]A.He feels genuine affection for Anil.B.He desires to be respected and live a better life.C.He is afraid of the police. Loading... 13. The narrator comments, 'It's easy to rob a greedy man... but it's difficult to rob a careless man...' What does he mean by this?[Get Hints]A.Careless people take better precautions.B.It gives him no pleasure when the victim doesn't realize or care.C.Greedy men put up more of a fight. Loading... 14. Anil's desire to teach the narrator to read and write symbolizes:[Get Hints]A.A belief in the narrator's potential to changeB.His way of controlling the narratorC.That education is the answer to some problems. Loading... 15. Why might the narrator take a new name every month?[Get Hints]A.He is bored with his old name.B.To avoid capture by the police or old employersC.It's part of a religious ritual Loading... Loading... WhatsApp Share Tweet Related Posts Irregular Verbs Test Wind (poem) Attitude is altitude – Comprehension test About The Author MNB Achari [Admin] I teach English to students. I believe we should use technology in classrooms to make teaching better. Students find things outside the classroom more interesting than inside. By using technology, we can make learning more efficient and productive. Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.