The Thief's Story

Why did the narrator change his name to Hari Singh?

• To hide from the police

• To start a new identity for each robbery

• Because he liked the name

• To impress Anil

What quality in Anil attracted Hari Singh the most?

• His wealth

• His intelligence

• His trusting nature

• His strict discipline

How did Anil earn his living?

• He was a shopkeeper

• He was a teacher

• He wrote for magazines

• He was a businessman

Why did Hari Singh say that he found it “easier to rob a greedy man”?

• Because they are rich

• Because they never report the theft

• Because they can afford the loss

• Because they fear exposure

What does Hari Singh mean when he says, “It’s easier to rob a greedy man than a careless one”?

• Greedy men keep less money

• Greedy men are less alert

• Greedy men don’t complain

• Greedy men fear being exposed if they report a theft

What was Anil's reaction when he found out the money was stolen and returned?

• He scolded Hari

• He ignored it

• He expressed anger

• He quietly forgave him

Why did Hari Singh return the stolen money?

• He feared the police

• He didn’t want to lose Anil’s trust

• He felt guilty

• He had no use for it

What significant change is seen in Hari Singh by the end of the story?

• He becomes a successful thief

• He plans to rob Anil again

• He decides to lead an honest life

• He runs away to another city

What lesson does The Thief’s Story convey?

• Crime is always caught

• Love and trust can reform anyone

• Rich people can be robbed

• Honesty always pays

Which line reflects Hari Singh’s internal conflict the best?

• I made tea in the morning.

• I hurried back to the room.

• But now I had it all.

• In my short career as a thief, I had made a study of men’s faces.