Horace Danby: Thief's Dilemma

The story 'A Question of Trust' by Victor Cannon follows Horace Danby, a respectable lock business owner with a secret life as a thief. He plans a yearly robbery to fund his passion for rare books. This year, he targets Shotover Grange but is outsmarted by a woman in red, who tricks him into opening a safe. Horace is caught and imprisoned, realizing the woman was another thief. He becomes a prison librarian, bitter about the betrayal.

What is Horace Danby's profession?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Locksmith

What is Horace's weakness?

• Jewels

• Rare and expensive books

• Cars

• Paintings

How often does Horace commit a robbery?

• Once a week

• Once a year

• Once a month

• Once every two years

What triggers Horace's hay fever in the house?

• Pollen

• Flowers

• Dust

• Perfume

Who does Horace encounter in the house?

• A neighbor

• A police officer

• The real owner

• A woman in red

What does the woman in red ask Horace to do?

• Fix the lock

• Open the safe

• Call the police

• Leave the house

What mistake does Horace make that leads to his arrest?

• Leaving the door open

• Leaving fingerprints

• Not wearing gloves

• Forgetting the tools

What does Horace realize about the woman in red?

• She is another thief

• She is a neighbor

• She is a police officer

• She is the real owner

What is Horace's job in prison?

• Cook

• Gardener

• Assistant librarian

• Cleaner

How does Horace feel about the concept of 'honor among thieves'?

• He feels it was violated

• He thinks it is a myth

• He is indifferent

• He believes in it