The Thief's Story

What is the overall message of The Thief's Story?

1. Trust, kindness, forgiveness, and education can transform even a dishonest person.
2. Money is the greatest source of happiness.
3. Criminals never change.
4. Success depends only on intelligence.

Which character trait best describes Hari Singh at the end of the story?

1. Greedy and dishonest
2. Regretful and willing to reform
3. Proud and arrogant
4. Fearless criminal

Why did Hari Singh frequently change his name?

1. He disliked his real name.
2. To avoid being recognized after committing thefts.
3. His parents requested him to do so.
4. He enjoyed using different names.

Which theme is most important in The Thief's Story?

1. Importance of wealth
2. Power of trust, forgiveness, and education
3. Adventure and travel
4. Friendship through competition

Which quality of Anil most influenced Hari Singh?

1. Wealth
2. Kindness and trust
3. Physical strength
4. Strict discipline

How did Anil react after realizing Hari had returned the money?

1. He scolded Hari.
2. He called the police.
3. He quietly forgave Hari and continued trusting him.
4. He dismissed Hari from work.

What did Hari notice about the stolen notes after returning them?

1. They had become wet due to the rain.
2. They had been torn.
3. They had disappeared.
4. They had changed colour.

What did Anil promise to teach Hari Singh?

1. Driving
2. Writing and reading
3. Singing
4. Farming

Why did Hari Singh decide to return the stolen money?

1. He feared being caught by the police.
2. He felt guilty and valued Anil's trust and education more than money.
3. He lost the money.
4. Someone forced him to return.

How much money did Hari Singh steal from Anil?

1. Fifty rupees
2. One hundred rupees
3. Six hundred rupees
4. One thousand rupees

What work did Hari Singh do in Anil's house?

1. Cooking meals
2. Managing the shop
3. Preparing tea and doing household chores
4. Driving a car

What kind of person was Anil?

1. Strict and suspicious
2. Kind, trusting, and generous
3. Wealthy businessman
4. Policeman

Why did Hari Singh approach Anil?

1. To ask for food.
2. To steal from him later.
3. To become his business partner.
4. To sell newspapers.

What was Hari Singh's profession at the beginning of the story?

1. Shopkeeper
2. Student
3. Thief
4. Farmer

Who is the author of The Thief's Story?

1. Ruskin Bond
2. R.K. Narayan
3. Victor Canning
4. Mulk Raj Anand