THE THIEF’S STORY-NOTES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To experience new things over the loss of something.
To comprehend the poem, enhance their vocabulary, expressions and
communicate their ideas.
To cope with the problems of life.
SHORT Q/ A
Q1. Why was it difficult for Hari to rob Anil?
Ans: It was difficult for Hari to rob Anil because Anil was the most trusting person Hari had ever
met. He was really simple and kind. Hari knew that loss of money will not affect Anil but the
loss of trust will make him sad.
Q2. How do you think Anil may have come to know about the theft?
Ans: Anil may have come to know about the theft because of the dampness of the notes due to
rain. He was a kind but wise man. It wouldn’t have been difficult for Anil to make out the series
of events that would have taken place in the night.
Q3. What made Hari Singh go back to Anil’s house?
Ans: Hari Singh realised the importance of education he was receiving from Anil. He knew that
learning how to read and write and being a literate person would open doors to many
opportunities. He was sure that he would then be able to earn more than a few hundred rupees
he had in hand at that time. This made him go back to Anil.
Q4. Did Hari like working for Anil? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Ans: Yes, Hari liked working for Anil. He was happy to carry on the chores for him and was
grateful for the education he was receiving. He used to make profit of about a rupee a day as
well, which was a decent amount besides being fed.
Long Answer Type Questions –to be answered in about 100-150 words.
Write Q1, Q2 and Q3 in your note book
Q1. Love, human values and education can transform even a thief. Discuss.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To experience new things over the loss of something.
To comprehend the poem, enhance their vocabulary, expressions and
communicate their ideas.
To cope with the problems of life.
SHORT Q/ A
Q1. Why was it difficult for Hari to rob Anil?
Ans: It was difficult for Hari to rob Anil because Anil was the most trusting person Hari had ever
met. He was really simple and kind. Hari knew that loss of money will not affect Anil but the
loss of trust will make him sad.
Q2. How do you think Anil may have come to know about the theft?
Ans: Anil may have come to know about the theft because of the dampness of the notes due to
rain. He was a kind but wise man. It wouldn’t have been difficult for Anil to make out the series
of events that would have taken place in the night.
Q3. What made Hari Singh go back to Anil’s house?
Ans: Hari Singh realised the importance of education he was receiving from Anil. He knew that
learning how to read and write and being a literate person would open doors to many
opportunities. He was sure that he would then be able to earn more than a few hundred rupees
he had in hand at that time. This made him go back to Anil.
Q4. Did Hari like working for Anil? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Ans: Yes, Hari liked working for Anil. He was happy to carry on the chores for him and was
grateful for the education he was receiving. He used to make profit of about a rupee a day as
well, which was a decent amount besides being fed.
Long Answer Type Questions –to be answered in about 100-150 words.
Write Q1, Q2 and Q3 in your note book
Q1. Love, human values and education can transform even a thief. Discuss.
