Page 1 - A Question of Trust

A THIEF’S STORY
Multiple Choice Questions based on an extract

(A) Anil was watching a wrestling match when I approached him. He was about 25-- a
tall, lean fellow – and he looked easy-going, kind and simple enough for my purpose. I
hadn’t had much luck of late and thought I might be able to get into the young man’s
confidence.
‘You look a bit of a wrestler yourself,” I said. A little flattery helps in making friends.

i According to the extract, the young boy was watching the wrestling match because he

a) had been invited there by the wrestlers.
b) was supposed to meet someone there.
c) was looking for simple people to dupe.
d) loved wrestling and followed it very closely.

ii ‘I hadn’t had much luck of late’ means that the boy hadn’t
a) ever conned people successfully.

b) been successful in duping people lately.
c) understood the consequences of thievery till date.
d) considered the role of fate in deceiving others.

iii ‘I might be able to get into the young man’s confidence.’
Choose the option that DOES NOT display what the statement means.
a) He wanted to win his trust.
b) He wanted him to share his thoughts without caution.

c) He wanted him to feel comfortable revealing more details about himself.
d) He wanted to be able to spend quality time with him.

iv Anil looked easy-going, kind and simple to the narrator.
Which of the given characteristics would NOT fit in with this description?
a) compassionate

b) suave
c) uncomplicated
d) carefree

v Based on the line, “A little flattery helps in making friends.”, choose the option that
displays the quote closest in meaning.
a) Imitation is the best form of flattery; people generally understand that my comedy is
not intended to hurt anybody
b) I know imitation is the highest form of flattery, but stealing one's identity is totally

different.

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