A Question of Trust
13 solved questions from Class 10 English, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.
- 1 Why does Horace Danby get angry whenever anyone mentions the phrase 'honour among thieves' after his arrest? hard 5 marks Irony and theme of honour among thieves
- 2 How did the young woman in red trick Horace Danby into opening the safe without wearing his gloves? medium 3 marks Deception tactics used by the lady in red
- 3 Why did Horace Danby experience repeated sneezing fits while breaking into the safe at Shotover Grange? easy 2 marks Plot details and character weakness
- 4 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'A Question of Trust' (Class 10 ENGLISH)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
- 5 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'A Question of Trust'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
- 6 What is the central theme of the passage "A Question of Trust"? easy MCQ 1 mark Identifying theme
- 7 The phrase “honour among thieves” is used sarcastically in the passage. What does the author intend to convey by this sarcasm? hard MCQ 3 marks Understanding sarcasm
- 8 Analyse how the author creates suspense in the safe‑breaking scene at Shotover Grange. Cite two specific descriptive techniques and explain their effect on the reader. hard 5 marks Use of language for effect
- 9 Explain why Horace Danby decides to break into Shotover Grange even though he knows the risks involved. medium 2 marks Character motivation
- 10 How often did Horace Danby commit a robbery to buy the rare and expensive books he loved? easy MCQ 1 mark Horace Danby's character traits and habits
- 11 What is the central theme of the passage ‘A Question of Trust’? easy MCQ 2 marks Theme identification
- 12 Before the robbery at Shotover Grange, how many times did Horace Danby commit theft to acquire rare books? medium 3 marks Counting events in a narrative
- 13 What does the author intend to convey when the narrator uses the sarcastic phrase ‘honour among thieves’? hard MCQ 2 marks Use of sarcasm and irony