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Before the robbery at Shotover Grange, how many times did Horace Danby commit theft to acquire rare books?

medium 3 marks Class 10 · English · A Question of Trust
Answer
3

The correct answer is 3 — Confirm that the total is 3.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Read the passage to find mention of previous robberies.
  2. Count each instance where Danby is described as stealing books.
  3. Verify that the count excludes the Shotover Grange incident itself.
  4. Confirm that the total is 3.
Common mistake: Including the Shotover robbery in the count

Concept tested: Counting events in a narrative

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