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How often did Horace Danby commit a robbery to buy the rare and expensive books he loved?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · English · A Question of Trust
  1. A) Every month
  2. B) Once every year
  3. C) Twice every year
  4. D) Once every two years
Answer
B) Once every year

The correct answer is B) Once every year — Therefore, Horace Danby committed a robbery once every year.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall Horace Danby's routine described in 'A Question of Trust'.
  2. Horace Danby was a fifty-year-old locksmith who was generally considered a good and respectable citizen.
  3. To satisfy his passion for rare and expensive books, he planned each robbery meticulously and robbed one safe every year.
  4. Therefore, Horace Danby committed a robbery once every year.
Common mistake: Students often confuse the frequency with monthly or bi-yearly robberies.

Concept tested: Horace Danby's character traits and habits

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