What motivates the intruder in 'If I Were You' to assume Gerrard's identity?

The intruder is a criminal fleeing from the police after killing a policeman, and he plans to murder Gerrard to take over his identity to evade capture.

Gerrard demonstrates his intelligence and presence of mind when confronted by the intruder by ___ and ___.

Calmly chatting with the intruder and devising a clever plan to trap him.

True or False: Gerrard lives with a family and is not a mysterious character.

False. Gerrard lives alone and has a mysterious lifestyle, often being in and out of his home.

How does Gerrard's demeanor affect the intruder during their encounter?

Gerrard's calm and composed demeanor disarms the intruder, allowing him to maintain control of the situation despite being threatened at gunpoint.

What clever tactic does Gerrard use to manipulate the intruder's perception of him?

Gerrard lies to the intruder, claiming to be a criminal himself, which creates a false sense of camaraderie and leads the intruder to trust him.

Gerrard convinces the intruder to escape through the garage, but what is actually behind the garage door?

The garage door leads to a cupboard, where Gerrard traps the intruder instead of escaping.

True or False: Gerrard's plan to outsmart the intruder relies solely on physical confrontation.

False. Gerrard's plan relies on psychological manipulation and clever deception rather than physical confrontation.

Fill in the blank: Gerrard's alertness and cleverness ultimately saved his ___ from the intruder.

Life

What emotion does Gerrard portray to convince the intruder that they are in a similar situation?

He portrays confidence and a sense of danger, suggesting that both he and the intruder are being pursued by the police.

The theme of the play emphasizes the importance of maintaining ___ and a cool head during crises.

Presence of mind

True or False: Criminals are typically unfazed by the law and do not fear getting caught.

False; criminals are fearful of the law and getting caught.

What is the main lesson we learn regarding confidence and alertness?

We must never be over-confident and should try to be alert at all times because intellect and cool-headedness can help us go a long way.

Fill in the blank: To avoid danger, it is crucial to keep a ___ temperament.

Cool