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Who did Gerrard live with? - a)his wife
- b)his son
- c)his friend
- d)alone
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who did Gerrard live with?
a)
his wife
b)
his son
c)
his friend
d)
alone
 | Hardeep S answered |
He was alone when he was packing
What was the intruder already wanted for? - a)theft
- b)robbery
- c)murder
- d)kidnapping
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What was the intruder already wanted for?
a)
theft
b)
robbery
c)
murder
d)
kidnapping
| | Kalpana Meena answered |
(c) murder is the correct answer.
According to Gerrard who comes to visit him? - a)the barber
- b)the greengrocer
- c)the milkman
- d)all of the above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
According to Gerrard who comes to visit him?
a)
the barber
b)
the greengrocer
c)
the milkman
d)
all of the above
 | Kamna Science Academy answered |
The milkman, the green grocer and the barber come to visit Gerrard generally.
What did Gerrard do to the intruder? - a)he killed him
- b)he knocked him down
- c)he locked him up in a cupboard
- d)all of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What did Gerrard do to the intruder?
a)
he killed him
b)
he knocked him down
c)
he locked him up in a cupboard
d)
all of the above
 | Cook With Palak Khathuri answered |
Explanation is as follows itruder came to Gerrard to snach away gerrard identity because gerrard did not know many people or have any contact with other people and his face was also like him so he tried to kill him so that he can snatch gerrard identity frome him. but gerrard want to save his life frome intruder so he locked the intruder in cupboard so that he could be saved by the intruder
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Intruder: Listen, this gun's no toy. I can hurt you without killing you, and still get my answers.
Gerard: Of course, if you put it like that, I'll be glad to assist you. I do possess a car, and it's in the garage round the corner.
Intruder: That's better. Do people often come out here?
Gerard: Very rarely. Surprisingly few people take the trouble to visit me. There's the baker and the greengrocer, of course; and then there's the milkman-quite charming, but no one so interesting as yourself.
Intruder: I happen to know that you never see tradespeople.Q: Where is the car of Gerrard?- a)in his office
- b)in the garden
- c)in the garage
- d)outside the house
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Intruder: Listen, this gun's no toy. I can hurt you without killing you, and still get my answers.
Gerard: Of course, if you put it like that, I'll be glad to assist you. I do possess a car, and it's in the garage round the corner.
Intruder: That's better. Do people often come out here?
Gerard: Very rarely. Surprisingly few people take the trouble to visit me. There's the baker and the greengrocer, of course; and then there's the milkman-quite charming, but no one so interesting as yourself.
Intruder: I happen to know that you never see tradespeople.
Intruder: Listen, this gun's no toy. I can hurt you without killing you, and still get my answers.
Gerard: Of course, if you put it like that, I'll be glad to assist you. I do possess a car, and it's in the garage round the corner.
Intruder: That's better. Do people often come out here?
Gerard: Very rarely. Surprisingly few people take the trouble to visit me. There's the baker and the greengrocer, of course; and then there's the milkman-quite charming, but no one so interesting as yourself.
Intruder: I happen to know that you never see tradespeople.
Q: Where is the car of Gerrard?
a)
in his office
b)
in the garden
c)
in the garage
d)
outside the house
 | Imk Pathshala answered |
As per his plan, the Intruder intends to kill Gerrard in order to take on his identity and escape capture by the police. In this way, he can lead a peaceful life without living in constant fear of arrest and punishment.
What did the intruder have in his hand? - a)a revolver
- b)a knife
- c)an iron rod
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What did the intruder have in his hand?
a)
a revolver
b)
a knife
c)
an iron rod
d)
none of the above
 | Sankalp Kumar answered |
Sometime somethings dont need explanation
What was Gerrard’s full name? - a)Bill Gerrard
- b)William Gerrard
- c)Henry Gerrard
- d)Vincent Charles Gerrard
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What was Gerrard’s full name?
a)
Bill Gerrard
b)
William Gerrard
c)
Henry Gerrard
d)
Vincent Charles Gerrard
| | Samriddhi Pandey answered |
Gerrard’s full name was Vincent Charles Gerrard( his Christian name)
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Intruder: Listen, this gun's no toy. I can hurt you without killing you, and still get my answers.
Gerard: Of course, if you put it like that, I'll be glad to assist you. I do possess a car, and it's in the garage round the corner.
Intruder: That's better. Do people often come out here?
Gerard: Very rarely. Surprisingly few people take the trouble to visit me. There's the baker and the greengrocer, of course; and then there's the milkman-quite charming, but no one so interesting as yourself.
Intruder: I happen to know that you never see tradespeople.Q: How does the intruder threaten Gerrard?- a)He shows him his gun
- b)He shows him his knife
- c)He slaps him hard
- d)He tells him that he will kill him
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Intruder: Listen, this gun's no toy. I can hurt you without killing you, and still get my answers.
Gerard: Of course, if you put it like that, I'll be glad to assist you. I do possess a car, and it's in the garage round the corner.
Intruder: That's better. Do people often come out here?
Gerard: Very rarely. Surprisingly few people take the trouble to visit me. There's the baker and the greengrocer, of course; and then there's the milkman-quite charming, but no one so interesting as yourself.
Intruder: I happen to know that you never see tradespeople.
Intruder: Listen, this gun's no toy. I can hurt you without killing you, and still get my answers.
Gerard: Of course, if you put it like that, I'll be glad to assist you. I do possess a car, and it's in the garage round the corner.
Intruder: That's better. Do people often come out here?
Gerard: Very rarely. Surprisingly few people take the trouble to visit me. There's the baker and the greengrocer, of course; and then there's the milkman-quite charming, but no one so interesting as yourself.
Intruder: I happen to know that you never see tradespeople.
Q: How does the intruder threaten Gerrard?
a)
He shows him his gun
b)
He shows him his knife
c)
He slaps him hard
d)
He tells him that he will kill him
| | Imk Pathshala answered |
Gerrard said that the intruder did not understand his remark when he said that the intruder was luckier than most melodramatic villains.
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: Anything you like. I know all the answers. But before we begin I should like to change my position; you may be comfortable, but I am not.
Intruder: Sit down there, and no funny business. (Motions to a chair, and seats himself on the divan by the bag.) Now then, we'll have a nice little talk about yourself!
Gerrard: At last a sympathetic audience! I'll tell you the story of my life. How as a child I was stolen by the gypsies, and why at the age of thirty-two, I find myself in my lonely Essex cottage, how...
Intruder: Keep it to yourself, and just answer my questions. You live here alone? Well, do you?
Gerrard: I'm sorry. I thought you were telling me, not asking me. A question of inflection; your voice is unfamiliar. Q: How can you say that Gerrard is funny with the intruder?- a)because he asked the intruder to stop laughing
- b)because he was cracking jokes
- c)because he was laughing continuously
- d)because the intruder himself warned him not to be funny
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: Anything you like. I know all the answers. But before we begin I should like to change my position; you may be comfortable, but I am not.
Intruder: Sit down there, and no funny business. (Motions to a chair, and seats himself on the divan by the bag.) Now then, we'll have a nice little talk about yourself!
Gerrard: At last a sympathetic audience! I'll tell you the story of my life. How as a child I was stolen by the gypsies, and why at the age of thirty-two, I find myself in my lonely Essex cottage, how...
Intruder: Keep it to yourself, and just answer my questions. You live here alone? Well, do you?
Gerrard: I'm sorry. I thought you were telling me, not asking me. A question of inflection; your voice is unfamiliar.
Gerrard: Anything you like. I know all the answers. But before we begin I should like to change my position; you may be comfortable, but I am not.
Intruder: Sit down there, and no funny business. (Motions to a chair, and seats himself on the divan by the bag.) Now then, we'll have a nice little talk about yourself!
Gerrard: At last a sympathetic audience! I'll tell you the story of my life. How as a child I was stolen by the gypsies, and why at the age of thirty-two, I find myself in my lonely Essex cottage, how...
Intruder: Keep it to yourself, and just answer my questions. You live here alone? Well, do you?
Gerrard: I'm sorry. I thought you were telling me, not asking me. A question of inflection; your voice is unfamiliar.
Q: How can you say that Gerrard is funny with the intruder?
a)
because he asked the intruder to stop laughing
b)
because he was cracking jokes
c)
because he was laughing continuously
d)
because the intruder himself warned him not to be funny
 | Let's Tute answered |
Gerrard's interaction with the intruder reveals his humorous nature.
He demonstrates this by:
- Responding wittily to the intruder's demands, showing he is not intimidated.
- Using sarcasm when he refers to the intruder as a "sympathetic audience," which highlights the absurdity of the situation.
- Maintaining a light-hearted tone even when faced with a threat, indicating his cleverness and composure.
- Challenging the intruder by questioning his authority and inflection, which adds a layer of humour to the tense exchange.
Overall, Gerrard's ability to remain humorous in a serious situation illustrates his quick wit and confidence.
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: (pleasantly) Why, this is a surprise, Mr- er-
Intruder: I'm glad you're pleased to see me. I don't think you'll be pleased for long. Fut those paws up!
Gerrard: This is all very melodramatic, not very original, perhaps, but...
Intruder: Trying to be calm and-er-
Gerrard: 'Nonchalant' is your word, I think.
Intruder: Thanks a lot. You'll soon stop being smart. I'll make you crawl. I want to know a few things, see.Q: How can you say that the intruder's behaviour is harsh?- a)The intruder is throwing things in the cottage
- b)The intruder is shouting very loudly
- c)The intruder is abusing Gerrard continuously
- d)The intruder is speaking threateningly
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: (pleasantly) Why, this is a surprise, Mr- er-
Intruder: I'm glad you're pleased to see me. I don't think you'll be pleased for long. Fut those paws up!
Gerrard: This is all very melodramatic, not very original, perhaps, but...
Intruder: Trying to be calm and-er-
Gerrard: 'Nonchalant' is your word, I think.
Intruder: Thanks a lot. You'll soon stop being smart. I'll make you crawl. I want to know a few things, see.
Gerrard: (pleasantly) Why, this is a surprise, Mr- er-
Intruder: I'm glad you're pleased to see me. I don't think you'll be pleased for long. Fut those paws up!
Gerrard: This is all very melodramatic, not very original, perhaps, but...
Intruder: Trying to be calm and-er-
Gerrard: 'Nonchalant' is your word, I think.
Intruder: Thanks a lot. You'll soon stop being smart. I'll make you crawl. I want to know a few things, see.
Q: How can you say that the intruder's behaviour is harsh?
a)
The intruder is throwing things in the cottage
b)
The intruder is shouting very loudly
c)
The intruder is abusing Gerrard continuously
d)
The intruder is speaking threateningly
| | Let's Tute answered |
The intruder's behaviour can be described as harsh due to several factors:
- The intruder speaks in a threatening manner, indicating his intent to harm Gerrard.
- He uses aggressive language, suggesting he will make Gerrard "crawl."
- His overall demeanour is intimidating, creating a sense of fear.
These elements combine to portray the intruder's actions as not just harsh, but also menacing.
According to Gerrard, who was luckier than most melodramatic villains.- a)Gerrard
- b)the intruder
- c)both A and B
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
According to Gerrard, who was luckier than most melodramatic villains.
a)
Gerrard
b)
the intruder
c)
both A and B
d)
none of the above
| | Imk Pathshala answered |
Gerrard's statement refers to 'the intruder' as being luckier than most melodramatic villains, making option B correct.
Who was cleverer? - a)Gerard
- b)Intruder
- c)Sergeant
- d)all of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was cleverer?
a)
Gerard
b)
Intruder
c)
Sergeant
d)
all of the above
 | Trisha Vashisht answered |
The question cannot be answered as it stands because there's no information provided about the characters or their actions to compare their cleverness. Additional details are needed to determine who was cleverer.
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: You seem to have taken a considerable amount of trouble. Since you know so much about me, won't you say something about yourself? You have been so modest.
Intruder: I could tell you plenty. You think you're smart, but I'm the top of the class round here. I've got brains and I use them. That's how I've got where I have.
Gerrard: And where precisely have you got? It didn't require a great brain to break into my little cottage.
Intruder: When you know why I've broken into your little cottage. you'll be surprised, and it won't be a pleasant surprise.Q: What is the plan of the intruder?- a)to make Gerrard unconscious to loot his house
- b)to kill Gerrard to take over his property
- c)to kill Gerrard to take on his identity
- d)to kidnap Gerrard to ask money from his relatives
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: You seem to have taken a considerable amount of trouble. Since you know so much about me, won't you say something about yourself? You have been so modest.
Intruder: I could tell you plenty. You think you're smart, but I'm the top of the class round here. I've got brains and I use them. That's how I've got where I have.
Gerrard: And where precisely have you got? It didn't require a great brain to break into my little cottage.
Intruder: When you know why I've broken into your little cottage. you'll be surprised, and it won't be a pleasant surprise.
Gerrard: You seem to have taken a considerable amount of trouble. Since you know so much about me, won't you say something about yourself? You have been so modest.
Intruder: I could tell you plenty. You think you're smart, but I'm the top of the class round here. I've got brains and I use them. That's how I've got where I have.
Gerrard: And where precisely have you got? It didn't require a great brain to break into my little cottage.
Intruder: When you know why I've broken into your little cottage. you'll be surprised, and it won't be a pleasant surprise.
Q: What is the plan of the intruder?
a)
to make Gerrard unconscious to loot his house
b)
to kill Gerrard to take over his property
c)
to kill Gerrard to take on his identity
d)
to kidnap Gerrard to ask money from his relatives
| | Imk Pathshala answered |
The intruder's plan is to take over Gerrard's identity. This is evident from the following points:
- The intruder expresses confidence in his intelligence, suggesting he has a clever scheme.
- He indicates that Gerrard will be surprised by his intentions, implying a significant and shocking plan.
- His aim is to kill Gerrard, which he states directly, to assume his identity.
- This plan is motivated by the intruder's desire for freedom, as he is a wanted criminal.
Overall, the intruder's goal is to eliminate Gerrard and take on his life.
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: Anything you like. I know all the answers. But before we begin I should like to change my position; you may be comfortable, but I am not.
Intruder: Sit down there, and no funny business. (Motions to a chair, and seats himself on the divan by the bag.) Now then, we'll have a nice little talk about yourself!
Gerrard: At last a sympathetic audience! I'll tell you the story of my life. How as a child I was stolen by the gypsies, and why at the age of thirty-two, I find myself in my lonely Essex cottage, how...
Intruder: Keep it to yourself, and just answer my questions. You live here alone? Well, do you?
Gerrard: I'm sorry. I thought you were telling me, not asking me. A question of inflection; your voice is unfamiliar. Q: What did happen when Gerrard was a child?- a)He got into an accident
- b)He was beaten by his neighbour
- c)He fell ill seriously
- d)He was stolen by the gypsies
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: Anything you like. I know all the answers. But before we begin I should like to change my position; you may be comfortable, but I am not.
Intruder: Sit down there, and no funny business. (Motions to a chair, and seats himself on the divan by the bag.) Now then, we'll have a nice little talk about yourself!
Gerrard: At last a sympathetic audience! I'll tell you the story of my life. How as a child I was stolen by the gypsies, and why at the age of thirty-two, I find myself in my lonely Essex cottage, how...
Intruder: Keep it to yourself, and just answer my questions. You live here alone? Well, do you?
Gerrard: I'm sorry. I thought you were telling me, not asking me. A question of inflection; your voice is unfamiliar.
Gerrard: Anything you like. I know all the answers. But before we begin I should like to change my position; you may be comfortable, but I am not.
Intruder: Sit down there, and no funny business. (Motions to a chair, and seats himself on the divan by the bag.) Now then, we'll have a nice little talk about yourself!
Gerrard: At last a sympathetic audience! I'll tell you the story of my life. How as a child I was stolen by the gypsies, and why at the age of thirty-two, I find myself in my lonely Essex cottage, how...
Intruder: Keep it to yourself, and just answer my questions. You live here alone? Well, do you?
Gerrard: I'm sorry. I thought you were telling me, not asking me. A question of inflection; your voice is unfamiliar.
Q: What did happen when Gerrard was a child?
a)
He got into an accident
b)
He was beaten by his neighbour
c)
He fell ill seriously
d)
He was stolen by the gypsies
| | Imk Pathshala answered |
When Gerrard was a child, he was stolen by the gypsies.
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: You seem to have taken a considerable amount of trouble. Since you know so much about me, won't you say something about yourself? You have been so modest.
Intruder: I could tell you plenty. You think you're smart, but I'm the top of the class round here. I've got brains and I use them. That's how I've got where I have.
Gerrard: And where precisely have you got? It didn't require a great brain to break into my little cottage.
Intruder: When you know why I've broken into your little cottage. you'll be surprised, and it won't be a pleasant surprise.Q: How, according to the intruder, has he got there?- a)by using his brains
- b)by threatening the guard
- c)by using his money
- d)by using his contacts
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Gerrard: You seem to have taken a considerable amount of trouble. Since you know so much about me, won't you say something about yourself? You have been so modest.
Intruder: I could tell you plenty. You think you're smart, but I'm the top of the class round here. I've got brains and I use them. That's how I've got where I have.
Gerrard: And where precisely have you got? It didn't require a great brain to break into my little cottage.
Intruder: When you know why I've broken into your little cottage. you'll be surprised, and it won't be a pleasant surprise.
Gerrard: You seem to have taken a considerable amount of trouble. Since you know so much about me, won't you say something about yourself? You have been so modest.
Intruder: I could tell you plenty. You think you're smart, but I'm the top of the class round here. I've got brains and I use them. That's how I've got where I have.
Gerrard: And where precisely have you got? It didn't require a great brain to break into my little cottage.
Intruder: When you know why I've broken into your little cottage. you'll be surprised, and it won't be a pleasant surprise.
Q: How, according to the intruder, has he got there?
a)
by using his brains
b)
by threatening the guard
c)
by using his money
d)
by using his contacts
| | Let's Tute answered |
How, according to the intruder, has he got there?
The intruder claims he has achieved his position by:
- Using his brains
- Being clever and resourceful
- Demonstrating intelligence in his actions
He believes that his mental capabilities are what have allowed him to reach his current status.
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