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Horace Danby steals to fund his book collection, as he is a passionate bibliophile who meticulously plans his robberies to sustain his lifestyle. |
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Fill in the blank: Horace Danby targets the wealthy house known as ___ with the intention of stealing ___ during his robbery. |
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True or False: Horace Danby successfully escapes after stealing the jewels from Shotover Grange. |
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False; Horace is ultimately caught by the police due to leaving fingerprints at the crime scene. |
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Horace encounters the young lady of the house, which leads to an unexpected twist where he helps her retrieve her jewels from the safe. |
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Horace becomes an assistant librarian, allowing him to reflect on his past actions and the deception he faced. |
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Horace enters Shotover Grange through the kitchen door using a key he found where? |
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The young woman at Shotover Grange surprises Horace by offering him a deal. What was the nature of this deal? |
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The young woman offers Horace freedom in exchange for his help in retrieving the jewels from the safe, for which she had forgotten the combination. |
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What does Horace do after he is arrested, and how does he feel about his past actions? |
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After being arrested, Horace serves as an assistant librarian in prison and feels disillusioned by the idea of 'honor among thieves,' grappling with feelings of anger and betrayal. |
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What distraction does Horace face while attempting to open the safe, and how does it affect his actions? |
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Horace is distracted by a bouquet of flowers that triggers his hay fever, making it difficult for him to concentrate on cracking the safe. |
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What theme regarding personal relationships is explored through the characters' interactions in the story? |
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The theme of deception is explored as characters deceive each other for personal gain. |
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Crime Doesn't Pay is a message conveyed in the story. Explain its significance in relation to the characters' actions. |
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The significance lies in illustrating that the characters' deceitful actions lead to negative consequences, reinforcing the idea that unethical behavior ultimately results in harm. |
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True or False: The character Horace exemplifies the idea of redemption through his transformation. |
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The story conveys that upholding moral values and integrity is essential to avoid the pitfalls of dishonesty and crime. |
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Fill in the blank: 'Integrity' refers to the quality of being honest and having strong ___ principles. |