Class 10 English Footprint without Feet Chapter 4 Practice Question Answers - A Question of Trust

Q1. Who is the author of “A Question of Trust”?
(a) James Herriot
(b) Ruskin Bond
(c) Robert Arthur
(d) Victor Canning
Ans: (d)
"A Question of Trust" is written by Victor Canning, a renowned British author known for his works in the mystery and thriller genre. The story revolves around Horace Danby, a skilled burglar, and the moral dilemma he faces when he discovers a valuable safe while robbing a house.

Q2. What did everyone think about Horace Danby?
(a) good
(b) honest
(c) both of these
(d) none of these
Ans: (c)
Everyone thought highly of Horace Danby, considering him to be both good and honest. His reputation as a law-abiding citizen created an intriguing contrast with his secret life as a burglar.

Q3. Who did he live with?
(a) wife
(b) friends
(c) children
(d) none of the above
Ans: (d)
The story does not mention who Horace Danby lived with, suggesting that he might have lived alone.

Q4. How old was he?
(a) about 40
(b) about 50
(c) about 60
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
The story implies that Horace Danby was around 50 years old, an age where he had gained enough experience in his craft.

Q5. What did he study about the house?
(a) rooms and garden
(b) electric wiring
(c) paths
(d) all of the above
Ans: (d)
Horace Danby studied various aspects of the house, including the layout of rooms and garden, the electric wiring, and the paths leading to and from the property. This meticulous observation helped him plan his robbery.

Q6. Where did the family who lived in the Grange go?
(a) London
(b) Las Vegas
(c) Los Angeles
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
The family living in the Grange went to London for a short vacation, which provided Horace Danby with the opportunity to carry out his burglary.

Q7. What was Horace fond of?
(a) books
(b) robbing
(c) locks
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
Horace Danby was fond of books. This detail adds depth to his character, showing that he had interests beyond his illegal activities.

Q8. Where was the safe?
(a) bedroom
(b) kitchen
(c) bathroom
(d) drawing room
Ans: (d)
The safe was located in the drawing room of the house, which was an unexpected location for such a valuable item.

Q9. Where was the safe hidden?
(a) behind a painting
(b) inside an almirah
(c) it was kept open
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
The safe was hidden behind a painting in the drawing room. This clever hiding place made it challenging for Horace Danby to discover it initially. 

Q10. “How _____ people are when they own valuable things, Horace thought”
(a) selfish
(b) foolish
(c) lucky
(d) fortunate
Ans: (b)
Horace Danby thought that people could be foolish when they own valuable things, which contributed to his belief that stealing from such individuals was justified.

Q11. How did he come to know about the safe?
(a) servant
(b) eavesdropping
(c) by spying on them
(d) a magazine article
Ans:  (d)
Horace Danby learned about the safe through a magazine article that detailed the valuable possession of the family living in the Grange.

Q12. Who is talking to Horace?
(a) servant
(b) sherry
(c) Horace himself
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
Sherry is a character in the story who talks to Horace Danby. The conversation adds to the tension and conflict within the plot. 

Q13. What was Horace’s first thought?
(a) to kill them
(b) to shout
(c) to run
(d) to blackmail them
Ans: (c)
When Horace Danby saw Sherry, his first thought was to run away to avoid getting caught in the act of robbing the safe.

Q14. Was he able to frighten her?
(a) yes
(b) no
(c) he didn’t try to
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
No, Horace Danby was not able to frighten Sherry. She responded calmly and did not show fear despite catching him in the act.

Q15. How did she respond when he told her to forget she ever saw him?
(a) she forgot she saw him
(b) she told him she won’t pretend anything like that
(c) she didn’t respond
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
Sherry responded by asserting that she wouldn't pretend she hadn't seen him. She did not succumb to his attempt to scare her into silence.

Q16. How does he justify his act?
(a) by saying he steals for a good reason
(b) by saying he steals only from those who already have plenty
(c) by saying he is not harming the society
(d) all of the above
Ans: (d)
Horace Danby justifies his act of stealing by claiming that he steals for a good reason, he targets only those who have plenty, and he believes his actions do not harm society.

Q17. What happened on the third morning?
(a) he prepared a new plan
(b) he ran away
(c) he got arrested by the police
(d) none of the above
Ans: (c)
On the third morning, Horace Danby was arrested by the police. His criminal activities caught up with him, leading to his downfall.

Q18. What was the piece of evidence against him?
(a) his lighter
(b) his gloves
(c) his fingerprints
(d) all of the above
Ans: (c)
The piece of evidence against Horace Danby was his fingerprints found at the crime scene, linking him to the burglary.

Q19. Did anyone believe his story?
(a) yes
(b) no
(c) maybe
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
No one believed Horace Danby's story of being innocent and trying to protect the family from a thief. His criminal record and the evidence against him made his claim less credible.

Q20. What did the lady say about his story?
(a) it was nonsense
(b) it was true
(c) it was a joke
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
The lady dismissed Horace Danby's story as nonsense, further indicating that she did not believe his claims of innocence or good intentions during the burglary.