A QUESTION OF TRUST QUIZ 001 Welcome to your A QUESTION OF TRUST QUIZ 001 DATE: October 13, 2026 TOTAL QUESTIONS: 20 ALL THE BEST! Name Email Why does Horace believe the woman when she asks him to open the safe? He knows she is the real owner. She shows him a police warrant. He accepts her apparent identity and trusts her story. He has already met her at the police station. None Which sequence correctly describes the major events leading to Horace's downfall? Arrest → magazine article → opening the safe → meeting the woman Magazine information → attempt to open the safe → deception → arrest Meeting the policeman → buying jewels → opening the safe → escape Opening the safe → release from prison → deception → arrest None Which quality most directly contributes to Horace's downfall? His carelessness in leaving fingerprints and trusting appearances His refusal to enter the house His complete lack of knowledge about safes His inability to read None Which option best explains why Horace's explanation sounds unconvincing after his arrest? It conflicts with the physical evidence and the woman's denial. He cannot remember the name of the house. The policeman has never heard of a safe. Horace refuses to admit that the house contains jewels. None What does the word 'vulnerable' mean in the context of the magazine article? Impossible to enter Protected from every danger Easily harmed or attacked Completely abandoned None Which statement best explains the role of the unexpected voice in the first extract? It provides Horace with the combination to the safe. It interrupts Horace and exposes his vulnerability. It warns Horace that the police have arrived. It proves that the flowers belong to Horace. None Which statement best describes the irony at the heart of the story? A policeman steals the jewels before Horace arrives. Horace helps the owner protect the safe. A professional thief is deceived by another thief and gets arrested. The owner forgets where the safe is kept. None What is the main reason Horace cannot convince the police of his explanation? He refuses to speak to them. The woman confesses that she planned the robbery with him. His fingerprints are evidence against him, and the woman denies his story. The jewels are found in his own house. None What does the woman's description as 'gray-haired' and 'sharp-tongued' chiefly help establish? Her age and forceful manner of speaking Her physical weakness and fear Her close relationship with Horace Her inability to plan a crime None What is the significance of Horace becoming an assistant librarian in prison? It proves that he has become wealthy. It shows that he has escaped punishment. It illustrates the consequences of his criminal actions and loss of freedom. It means he has been appointed head librarian. None What lesson is most strongly suggested by Horace's experience? A clever plan guarantees success. Trust everyone who speaks politely. Experience alone is enough to avoid mistakes. Carelessness and misplaced trust can undo even a carefully planned act. None Which literary device is most clearly used when Horace, a thief, becomes the victim of a clever thief? Simile Onomatopoeia Personification Situational irony None Why does Horace open the safe without wearing gloves? He wants to leave a message for the police. He is careless and fails to protect himself from leaving fingerprints. The woman orders him to remove them. He believes fingerprints cannot identify a thief. None What is the effect of the woman's calm, conversational tone when she speaks to Horace? It removes all suspense from the scene. It proves that she is genuinely worried about his health. It makes Horace abandon the robbery immediately. It contrasts with Horace's anxiety and increases the tension. None When Horace answers 'Hay fever' immediately, what does this reveal? He responds instinctively and tries to appear normal. He has prepared a detailed speech. He openly admits that he is stealing. He recognises the woman from a previous robbery. None What does the magazine article reveal that makes Horace's task easier? The owner's daily schedule and bank details The names of the servants The layout of the rooms and the painting hiding the safe The location of the police station None Why is the phrase 'honour among thieves' significant at the end of the story? It shows that Horace has become a police officer. It explains why Horace is released from prison. It highlights Horace's anger at being betrayed by another criminal. It proves that the woman returns the jewels. None Which inference about the young woman is best supported by the ending? She is more skilful at deception than Horace expects. She regrets helping Horace. She is unaware of the safe. She is a close relative of the policeman. None Why does Horace Danby consider people who own valuable things foolish? They spend too much money on security. They reveal information that can help thieves locate their valuables. They often forget to lock their doors. They trust the police too much. None Which statement best captures the central theme of the story? Education always prevents crime. Overconfidence and misplaced trust can lead to one's downfall. Wealth always brings happiness. People should never read magazines. None Previous Start Quiz Next Time's upTime is Up!
