Question Bank: A Question of Trust

What is the central theme of the chapter 'A Question of Trust'?

Who are the main characters in the chapter?

Describe the relationship between the characters in the chapter.

What is the significance of trust in the story?

How does the author Victor Canning build suspense in the chapter?

What was Horace Danby's profession?

Why does Horace Danby rob a safe every year?

What is the setting for Horace Danby's robbery in the story?

How does Horace Danby plan his robberies?

What does Horace do upon meeting the young lady during the robbery?

What is the unexpected turn of events that affects Horace's escape?

What does Horace feel about the concept of 'honour among thieves' by the end of the story?

How does Horace's age influence his actions in the story?

What did the lady in red imply when she said she was surprised to meet a burglar?

What ultimately leads to Horace's capture?

What role does hay fever play in the story?

What does the expression 'set a thief to catch a thief' imply in the context of the story?

What does Horace do after his release from prison?

What can be inferred about the young lady's skills based on her interaction with Horace?

What is Horace Danby's primary occupation?

Why does Horace Danby commit theft each year?

How does Horace Danby prepare for his robberies?

Who does Horace steal from, according to his justification?

What ultimately leads to Horace Danby's capture?

What kind of a character is Horace Danby described as?

What deceptive tactic does the young woman use against Horace?

Why does Horace initially feel hopeful about succeeding in his robbery?

What does Horace ask from the woman after they converse?

What ironic twist occurs at the end of the story?

What does Horace's character reveal about the themes in the story?

What leads Horace to feel content after the robbery?

How does the young woman's character challenge Horace's assumptions?

What is the ultimate fate of Horace Danby?

What is Horace Danby primarily known for?

Why does Horace Danby commit theft every year?

What item did Horace Danby intend to steal from the house?

How does Horace Danby plan his robberies?

How did Horace Danby enter the house?

What does the lady who encounters Horace claim?

What was Horace's first reaction upon encountering the woman in the house?

What crucial mistake does Horace make during the robbery?

What strategy did the woman use to maintain control over Horace?

What is the ultimate consequence of Horace’s actions?

What ultimately led to Horace Danby’s arrest?

Which theme is most prominent in 'A Question of Trust'?

How did Horace view the owning of valuable items by people?

What does the phrase 'honour among thieves' imply in the story?

What did Horace want to buy with the money from the heist?

How does Horace feel about the lady at the end of the story?

What was the woman doing when she first encountered Horace?

What leads to Horace’s realization that he has been tricked?

What did Horace think about working with locks and safes?

Why does Horace think he can manipulate the situation with the lady?

How did the woman react when she acknowledged Horace was a burglar?

What role does the weather play in Horace's mindset during the theft?

What was Horace's occupation before the incident?

What does Horace’s profession reveal about his character?

What mistake did Horace make regarding his appearance at the crime scene?

What does Horace's last reflection suggest about his character?

What technique does the author use to create suspense in the story?

What was the woman's reasoning for not immediately calling the police on Horace?

What is the significance of Horace's background of being in a prison library?

What flower-related incident distracted Horace while he worked?

What is the primary reason Horace Danby commits theft every year?

Which action does Horace take to ensure he does not leave evidence of his crime?

How does Horace feel about his plan for this year's robbery?

What unexpected event changes Horace's situation during the robbery?

What does the lady in red do when she encounters Horace?

What did Horace underestimate in his interaction with the lady?

What is the ironic outcome of Horace's theft at the end of the story?

Which theme is primarily highlighted by Horace's encounter with the lady?

What lesson does Horace learn from his experience?

Which saying does the story's end challenge?

What trait ultimately leads to Horace's capture?

How does the lady's demeanor impact Horace during their encounter?

Which aspect of Horace's character is most deeply questioned by the events of the story?

What could have allowed Horace to escape his fate?

What does Horace Danby steal every year?

How does Horace Danby perceive the robbery he commits?

What allows the young woman to deceive Horace Danby?

What error does Horace make during the robbery?

What does the story suggest about trust among thieves?

What is Horace's profession?

Why does Horace Danby feel confident about this year's robbery?

What literary device is used when Horace is deceived by the woman?

What is Horace's primary motivation for committing theft?

What ultimately leads to Horace's arrest after the robbery?

What role does the woman play in the story?

How does Horace view himself at the end of the story?

What does Horace's profession imply about his character?

Why did Horace initially think he could trust the young woman?

What phrase best captures the central theme of the story?

What is Horace Danby’s profession?

Why does Horace steal every year?

How did Horace plan his robberies?

What does Horace Danby suffer from during the summer?

What was the value of jewels in the safe at Shotover Grange?

What is the primary reason Horace Danby avoids leaving fingerprints?

How does Horace initially feel after seeing the servants leave for the movies?

What unexpected event occurs when Horace is in the house?

How does Horace try to convince the woman to let him go?

What ultimately leads to Horace Danby's arrest?

What lesson does Horace learn from his experience?

What does Horace initially think about the woman before realizing her true character?

What item does Horace borrow to impress the woman?

What kind of respect does Horace have towards his planned thefts?

What ultimately makes the woman suspicious of Horace?

What method does Horace Danby use to avoid getting caught?

What does Horace Danby plan to steal from the house?

What is Horace Danby's profession?

How does Horace ensure that he does not leave fingerprints?

Why does Horace Danby steal every year?

What mistake does Horace make that leads to his arrest?

What does Horace Danby do to prepare for his robberies?

What role does the woman play in Horace's plan?

What does the woman do when she encounters Horace in the house?

What does Horace think about people's ownership of valuable things?

What mistake does Horace Danby make in the story?

How does Horace initially react to meeting the woman?

What theme is primarily illustrated in the story?

What could have prevented Horace's arrest?

What does Horace think of the lady after he gets arrested?

What is the woman's true identity?

How does Horace Danby's past influence his present actions?

What profession does Horace take on after his arrest?

What does the lady do when Horace offers her the jewels?

What does the woman threaten to do if Horace runs away?

How does the story challenge stereotypes about thieves?

What does Horace say is his first thought upon seeing the woman?

What literary device is predominantly used in describing Horace Danby’s character?

What does Horace think about 'honour among thieves'?

What is the significance of the title 'A Question of Trust'?

What may indicate that Horace is not a typical criminal?

How does the author create suspense in the story?

How does Horace view the house he is robbing?

What ultimately leads to Horace's downfall?

What ironic twist occurs at the end of Horace's story?

What does Horace Danby primarily steal each year?

Which of the following statements about Horace Danby is true?

What clever tactic does the lady use against Horace when she first encounters him?

How does Horace Danby feel about his illegal activities?

What ultimately leads to Horace’s capture?

What does the lady ask Horace Danby to do for her?

Why does Horace Danby think he can trust the lady?

Which phrase best summarizes the story of Horace Danby?

How does the lady assert power over Horace?

What does the story suggest about Horace's view on morality?

What lesson does Horace learn by the end of the story?

Why is Horace Danby’s character complex?