Available Answers

1. 1.

   Choose the correct options.

   1. Papa locked the safe by mistake  ly turning the dial
      1. to the left.
      2. to the right.
      3. twice.
   2. The gunman opened the safe after
      1. two tries.
      2. half an hour.
      3. one try.
   3. The gunman left the store with
      1. three dollars.
      2. three dollars and jewellery.
      3. nothing.
   4. Papa could not open the safe because he was
      1. reluctant.
      2. foolish.
      3. nervous.
2. 2.

   'Papa was a reasonable man and could see the justice in this complaint.' What justice could papa see in the complaint? What does this tell you about Papa?

3. 3.

   Why did the gunman try to open the safe himself?
4. 4.

   'Well, if you are just a clerk'−the man pocketed his gun−'here, take your three dollars back'. What do you learn about the speaker's character from these words?

5. 5.

   'There are some men who, in moments of great stress, rise to heights normally beyond them. Papa was not one of these'. Do you agree with the narrator's estimation of his father's character? Give reasons for your answer.

6. 6.

   What do you think the burglar would have done if he had failed to open the safe too?