Beehive (Prose): If I Were You

Topics in this chapter

• Plot, Climax, And Resolution
• Gerrard’s Wit And Presence Of Mind
• Intruder’s Motive And Character
• Character Contrast And Role Reversal
• Irony, Humor, And Stagecraft
• Theme And Title Significance

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-C984A9

   What is Gerrard's profession as revealed or implied through the context of his lifestyle in the play 'If I Were You'?

   1. A.A full-time criminal and jewel thief
   2. B.A dramatist who writes and produces plays
   3. C.A police detective investigating local crimes
   4. D.A retired school teacher living in solitude
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-1DA7FC

   Why does the intruder break into Gerrard's cottage?

   1. A.To steal Gerrard's valuable jewellery and money
   2. B.To take on Gerrard's identity and escape the police
   3. C.To hide from a dangerous gang that is hunting him down
   4. D.To collaborate with Gerrard on writing a new mystery play
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-DBAD3C

   What unique similarity between himself and Gerrard does the intruder first point out?

   1. A.They both have the same first name.
   2. B.They speak with the exact same accent and tone.
   3. C.They share the same physical build and smart appearance.
   4. D.They both were previously arrested for jewel robbery.
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-48ECF8

   How does Gerrard react when he first encounters the intruder holding a gun?

   1. A.He panics, drops to his knees, and begs for mercy.
   2. B.He remains remarkably calm, amused, and talks back casually.
   3. C.He instantly draws his own hidden weapon to defend himself.
   4. D.He faints out of sudden shock and fear.
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-E6CAA0

   What elaborate story does Gerrard invent to trap the intruder?

   1. A.He claims he is an undercover police inspector preparing a raid.
   2. B.He claims he is also a criminal fleeing the law and trapped by cops.
   3. C.He claims he has hidden a camera crew recording the entire conversation.
   4. D.He claims he won a lottery and is leaving the country immediately.
   See the answer and solution