Beehive (Prose): If I Were You · Class 9 · CBSE English
Why does the intruder break into Gerrard's cottage?
Practice question from Beehive (Prose): If I Were You (Class 9 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Why does the intruder break into Gerrard's cottage?
- A.To steal Gerrard's valuable jewellery and money
- B.To take on Gerrard's identity and escape the policeCorrect answer
- C.To hide from a dangerous gang that is hunting him down
- D.To collaborate with Gerrard on writing a new mystery play
Solution
The intruder is a jewel thief who resembles Gerrard in build and wants to kill him, assume his identity, and live peacefully without being caught by the police.
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