Q1. What was Horace Danby's profession?
A. Locksmith
B. Gardener
C. Librarian
D. Cook
Q2. How old was Horace Danby?
A. About 40 years old
B. About 50 years old
C. About 60 years old
D. About 30 years old
Q3. What did Horace Danby suffer from in the summer?
A. Asthma
B. Allergies
C. Hay fever
D. Migraines
Q4. How often did Horace rob a safe?
A. Once a month
B. Once a week
C. Once a year
D. Every six months
Q5. What was Horace's primary motive for robbing safes?
A. To buy rare, expensive books
B. To travel the world
C. To support his family
D. To donate to charity
Q6. What house was Horace planning to rob this year?
A. Shotover Grange
B. Hilltop Mansion
C. Riverside Cottage
D. Maplewood Estate
Q7. What was the value of the jewels in the Grange safe?
A. Ten thousand pounds
B. Fifteen thousand pounds
C. Twenty thousand pounds
D. Five thousand pounds
Q8. How did Horace plan to get into the house?
A. By breaking a window
B. Through the back door
C. Using a key hung on a hook outside
D. Through a basement entrance
Q9. What did Horace do to keep the dog quiet?
A. Gave it a treat
B. Called it by its name
C. Ignored it
D. Locked it in a room
Q10. Where was the safe located in the house?
A. In the kitchen
B. In the bedroom
C. In the drawing room
D. In the study
Q11. What caused Horace to sneeze while he was working?
A. Dust
B. Cold air
C. The smell of flowers
D. Allergies to the dog
Q12. What was poorly built in the house, according to Horace?
A. The windows
B. The burglar alarm
C. The doors
D. The roof
Q13. What did Horace find hindering his work?
A. The housekeeper
B. The dog
C. The flowers
D. The painting
Q14. Who spoke to Horace from the doorway?
A. The housekeeper
B. A policeman
C. A neighbor
D. A woman
Q15. What advice did the voice from the doorway give Horace?
A. To get a new job
B. To see a doctor about his hay fever
C. To leave the house immediately
D. To find a different house to rob
Q16. How long did Horace keep his promise to the young lady?
A. One day
B. Two days
C. Three days
D. One week
Q17. What did Horace think about on the third day that made him consider breaking his promise?
A. His debt
B. His family
C. The books he wanted
D. His house
Q18. Why was Horace arrested by noon on the third day?
A. He was caught breaking into another house
B. The police recognized him from a previous crime
C. His fingerprints were found all over the room
D. He was caught selling the jewels
Q19. What was Horace's explanation for opening the safe?
A. He found the combination by accident
B. The owner asked him to open it
C. The wife of the owner asked him to open it
D. He wanted to see what was inside
Q20. What was the appearance of the real wife of the owner of the house?
A. Young and pretty
B. Tall and elegant
C. Gray-haired and sharp-tongued
D. Short and kind
Q21. What is Horace's current job in prison?
A. Cook
B. Gardener
C. Assistant librarian
D. Cleaner
Q22. How does Horace feel when anyone talks about 'honour among thieves'?
A. Amused
B. Indifferent
C. Angry
D. Sad
Q23. Who tricked Horace into opening the safe?
A. A policeman
B. The real owner of the house
C. A charming, clever young lady
D. His accomplice
Q24. Why did no one believe Horace's story about opening the safe?
A. He had a history of lying
B. His fingerprints were found on the safe
C. The real wife denied his story
D. He was caught with the jewels
Q25. What profession was the young lady who tricked Horace in?
A. Librarian
B. Thief
C. Housekeeper
D. Detective