The second chapter in 'Footprints without Feet' textbook is 'The Thief's Story' written by Ruskin Bond.
The story is about a young fifteen-year-old boy, Hari Singh who befriended people in order to rob them.
One day, he met Anil during a wrestling match.
Anil was a twenty-five-year-old man who was leading his life casually.
He was a struggling writer who would make small money with his writing prowess.
Hari flattered Anil by trying to befriend him and asked him for some work.
To sum up everything, this story focuses on human values and relationships which are significant in our lives and those values have the power to change an individual.
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NCERT Solutions for Chapter 2: The Thief's Story
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Chapter 1: A Triumph of Surgery
Chapter 3: The Midnight Visitor
Chapter 4: A Question of Trust
Chapter 5: Footprints without Feet
Chapter 6: The Making of a Scientist
Chapter 7: The Necklace
Chapter 8: The Hack Driver
Chapter 9: Bholi
Chapter 10: The Book that saved the Earth
Check out Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Chapter 2: The Thief's Story
How did Hari Singh succeed in his profession?
He would frequently change his name to dupe the police. He would find out a kind and simple person for his target. He could wait until he had a favourable chance.
Why did Hari Singh change his name every month?
Hari Singh was a fifteen year old boy who introduces himself to Anil as Hari Singh. He was an experienced thief. He changed his name every month for his own safety from the police and his former employers.
Why was it not easy for the thief to rob Anil?
It was not easy for the thief to rob Anil as he was the most trusting person he had ever seen. The thief knew that it was easy to rob a greedy man because he could afford to be robbed. But to rob a careless man like Anil sometimes gave no pleasure of the work as he even did not notice that he had been robbed.
Why did Anil agree to feed Hari Singh?
Anil needed a helping hand who could cook for him. When Hari Singh said that he could copk well, Anil agreed to feed him.
What was the thief's reaction when he took Anil’s money?
As the thief got the money he quickly crawled out of the room. When he was on the road, he began to run. He had the notes at his waist, held them by the string of his pyjamas. Later on he slowed down to walk and counted the notes. He thought that with those 600 rupees he could lead a luxurious life like an oil-rich Arab at least for a week.
