Q1. Tick the correct option.

a. Why did Gillian go to the Columbine Theatre?

   i.to buy a diamond necklace.

   ii. to meet old Bryson.

   iii. to watch a performance by Miss Lotta Laurier.

   iv. to ask about the blind pencil dealer’s bank deposit.

Answer. iii. to watch a performance by Miss Lotta Laurier.

b.   What did Gillian mean when he said, I have to turn in a report for it”?

   i. He needed to provide an account of how he spent the $1000.

   ii. He wanted to spend the money on one thing.

   iii. He disliked collecting receipts.

   iv. He was obligated to submit a report of his finances.

Answer i. He needed to provide an account of how he spent the $1000.

c.   Who lived in Gillian’s late uncle’s house?

  i. Old Bryson

  ii. Miss Lotta Lauriere

  iii. Lawyer Tolman

  iv. Miss Hayden

Answer. iv. Miss Hayden

d. What was the secret stipulation in Gillian’s late uncle’s will if Gillian spent his inheritance sensibly, wisely, or unselfishly

  i. Gillian would receive bonds worth $500,000

  ii. Miss Hayden would receive bonds worth $500,000

  iii. The inheritance would be given be given to charity.

  iv. The inheritance would be divided among all the relatives.

Answer i. Gillian would receive bonds worth $500,000.

e.  How did Gillian behave after shredding the envelope?

  i. He regretted it and apologized to Mr Tolman.

  ii. He laughed and walked out of the office happily.

  iii. He demanded an explanation from Mr Tolman.

  iv. He offered to repay the lost money.

Answer. ii. He laughed and walked out of the office happily.

Q2. Match the characters with their descriptions.

A	B
Lawyer Tolman	I. Calm, anti-social man in his forties
Gillian	ii. lawyer who handles late uncle’s will.
Old Bryson	iii. Shows Gillian his bank deposit book
Miss lotta Lauriere	iv. Gillian asks this person how to spend the a thousand dollars
Blind pencil dealer	v.performer at the Columbine Theatre.

A	B
Lawyer Tolman	ii. lawyer who handles late uncle’s will.
Gillian	iv. Gillian asks this person how to spend the a thousand dollars
Old Bryson	I. Calm, anti-social man in his forties
Miss lotta Lauriere	v. performer at the Columbine Theatre.
Blind pencil dealer	iii. Shows Gillian his bank deposit book

   Q3. Answer each of the following questions in 30-40 words.

   a. What were the terms of Gillian’s uncle’s will?

Answer. Answer: Gillian’s uncle left him $1,000 but added a special condition. He was required to submit a report detailing how he spent the money. If the spending was wise and thoughtful, he would inherit an additional $500,000. However, if he spent it irresponsibly, the large sum would go to Miss Hayden, who also worked for his late uncle. This unique clause aimed to test Gillian’s character, putting his priorities to the test to see if he would be selfish or thoughtful in handling money.

   b. What are the ironies mentioned in the story?

Answer. Answer: One major irony in the story is that Gillian, who often appeared carefree and irresponsible, chose to give up a massive inheritance to help Miss Hayden, a person he cared about deeply. By destroying the report, he ensured she would inherit the $500,000 instead of him. Another irony lies in how others judged Gillian’s outward behavior as careless, but in reality, his final actions revealed kindness and generosity. The story highlights the difference between how people see Gillian and who he truly is, revealing the complexity of his character and his ability to surprise others with his unselfishness.