CHAPTER 3 ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS Question answer

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X- English L3: ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
Short Answer Type Questions

Q1 Who gave $1000 to Robert Gillian? Who did the money belong to? Why was it given
to him?
Ans. Lawyer Tolman gave $ 1000 to Robert Gillian. The money belonged to Robert’s
uncle. It was written in his will.

Q2 Why was Bobby Gillian not happy with the money given to him?
Ans. Bobby Gillian was not happy with the money given to him because it was a very
small amount.

Q3 What was the condition laid down by the lawyer?
Ans. The condition laid down by the lawyer was that Bobby Gillian would have to give
the spending details of $ 1000.

Q4 Who else got the money and how much?
Ans. The butler, the housekeeper and Miss Hayden got ten dollars each.

Q5 Why was Old Bryson not serious in giving suggestions to Gillian? What were the
suggestions given?
Ans. Old Bryson was not serious in giving suggestins to Gillian because Bryson didn’t
like him. He suggested him to buy a home, to give milk to one hundred babies or to buy
pendant for Miss Lotta Lauriere.

Q6 Which one did Gillian accept? What did he do then?
Ans. Gillian accepted to give a diamond pendant to Miss Lotta Lauriere. Then he went
to meet her.

Q7 Who was Miss Lotta Louriere? Did she welcome Gillian’s coming? Was she happy
with his offer? Give reasons for your answer.

Ans. Miss Lotta Lauriere was an actress. She didn’t welcome Gillian’s coming. She was
not happy with his offer. It was a cheap thing for her.

Q8 What did Gillian ask the driver of the cab? Did he like his answer? How do you know?
Ans. Gillian asked him how he would use one thousand dollars. He didn’t like his
answer.

Q9 Who did Gillian talk to next? Why?
Ans. Gillian talked to a blind man. Gillian asked him how he would use one thousand
dollar. After talking to the blind man Gillian went to __.
Ans. Gillian went to the lawyers.

Q10 Why did Gillian give his money to Miss Hayden? What did he ask her to give him
and why?
Ans. Gillian gave his money to Miss Hayden because he wanted to help her. He asked
for a piece of paper to write a note.

Q11 What did Robert Gillian write in his note?
Ans. He wrote that he paid $1000 to the best and dearest woman on the earth.

Q12 Why did Robert Gillian go to the lawyers again?
Ans. He went to give the lawyers the spending details of $1000.

Q13 What had Robert Gillian’s uncle written in the post-script of his will?
Ans. He had written if Robert had spent $1000 wisely, he would get another$5000.

Q14 Why did Gillian not get the rest of the money? Was he sorry for his action?
Ans. He told the lawyer that he had spent $1000 on horse races. He was not sorry for
his actions.

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
SUPPLEMENTARY READER LESSON 3: ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS

1. Robert lost the money on races. (True/ false)
2. To whom did Bobby Gillian give his one thousand dollars?
   i) Butler ii) Miss Hayden
   iii) lawyers iv) Miss Lotta Lauriere
3. Robert Gillian offered a __ to Miss Lotta Lauriere.
4. Robert Gillian received one million dollars from his uncle’s will. (True/false)
5. The blind man was selling __ on the walkside.
   i) books ii) pencils iii) pens iv) notebooks
6. Who was Miss Lotta Lauriere?
   Answer Key:
7. Robert lost the money on races. (false)
8. To whom did Bobby Gillian give his one thousand dollars?
   i) Butler ii) Miss Hayden
   iii) lawyers iv) Miss Lotta Lauriere
9. Robert Gillian offered a diamond pendant to Miss Lotta Lauriere.
10. Robert Gillian received one million dollars from his uncle’s will. (false)
11. The blind man was selling pencils on the walkside.
    i) books ii) pencils iii) pens iv) notebooks
12. Who was Miss Lotta Lauriere? Ans. An actress/ Actress/ She was an actress.

About Chapter 3 One Thousand Dollars

“Chapter One Thousand Dollars” is a short story written by O. Henry. It tells the story of a young man named Gillian who receives a small inheritance of one thousand dollars from his late uncle. However, there is a catch – Gillian must prove that he can turn the one thousand dollars into a larger sum within a year, or else the money will be given to a distant relative.

Motivated by the challenge, Gillian embarks on a series of business ventures, each one resulting in failure and disappointment. As the deadline approaches, Gillian becomes desperate and loses hope. However, a chance encounter with a young woman named Miss Hayden changes everything.

Miss Hayden reveals that she is the distant relative who would inherit the money if Gillian fails. She confesses her love for him and offers to give him the one thousand dollars back, as she believes in his potential. Overwhelmed by her faith in him, Gillian realizes that love and support are more valuable than any sum of money.

In the end, Gillian chooses love over the inheritance, and he and Miss Hayden embark on a new journey together. The story serves as a reminder of the importance of human connection and the true value of wealth.