One Thousand Dollar by Leo Tolstoy - Chapter 3 of Class 10 NCERT PSEB English Literature
Summary: "One
Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry is a short story about a young man named
Gillian who is given a will by his late uncle. The will states that Gillian
will inherit one thousand dollars, but there's a condition attached: he must
prove he can handle the money wisely within a year, or it will go to charity.
Gillian, a well-meaning but inexperienced man, faces various
challenges in trying to spend the money wisely. He lends some money to a
struggling artist, helps a friend in need, and even proposes to a young woman,
Miss Hayden, hoping to invest in her father's invention. However, all his
attempts to spend the money wisely end in disappointment.
When the year is almost up, Gillian, feeling defeated,
decides to give the remaining money to Miss Hayden's father, who is in dire
need. Just as he is about to do so, he discovers that the invention was a
success, and the Haydens are now wealthy. Gillian's generosity and good
intentions are ultimately rewarded, as he learns that his actions have made a
positive impact on the lives of others.
The story highlights the themes
of generosity, kindness, and the unpredictable nature of life. It also explores
the idea that good deeds and positive intentions can have unexpected and
rewarding outcomes.
Summary
In "One Thousand Dollars" by O. Henry, Robert
Gillian inherits one thousand dollars from his late uncle's will, but the money
comes with a condition: he must spend it sensibly. Seeking advice, he
approaches Old Bryson, who sarcastically dismisses him. Robert then proposes to
Miss Lotta Lauriere, offering to buy her a pendant, but she desires something
more expensive.
He consults a cab driver about the money, who plans to open
a saloon. Robert's uncle had a ward, Miss Hayden, whom he might love. In the
end, Robert gives the entire sum to Miss Hayden and provides a detailed
account. Later, he visits his uncle's lawyers and claims he spent the money.
The lawyers inform him that if he spent it wisely, he would receive an additional
5,000 dollars; otherwise, it would go to Miss Hayden. Frustrated, Robert tears
up the account and falsely claims he lost it all on races before storming out
of the office.
Question and Answer
Objective
Type Questions
Very Short Question ans
Answer
Question
1: Who authored the story, ‘One Thousand Dollars’?
Answer:
The story was written by O'Henry.
Question
2: Where did Robert Gillian receive one thousand dollars from?
Answer:
Robert Gillian received one thousand dollars from his uncle's will.
Question
3: What was the condition attached to the money Gillian received from his
uncle's will? Answer: The condition was that he had to spend the money
sensibly.
Question
4: Who was Miss Lotta Lauriere?
Answer:
Miss Lotta Lauriere was an actress.
Question
5: What did Robert Gillian offer Miss Lotta?
Answer:
He offered her a pendant worth one thousand dollars.
Question
6: What did Gillian inquire from the cab driver?
Answer:
He asked the cab driver what he would do if he had a thousand dollars.
Question
7: What did Gillian intend to ask the blind man who was selling pencils?
Answer:
He intended to ask the blind man what he would do if he had a thousand dollars.
Question
8: What did Gillian request Miss Hayden to provide him with?
Answer:
He asked Miss Hayden for a piece of paper to write a note.
Question
9: Why did Robert Gillian revisit the lawyers?
Answer:
He went to the lawyers to give them an account of how he had spent one thousand
dollars.
Question
10: Who received the remaining money, which was five thousand dollars?
Answer:
Miss Hayden received the rest of the money, i.e., five thousand dollars.
Complete
the following :
1.
Robert Gillian was the only heir of …………..
2.
…….. was the ward of Robert’s uncle.
3.
Gillian asked the cab driver to take him to
4.
The property of Gillian’s uncle was worth ……………..
5.
Gillian accepted the suggestion to give ……………….. to Miss Lotta.
6.
….. said that he would open a saloon if he had one thousand dollars.
Answer:
- Robert Gillian was the
only heir of his uncle’s property.
- Miss Hayden was the ward of
Robert’s uncle.
- Gillian asked the cab
driver to take him to the Columbine Theatre.
- The property of
Gillian’s uncle was worth half a million dollars.
- Gillian accepted the
suggestion to give a diamond pendant to Miss Lotta.
- The cab driver said that he would
open a saloon if he had one thousand dollars.
True/False
1.
Gillian told the lawyers that he had lost the thousand dollars on the races.
Answer:
True
2.
Miss Lotta was happy with Gillian’s offer.
Answer:
False
3.
Miss Hayden worked at the Columbine Theatre as an actress.
Answer:
False
4.
Gillian lost his right to other five thousand dollars.
Answer:
True
5.
Robert’s uncle had a ward named Miss Lotta.
Answer:
False
6.
Bobby was the only heir of his father’s property.
Answer:
False
MCQ
Who
provided ten thousand dollars to Robert Gillian?
(a)
Lawyer Tolman.
(b)
Miss Heydan.
(c)
Old Bryson.
(d)
Miss Lotta.
Who
was Miss Hayden to Robert?
(a)
Gillian’s beloved.
(b)
Miss Lotta’s sister.
(c)
Bryson’s wife.
(d)
Tolman’s client.
What
was Robert’s nickname?
(a)
Tony.
(b)
Robin.
(c)
Harry.
(d)
Bobby.
Who
did Old Bryson dislike?
(a)
Robert’s uncle.
(b)
Robert Gillian.
(c)
Lawyer Tolman.
(d)
Miss Hayden.
What
suggestion did Old Bryson offer Gillian?
(a)
To buy a house.
(b)
To spend in art galleries.
(c)
To spend for someone’s education.
(d)
All of these three.
Answer
Who
provided ten thousand dollars to Robert Gillian?
(a)
Lawyer Tolman. (Answer)
Who
was Miss Hayden to Robert?
(a)
Gillian’s beloved. (Answer)
What
was Robert’s nickname?
(d)
Bobby. (Answer)
Who
did Old Bryson dislike?
(b)
Robert Gillian. (Answer)
What
suggestion did Old Bryson offer Gillian?
(d)
All of these three. (Answer)