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Rearrange the following sentences in a meaningful sequence and write the summary of the play.
| a) Baldwin who returned home after meeting Gresham, informed his family that Gresham had offered a hundred thousand, if he would utter the words ‘I don’t remember’ in court, during the trial. |
| b) The family members tried to justify Gresham’s act and enticed Baldwin into accepting the money. |
| c) Thus ‘The Hour of Truth’ had dawned relieving Baldwin of the heavy burden and guilt. |
| d) Baldwin was an honest and upright man, working under John Gresham, in a bank. |
| e) To save Baldwin, Mr. Marshall, President of the Third National, visited him and informed him that Gresham had confessed his crime, in order to free him from betraying his trusted friend and testifying painfully against him. |
| f) Gresham and Baldwin had been thick friends for over 30 years and Baldwin had even named his son after Gresham. |
| g) Baldwin felt disgusted with himself and the attitude of his family members. |
| h) Gresham had been arrested for misappropriation of money at the bank and Baldwin was to testify against him. |
| i) Mr. Marshall also offered Baldwin a job in his Bank, to reward him for his honesty and integrity. |
| j) The family members who were initially against Gresham, changed their mind on hearing the huge sum offered by him. |
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Why did Baldwin meet Gresham?
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What made Martha withdraw her money from the bank?
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How is Martha’s strong conviction in Baldwin’s integrity revealed?
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John feels Gresham deserves punishment. Why?
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What was Baldwin’s advice to Gresham?
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What did Gresham want Baldwin to do?
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Explain the significance of the words ‘I don’t remember’.
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Why does John turn wild on hearing that Gresham had offered his father money?
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When would Baldwin part company with Gresham?
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What does John consider ‘a technicality’?
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Why was John filled with shame?
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How much did Gresham offer to pay Baldwin for saving his skin and how did he justify that?
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What was Mr. Marshall’s offer to Baldwin?
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How was Baldwin’s honesty rewarded?
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Based on your understanding of the play, complete the Graphic Organiser given below.
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Trace the bond of friendship between Baldwin and Gresham. Explain why Baldwin wished to attribute some credit to his friend.
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How did Martha and John react when they came to know that Baldwin had rejected the generous offer made by Gresham?
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Is Baldwin really honest or does he maintain his honesty fearing criticism? Why do you say so?
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