Key Concept: Dialogue Interpretation

c) He describes a minor and amusing problem with the intruder.

[Solution Description]

Gerrard refers to the incident with the intruder as a minor but amusing problem.

Key Concept: Character Description

c) To kill Gerrard and take on his identity

[Solution Description]

The intruder explicitly states that he intends to kill Gerrard and take on his identity to escape from the police. This is evident from the dialogue where the intruder says, “I’m going to kill you” and also mentions, “I’ve been hunted long enough. I’m wanted for murder already.”

Key Concept: Theme Identification

b) Intelligence can be used to outsmart criminals.

[Solution Description]

The central theme of the play is how intelligence overcomes crime. Gerrard uses his wit and calm demeanor to outsmart the intruder and resolve the situation without violence.

Key Concept: Character Description

b) In a lounge suit and a great coat

[Solution Description]

At the beginning of the play, Gerrard is described as wearing a lounge suit and a great coat. This information is directly taken from the play’s description.

Key Concept: Character Motivation

c) To gain freedom from the police

[Solution Description] The Intruder wants to take Gerrard’s identity to gain freedom from being hunted by the police. He mentions, “As Vincent Charles Gerrard I’m free to go places and do nothing. I can eat well and sleep and without having to be ready to beat it at the sight of a cop.”

Key Concept: Dialogue Interpretation

b) It distracts the intruder

[Solution Description]

The telephone rings at a crucial moment, distracting the intruder. Gerrard takes advantage of this distraction to push the intruder into the cupboard and lock him in, ultimately gaining control of the situation.

Key Concept: Plot Understanding

c) He locks the Intruder in a cupboard

[Solution Description]

Gerrard tricks the Intruder into leaning forward to inspect something and then pushes him into a cupboard, locks the door, and disarms him. This is described in the text: “As he turns his head, Gerrard gives him a push into the cupboard, knocking the revolver out of his hand. He slams the door and locks it, picks up the revolver and goes to the phone…”

Key Concept: Dialogue Interpretation

a) To mock the Intruder’s actions

[Solution Description]

Gerrard says this to the Intruder because he finds the situation overly dramatic and unoriginal. He is trying to remain calm and nonchalant despite the intruder’s threatening behavior.

Key Concept: Foreshadowing

c) He leads a mysterious and unpredictable life.

[Solution Description] Gerrard’s statement “here today and gone tomorrow” is a form of foreshadowing, indicating that he leads a mysterious and unpredictable life. This hints at his true nature as a fugitive, which he later reveals to the intruder.

Key Concept: Plot Understanding

b) A disguise outfit

[Solution Description]

Gerrard uses his wits and a disguise outfit to convince the intruder that he is also a criminal. He tricks the intruder into believing they are both on the run, leading the intruder to let his guard down. Finally, Gerrard pushes the intruder into a cupboard and locks him inside.

Key Concept: Conceptual Understanding

b) Intelligence

[Solution Description]

Innovation and technological advancement require creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop new ideas. These are all aspects of intelligence, making it essential for such progress.

Key Concept: British Crime Fiction Writer

c) Agatha Christie

[Solution Description]

Agatha Christie is a famous British writer known for her crime fiction and plays. She created the character Hercule Poirot, who is one of her most famous detectives.

Key Concept: Alternate Ending

c) Using a hidden exit in the room

[Solution Description] The intruder escapes by using a hidden exit in the room that was previously unknown to the characters.

Key Concept: Dialogue Analysis

b) The intruder has no reason to kill him

[Solution Description]

Gerrard tells the intruder that he won’t kill him for a very good reason, implying that it would be foolish to do so. He says, “You’ll let me go, and thank God you didn’t shoot sooner.” This suggests that Gerrard believes the intruder has a reason to spare him.

Key Concept: Intruder’s Plan

b) Wearing glasses and Gerrard’s clothes will make him look similar

[Solution Description]

The intruder believes he can successfully impersonate Gerrard because he thinks wearing glasses will make him look enough like Gerrard. Additionally, he plans to wear Gerrard’s clothes, which he believes will fit him fine.

Key Concept: Intruder’s Crime

b) Murder

[Solution Description] The intruder reveals that he is wanted for murder. He mentions that he killed a cop during a job that went wrong, and since then, he has been on the run.

Key Concept: Character Interaction

c) Gerrard gives the intruder a push into the cupboard

[Solution Description]

When the intruder leans forward to inspect the door with his side towards Gerrard, Gerrard takes advantage of the situation. He pushes the intruder into the cupboard, knocks the revolver out of his hand, slams the door, locks it, and picks up the revolver. This action demonstrates Gerrard’s quick thinking and ability to turn the tables on the intruder.

Key Concept: Humor and Irony

c) It sarcastically highlights the lack of cleverness.

[Solution Description]

The phrase “Oh, wasn’t that clever!” is an example of irony. It is used to mean the opposite of what it says. When someone makes a mistake, this phrase sarcastically points out the lack of cleverness or intelligence in the action, rather than praising it.

Key Concept: Gerrard’s Mysterious Lifestyle

b) Making a phone call

[Solution Description]

When the curtain rises, Gerrard is standing by the table making a phone call. This is clearly mentioned in the syllabus.

Key Concept: Intruder’s Plan

c) To murder Gerrard and assume his identity

[Solution Description] The intruder plans to murder Gerrard and take on his identity to escape from the police. This is explicitly mentioned in the text when the intruder says, “I’m going to kill you” and later explains that he wants to live as Vincent Charles Gerrard.

Key Concept: Character Motivation

b) To avoid being caught by the police

[Solution Description]

The intruder wants to take on Gerrard’s identity because Gerrard leads a mysterious life, often disappearing and reappearing, which would allow the intruder to escape the police easily.

Key Concept: Intruder’s Plan

b) To take on Gerrard’s identity and escape the police

[Solution Description]

The intruder plans to kill Gerrard to take on his identity and elude the police. This is clear from the dialogue where the intruder states, “Your idea is to elude the police by killing me and taking on my identity?” and the intruder responds, “Yes, I like the idea.”

Key Concept: Plot Understanding

c) To gain freedom and avoid the police.

[Solution Description]

The intruder explains that by taking Gerrard’s identity, he can gain freedom and avoid being hunted by the police. He mentions, “As Vincent Charles Gerrard I’m free to go places and do nothing.”

Key Concept: Intruder’s Motivation

c) To live a peaceful life without fear of the police

[Solution Description]

The intruder wants to take on Gerrard’s identity to gain freedom from being hunted by the police. This is clear when the intruder says, “As Vincent Charles Gerrard I’m free to go places and do nothing. I can eat well and sleep and without having to be ready to beat it at the sight of a cop.”

Key Concept: Plot Understanding

c) He is a mystery man involved in shady activities

[Solution Description]

Gerrard reveals that he is also in trouble with the law and expects trouble tonight. He has his bag packed ready to clear off, indicating that he is not an ordinary person but someone who is involved in shady activities.

Key Concept: Dialogue Interpretation

b) The Intruder’s actions are overly dramatic and unoriginal.

[Solution Description]

Gerrard refers to the Intruder’s actions as overly dramatic and unoriginal. He remains calm and composed, indicating that he finds the situation predictable and not particularly threatening.

Key Concept: Plot Understanding

c) To assume Gerrard’s identity

[Solution Description]

The intruder wants to kill Gerrard so that he can assume Gerrard’s identity and live freely without being hunted by the police.

Key Concept: Dialogue Analysis

d) The shooter will be executed, regardless of assuming Gerrard’s identity.

[Solution Description]

Gerrard suggests that shooting him would lead to the shooter’s execution. He implies that even if the shooter tries to escape by assuming Gerrard’s identity, they will still be caught and punished for the crime.

Key Concept: Irony

c) He is being sarcastic as the intruder is not interested in listening to him.

[Solution Description]

Gerrard uses irony in this statement. While he pretends that the intruder is interested in listening to him, he actually means that the intruder is only trying to gather information for his own benefit. This shows Gerrard’s cleverness in hiding his fear and pretending to be friendly.

Key Concept: Theme Understanding

b) The Intruder has researched Gerrard extensively

[Solution Description]

Gerrard implies that the Intruder has gone through great lengths to gather information about him. This indicates that the Intruder has meticulously planned his actions and knows a lot about Gerrard’s life.

Key Concept: Intruder’s Perspective

c) He felt confident and in control.

[Solution Description]

The intruder felt that he was in control and did not believe Gerrard’s attempts to talk his way out of the situation. He thought he was smarter than Gerrard and would not fall for his tricks.

Key Concept: Character Analysis

c) To escape the police and live freely under a new identity

[Solution Description]

The Intruder reveals his plan to kill Gerrard and assume his identity so that he can live freely without being hunted by the police. This is evident from the dialogue where the Intruder says, “As Vincent Charles Gerrard I’m free to go places and do nothing. I can eat well and sleep and without having to be ready to beat it at the sight of a cop.”

Key Concept: Plot Development, Theme Analysis

c) Gerrard wants to ensure the intruder is caught by the authorities.

[Solution Description]

Gerrard makes a phone call instead of directly confronting the intruder because he wants to ensure the intruder is caught by the authorities. By calling the police, he ensures a safe resolution to the situation without risking further conflict.

Key Concept: Outcome of Quick Thinking

c) He saves his life

[Solution Description]

Due to his quick thinking, Gerrard successfully escapes from danger and saves his life.

Key Concept: Dialogue Interpretation

b) To convince the intruder to trust him.

[Solution Description]

Gerrard tells the intruder not to be a fool because he wants the intruder to believe his story and look for himself at the supposed emergency situation, which is part of his plan to trap the intruder.

Key Concept: About the Author

a) Fiction

[Solution Description]

Douglas James is most associated with the genre of fiction.

Key Concept: Plot Understanding

b) To murder Gerrard and take on his identity

[Solution Description]

The Intruder plans to murder Gerrard and take on his identity to elude the police.

Key Concept: Gerrard’s Intelligence

c) He pretends to be a criminal and locks the intruder in a cupboard.

[Solution Description] Gerrard tricks the intruder by pretending to be a criminal himself, stating that he is also on the run from the police. He then uses this deception to push the intruder into a cupboard and locks him inside, successfully outsmarting him.

Key Concept: Character Interaction

c) Gerrard pushes the intruder into the cupboard and locks it

[Solution Description]

Gerrard pushes the intruder into the cupboard, knocks the revolver out of his hand, slams and locks the door, picks up the revolver, and goes to the phone.

Key Concept: Irony

c) Gerrard leads a solitary life

[Solution Description]

The intruder chooses Gerrard because Gerrard lives alone, has no close family or friends, and leads a reclusive life. This makes it easier for the intruder to take over his identity without being noticed.

Key Concept: Intruder’s Speciality

b) Jewel robbery

[Solution Description] The intruder mentions his speciality as jewel robbery during his conversation with Gerrard, saying, “My speciality’s jewel robbery.”

Key Concept: Understanding Character Dialogue

c) Gerrard’s mysterious behavior suits the intruder’s plan.

[Solution Description]

The intruder chooses Gerrard because he perceives him as a mysterious man who frequently phones orders and goes away suddenly, which aligns with his need to evade the police. This is evident when the intruder says, “Hearing about you was one of my luckiest breaks.”

Key Concept: Basic Concept

b) Introducing new information

[Solution Description]

In a conclusion, one should avoid introducing new information or arguments that were not previously discussed in the essay.

Key Concept: Dialogue Understanding

c) Unrevealed

[Solution Description]

The intruder does not reveal his name throughout the dialogue. Instead, he avoids mentioning his name and focuses on Gerrard’s identity.

Key Concept: Character Analysis

b) To disarm the intruder and take control.

[Solution Description] Gerrard pushes the intruder into the cupboard to disarm him and take control of the situation. This action is taken to ensure his own safety and to neutralize the threat posed by the intruder.