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(iii) He says so because having understood the intruder's intentions, he is putting, on an act of being a dangerous person, so as to save himself. He has not killed, anyone., , 4, What is Gerrard's profession? Quote the parts of the play that support your, answer., , Ans. Gerrard seems to be a person who involves in the business of theatre and, art. It is mentioned that he is a playwright. When he sees the intruder first, he, reacts by saying, "this is all very melodramatic, not very original." Later, when he, enters into a conversation with the threatening intruder, he says, "at last a, sympathetic audience!" He also asks the intruder, "are you American, or is that, merely a clever imitation", when he warns him by saying, "better be careful, wise, guy!" Further, when the intruder goes about elaborating his plan for, impersonation, Gerrard says, "In most melodramas, the villain is foolish enough to, delay his killing long enough to be frustrated." Yet again, while he is making up a, story about his own identity, Gerrard tells him about his attire, "that's a disguise, outfit; false moustaches and what not." And finally after trapping the intruder in, his wardrobe, he picks up the phone and says, "sorry | can't let you have the, props in time for rehearsal, I've had a spot of bother — quite amusing. | think I'l, put it in my next play"., , 5.”You'll soon stop being smart.", , (i) Who says this?, , (ii) Why does the speaker say it?, , (iii) What according to the speaker will stop Gerrard from being smart?, Ans. (i) The intruder says these lines to Gerrard, , (ii) The intruder is a little confused as Gerrard does not show any sign of being, afraid or worried. Irritated by this, he says the above lines, as if to warn him of, the situation Gerrard is going to find himself in., , (iii) According to the speaker, if Gerrard gets to know his plan of murdering him, and impersonating as the latter, he will stop being smart, and begin to worthy., , 6. “They can't hang me twice."