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Footprints without Feet (H.G. Wells)
Very Short Type Q-Ans.
1. Who is the writer of ‘Footprints Without Feet’?
Ans. H. G. Wells
2. What was Griffin?
Ans. A scientist
3. What happened when Griffin swallowed certain drugs?
Ans. His body became transparent
4. Whose house did Griffin set fire?
Ans. The landlord
5. What was the name of the landlord’s wife?
Ans. Mrs. Hall
6. What type of a man was Griffin?
Ans. Brilliant scientist by a lawless person
7. According to Mrs. Hall what type of a scientist was
her guest?
Ans. Eccentric
8. At Iping where did Griffin stay?
Ans. In an inn
9. Who was secretly sent for to catch Griffin?
Ans. The constable
10. Which type of person was Griffin?
Ans. He was a lawless person
Very Short Type Q-Ans.
Ans. H. G. Wells
Ans. A scientist
Ans. His body became transparent
Ans. The landlord
Ans. Mrs. Hall
Ans. Brilliant scientist by a lawless person
Ans. Eccentric
Ans. In an inn
Ans. The constable
Ans. He was a lawless person
*5. Footprints without Feet (H.G. Wells)*
Short Type Q-Ans.
Q. 1 How did the invisible man first become visible?
Ans. The invisible man entered into a big London store. He opened boxes and wrappers and wore warm clothes. He also wore shoes, an overcoat and a hat. Thus he was a fully visible man.
Q. 2 Why was Mrs. Hall found the scientist eccentric?
Ans. Griffin came to Iping in winter. His coming at that time was strange. His appearance and habits were also strange. Mrs. Hall tried to be friendly with him. But he got angry. These things compelled to think that he was an eccentric person.
Q. 3 What curious episode occurs in the study room?
Ans. One day, early in the morning. The clergyman and his wife heard noises in their study room. They heard the chink of money. Someone was stealing money from the desk. They opened the door silently. But they were surprised to find the room empty. Yet the money was missing. This was very curious.
Q. 4 Why were the two boys in London surprised and fascinated?
Ans. The two boys in London saw the muddy footprints. The footprints were fresh. But they could not see any man. The footprints moved on. Soon these prints disappeared. So, the two boys were surprised and fascinated.
Q. 5 What did Griffin do inside the big London store?
Ans. Inside the London store, Griffin wore woolen clothes. He wore shoes, an overcoat and a hat. He ate cold meat and drank coffee. He enjoyed sweets and wine also. Then he slept on a pile of quilts.
Q. 6 What happened when Griffin didn’t wake up in time?
Ans. Griffin entered into a big London store. There he slept on a pile of quilts. The next morning he did not wake up in time. The shop assistants opened the door. They found Griffin sleeping.
Q. 7 What did Griffin do in the shop of a theatrical company?
Ans. Griffin entered the shop of a theatrical company. He wore bandages round his forehead. Then he wore dark glasses, a false nose and a big hat. He put side whiskers also. Then he attacked the shopkeeper. He robbed his money and came out.
Q. 8 What other extraordinary things happen at the inn?
Ans. First, Mrs. Hall heard a sniff close to her ear. This was very strange as she did not see anyone near her. Secondly, the hat leapt up and struck her face. Thirdly, the bed room chair sprang into the air and attacked her. These were the three extraordinary things.
Q. 9 What happened to the constable?
Ans. The policeman tried to catch Griffin. But he looked a headless man. Griffin hit the constable. Then Griffin took off his clothes and became totally invisible. The constable was hit by unseen blows.
Q. 10 How did Griffin become a homeless wanderer without clothes?
Ans. Griffin was a lawless scientist. He wanted to take revenge on his landlord. He set his house on fire. Then he took some rare drugs. He took off his clothes and became invisible. Thus he became a homeless wanderer without clothes.
Essay Type Q-Ans.
Q. 1 “Griffin was a rather a lawless person.” Comment.”
Ans. Griffin was a scientist. But he was a lawless person. He discovered how to make human body invisible. His landlord did not like him. Griffin became angry. He set the house on fire. Then he became invisible. He went into a big London store and stole clothes from there. Then he went to a shop of theatrical company. He stole clothes and other things from there. He attacked the shopkeeper and robbed him. Then he came to Iping village. He stayed at an inn. He stole money from a clergyman’s house. When the policeman came to arrest him, he became invisible and beat him. Then he became free.