Eng Footprints without feet

Footprints without feet

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Practice sheet

Subject: English	Topic: Footprints Without Feet
Grade: X	Div: _________	Roll No: _________	Date: ____________

 

Q1	Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
(a)	Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a lawless person. His landlord disliked him and tried to eject him. In revenge Griffin set fire to the house.
i.	What did Griffin’s experiment prove?
	a.      Human body can become invisible. b.      Human body cannot become invisible. c.       Only Griffin can become invisible. d.      Only Griffin can become visible.
ii.	Why did Griffin set fire to the house?
	a.      He wanted the house to become invisible. b.      The landlord wanted the rare drugs to become invisible. c.       His landlord tried to eject him. d.      The landlord called the constable.
iii.	Why did Griffin remove his clothes?
	a.      To give to the poor. b.      He wanted to try new clothes at the London store. c.       To become invisible. d.      They had become old and dirty.
iv.	Find a word from the extract which means ‘to force somebody to leave a house.’
	a.      brilliant b.      lawless c.       eject d.      landlord
(b)	Mrs Hall almost fell down the stairs in hysterics. She was convinced that the room was haunted by spirits, and that the stranger had somehow caused these to enter into her furniture.
i.	Who is the ‘stranger’ referred to in the above extract?
	a.      H. G. Wells b.      Mr Hall c.       the clergyman d.      Griffin
ii.	According to Mrs Hall, what had the stranger done to her furniture?
	a.      caused spirits to enter it b.      sold her furniture c.       made the furniture invisible d.      hid the furniture
iii.	Why did Mrs Hall fall down the stairs in hysterics?
	a.      The scientist’s door was wide open. b.      The extraordinary chair pushed her and Mr. Halls out of the room. c.       The stranger’s clothes were lying about the room. d.      She saw her late mother sitting on the chair.
iv.	Find a word from the extract which means ‘fits of crying.’
	a.      hysterics b.      haunted c.       convinced d.      spirits
Q2	Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each.
(a)	Why were the two boys surprised when they saw the imprints of a pair of bare feet?
	The two boys could see muddy footprints on the steps of a house in central London, descending towards the street. It was surprising to see the footprints without seeing anybody making them.
(b)	What curious episode occurs in the study?
	Very early one morning, a clergyman and his wife were awakened by noises coming from their study. Then they heard the sound of coins being taken from the desk there. However, when they entered the study, they did not find anybody there, which was curious.
(c)	How did Griffin try to get rid of Mrs Hall’s accusations?
	Griffin got furious with Mrs Hall’s accusation of stealing money and of not paying her rent. He threw off his bandages, spectacles and became invisible. He hit everyone and escaped from there.
(d)	What did Griffin do inside the London store?
	Inside the London store, Griffin wore woollen 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.
Q3	Answer the following questions in 100-120 words.
(a)	How would you assess Griffin as a scientist and a human being? What qualities or values would you suggest will make him a better person?
	Griffin was an eccentric scientist who had discovered a rare drug which could make him invisible. Griffin became invisible not for the welfare of the society but to satisfy his own ego and carry out evil deeds. He was a brilliant scientist but not a law-abiding person. He was a criminal scientist who had no respect for humanity. He stole money from the clergyman’s house and set the landlord’s house on fire. He was not a good human being. He was rude to everyone. When everyone asked about his secret, he hit them and escaped becoming invisible. It would be better if he would imbibe empathy, kindness, helpfulness, honesty, generosity, social responsibility, etc. These values will make him a better person. He should have used his discovery for the benefit of society and his country.
(b)	Describe the policeman’s fight with the invisible man.
	One day Griffin stole money from the clergyman’s house. The people of the village suspected Griffin. Hence, Mrs Hall called a policeman. When the policeman reached there, he was surprised. Griffin had removed his spectacles, false nose and side whiskers. Now, he looked headless. The policeman was surprised as he had to arrest a headless man. He tried to catch Griffin. But Griffin started taking off his clothes one by one. He was becoming more and more invisible. In the end, he became totally invisible. The constable tried to fight with him. Some villagers also tried to help the policeman. But they received blows from nowhere. Then Griffin hit the policeman who fell unconscious. Then, Griffin became free and walked out.

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