Question Bank — Footprints 5 — Footprints without Feet

Section A — MCQs (10 questions, 1 mark each)

1. How did Griffin first become visible to the two boys in London?
   a) By wearing clothes b) By stepping in mud c) By entering a store d) By wearing bandages

2. Why did Griffin decide to enter the London store?
   a) To steal money b) To escape from boys c) To protect himself from the cold d) To buy theatrical supplies

3. What did Griffin do immediately after the assistants arrived at the store?
   a) He attacked them b) He removed his clothes and became invisible c) He paid for the items d) He hid in the kitchen

4. Which of the following best describes Griffin’s reason for going to Iping?
   a) To meet Mrs Hall b) To find a job c) To seek solitude for his work d) To return the stolen money

5. Assertion (A): Griffin was able to escape from the constable at Iping.
   Reason (R): He removed his clothes and became invisible.
   Options: (i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (ii) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. (iii) A is true but R is false. (iv) A is false but R is true.

6. Assertion (A): Mrs Hall believed the furniture was haunted by spirits.
   Reason (R): The bedclothes were cold and the hat and chair moved by themselves.
   Options: Same as Q5.

7. What did Griffin steal from the theatrical company?
   a) Only money b) Clothes, bandages, dark glasses and a false nose c) Food and quilts d) Scientific equipment

8. The word “eccentric” as used for Griffin by Mrs Hall means:
   a) Very intelligent b) Strange and unconventional c) Cruel and violent d) Poor and homeless

9. How did the villagers of Iping react when Griffin produced ready cash?
   a) They became friendly b) Their suspicion increased c) They helped him leave d) They called a doctor

10. Griffin’s behaviour can best be described as:
    a) Law-abiding and helpful b) Lawless and selfish c) Timid and honest d) Cheerful and sociable

Section B — Reference to Context (3 extracts, 4 marks each)

Extract 1

“The two boys started in surprise at the fresh muddy imprints of a pair of bare feet… Further footprints followed, one after another, descending the steps and progressing down the street.”

a) What context explains the appearance of these footprints?
b) Why were the boys fascinated?
c) Identify the literary device used in “a fresh footmark appeared from nowhere”.
d) What does the phrase “descending the steps” suggest about the movement?

Extract 2

“All of a sudden Mrs Hall heard a sniff close to her ear. A moment later the hat on the bedpost leapt up and dashed itself into her face. Then the bedroom chair became alive.”

a) Who is present in the room when this happens?
b) What does Mrs Hall conclude from this incident?
c) Name the literary device in “the bedroom chair became alive”.
d) What inference can be drawn about Griffin’s presence?

Extract 3

“Suddenly he threw off bandages, whiskers, spectacles, and even nose… The horrified people in the bar found themselves staring at a headless man!”

a) Where and when does this incident occur?
b) Why does Griffin remove his disguise at this moment?
c) Identify one literary device used to create surprise.
d) What immediate effect does this have on Mr Jaffers?

Section C — Short Answer (5 questions, 3 marks each)

1. Why was Griffin wandering the streets of London without clothes?
2. How did Griffin become a fully visible person for a short time?
3. Why did Mrs Hall excuse Griffin’s strange habits initially?
4. What happened when the clergyman and his wife entered the study?
5. How did Griffin finally escape from the constable at the inn?

Section D — Long Answer (2 questions, 6 marks each)

1. Draw a character sketch of Griffin on the basis of his actions and behaviour in the story.
2. “Griffin was a brilliant scientist but a lawless person.” Do you agree? Give reasons from the text.

Section E — Language and Writing (2 questions, 4 marks each)

1. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the unit: eccentric, lawless, invisible, solitude.
   a) Griffin had no desire to talk and wanted _.
   b) Mrs Hall found the scientist _.
   c) Griffin was described as a rather _ person.
   d) Once he removed his clothes, he became _.

2. Write a short paragraph (80–100 words) on “The Strange Events at the Iping Inn” from the point of view of a villager who heard about the headless man.