Practice Questions: Footprints without Feet
Q1. Who is the author of the story "Footprints without feet"?
(a) HG Wells
(b) James Herriot
(c) John Keats
(d) WB Butler
Ans: (a)
Explanation: H. G. Wells is the author of Footprints Without Feet. This chapter is adapted from his novel The Invisible Man and describes events involving an invisible scientist named Griffin, whose experiments lead to dramatic consequences.
Q2. "THE two boys started in surprise at the fresh muddy imprints of a pair of _____"
(a) bare feet
(b) shoes
(c) tyres
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
Explanation: The two boys discover fresh muddy imprints of a pair of bare feet. This unexpected find surprises them and begins the mystery surrounding the presence of an unseen person.
Q3. He was leaving his imprints in _____
(a) Paris
(b) London
(c) Iping
(d) Canada
Ans: (c)
Explanation: The imprints were found in the village of Iping. Griffin later comes to Iping, and his presence there explains the mysterious footprints seen by the villagers.
Q4. What is the meaning of "bewildered"?
(a) perplexed
(b) confused
(c) puzzled
(d) all of the above
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Bewildered means being perplexed, confused or puzzled. It describes the state of mind of the boys when they encounter the strange footprints.
Q5. Who were the boys following?
(a) a scientist
(b) a dog
(c) a rat
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
Explanation: The boys were, in effect, following an invisible scientist, Griffin. Their curiosity about the footprints led them to track where the unseen person had been.
Q6. What was he working on?
(a) making fake footprints
(b) making human bodies invisible
(c) making a fool of children
(d) all of the above
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Griffin was experimenting with a formula to make human bodies invisible. He succeeded in rendering himself invisible, which brought about serious practical and moral problems.
Q7. "Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a _____ person."
(a) lawless
(b) lawful
(c) good
(d) rude
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Although Griffin was intellectually brilliant, he behaved in a lawless and reckless manner after becoming invisible. His actions showed a disregard for social rules and the safety of others.
Q8. What did he do for revenge?
(a) burned himself
(b) burned the landlord
(c) burned the house
(d) he didn't do anything for revenge
Ans: (c)
Explanation: In an act of revenge and anger, Griffin set fire to the house where he had been staying. This destructive action reflected his desperate and vengeful state after being mistreated and misunderstood.
Q9. Griffin's body became as transparent as _____
(a) glass
(b) ice
(c) air
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
Explanation: As a result of his experiment, Griffin's body became as transparent as glass, rendering him effectively invisible to other people.
Q10. What suggests that he was a homeless wanderer?
(a) no clothes
(b) no money
(c) invisible
(d) all of the above
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Griffin's invisibility left him without visible clothes, and his experiments had depleted his funds, so he appeared to be a homeless wanderer. All the listed factors contributed to that impression.
Q11. Why was it a bad time to wander in London?
(a) it was mid winter
(b) he was without clothes
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) none of the above
Ans: (c)
Explanation: It was mid-winter and Griffin had no visible clothes, so wandering about was especially dangerous and uncomfortable for him. Both factors made his situation worse.
Q12. Where did he find comfort in London?
(a) at the inn
(b) a big store
(c) theater store
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
Explanation: Griffin took shelter in a large store in London where he found warmth and also obtained clothes and other items that helped him conceal his condition temporarily.
Q13. Where did he go next?
(a) at the inn
(b) a big store
(c) theatre store
(d) none of the above
Ans: (c)
Explanation: After the big store, Griffin went to a theatre store, where he found bandages and other props that helped him disguise parts of his body while still invisible.
Q14. What did he take from there?
(a) food
(b) wine
(c) bandages
(d) all of the above
Ans: (c)
Explanation: From the theatre store, Griffin took bandages and theatrical items that he used to cover his face and hands, making it easier for him to interact without creating alarm.
Q15. How did Griffin finally escape?
(a) by hitting them
(b) by taking off all his clothes
(c) by running away as fast as he could
(d) by hiding
Ans: (b)
Explanation: To avoid being detected by villagers who were trying to catch him, Griffin removed all his clothes. Because his body was invisible, being naked left no visible outline, which aided his escape.
Q16. Where did he go next?
(a) Piping
(b) Iping
(c) Snowland
(d) none of the above
Ans: (b)
Explanation: After his escape from London, Griffin travelled to the village of Iping, where the major incidents involving the villagers occur.
Q17. What was an unusual event?
(a) a guest at the inn during winters
(b) a guest at the inn during summers
(c) a guest at the inn during spring
(d) nothing was unusual there
Ans: (b)
Explanation: The arrival of a guest at the inn during the off-season summer was unusual for the quiet village of Iping, so the locals found it noteworthy.
Q18. How did he justify his disinterest in having a conversation with Mrs Hall?
(a) desired solitude
(b) didn't want to be disturbed during work
(c) both 1 and 2
(d) none of the above
Ans: (c)
Explanation: Griffin told Mrs Hall that he desired solitude and did not wish to be disturbed while he was occupied with his work. Both reasons together explained his reluctance to socialise.
Q19. What do you mean by the word "eccentric"?
(a) uncommon
(b) extra
(c) catchy
(d) none of the above
Ans: (a)
Explanation: Eccentric means uncommon or unconventional in behaviour or appearance. It describes someone whose actions or manner seem odd compared with what is usual.
Q20. Why does Mrs Hall find the scientist eccentric?
(a) he visited during off season
(b) his intention was only to work
(c) he looked weird
(d) all of the above
Ans: (d)
Explanation: Mrs Hall considers Griffin eccentric because he arrived in the off-season, was solely intent on his work, and had a peculiar, bandaged appearance. All these factors together made him seem unusual to her.
