NCERT Solutions for Class 10
English - Footprints Without Feet
Chapter -5 Footprints Without Feet
Read and Find Out
1. How did the invisible man first become visible?
Ans: The first trace of Griffin’s presence was detected by two boys who saw his
fresh muddy imprint in the middle of London, out of nowhere. They pursued
him until the muddy impressions grew fainter and fainter until they vanished
completely.
2. Why was he wandering the streets?
Ans: Griffin was an amazing scientist but he was also a lawless person. He set
the home of his property owner on fire and got away without being seen by just
removing his clothes. Consequently, he became a homeless wanderer.
Read to find out
1. Why does Mrs Hall find the scientist eccentric?
Ans: Mrs Hall thought the scientist was strange as he came to the inn in the
winter and wore an unusual outfit. He was cold towards Mrs. Hall's polite
responses and told her he had no desire to interact and wanted to be left in
solitude.
2. What curious episode occurs in the study?
Ans: Griffin robbed the home of a clergyman. He robbed it when they both
were asleep and woke up from the noises coming from the study. When they
went downstairs, they heard the chink of money being taken but could not find a
trace of anybody, even when they looked under the desk, in the chimney and
behind the curtains. The money was missing but no trace of the person could be
found.
3. What other extraordinary things happen at the inn?
Ans: The scientist was a cold person since the first interaction with Mrs Hall.
They never disturbed or interrupted him. But one day his door was open, and
they felt it was a good opportunity to peep into. The clothes on the bed were
cold and the scientist was up for some time. Mrs Hall's attention was drawn to
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English - Footprints Without Feet
Chapter -5 Footprints Without Feet
Read and Find Out
1. How did the invisible man first become visible?
Ans: The first trace of Griffin’s presence was detected by two boys who saw his
fresh muddy imprint in the middle of London, out of nowhere. They pursued
him until the muddy impressions grew fainter and fainter until they vanished
completely.
2. Why was he wandering the streets?
Ans: Griffin was an amazing scientist but he was also a lawless person. He set
the home of his property owner on fire and got away without being seen by just
removing his clothes. Consequently, he became a homeless wanderer.
Read to find out
1. Why does Mrs Hall find the scientist eccentric?
Ans: Mrs Hall thought the scientist was strange as he came to the inn in the
winter and wore an unusual outfit. He was cold towards Mrs. Hall's polite
responses and told her he had no desire to interact and wanted to be left in
solitude.
2. What curious episode occurs in the study?
Ans: Griffin robbed the home of a clergyman. He robbed it when they both
were asleep and woke up from the noises coming from the study. When they
went downstairs, they heard the chink of money being taken but could not find a
trace of anybody, even when they looked under the desk, in the chimney and
behind the curtains. The money was missing but no trace of the person could be
found.
3. What other extraordinary things happen at the inn?
Ans: The scientist was a cold person since the first interaction with Mrs Hall.
They never disturbed or interrupted him. But one day his door was open, and
they felt it was a good opportunity to peep into. The clothes on the bed were
cold and the scientist was up for some time. Mrs Hall's attention was drawn to
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