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summary
Griffin, an eccentric scientist discovered a rare drug. This could make a naked man
invisible. He was not liked by his landlord. He decided to take revenge on him. One day he
set his landlord's house on fire. Then he consumed some rare drugs and pulled off his
clothes. Now, he could see everyone but none could see him. He was safe from being
caught. But he was without clothes and it was very cold. He passed the night in a London
store. He stole goods and money from the store. Then he went to a village called Iping. He
stayed at an inn. He stole money from clergy man's desk. A policeman named Jaffers was
called. A strange fight took place. Griffin took off his bandages, his glasses and his hat.
Now, he looked helpless. People were horrified. Griffin hit the policeman he got free and
ran away
short questions & answers
Q.1. Who was Griffin?
Q.2. Why were the two boys surprised?
Q.3. Why did he set the landlord's house on fire?
Q. 4. Where did he enter for warmth?
Q. 5. What did Griffin do in the shop of a theatrical company?
Q. 6. How did he go to the Iping village?
Q. 7. Why were the landlord and his wife surprised to see the scientist' door wide open?
Q. 8. How did Griffin escape from London store?
Q. 9. How did Mr. Griffin enter the shop of the theatrical company? What did he do there?
Q. 10. The Landlord’s wife was convinced that Griffin was an eccentric scientist? What made her
think of Griffin in these terms?
Q. 11. What was the curious episode that took place in the clergy man’s house?
Q. 12. What happened to the constable?
Q. 13. Mention two extraordinary things that happened in the room.
Q. 14. Why did the people suspect Griffin for the burglary?
Text book questions & answers
Q. 1.How did the invisible man first become invisible?
Q. 2. Why was he wandering in the streets?
Q. 3. Why does Mrs. Hall find the scientist eccentric?
Q.4. What curious episode occurs in the study?
Q.5. What other extraordinary things happen at the inn?
Q.6. "Griffin was rather a lawless person." Comment.
Q.7. How would you assess Griffin as a scientist?