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দশম শ্ৰেণী ইংৰাজী অধ্যায় 13 – Footprints without Feet সম্পূৰ্ণ প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ আৰু পৰীক্ষামুখী সমাধান (ASSEB / SEBA Assam – Assamese Medium)

দশম শ্ৰেণীৰ ইংৰাজী (English) পাঠ্যক্ৰমৰ পৰিপূৰক পুথিৰ (Supplementary Reader) ত্ৰয়োদশ অধ্যায় ‘Footprints without Feet’ (H.G. Wells ৰ দ্বাৰা ৰচিত) এখন অতি গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ পাঠ। আগন্তুক HSLC 2027 পৰীক্ষাৰ বাবে নতুন ASSEB (Assam State School Education Board) পাঠ্যক্ৰম আৰু নৱ্য শিক্ষা নীতিৰ (NEP) শেহতীয়া ব্লুপ্ৰিণ্টৰ আধাৰত এই অধ্যায়ৰ সম্পূৰ্ণ প্ৰশ্নোত্তৰ (Class 10 English Chapter 13 Question Answer) প্ৰস্তুত কৰা হৈছে। এই বিশেষ সংকলনটিত পাঠভিত্তিক অতি চমু প্ৰশ্ন (VSA / MCQ), চমু প্ৰশ্ন (Short Questions), দীঘলীয়া প্ৰশ্ন (Long Answers), আৰু শব্দাৰ্থৰ লগতে পূৰ্বৰ বৰ্ষৰ মেট্ৰিক পৰীক্ষাৰ প্ৰশ্নসমূহৰ (Board Exam PYQ) পুংখানুপুংখ সমাধান অন্তৰ্ভুক্ত কৰা হৈছে। অস্পীন একেডেমী (Ospin Academy) ত এই সমাধানসমূহ সহজ, নিৰ্ভুল আৰু সম্পূৰ্ণ পৰীক্ষামুখীভাৱে উপলব্ধ কৰোৱা হৈছে।

‘Footprints without Feet’ নামৰ এই কল্পবিজ্ঞান কাহিনীটিত গ্ৰিফিন (Griffin) নামৰ এজন মেধাৱী কিন্তু আইন-নমনা বিজ্ঞানীৰ কথা বৰ্ণনা কৰা হৈছে। তেওঁ মানৱ শৰীৰ অদৃশ্য কৰিব পৰা এক আৱিষ্কাৰ কৰে যদিও ইয়াৰ অপব্যৱহাৰ কৰি চুৰি আৰু ধ্বংসাত্মক কাৰ্যত লিপ্ত হয়। মেট্ৰিক পৰীক্ষাৰ্থীসকলৰ বাবে এই পাঠৰ মূল ভাৱ, চৰিত্ৰ বিশ্লেষণ আৰু তাৎপৰ্য বুজি পোৱাটো অতি প্ৰয়োজনীয়। আমাৰ এই প্ৰশ্ন বেংকত (Question Bank) কেৱল পাঠ্যপুথিৰ অনুশীলনীৰ প্ৰশ্নসমূহেই নহয়, বৰঞ্চ পৰীক্ষাত আহিব পৰা অতিৰিক্ত প্ৰশ্ন-উত্তৰসমূহো (Extra Board Questions and Answers) সামৰি লোৱা হৈছে যাতে ছাত্ৰ-ছাত্ৰীসকলে 100% প্ৰস্তুতি চলাব পাৰে।

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Chapter 13 Footprints without Feet

Class 10th English

Lesson-3 Ospin Academy

Footprints without Feet

HSLC Board Previous Year MCQs with Answers

1. “Statement-1: Griffin took a train to go to the village of Iping. Statement-2: Griffin stole money from the Clergyman’s house. {2026}

(A) Both the statements are false.

(B) Both the statements are true.

(D) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.”

Answer: B

2. “The clergyman described the burglary of his house as {2026}

(A) a typical affair.

(B) an ordinary

(D) an extraordinary”

Answer: D

3. “Griffin, the scientist, was always ___ now he became furious. {2026}

(A) patient

(B) quick-tempered

(D) pleasing”

Answer: B

4. Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence from Footprints without Feet”

The bewildered boys had been following a scien-tist who had just discovered how to make human body transparent. {2025}

(A) terrified

(B) befooled

(D) traumatised

Answer: C

5. Brilliant scientists though he was, Griffin was rather a lawless person.” Which of the Following alter-natives expresses the writer’s attitude to Griffin?

[Hint: Footprints without Feet] {2025}

(A) accusation

(B) disappointment

(D) appreciation.

Answer: C

6. Shivering with cold he hurried to Drury Lane …”Which of the following alternatives explain the reason behind the subject’s visit to Drury Lane?

[Hint: Footprints without Feet] {2025}

(A) He wanted to watch a theatre.

(B) He wanted to get some time at a shop.

(D) He wanted to become invisible

Answer: C

7. “Griffin the scientist had carried out experiment after experiment…”

{2024}

What ‘experiment’ is being referred to here”

(A) How to develop an artificial brain

(B) How to become invisible

(D) How to become immortal

Answer: B

8. “Shortly afterwards a curious episode occurred.”

(Hint: Footprints without Feet’) {2024}

Choose the word which means the same as The underlines word:

(A) Strange

(B) Ordinary

(D) Jubilant

Answer: A

9. Griffin was a {2023}

(A) teacher

(B) scientist

(D) trader

Answer: B

10. Read the following statements with reference to ‘Footprints without Feet’ and choose the correct option: {2024}

Statement 1: Griffin chose bad time to be inLondon.

Statement 2: It was bad time because all shops in London were closed.

(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement is 2false

(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true

(D) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false

Answer: A

Common Pre-Board MCQs (2025–26) with Answers

1. Where did Griffin first escape? {Bajali}
(A) From Drury Lane
(B) From Mrs. Hall’s house
(C) From his landlord’s house in London
(D) From the big London store
Answer: C

2. “But his adventures were by no means over.” Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase in the above sentence: {Bajali}
(A) At all
(B) In no time
(C) In no way
(D) At all costs
Answer: C

3. Match the dialogues from the story “Footprints without Feet” with their speakers. {Baksa}
List-I (Dialogues)
A. “My poor mother used to sit in that chair”
B. “Surrender”

C. “You don’t know who or what I am.”

List-II (Speaker)

1. Griffin

2. Mrs Hall

3. Clergyman
Codes:
(A) A-1, B-3, C-2
(B) A-2, B-1, C-3
(C) A-2, B-3, C-1
(D) A-1, B-2, C-3
Answer: C

4. Where did Griffin go to avoid the crowded London? {Baksa}
(A) Inn
(B) Village of Iping
(C) Big London store
(D) Drury Lane
Answer: B

5. Choose the proper order of the events from the options given below: {Barpeta}
(i) Mrs. Hall fell down from the stairs.
(ii) She and her husband turned away in terror.
(iii) Mrs. Hall heard a sniff close to her ear.
(iv) The chair pushed them both out of the room.
(A) v, i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iii, ii, iv, i, v
(C) i, iv, v, iii, ii
(D) v, iii, ii, iv, i
Answer: B

6. If Griffin had used his discovery responsibly, the story would most likely have been about – {Bongaigaon}
(A) A clever detective applying scientific skills to investigate difficult cases.
(B) A dedicated scientist using invisibility to serve for the welfare of the society.
(C) A fearful village community trying to defend itself from invisible forces.
(D) A knowledgeable teacher demonstrating scientific ideas about invisibility.
Answer: B

7. Based on the story “Footprints Without Feet”, select the part of Griffin’s body he outlined using bandages – {Bongaigaon}
(A) Nose
(B) Face
(C) Mouth
(D) Hair
Answer: B

8. “Brilliant scientist though he was, Griffin was rather a lawless person.” The expression “lawless person” highlights Griffin’s behaviour as one who – {Bongaigaon}
(A) Used his invention to commit crimes and scare others
(B) Handled experiments in ways not allowed in laboratories
(C) Presented ideas that opposed traditional scientific views
(D) Suggested reforms meant to replace existing legal systems
Answer: A

9. “Mrs Hall found the scientist eccentric”. The meaning of the underlined word is ______. {Cachar}
(A) common
(B) uncommon
(C) ordinary
(D) calm
Answer: B

10. Mrs. Hall felt that the room was haunted by spirits because – {Charaideo}
(A) She could see evil spirits
(B) She heard strange noise
(C) Uncanny things happened there
(D) The door slammed shut
Answer: C

11. Which of the following is known as the centre of the theatre world? {Charaideo}
(A) Drury Lane
(B) Royal Lane
(C) Dry Lane
(D) Drury Lane
Answer: A

12. Griffin left his muddy footprints on the steps of a house in the middle of – {Charaideo}
(A) Australia
(B) Ping
(C) London
(D) India
Answer: C

13. “As they gazed a remarkable sight met their eyes. A fresh footmark appeared from nowhere!” Who is referred to as ‘they’ in the given sentence? {Darrang}
(A) Mr. and Mrs. Hall
(B) Clergyman and his wife
(C) two bewildered boys
(D) Staff of the big London store
Answer: C

14. Mrs. Hall was prepared to tolerate the strange habits and irritable temper of Griffin because – {Darrang}
(A) Griffin was a scientist
(B) Griffin had paid them in advance
(C) There were few customers at the inn
(D) Griffin was eccentric
Answer: B

15. Griffin-the eccentric scientist went to Iping. It was because– {Dhubri}
(A) He wanted to earn money there by theft or robbery.
(B) It was very cold in London and Iping was warmer than London.
(C) He wanted to get away from crowded London as he had done some illegal activities.
(D) He had to perform some scientific experiments in the village of Iping.
Answer: C

16. In the story ‘Footprints Without Feet’, Griffin wore bandages to outline his {Golaghat}
(A) nose
(B) face
(C) mouth
(D) hair
Answer: B

17. Sequence the following incidents as narrated in the chapter “Footprints Without Feet” by H.G. Wells. {Golaghat}
(i) Two boys saw muddy footprints on the steps of a house in London.
(ii) Griffin set fire to the landlord’s house to take revenge.
(iii) Griffin stole housekeeping money from a clergyman’s study.
(iv) Mrs. Hall and Mr. Hall investigated the scientist’s room.
Select the correct option.
(A) i, ii, iv, iii
(B) i, ii, iii, iv
(C) ii, iv, iii, i
(D) ii, i, iii, iv
Answer: B

18. Why does Mrs. Hall find the scientist eccentric? {Golaghat}
(A) because he visited Iping during off season
(B) because he looked weird with odd appearance
(C) because his intention was only to research
(D) because he was found invisible in the room.
Answer: B

19. Why did Griffin decide to become invisible, according to the chapter “Footprints Without Feet” by H. G. Wells?{Hailakandi}
(A) He wanted to entertain people and gain fame.
(B) He wished to escape the law after committing a crime.
(C) He believed invisibility would give him power and freedom from social control.
(D) He wanted to help humanity through scientific discovery.
Answer: C

20. : Read the following statements with reference to “Footprints Without Feet” and choose the correct option: {Hojai}
Statement-I: Griffin was at last caught by Jaffar.
Statement-II: Griffin was escaped once again.
(A) Statement-I is true and Statement-II is false.
(B) Statement-I is false and Statement-II is true.
(C) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
(D) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
Answer: B

21. What was the extraordinary affair that the clergyman claimed? (Hint: Footprints Without Feet) {Hojai}
(A) The appearance of an invisible man
(B) The money was missing from the clergyman’s desk.
(C) The room was totally destroyed.
(D) There was someone under the table.
Answer: B

22. The boys were surprised to see a barefooted man in London because {Jorhat}
(A) Everybody in London moved around in shoes
(B) The muddy footprints were fresh
(C) It was very cold in London to move around barefoot.
(D) Only a homeless person would walk barefoot
Answer: A

23. “Shivering with cold, he hurried to Drury Lane.” Which of the following alternatives explains the reason behind the subject’s visit to Drury Lane? {Jorhat}
(A) He wanted to watch a theatre show.
(B) He wanted to spend some time at a shop.
(C) He wanted to get some food and clothing.
(D) He wanted to become invisible.
Answer: C

24. When did everyone become suspicious of the scientist, in the chapter, ‘Footprints Without Feet.’ {Kamrup M}
(A) after the theft at the clergyman’s house.
(B) when the scientist admitted he had no money.
(C) when they felt the house was haunted.
(D) when they suspected the scientist to be responsible for witch craft.
Answer: A

25. In “Footprints without feet”, at the local inn, how many rooms did Griffin book? {Kamrup M}
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
Answer: B

26. Griffin was a brilliant scientist but the fault that induced him to doom was – {Kokrajhar}
(A) His unsound economic condition
(B) His disorderly scientific research
(C) His short tempered attitude of mind
(D) His revengeful attitude and misuse of his invention
Answer: D

27. Why did Griffin in the story ‘Footprints without feet’ increasingly resort to threats and violence after becoming invisible? {Lakhimpur}
(A) He was naturally violent by temperament
(B) Invisibility removed social checks and encouraged him
(C) He wanted to join a secret society
(D) He was following orders from a superior
Answer: B

28. Griffin first became invisible by swallowing a rare drug that he had developed after years of ______ (Hint: Footprints without feet) {Lakhimpur}
(A) Patience
(B) Scientific experiments
(C) Medical practice
(D) Laboratory accidents
Answer: B

29. Choose the correct Synonym for the underlined word in the following sentences from “Footprint without Feet”. {Majuli}

They peeped round the floor, saw nobody, and decided to investigate.

(A) Looked angrily

(B) Looked secretly or cautiously

(D) Searched the whole room.

Answer: D

30. What is the reason Griffin went to Iping? {Udalguri}
(A) To stay in solitude
(B) For vacation
(C) To find money
(D) To find food
Answer: A

31. According to Mrs Hall, what type of a scientist was her guest? {Udalguri}
(A) Good
(B) eccentric
(C) brilliant
(D) dramatic
Answer: B

32. Griffin’s invisibility in the lesson “Footprint with out Feet” symbolises– {Tamulpur}
(A) Power corrupts absolutely
(B) Scientific progress.
(C) Freedom.
(D) Loneliness.
Answer: A

33. Griffin discovered a medicine that could make his body__ {SSM}
(A) Large
(B) Small
(C) Fat
(D) Invisible.
Answer: D

34. Read the following statement with reference to “Foot Prints without Feet” and choose the correct option. {SSM}
Statement 1:- Griffin had carried out experiment to prove that the human body could become Invisible.
Statement 2:- Griffin swallowed certain rare drugs and became transparent as a sheet of glass.
(A) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
(B) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
(C) Both statement 1 and 2 are true.
(D) Both statement 1 and 2 are false.
Answer: C

35. What is the meaning of “bewildered”? (Hint : Footprints without Feet) {Sribhumi}
(A) perplexed
(B) confused
(C) puzzled
(D) all of the above
Answer: D

36. where did griffin find clothes and food in the evening? {Sonitpur}
(A) In his landlord’s house
(B) At big London Store
(C) On Drury lane
(D) At the inn
Answer: B

37. Read the statements and choose the correct option. (Hint: Footprints without feet) {Sonitpur}
Statement 1: Griffin was a brilliant scientist who discovered how to make human body transparent.
Statement 2: Griffin’s aim was to help his country by his discovery.
(A) Both the Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false
(B) Both the Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true
(C) Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 Statement
(D) Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false
Answer: D

38. Why did Griffin set fire to the house of his landlord? {Sibsagar}
(A) To destroy evidence of his experiments.
(B) To take revenge for being asked to leave.
(C) To test his invisibility.
(D) To rob the landlord.
Answer: B

39. Griffin repeatedly involves himself in some anti-social activities. This mainly shows that- {Nalbari}
(A) He enjoys adventure
(B) He is hungry and cold
(C) He has no moral control
(D) Society treats him unfairly
Answer: C

40. What did the two boys notice that sparked their curiosity? {Nalbari}
(A) A mysterious shop
(B) Fresh muddy imprints of barefeet
(C) A pair of shoes
(D) A strange looking man
Answer: B

41. The word ‘bewildered’ in the lesson, ‘Footprints Without Feet’, means: {Nalbari}
(A) Calm
(B) Confused
(C) Excited
(D) Happy
Answer: B

42. Assertion (A): Griffin was a lawless person. {Nalbari}
Reason (R): He set fire to his landlord’s house as revenge for trying to evict him.
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
Answer: A

43. “She was convinced that the room was haunted by spirits” – Who is ‘she’ here? {Nalbari}
(A) The Clergyman’s wife.
(B) A lady of Iping.
(C) Mrs. Hall.
(D) Wife of the landlord.
Answer: C

44. Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order: {Nalbari}

1.Griffin stayed at an inn in the village of Iping

2.Furniture moved mysteriously

3.Griffin became invisible by consuming some rare drugs

4.Griffin was exposed
(A) 1→2→3→4
(B) 2→1→4→3
(C) 3→1→2→4
(D) 4→3→2→1
Answer: C

45. What did the two boys notice that sparked their curiosity? (Hint: Footprints without Feet) {Morigaon}
(A) A mysterious shop
(B) Fresh muddy imprints of barefeet
(C) A pair of shoes
(D) A strange looking man
Answer: B

46. Assertion (A): Griffin was a lawless person. Reason (R): He set fire to his landlord’s house as revenge for trying to evict him. {Morigaon}
(A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A is false but R is true.
Answer: A

47. “She was convinced that the room was haunted by spirits” Who is ‘she’ here? (Hint : Footprints without Feet) {Morigaon}
(A) The Clergyman’s wife.
(B) A lady of Iping.
(C) Mrs. Hall.
(D) Wife of the landlord.
Answer: C

50 Most Important Model MCQs for HSLC 2027

1. According to the text, the human body became as transparent as a sheet of glass, but it also remained as solid as _____.

(A) Rock

(B) Glass

(D) Ice

Answer: B

2. Why did the two boys in London eventually stop following the muddy footprints?

(A) The footprints entered a locked building.

(B) The footprints suddenly turned around and chased them.

(D) The boys were called home by their parents.

Answer: C

3. In what season of the year did Griffin find himself wandering the streets of London without clothes?

(A) Mid-summer

(B) Early spring

(D) Late autumn

Answer: C

4. Where did Griffin find cold meat and coffee while hiding inside the big London store?

(A) In the manager’s office

(B) In the restaurant of the grocery department

(D) In the theatrical company’s kitchen

Answer: B

5. After eating meat and coffee, what did Griffin follow up his meal with in the London store?

(A) A bowl of hot soup

(B) Sweets and wine taken from the grocery store

(D) Fresh fruits and milk

Answer: B

6. Where did Griffin finally settle down to sleep inside the big London store?

(A) On a comfortable sofa

(B) Inside a large wooden wardrobe

(D) On a stack of expensive carpets

Answer: C

7. Griffin’s stay at the London store would have been a complete success if he had only done what?

(A) Locked the main door from the inside

(B) Woken up in good time before the assistants arrived

(D) Paid for the clothes he took

Answer: B

8. When the store assistants approached him in the morning, what was Griffin’s immediate reaction?

(A) He began to fight them.

(B) He hid under the quilts.

(D) He tried to negotiate with them.

Answer: C

9. How did Griffin manage to escape the store assistants who were chasing him?

(A) By jumping out of a second-story window

(B) By taking off his newly found clothes to become invisible again

(D) By turning off the store’s main lights

Answer: B

10. Griffin hurried to Drury Lane, the centre of the theatre world, primarily because he needed:

(A) A place to sleep peacefully

(B) To watch a play to pass the time

(D) To steal money from the ticket counter

Answer: C

11. Which of the following items did Griffin NOT wear when he emerged from the theatrical shop?

(A) Dark glasses

(B) A false nose

(D) A heavy iron helmet

Answer: D

12. How did Griffin ensure he could escape the theatrical shop with the stolen goods and money?

(A) He callously attacked the shopkeeper from behind.

(B) He sneaked out through the back door unnoticed.

(D) He bribed the shopkeeper.

Answer: A

13. How did Griffin travel from London to the village of Iping?

(A) He walked barefoot.

(B) He caught a train.

(D) He hid in the back of a delivery truck.

Answer: B

14. Why was the arrival of a stranger at the “Coach and Horses” inn considered an unusual event?

(A) Because the inn was officially closed.

(B) Because strangers rarely visited in the winter.

(D) Because the village had banned outsiders.

Answer: B

15. What false excuse did Griffin give Mrs. Hall to explain his strange, heavily wrapped appearance?

(A) He had a contagious skin disease.

(B) He had taken a religious vow of silence.

(D) He was hiding from dangerous criminals.

Answer: C

16. How did Mrs. Hall justify tolerating Griffin’s strange habits and irritable temper?

(A) She was too afraid to ask him to leave.

(B) He had paid her in advance for his stay.

(D) He helped her with chores around the inn.

Answer: B

17. When Griffin’s stolen money ran out, what lie did he tell Mrs. Hall?

(A) That he was expecting a cheque to arrive at any moment.

(B) That he had lost his wallet in the village.

(D) That she owed him a refund.

Answer: A

18. What specific sound woke the clergyman and his wife very early in the morning?

(A) A gunshot in the hallway

(B) The breaking of a glass window

(D) A loud scream from the kitchen

Answer: C

19. What weapon did the clergyman grasp firmly in his hand before flinging open the study door?

(A) A loaded pistol

(B) A sharp knife

(D) A heavy walking stick

Answer: C

20. What was missing from the clergyman’s desk when he and his wife searched the room?

(A) A valuable gold watch

(B) The housekeeping money

(D) Silver spoons

Answer: B

21. “Extraordinary affair!” Who kept repeating this phrase for the rest of the day?

(A) Mrs. Hall

(B) Mr. Jaffers

(D) The Mayor

Answer: C

22. What surprised Mr. and Mrs. Hall about the scientist’s room when they woke up early?

(A) The room was filled with smoke.

(B) The door, which was usually shut and locked, was wide open.

(D) There was blood on the floor.

Answer: B

23. When Mrs. Hall entered Griffin’s empty room, what was the first thing that suddenly leaped up and dashed into her face?

(A) A scientific beaker

(B) The bedroom chair

(D) A pair of dark glasses

Answer: C

24. What did the bedroom chair do to Mr. and Mrs. Hall?

(A) It broke into pieces right in front of them.

(B) It pushed them both out of the room and slammed the door.

(D) It flew out of the window.

Answer: B

25. What did the neighboring villagers attribute the strange flying furniture to?

(A) A mechanical invention

(B) Witchcraft

(D) A strong gust of wind

Answer: B

26. Why did the suspicion of burglary heavily fall upon the strange scientist?

(A) He was seen running away from the clergyman’s house.

(B) His muddy footprints were found in the study.

(D) He openly confessed to the crime while drunk.

Answer: C

27. Who was secretly sent for when the villagers became highly suspicious of Griffin?

(A) The town mayor

(B) The military

(D) The village constable, Mr. Jaffers

Answer: D

28. Where was Griffin when Mrs. Hall angrily confronted him about her chair?

(A) He was hiding under the stairs.

(B) He had suddenly appeared from his empty bedroom.

(D) He was walking out the front door.

Answer: B

29. “You don’t understand who or what I am!” What did Griffin do immediately after shouting this?

(A) He threw off his bandages, spectacles, and false nose.

(B) He physically attacked Mrs. Hall.

(D) He handed her the stolen money to keep her quiet.

Answer: A

30. How did the people in the bar react when Griffin removed his facial coverings?

(A) They were delighted by the magic trick.

(B) They were horrified to find themselves staring at a headless man.

(D) They grabbed him instantly.

Answer: B

31. What was Mr. Jaffers’ attitude toward arresting a headless man?

(A) He refused to arrest a monster.

(B) He ran away in fear.

(D) He asked the crowd to do it for him.

Answer: C

32. How did Griffin manage to free himself from the constable’s grip?

(A) By hitting him with a chair

(B) By pulling out a hidden gun

(D) By offering him a large bribe

Answer: C

33. What happened to the villagers who tried to assist Jaffers in the fight?

(A) They successfully tied the invisible man up.

(B) They found themselves struggling with unseen blows from nowhere.

(D) They accidentally knocked each other out.

Answer: B

34. In the end, what was the physical state of Mr. Jaffers?

(A) He successfully handcuffed the invisible man.

(B) He was knocked unconscious as he made a last attempt to hold the unseen scientist.

(D) He was trapped inside the empty bedroom.

Answer: B

35. “Hold him!” What was the tone of these final cries from the crowd?

(A) Joyful and triumphant

(B) Nervous and excited

(D) Calm and commanding

Answer: B

36. Assertion (A): Griffin chose a very bad time of the year to wander about London without clothes.

Reason (R): It was mid-winter and the air was bitterly cold, making survival without clothing nearly impossible.

(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).