Important Questions for Class 10 English Footprints without Feet Chapter 5 (Footprints Without Feet)
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Question 1:
Describe the curious episode which took place in a cleryman’s study.
Answer
A curious episode occurs in a clergyman’s study when money is stolen mysteriously. The furniture is thrown about, and coins disappear without anyone being seen. It is Griffin, the invisible man, who steals the money, creating confusion and fear.
Question 2:
What made the boys follow Griffin?
Answer
The boys followed Griffin because they saw muddy footprints appearing without any visible person. Curious and excited by the strange sight, they tried to trace the footprints. Their suspicion and fascination made them chase the invisible man.
Question 3:
How did Griffin find himself invisible but naked in the chill January air for the second time?
Answer
In the story “Footprints Without Feet” by H. G. Wells, Griffin set fire to his landlord’s house after an argument. To escape the police, he removed his clothes to become invisible. However, it was a cold January night, so he found himself invisible but naked, wandering in the freezing air for the second time.
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Question 1:
Griffin was not a true scientist as he misused his scientific discovery. Elucidate with reference to the lesson, ‘Footprints without Feet’.
Answer
In “Footprints Without Feet” by H. G. Wells, Griffin proves that he is not a true scientist because he misuses his discovery of invisibility. A real scientist works for the welfare of humanity, but Griffin uses his invention for selfish and criminal purposes. Instead of benefiting society, he sets fire to his landlord’s house, steals clothes and money, and frightens innocent people. He even attacks others to escape arrest. His actions show that he lacks moral responsibility and self-control. Though he is intelligent and talented, his misuse of science causes harm and chaos. Thus, Griffin’s character teaches that scientific knowledge without ethics can be dangerous and destructive.
