'Science is a boon or a bane'.Elucidate with reference to the story 'Footprints without Feet'. long answers
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Question 1.
Why were the two boys in London surprised and fascinated?
Answer:
The two boys in London saw fresh muddy footprints appearing on the steps of a house but the barefooted man was not visible. So, they were surprised and fascinated.
Question 2.
What did Griffin do inside the store?
Answer:
Griffin broke open the boxes and wrappers and dressed himself in warm clothes. He ate and drank to his heart’s content. In the end, he laid down on the pile of quilts to sleep.
Question 3.
What did Griffin do in the shop of a theatrical company?
Answer:
He wore bandages round his forehead and put on dark glasses, a false nose, big bushy side whiskers and a large hat. He attacked the shopkeeper from behind and robbed him of all his money.
Question 4.
What was the “curious episode” that took place in the clergyman’s study?
Answer:
One morning, the clergyman and his wife were awakened by noise. They saw no person. They were shocked to find that their money had been stolen from the desk.
Question 5.
The landlord’s wife was convinced that Griffin was an “eccentric scientist”. What made her think of Griffin in these terms?
Answer:
Griffin remained indoors and did not mix up with others. His habits were strange and his appearance was fantastic. All these things of Griffin made the landlady think that he was an “eccentric scientist.