Q. Who is the author of Footprints Without Feet?
Ans. The story was written by H. G. Wells.
Q. Who was Griffin?
Ans. Griffin was a brilliant scientist who discovered how to make his body invisible.
Q. Why did Griffin become invisible?
Ans. Griffin discovered a scientific method of making his body transparent and invisible.
Q. Why was Griffin considered a lawless person?
Ans. He misused his scientific discovery, committed crimes and caused trouble for others.
Q. Why did Griffin set fire to his landlord's house?
Ans. He set fire to the house in anger because his landlord wanted to eject him.
Q. How did Griffin escape after setting fire to the house?
Ans. He removed his clothes and became invisible, allowing him to escape unnoticed.
Q. Why did Griffin feel cold after becoming invisible?
Ans. He had to remove his clothes to remain invisible, leaving him exposed to the cold weather.
Q. Where did Griffin go after reaching London?
Ans. He went to a large store in London to find warmth, food and clothing.
Q. Why did Griffin steal clothes from a theatrical shop?
Ans. He needed clothes to keep warm and to disguise himself so that people could not easily identify him.
Q. How did Griffin obtain money in London?
Ans. He stole money from a clergyman's house after breaking into it.
Q. Where did Griffin go after leaving London?
Ans. He travelled to the village of Iping.
Q. At whose inn did Griffin stay in Iping?
Ans. He stayed at the inn run by Mrs Hall.
Q. Why was Mrs Hall curious about Griffin?
Ans. She was curious because Griffin behaved strangely, kept his face covered and avoided questions about himself.
Q. Why did Griffin wear bandages and dark glasses?
Ans. He wore them to conceal his invisible face and make himself appear like an ordinary person.
Q. What strange event happened in the clergyman's house?
Ans. Money was stolen from the clergyman's desk even though the clergyman and his wife could not see the thief.
Q. How did the villagers discover that Griffin was unusual?
Ans. They witnessed strange events and eventually discovered that he could become invisible.
Q. What happened when the constable tried to arrest Griffin?
Ans. Griffin removed his clothes and became invisible, making it difficult for the constable to hold him.
Q. Why were footprints seen without a visible person?
Ans. Griffin was invisible, but his bare feet left footprints in the mud.
Q. What is the main difference between Griffin's intelligence and his character?
Ans. Griffin was scientifically brilliant but selfish, dishonest and irresponsible in using his knowledge.
Q. What is the main message of Footprints Without Feet?
Ans. The story warns that scientific knowledge without morality and responsibility can be misused and cause harm.