5. Footprints without Feet – Textbook Worksheet

Q1: Mrs. Hall felt that the room was haunted by spirits because 

(a) She could see evil spirits
(b) She heard a strange noise
(c) Uncanny things happened there
(d) The door slammed shut

Q2: The boys’ reaction can best be described as:

(a) captivated, bored
(b) repulsed, absorbed
(c) curious, unhappy
(d) captivated, interested

Q3: Whose house did Griffin set on fire?

(a) Mrs Hall
(b) the clergyman
(c) the landlord
(d) the shopkeeper

Q4: What was Griffin’s discovery?

(a) A drug that could make one invisible
(b) Time machine
(c) Invisible ink
(d) None of these

Q5: Griffin’s presence was felt when:

(a) He jumped into the water with a splash.
(b) He wore clothes.
(c) He left muddy footprints.
(d) He stepped in mud.

Q6: How did Griffin find himself invisible but naked in the chill January air for the second time?
Q7: What did Halls see in the scientist’s room?
Q8: Griffin was not a true scientist as he misused his scientific discovery. Illustrate this point by giving two incidents from the story.
Q9: What are the adventures made by Griffin in the village Iping? Give examples in support of your answer.
Q10: Give the character-sketch of Griffin.

You can access the solutions to this worksheet here.