24. Footprints Without Feet

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1. Who is the author of 'Footprints Without Feet'?
   A) H.G. Wells  |  B) Ruskin Bond  |  C) James Herriot  |  D) Robert Frost
2. What did Griffin discover?
   A) A way to become invisible  |  B) A time machine  |  C) A cure for diseases  |  D) A new planet
3. Why was Griffin wandering in London?
   A) He was homeless  |  B) He was invisible  |  C) He was on a vacation  |  D) He was searching for food
4. What did Griffin do to hide from the cold?
   A) Wore clothes  |  B) Entered a shop  |  C) Stole a blanket  |  D) None
5. Why was the landlord angry at Griffin?
   A) For not paying rent  |  B) For his suspicious behavior  |  C) For breaking furniture  |  D) All of the above
6. What did Griffin do in the store?
   A) Stole clothes and food  |  B) Destroyed the place  |  C) Stayed silent  |  D) None
7. How did Griffin become visible again?
   A) By wearing clothes  |  B) By eating  |  C) By sleeping  |  D) None
8. What did the two boys see on the street?
   A) Footprints  |  B) A ghost  |  C) A dog  |  D) None
9. Where did Griffin go after the store?
   A) A theatre company  |  B) A library  |  C) A school  |  D) None
10. Why did Griffin become a fugitive?
    A) For stealing  |  B) For causing chaos  |  C) For harming people  |  D) All of the above
11. What was Griffin's personality?
    A) Brilliant but lawless  |  B) Kind  |  C) Helpful  |  D) None
12. Did the formula make him immortal?
    A) Yes  |  B) No  |  C) Maybe  |  D) None
13. Why did Griffin escape to the village of Iping?
    A) To hide  |  B) To work  |  C) For fun  |  D) None
14. What happened when the landlady saw him?
    A) She screamed  |  B) She ran  |  C) She laughed  |  D) None
15. What was Griffin wearing on his head?
    A) A hat  |  B) A bandage  |  C) A helmet  |  D) None
16. What did the constable try to do?
    A) Arrest Griffin  |  B) Help Griffin  |  C) Talk to him  |  D) None
17. Was Griffin caught by the constable?
    A) Yes  |  B) No  |  C) Maybe  |  D) None
18. How did Griffin feel about the villagers?
    A) Hateful  |  B) Kind  |  C) Indifferent  |  D) None
19. What did the formula consume?
    A) His body  |  B) His clothes  |  C) His morality  |  D) None
20. Is the story a science fiction?
    A) Yes  |  B) No  |  C) Maybe  |  D) None
21. How does Griffin's invisibility reflect his moral isolation?
    A) He is disconnected from society  |  B) He feels no guilt  |  C) He operates in shadows  |  D) All of the above
22. What does Griffin’s lack of ethics tell us about scientific progress?
    A) Knowledge needs responsibility  |  B) Science is neutral  |  C) Potential for misuse  |  D) All of the above
23. How does the author build suspense through the invisible character?
    A) Unexpected events  |  B) Footprints on street  |  C) Chaos in the inn  |  D) All of the above
24. Why did Griffin fail to find a place in society?
    A) His temper  |  B) His illegal activities  |  C) His refusal to adapt  |  D) All of the above
25. What is the role of the village of Iping in the plot?
    A) Setting for climax  |  B) Hostile environment  |  C) Place of discovery  |  D) All of the above
26. How does the story comment on human ambition?
    A) It can turn toxic  |  B) It ignores consequences  |  C) It requires wisdom  |  D) All of the above
27. Why is Griffin's discovery described as both a gift and a curse?
    A) Power vs Isolation  |  B) Freedom vs Survival  |  C) Scientific gain vs moral loss  |  D) All of the above
28. How does the author create a sense of unease?
    A) The mysterious bandages  |  B) Unexplained incidents  |  C) The invisible presence  |  D) All of the above
29. What does Griffin’s struggle with cold symbolize?
    A) Vulnerability  |  B) Need for human connection  |  C) Limits of his power  |  D) All of the above
30. How is Griffin's intelligence portrayed?
    A) As highly advanced  |  B) As cold and calculated  |  C) As devoid of heart  |  D) All of the above
31. Why do the villagers react with fear?
    A) Unnatural occurrences  |  B) Threat to safety  |  C) Fear of unknown  |  D) All of the above
32. What is the irony in Griffin's power?
    A) He is seen everywhere  |  B) He loses his identity  |  C) He can't enjoy freedom  |  D) All of the above
33. How does the story highlight the necessity of social rules?
    A) Griffin's chaotic path  |  B) Need for safety  |  C) Lack of accountability  |  D) All of the above
34. Why did the constable find it difficult to catch Griffin?
    A) Because he couldn't see him  |  B) Because Griffin was clever  |  C) Because of confusion  |  D) All of the above
35. What is the importance of Griffin's disguise?
    A) To fit in  |  B) To hide his invisibility  |  C) To manipulate people  |  D) All of the above
36. How does the author handle the theme of 'power'?
    A) Corrupts character  |  B) Demands wisdom  |  C) Often leads to ruin  |  D) All of the above
37. What does Griffin’s eventual state signify?
    A) The consequence of isolation  |  B) The failure of selfishness  |  C) None  |  D) All of the above
38. How is the story paced?
    A) Fast and erratic  |  B) Steady buildup  |  C) None  |  D) All of the above
39. What is the moral weight of Griffin's actions?
    A) He is purely selfish  |  B) He lacks empathy  |  C) He is a warning  |  D) All of the above
40. What makes Griffin an unforgettable character?
    A) His brilliance  |  B) His villainy  |  C) His scientific discovery  |  D) All of the above
41. How does H.G. Wells use invisibility as a metaphor for social alienation?
    A) Lack of human touch  |  B) Inability to belong  |  C) Invisible to the community  |  D) All of the above
42. What is the structural importance of Griffin's transition from city to village?
    A) Escalation of conflict  |  B) Change in stakes  |  C) Shift in atmosphere  |  D) All of the above
43. How does the story illustrate the 'dangers of genius without ethics'?
    A) Griffin’s disregard for life  |  B) Focus on power  |  C) None  |  D) All of the above
44. Why is the characterization of Griffin a warning for the scientific community?
    A) Ethics must guide research  |  B) Knowledge is dangerous without empathy  |  C) Social responsibility  |  D) All of the above
45. How does the narrative explore the tension between the individual and society?
    A) Griffin’s defiance  |  B) Society’s fear  |  C) Total non-conformity  |  D) All of the above
46. What is the symbolic resonance of Griffin being 'footprintless'?
    A) Leaving no trace of humanity  |  B) Complete severance from nature  |  C) Metaphor for his moral decay  |  D) All of the above
47. How does the story critique the Victorian social order?
    A) By showing lack of empathy  |  B) By depicting suspicion  |  C) By highlighting social norms  |  D) All of the above
48. Why is the ending a tragedy of the human ego?
    A) Griffin has no return  |  B) He remains alone  |  C) Total failure  |  D) All of the above
49. How does the author employ 'scientific logic' to heighten the terror?
    A) Detailed explanation  |  B) Reasonable constraints  |  C) None  |  D) All of the above
50. What does the story imply about the 'invisibility' of the criminal mind?
    A) Hard to track  |  B) Operates in shadows  |  C) None  |  D) All of the above
51. How does the narrative treat the concept of 'freedom'?
    A) As an illusion without responsibility  |  B) As a catalyst for chaos  |  C) None  |  D) All of the above
52. Why is the story still a cornerstone of science fiction?
    A) Ethical complexity  |  B) Classic plot  |  C) None  |  D) All of the above
53. What is the psychological depth of Griffin's resentment?
    A) Feeling ignored  |  B) Seeking superiority  |  C) All of the above  |  D)
54. How does Griffin mirror the human struggle for control?
    A) Trying to dominate surroundings  |  B) Seeking power  |  C) All of the above  |  D)
55. Why is the story so effective in conveying the 'loss of self'?
    A) Griffin’s descent  |  B) His isolation  |  C) All of the above  |  D)
56. How does the author manage the 'fantastic' vs 'real'?
    A) Grounded in realism  |  B) Social setting  |  C) All of the above  |  D)
57. What is the final lesson regarding scientific discovery?
    A) Must serve humanity  |  B) Must be ethical  |  C) All of the above  |  D)
58. How does the story represent the 'human shadow'?
    A) Our hidden impulses  |  B) Lack of social connection  |  C) All of the above  |  D)
59. Why is it an enduring tale of caution?
    A) Complexity of character  |  B) Moral significance  |  C) All of the above  |  D)
60. What is the synthesis of Griffin's failure?
    A) Intellect without heart  |  B) Failure of perspective  |  C) All of the above  |  D)