The Midnight Visitor — English (Language & Literature) STD 10 — Question

Who was Ausable?

Did Fowler find this episode thrilling or disappointing? Give a reason for your answer.

“Ausable did not fit any description of a secret agent Fowler had ever read.” What do secret agents in books and films look like, in your opinion? Discuss in groups or in class some stories or movies featuring spies, detectives and secret agents, and compare their appearance with that of Ausable in this story. (You may mention characters from fiction in languages other than English. In English fiction you may have come across Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, or Miss Marple. Have you watched any movies featuring James Bond?)

Why did Mrs. Hall try to be friendly with her strange guest?

Who befriends lawyer? Where does he take him?

Why did Ebright start a project of tagging the butterflies?

Springing into the air what did the bedroom chair do to the landlord and his wife?

"Where there is a will, there is a way." Ebright had a will to become a scientist but did not have enough resources. How does will and curiosity help us in becoming a successful person in our life? Elaborate with reference to Ebright.

Why did the narrator feel that Bill had already made it his own task to find Oliver Lutkins for him?

Richard H Ebright was not only a brilliant scientist but also had time for other interests. Comment.