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Chapter 14: Footprints Without Feet

Key Concepts

  • 1How did Griffin become invisible?
  • 2How did Griffin become invisible?
  • 3How did Griffin become invisible?
  • 4How did Griffin become invisible?
  • 5How did Griffin become invisible?
  • 6How did Griffin become invisible?
  • 7How did Griffin become invisible?
  • 8How did Griffin become invisible?

Important Formulas & Facts

#1

Griffin was a brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible by swallowing certain drugs. He misused his discovery — set his landlord's house on fire, stole from shops, and terrorised the village of Iping.

#2

Griffin was a brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible by swallowing certain drugs. He misused his discovery — set his landlord's house on fire, stole from shops, and terrorised the village of Iping.

#3

Griffin was a brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible by swallowing certain drugs. He misused his discovery — set his landlord's house on fire, stole from shops, and terrorised the village of Iping.

#4

Griffin was a brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible by swallowing certain drugs. He misused his discovery — set his landlord's house on fire, stole from shops, and terrorised the village of Iping.

#5

Griffin was a brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible by swallowing certain drugs. He misused his discovery — set his landlord's house on fire, stole from shops, and terrorised the village of Iping.

#6

Griffin was a brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible by swallowing certain drugs. He misused his discovery — set his landlord's house on fire, stole from shops, and terrorised the village of Iping.

#7

Griffin was a brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible by swallowing certain drugs. He misused his discovery — set his landlord's house on fire, stole from shops, and terrorised the village of Iping.

#8

Griffin was a brilliant but lawless scientist who discovered how to make the human body invisible by swallowing certain drugs. He misused his discovery — set his landlord's house on fire, stole from shops, and terrorised the village of Iping.

Must-Know Questions

Q1How did Griffin become invisible?
Explanation

Griffin was a brilliant scientist who discovered a rare drug that could make the human body transparent. He swallowed this drug and became invisible.

Q2Why did Griffin set his landlord's house on fire?
Explanation

Griffin's landlord tried to evict him from the house. In revenge, Griffin set fire to the house. To escape without being caught, he removed his clothes and became invisible.

Q3Why were the__(footprints visible in the mud?
Explanation

Two boys noticed fresh muddy footprints appearing on the steps of a house in London. Although Griffin's body was invisible, his bare feet left impressions in the mud because the mud stuck to his feet.

Q4Describe Griffin's experience in the London store. Why did he have to leave?
Explanation

Griffin entered a big London store for warmth. He dressed himself in clothes from the store, ate cold meat and coffee, and slept on a pile of quilts. However, when the assistants arrived the next morning, Griffin panicked and had to flee. He removed his newly acquired clothes to become invisible again and escaped into the cold streets of London.

Q5Why did Griffin decide to go to the village of Iping?
Explanation

Griffin wanted to get away from the crowded city of London where it was difficult to remain undetected. He chose the remote village of Iping hoping to work in peace on finding a way to reverse his invisibility. He needed a quiet place to carry out his experiments without interference.

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