Footprints Without Feet: Footprints without Feet · Class 10 · CBSE English

What caused Mrs. Hall to suspect that the scientist was eccentric and perhaps connected to a burglary?

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hard · MCQ · Q-CB3255

What caused Mrs. Hall to suspect that the scientist was eccentric and perhaps connected to a burglary?

  1. A.He paid his rent regularly in advance every single week.
  2. B.He suddenly produced ready cash after claiming he had no money.Correct answer
  3. C.He invited the village clergyman to tea every Sunday.
  4. D.He wore bright colourful clothes instead of bandages.

Solution

When Mrs. Hall confronted Griffin about his overdue rent, he suddenly produced some ready cash, despite having previously stated that he had no ready money. This suspicious behavior made her suspect a connection to the clergy burglary.

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