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Who was Henry? Why had he visited Ausable’s room?
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What happened to Max finally?
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Who was Fowler? Why did he meet Ausable?
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Why was Fowler initially disillusioned with Ausable?
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Fowler was thrilled when he entered Ausable’s room. Why?
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How, according to Ausable, had Max entered the room?
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How did the three men react to the knocking at the door?
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Was Ausable really waiting for the police? Give reasons.
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Describe the significance of the balcony.
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Ausable planned to get rid of Max the very moment he noticed him. Explain with supporting evidence from the story
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Sketch the character of Ausable.
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Do you think physical appearance matters most for a secret agent? Answer giving reasons in the context of the story ‘The Midnight Visitor.
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The unexpected presence of a criminal wielding a gun triggers different reactions in the two men who entered the room. In this light, discuss the appropriacy of the title.
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Look at the following expressions used in the story. Match them with their meanings.
| let down | to complain or scold |
| chuckled to himself | try one’s luck/take a risk |
| take cheer | become enraged |
| raise the devil | disappointed |
| black with anger | laughed softly to himself |
| take chances | to be encouraged |
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Based on your understanding of the story, complete the Graphic Organiser (GO) suitably.
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Given below are pictures of fictitious detective characters in English & Tamil short stories. Match them with the authors who created them.
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Describe the stool that the narrator’s family had.
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