Mrs. Adis
Short Questions
1. Who is the author of “Mrs. Adis”?
- Sheila Kaye-Smith.
2. Where is the story “Mrs. Adis” set?
- Sussex, England.
3. What crime did Peter Crouch commit?
- He killed a gamekeeper.
4. Why did Peter Crouch go to Mrs. Adis’s cottage?
- To seek protection from the police.
5. What was the relationship between Peter Crouch and Tom?
- They were childhood friends.
6. What did Mrs. Adis give Peter to help him escape?
- Seven shillings.
7. Why was the night described as dark in the story?
- There was no moon or twilight.
8. What was the name of the farm where Tom worked?
- Ironlatch Farm.
9. Who was Vidler in the story?
- A gamekeeper from Scotney Castle.
10. What did Peter Crouch think the footsteps were at first?
- The keepers coming for him.
11. Why did Mrs. Adis unlock the shed door?
- To let Peter Crouch escape.
12. What did the keepers carry into the cottage?
- Tom’s dead body.
13. What was Peter Crouch doing before he shot the gamekeeper?
- Poaching rabbits.
14. What did Mrs. Adis say when asked if she had seen Peter?
- She said she hadn’t seen him since Tuesday.
15. Where did Peter plan to go after leaving the cottage?
- To London.
Long Questions
1. Why did Peter Crouch feel scared while walking to Mrs. Adis’s cottage?
- He was being chased by the police for killing a gamekeeper. The dark, silent night and his loud footsteps made him feel exposed.
2. How did Mrs. Adis react when she learned Tom was dead?
- She asked if Tom was dead without tears, showing her strength. She stayed calm but was deeply affected, as she later shut herself in the room with Tom’s body.
3. Why did Mrs. Adis decide to help Peter Crouch hide?
- She helped him for Tom’s sake, as Tom was his friend. She also believed Peter didn’t deserve to be caught without a chance to escape.
4. What was the atmosphere like in the woods on the night of the story?
- The woods were dark, with no moonlight, and very silent. Every sound, like footsteps or a dog’s bark, felt loud and intense.
5. Why did Peter Crouch not want to live after learning he killed Tom?
- He was filled with guilt because Tom was his friend. He felt he had no right to live after causing such a tragedy.
6. How did Mrs. Adis show her kindness despite her anger towards Peter?
- She gave Peter money and a chance to escape, even though she was upset with him. She did this to honor Tom’s friendship with Peter.
7. What was the reason for the confrontation in Cinder Wood?
- Peter was poaching rabbits, and the keepers, including Tom, confronted him. In panic, Peter shot his gun, accidentally killing Tom.
8. Why did Mrs. Adis lie to Vidler about not seeing Peter Crouch?
- She wanted to protect Peter for Tom’s sake, as they were friends. She also didn’t want more trouble in her home.
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