The Midnight Visitor
CBSE · Class 10 · English
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See them allWho is Ausable and what is his profession?
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Ausable is a secret agent (spy) who deals in espionage and danger. He is described as a fat man with an American accent who has been living in Paris for twenty years.
How does Ausable's appearance differ from the typical image of a secret agent?
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Ausable is very fat, has an American accent despite living in Paris for 20 years, and appears sloppy. He doesn't fit the romantic, mysterious image of secret agents that Fowler had read about in books…
Who is Fowler and why does he want to meet Ausable?
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Fowler is a young, romantic writer who wants to meet Ausable because he was told Ausable is a secret agent. Fowler expected to experience mysterious adventures, danger, and excitement.
What is Fowler's 'first authentic thrill of the day'?
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Fowler's first authentic thrill occurs when they enter Ausable's room and find Max standing there with a small automatic pistol in his hand.
Describe Max's physical appearance and personality.
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Max is slender, a little less than tall, with features that suggest the crafty, pointed countenance of a fox. Apart from the gun, there's nothing especially menacing about him.
What does Max want from Ausable?
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Max wants the important report about new missiles that is being brought to Ausable that night. He believes it will be safer in his hands than in Ausable's.
According to Ausable, how did Max enter his room?
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Ausable claims Max entered through the balcony, saying 'This is the second time in a month that somebody has got into my room through that nuisance of a balcony!'…
How did Max actually enter Ausable's room?
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Max actually entered using a passkey. He says, 'No, a passkey. I did not know about the balcony. It might have saved me some trouble had I known.'…
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