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How did the invisible man first become visible?

The invisible man was a brilliant scientist. His name was Griffin. He invented a rare drug which made him invisible. When he dressed completely using clothes stolen from a suitable shop, he became visible. He took bandages for his forehead. dark glasses, a false nose, big bushy side whiskers, a wide-brimmed hat and an overcoat.

What was Mrs. Pumphrey's reaction after hearing Tricki's good health?

When Mrs. Pumphrey got a call from Mr. Herriot about Tricki's good health. She was very happy. Mrs. Pumphrey reached there within a very short period of time. She wanted to see Tricki immediately.

What is the point of dispute between Lomov and Natalya the second time?

The point of dispute between Lomov and Natalya the second time is their dogs. They argue about whose dog is better. When Lomov praises his dog. Natalya tries to prove that her dog is better than his. They start exchanging heating words once again.

From where did Anil get the bundle of money? Where did he keep it?

Anil got a bundle of money by selling a book to a publisher. The total amount of money that the bundle carried was six hundred rupees. He kept it under the mattress. When he brought it, he told about it to Hari Singh.

Who or what did Lencho have faith in? What did he do?

Lencho had a deep faith in God. He thought God was the only hope for him as well as for his family. So, he wrote a letter to God to send him one hundred pesos to sow the fields again and also to survive until the new crop would grow.

Why do Lomov and Natalya quarrel with each other?

Lomov tells Natalya that their families have an affectionate and a friendly relationship for a long time. He says that his Oxen Meadows touch Natalya's Birchwoods. At this, Natalya claims that the Oxen meadows are hers and this initiates a quarrel between them.

What extraordinary things happened at the inn?

Besides the incident of stealing money from the clergyman's desk, many other extraordinary things happened at the inn. One day Mr. and Mrs. Hall saw the scientist's door open. Usually, it remained closed. They entered the room to investigate. They found the clothes cold which showed that the scientist had been up for some time. The bandages and clothes that the scientist wore were lying about the room. Suddenly Mrs. Hall heard a sniff near her ear. At once the hat from the bed leapt up and dashed itself into her face. In the meanwhile, the chair became alive and threw itself out of the room.

Why does Amanda wish to be a mermaid?

Amanda wishes to be a mermaid because then she will be living in the sea without any restrictions. She also wishes to drift alone, blissfully and languid in the emerald sea. She also wants a life full of freedom and happiness.

Was Lencho surprised to find a letter for him with money in it?

No, Lencho was not surprised. He had great faith in God. He did not get a hint that the postmaster helped him in the face of God.

How does Natalya react when she comes to know that Lomov has come to propose to her?

When Natalya comes to know that Lomov has come to propose to her, she forgets all the logic behind her being unfair. The word proposal excites her beyond limits as she is already in a mood to marry. She requests her father to bring Lomov back.

What would the tiger do in the forest?

In the forest, the tiger would walk freely without any foundation and terrify the villagers snarling around their houses. The tiger in the wild would be majestic. He would be free and lie under the shades and hunt for prey.

What were Ram Lal and his wife's concern about Bholi? Why did they not about their other children?

Ram Lal and his wife were concerned more about Bholi than their other children because she was the weakest child in the family while her other siblings were healthy. They were worried about her ugly looks because of the pockmarks all over her body and also because of her stammering. They were worried that no one would come forward to marry because of her weaknesses.

What was the reason of Jaffers's astonishment?

The reason of Jaffers's astonishment was that he had to arrest a headless person. He decided to perform his duty but found himself struggling with a man who became invisible. Jaffers was knocked unconscious as he made a last attempt to hold on to Griffin. At last, he could not capture the scientist and hence, he could not perform his duty.

Who was Wanda Petronski? What type of girl was she?

Wanda was a poor Polish immigrant girl. She was very quiet and reserved. She rarely said anything. She never laughed loudly. Sometimes she smiled with a twisted mouth. She used to go to school with American children. They made fun of Wanda because she claimed that she had a hundred dresses, though, in reality, she had one old faded dress. She used to wear the same dress every day to school and used to commute to school alone.

How did the peasants of Chubukov consider Oxen Meadows?

The peasants of Chubukov had been using Oxen Meadows freely for the last forty years as if it were their own land. However, in reality, Lomov's aunt's grandmother gave that piece of land to the Chubukovs in return of which the latter had to make bricks for her.