The fifth chapter in 'Footprints without Feet' textbook is 'Footprints without Feet' written by Herbert George Wells.
This story is about a brilliant scientist named Griffin who had developed a drug that could make a man invisible.
He was successful in his experiment and developed a formula that had the power of invisibility.
By consuming the drug, a man could become transparent that could not be seen with the naked eye.
To conclude, the chapter describes the tendency of human nature to misuse creative discoveries meant for common good but end up creating menace by misappropriating it.
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NCERT Solutions for Chapter 5: Footprints without Feet
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Chapter 4: A Question of Trust
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Chapter 8: The Hack Driver
Chapter 9: Bholi
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Check out Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Chapter 5: Footprints without Feet
What did Griffin do inside the store?
Griffin broke open the boxes and wrappers and dressed himself in warm clothes. He ate and drank to his heart’s content. In the end, he laid down on the pile of quilts to sleep.
Why were the two boys in London surprised and fascinated?
The two boys in London saw fresh muddy footprints appearing on the steps of a house but the barefooted man was not visible. So, they were surprised and fascinated.
What was the “curious episode” that took place in the clergyman’s study?
One morning, the clergyman and his wife were awakened by noise. They saw no person. They were shocked to find that their money had been stolen from the desk.
What did the scientist do when he became furious? Why were the people in the bar horrified? What happened to the constable?
The scientist took off his bandages and spectacles and became headless. The people in the bar were shocked to see a headless man. Griffin hit the constable Jaffers hard and made him senseless.
Why did the landlord want to eject Griffin? Why did Griffin set the house on fire?
The landlord wanted to eject Griffin from his house because his activities were whimsical. Griffin set the house on fire to take his revenge on the landlord.
