Character of Philp Sletherby
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What was Bertie searching for frantically?

  • An envelope
  • His purse (correct)
  • A crest
  • A letter

    • Why did Sletherby suspect foul play?

  • Because Bertie didn't look trustworthy
  • Because he knew Mrs. Saltpen Jago was a blonde (correct)
  • Because the crest on the letter was incorrect
  • Because Bertie asked for three pounds

    • What did Sletherby learn from Claude People K.C.?

  • That Bertie's mother changed her hair color to blonde (correct)
  • That Bertie had stolen the purse
  • That the crest was fake
  • That Bertie was a fraud

    • What was the crest on Bertie's mother's letter?

    <p>A greyhound courant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Bertie desperately need money?

    <p>This is not stated explicitly in the content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Philip Sletherby visit Brill Manor?

    <p>To get a seat in the parliament re-election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How could Sletherby benefit from his friendship with Honoria Saltpen-Jago?

    <p>By accessing valuable social connections in London</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Sletherby’s travel companion curse and mutter?

    <p>Because he couldn't find what he was searching for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Bertie’s problem?

    <p>He came away without his sovereign-purse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was there a tinge of coldness in Bertie's voice?

    <p>He became emotional when talking about his mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crest did Bertie prefer using?

    <p>The Jago crest with the grey hound courant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Philip Sletherby's travel to Brill Manor?

    <p>To participate in a parliament re-election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Bertie claim he needed desperately during the train journey?

    <p>Three quid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the crest on Mrs. Saltpen Jago's letter according to Sletherby?

    <p>A greyhound courant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Sletherby initially refuse to lend Bertie money?

    <p>He suspected foul play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Philip Sletherby's primary intention in traveling by train?

    <p>To secure a seat in the parliament re-election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Sletherby meet at Brill Manor after Bertie alighted the train?

    <p>Claude People K.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sletherby react to Bertie's request for money?

    <p>Gravely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sletherby come to realize that Bertie had not lied to him?

    <p>Claude People K.C. told him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant change that Sletherby was unaware of regarding Mrs. Saltpen Jago?

    <p>She had changed her hair color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of the car door caught Sletherby's attention?

    <p>The display of two crests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific item did Bertie claim to have left behind?

    <p>His purse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the story, what theme is illustrated through Sletherby's interaction with Bertie?

    <p>Misconception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Honorio Saltpen Jago described?

    <p>Brilliant but restless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the youth in the train frantically searching for?

    <p>A missing purse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character did Sletherby rely on for his political aspirations?

    <p>Honorio Saltpen Jago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Honorio Saltpen Jago spoil her chances despite her influence?

    <p>Due to her restlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Philip Sletherby's primary purpose for traveling to Brill Manor?

    <p>To secure a seat in the parliament re-election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Philip Sletherby rely on for his political aspirations?

    <p>Saltpen Jago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Bertie frantically searching for?

    <p>His purse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Sletherby not trust Bertie initially?

    <p>Sletherby suspected Bertie of lying about his mother's hair color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the crest on Mrs. Saltpen Jago's letter?

    <p>A greyhound courant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who received Sletherby upon his arrival?

    <p>Claude People K.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What revelation did Sletherby learn from Claude People K.C.?

    <p>Mrs. Jago had changed her hair color recently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sletherby’s realization at the conclusion of the story?

    <p>Bertie had not lied to him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme addressed in the excerpt from 'A Shot in the Dark'?

    <p>Misconception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Philip Sletherby not lend money to Bertie?

    <p>He thought Bertie was lying about who he was.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception did Sletherby have regarding Mrs. Saltpen Jago's appearance?

    <p>He thought she was still a brunette.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson did Sletherby learn from his experience?

    <p>Not to judge people by appearances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the intention behind Philip Sletherby's journey?

    <p>To secure a parliamentary seat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Sletherby offer as a form of repentance for his mistaken judgment of Bertie?

    <p>A promise not to repeat the mistake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover' relevant to the story?

    <p>It underlines the misleading nature of outward impressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who revealed to Sletherby that Bertie’s mother had changed her hair color?

    <p>Claude People K.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Character of Philip Sletherby

    • Searching for a seat in the parliament re-election, relying on Honoria Saltpen-Jago's influence
    • Traveled to Brill Manor, where he met Bertie, the second son of Saltpen Jago
    • Bertie was searching for something frantically, but couldn't find it, and had left his purse behind with a crest on the envelope

    Interaction with Bertie

    • Bertie claimed the crest was the Jago crest, and his mother's hair was dark brown, similar to his
    • Bertie explained that the Saltpen crest was a demi-lion, but Sletherby pointed out that his mother's letter had a greyhound courant crest
    • Bertie needed three quid and asked Sletherby to lend it to him, but Sletherby was cautious due to suspicion of foul play
    • Sletherby didn't believe Bertie because he knew Mrs. Saltpen Jago was a blonde, unlike Bertie's claim of dark brown hair

    Realization of Mistake

    • Sletherby later learned that Bertie's mother had changed her dark brown hair to blonde just five weeks ago
    • Sletherby realized he had mistaken Bertie for a fraud, and his judgement was wrong

    Honoria Saltpen-Jago

    • A brilliant, level-headed, and clear-thinking woman
    • Influential, but spoiled herself and her chances by being too restless
    • Had a good appearance until she made an "idiotic change" (referring to her hair change)

    Themes

    • Misconception: appearances can be deceiving
    • Importance of not judging a person based on outward appearance

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