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What was Bertie searching for frantically?
What was Bertie searching for frantically?
- An envelope
- His purse (correct)
- A crest
- A letter
Why did Sletherby suspect foul play?
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.?
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?
What was the crest on Bertie's mother's letter?
Why did Bertie desperately need money?
Why did Bertie desperately need money?
Why did Philip Sletherby visit Brill Manor?
Why did Philip Sletherby visit Brill Manor?
How could Sletherby benefit from his friendship with Honoria Saltpen-Jago?
How could Sletherby benefit from his friendship with Honoria Saltpen-Jago?
Why did Sletherby’s travel companion curse and mutter?
Why did Sletherby’s travel companion curse and mutter?
What was Bertie’s problem?
What was Bertie’s problem?
Why was there a tinge of coldness in Bertie's voice?
Why was there a tinge of coldness in Bertie's voice?
Which crest did Bertie prefer using?
Which crest did Bertie prefer using?
What was the primary reason for Philip Sletherby's travel to Brill Manor?
What was the primary reason for Philip Sletherby's travel to Brill Manor?
What did Bertie claim he needed desperately during the train journey?
What did Bertie claim he needed desperately during the train journey?
What was the crest on Mrs. Saltpen Jago's letter according to Sletherby?
What was the crest on Mrs. Saltpen Jago's letter according to Sletherby?
Why did Sletherby initially refuse to lend Bertie money?
Why did Sletherby initially refuse to lend Bertie money?
What was Philip Sletherby's primary intention in traveling by train?
What was Philip Sletherby's primary intention in traveling by train?
Who did Sletherby meet at Brill Manor after Bertie alighted the train?
Who did Sletherby meet at Brill Manor after Bertie alighted the train?
How did Sletherby react to Bertie's request for money?
How did Sletherby react to Bertie's request for money?
How did Sletherby come to realize that Bertie had not lied to him?
How did Sletherby come to realize that Bertie had not lied to him?
What was the significant change that Sletherby was unaware of regarding Mrs. Saltpen Jago?
What was the significant change that Sletherby was unaware of regarding Mrs. Saltpen Jago?
Which feature of the car door caught Sletherby's attention?
Which feature of the car door caught Sletherby's attention?
What specific item did Bertie claim to have left behind?
What specific item did Bertie claim to have left behind?
Based on the story, what theme is illustrated through Sletherby's interaction with Bertie?
Based on the story, what theme is illustrated through Sletherby's interaction with Bertie?
How is Honorio Saltpen Jago described?
How is Honorio Saltpen Jago described?
What was the youth in the train frantically searching for?
What was the youth in the train frantically searching for?
Which character did Sletherby rely on for his political aspirations?
Which character did Sletherby rely on for his political aspirations?
Why did Honorio Saltpen Jago spoil her chances despite her influence?
Why did Honorio Saltpen Jago spoil her chances despite her influence?
What was Philip Sletherby's primary purpose for traveling to Brill Manor?
What was Philip Sletherby's primary purpose for traveling to Brill Manor?
Who did Philip Sletherby rely on for his political aspirations?
Who did Philip Sletherby rely on for his political aspirations?
What was Bertie frantically searching for?
What was Bertie frantically searching for?
Why did Sletherby not trust Bertie initially?
Why did Sletherby not trust Bertie initially?
What was the crest on Mrs. Saltpen Jago's letter?
What was the crest on Mrs. Saltpen Jago's letter?
Who received Sletherby upon his arrival?
Who received Sletherby upon his arrival?
What revelation did Sletherby learn from Claude People K.C.?
What revelation did Sletherby learn from Claude People K.C.?
What was Sletherby’s realization at the conclusion of the story?
What was Sletherby’s realization at the conclusion of the story?
What is the main theme addressed in the excerpt from 'A Shot in the Dark'?
What is the main theme addressed in the excerpt from 'A Shot in the Dark'?
Why did Philip Sletherby not lend money to Bertie?
Why did Philip Sletherby not lend money to Bertie?
What misconception did Sletherby have regarding Mrs. Saltpen Jago's appearance?
What misconception did Sletherby have regarding Mrs. Saltpen Jago's appearance?
What lesson did Sletherby learn from his experience?
What lesson did Sletherby learn from his experience?
What was the intention behind Philip Sletherby's journey?
What was the intention behind Philip Sletherby's journey?
What does Sletherby offer as a form of repentance for his mistaken judgment of Bertie?
What does Sletherby offer as a form of repentance for his mistaken judgment of Bertie?
How is the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover' relevant to the story?
How is the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover' relevant to the story?
Who revealed to Sletherby that Bertie’s mother had changed her hair color?
Who revealed to Sletherby that Bertie’s mother had changed her hair color?
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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Description
This quiz tests your understanding of Philp Sletherby's character, including his search for something, his family crests, and his physical appearance. Answer questions to learn more about him.
