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What is the narrator's feeling about the sound of a telephone ringing?

  • The narrator feels excited and eager to answer the telephone.
  • The narrator feels uneasy and disturbed by the sound of a ringing telephone. (correct)
  • The narrator feels frightened but curious about the ringing telephone.
  • The narrator feels indifferent towards the sound of a ringing telephone.

    • What is the narrator's initial reaction when receiving a call in the dead of night?

  • The narrator feels relieved and eager to answer the call.
  • The narrator feels as if a stranger has broken into the house and is in the bedroom. (correct)
  • The narrator feels annoyed but quickly turns on the light to answer the call.
  • The narrator feels calm and composed, ready to answer the call.

    • How does the narrator feel when recognizing the voice at the other end of the call?

  • The narrator becomes more anxious and worried.
  • The narrator feels a sense of relief and relaxation.
  • The narrator becomes suspicious of the caller's identity.
  • The narrator returns to a more normal state. (correct)

    • What does the narrator do to overcome the fear of receiving late-night calls?

    <p>The narrator has trained to speak calmly and composedly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the narrator react when informed by the sister-in-law about killing the brother?

    <p>The narrator speaks in a usual calm manner and asks for details.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the sister-in-law ask the narrator to call the police first?

    <p>To avoid awkward questions and to ensure the police believe she acted alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the sister-in-law claim the brother's body is located?

    <p>Under the steam hammer at the factory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Helene reveal in her confession?

    <p>Her fear of being labeled insane and her desire to protect her son from the stigma of her actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of Andre's experiments?

    <p>Involving the transmission of solid objects through space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Andre believe his invention could revolutionize?

    <p>Transportation and travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Helene confess to doing in her confession?

    <p>Killing her husband</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Francois promised to do for Helene's son?

    <p>Protect him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Andre's experiments involve?

    <p>The disintegration and reintegration of objects using a transmitter and receiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Helene demand from Francois at the beginning?

    <p>Something she believed he had</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Helene concerned about before sharing her secret?

    <p>Destroying a fly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Francois do before reading the confession?

    <p>Took precautions to ensure privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who initially suspects François of the murder?

    <p>Commissaire Charas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was André's research work focused on?

    <p>Disintegration of solid objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Helene sent after being found calm during the investigation?

    <p>An asylum for the criminally insane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material was André's head wrapped in when it was smashed by the hammer?

    <p>Piece of velvet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Commissaire Charas to believe that the answer to the mystery lies in Helene's fascination with flies?

    <p>Helene's uncontrollable behavior when she sees a nurse killing flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who takes away some instruments and documents from André's papers?

    <p>Six people from the Air Ministry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text leave the reader with regarding Helene's behavior?

    <p>The question of whether Helene is truly mad or if there is a deeper explanation for her actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Commissaire Charas suspect Madame Delambre is protecting?

    <p>Her son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Henri mention seeing that raises concerns for Francois?

    <p>A unique fly with a white head and strange leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Madame Delambre admit to using to kill her husband?

    <p>A steam hammer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Francois hope to uncover by questioning Madame Delambre?

    <p>The truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Madame Delambre ask Francois about when he visits her in the asylum?

    <p>The lifespan of flies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Madame Delambre react when Francois mentions the fly she was looking for?

    <p>With fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key themes involved in the case of Madame Delambre?

    <p>Suspicion, fear, and unanswered questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who suspects Madame Delambre may be getting away with a terrible crime?

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

    When does Madame Delambre catch flies?

    <p>Only when her son is not around</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who reacts with fear when a unique fly is mentioned?

    <p>Madame Delambre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who hopes to break down Madame Delambre's defenses and uncover the truth?

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

    Who mentions seeing a unique fly with a white head and strange leg?

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

    Who considers visiting Madame Delambre in the asylum?

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

    Who suspects Madame Delambre is protecting her son and may fear or hate him?

    <p>Commissaire Charas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Strange Case of Madame Delambre

    • Commissaire Charas suspects Madame Delambre is protecting her son and may fear or hate him
    • Madame Delambre only catches flies when her son is not around
    • Henri, Madame Delambre's son, mentions seeing a unique fly with a white head and strange leg
    • Henri's mention of the fly raises concerns for Francois, Madame Delambre's brother-in-law
    • Francois suspects Madame Delambre may be getting away with a terrible crime
    • Madame Delambre has admitted to killing her husband with a steam hammer, but refuses to provide a reason
    • Francois considers questioning Madame Delambre himself
    • Francois visits Madame Delambre in the asylum and she asks him about the lifespan of flies
    • Francois tells Madame Delambre that the fly she was looking for was in his study
    • Madame Delambre reacts with fear when Francois mentions the fly
    • Francois hopes to break down Madame Delambre's defenses and uncover the truth
    • The case involves suspicion, fear, and unanswered questions surrounding Madame Delambre's behavior and her husband's death

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    Test your detective skills and unravel the mystery of Madame Delambre's strange behavior and her husband's death in this intriguing quiz. Explore suspicions, fears, and unanswered questions as you piece together the clues to uncover the truth.

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