The Invisible Man Chapter 2
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What is the main reason why Jaffers is trying to arrest the Stranger?

  • Because he is causing a disturbance in the village
  • Because he is not wearing any clothes
  • Because he committed a burglary (correct)
  • Because he is invisible
  • What happens when the Stranger starts stripping off his clothes?

  • The fight immediately stops
  • The villagers help Jaffers to restrain him
  • Jaffers demands that people help hold him (correct)
  • The Stranger becomes more visible
  • What is the rumor that reaches the inn regarding the stranger?

  • He has a contagious disease.
  • He is responsible for the burglary at the vicarage. (correct)
  • He is a suspect in a murder case.
  • He has escaped from prison.
  • What is the distinctive feature of the parlor room where the stranger is staying?

    <p>It has a distinct smell of chlorine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the scuffle between the Stranger and Jaffers?

    <p>The Stranger escapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Stranger claim he is being annoyed?

    <p>Because he is being poked and prodded by the villagers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does someone in the crowd declare the Stranger to be?

    <p>No man at all, just empty clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the villagers react when they see the stranger without his bandages and hat?

    <p>They are shocked and terrified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Hall suspect the stranger of hiding?

    <p>His true identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the village constable, Mr. Bobby Jaffers, decide to do after hearing Mrs. Hall's story?

    <p>Arrest the stranger despite his unusual appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Stranger's Behavior

    • The stranger remains in the parlor room with the blinds down and doors shut until noon
    • He can be heard furiously cussing and smashing bottles, causing a commotion at the inn

    Confrontation with Mrs. Hall

    • The stranger demands to speak with Mrs. Hall at midday and asks why his breakfast wasn’t served
    • He offers a little money he has in his pocket, but Mrs. Hall is suspicious of his suspicious behavior
    • The stranger screams at Mrs. Hall to stop talking and stamps his foot

    Revelation of Invisibility

    • The stranger takes off his bandages, whiskers, hat, and goggles, revealing a "black cavity" where his nose should be
    • His nose falls to the floor, and Mrs. Hall screams in horror
    • The group of people at the inn flee in terror, shocked to encounter nothing at all (no head or face)

    Confrontation with the Villagers

    • The villagers, including the constable Mr. Bobby Jaffers, arrive and try to arrest the stranger
    • The stranger gets into a scuffle with Jaffers and others, who struggle to arrest him due to his invisibility
    • The stranger insists that he is present and invisible, but not a criminal

    Escape and Aftermath

    • The stranger strips off his clothes, making himself completely invisible, and escapes the villagers
    • A fight breaks out, and several villagers are injured
    • Jaffers is left lying on the floor, and the villagers stand around shocked

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    The stranger's mysterious behavior at the inn sparks rumors of the vicarage burglary and attracts a curious crowd. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for Whit Monday in Iping.

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