6 Questions
What is the main reason Fowler felt let down by Ausable?
Ausable did not match Fowler's expectations of a secret agent due to his appearance and lack of intrigue.
In what way did Ausable not fit the typical description of a secret agent?
He was physically unfit and overweight.
Why did Fowler expect a more exciting encounter with Ausable?
Fowler believed Ausable was involved in dangerous spy activities with pistols and drugs.
How did Ausable's accent differ from what it should have been according to Fowler's expectations?
Ausable had a strong American accent instead of a European one.
What did Ausable's conversation with Max primarily reveal about Max's expectations?
Max was looking forward to meeting a mysterious figure who dealt in espionage and danger.
Why did Max feel disappointed after meeting Ausable?
Ausable arranged a dull appointment instead of engaging in thrilling activities.
Study Notes
Ausable, a Secret Agent
- Ausable is a secret agent expecting a very important report
- He is described as being very fat, unlike the typical idea of a secret agent
- Despite his appearance, he speaks French and German passably, but has lost his American accent
- Ausable has been in Paris for twenty years, having brought his American accent from Band
Fowler's Encounter with Ausable
- Fowler is a writer who is disappointed to meet Ausable, expecting a romantic and adventurous secret agent
- Instead, he finds Ausable to be a sloppy fat man with a dull and ordinary life
- Ausable has no mysterious messages or encounters with dark-eyed beauties, only a prosaic telephone call to make an appointment in his room
- Fowler felt let down by the encounter, having envisioned a more exciting and dramatic experience
Test your knowledge on the short story 'The Midnight Visitor' which features secret agent Ausable and his encounter with Max. Explore how Ausable differs from other secret agents and learn about Fowler's experience in the story.
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