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The Midnight Visitor - Ausable Secret Agent Quiz

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What is the main reason Fowler felt let down by Ausable?

Ausable lacked proficiency in speaking French and German.

Ausable did not match Fowler's expectations of a secret agent due to his appearance and lack of intrigue. (correct)

Ausable was too thin and unassuming for a secret agent.

Ausable had a strong American accent instead of a mysterious foreign one.

In what way did Ausable not fit the typical description of a secret agent?

He was highly skilled in using weapons.

He was physically unfit and overweight. (correct)

He was always surrounded by dark-eyed beauties.

He was fluent in multiple languages.

Why did Fowler expect a more exciting encounter with Ausable?

Fowler anticipated dark-eyed beauties surrounding Ausable for his protection.

Fowler expected Ausable to be highly skilled in romantic adventures.

Fowler believed Ausable was involved in dangerous spy activities with pistols and drugs. (correct)

Fowler thought Ausable would have messages slipped into his hand by mysterious figures.

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Max feel disappointed after meeting Ausable?

Ausable arranged a dull appointment instead of engaging in thrilling activities. Signup and view all the answers

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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

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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.