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What does the stranger at the table do to initiate the entertainment?
What does the stranger at the table do to initiate the entertainment?
Which phrase best describes the reaction of the guests after the stranger finishes the first verse?
Which phrase best describes the reaction of the guests after the stranger finishes the first verse?
What request does the man in the chimney-corner make after the stranger's first verse?
What request does the man in the chimney-corner make after the stranger's first verse?
What are the 'tools' mentioned in the stranger's song?
What are the 'tools' mentioned in the stranger's song?
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What significant effect does the stranger's singing have on the engaged young woman?
What significant effect does the stranger's singing have on the engaged young woman?
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How does the shepherdess react to the stranger's performance?
How does the shepherdess react to the stranger's performance?
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What do the guests begin to suspect about the stranger while he sings?
What do the guests begin to suspect about the stranger while he sings?
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What is the overall mood of the guests during the stranger's performance?
What is the overall mood of the guests during the stranger's performance?
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What event is taking place in the cottage during the rainstorm?
What event is taking place in the cottage during the rainstorm?
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How did the weather affect the outdoor animals mentioned in the passage?
How did the weather affect the outdoor animals mentioned in the passage?
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Which description best fits the atmosphere inside the cottage?
Which description best fits the atmosphere inside the cottage?
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What distinguishes the candles in the cottage living room?
What distinguishes the candles in the cottage living room?
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What type of gathering is indicated by the presence of polished sheep crooks in the living room?
What type of gathering is indicated by the presence of polished sheep crooks in the living room?
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Which character is identified as the shepherd's father-in-law?
Which character is identified as the shepherd's father-in-law?
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What is signified by the candles placed on the chimney-piece?
What is signified by the candles placed on the chimney-piece?
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What aspect of the young couple is highlighted in the passage?
What aspect of the young couple is highlighted in the passage?
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What is the primary concern of the shepherdess regarding the stranger?
What is the primary concern of the shepherdess regarding the stranger?
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How does the shepherdess react to the stranger's request for more mead?
How does the shepherdess react to the stranger's request for more mead?
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What trade does the man in the chimney-corner claim to be associated with?
What trade does the man in the chimney-corner claim to be associated with?
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What peculiar trait does the hedge-carpenter mention about his profession?
What peculiar trait does the hedge-carpenter mention about his profession?
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What kind of evening is described in the passage?
What kind of evening is described in the passage?
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What is the reaction of the man in the chimney-corner when asked about his trade?
What is the reaction of the man in the chimney-corner when asked about his trade?
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What obstacle does the shepherd’s wife encounter while calling for a song?
What obstacle does the shepherd’s wife encounter while calling for a song?
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What does the stranger mean by, 'you may generally tell what a man is by his claws'?
What does the stranger mean by, 'you may generally tell what a man is by his claws'?
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What items did the constable instruct the able-bodied men to take with them?
What items did the constable instruct the able-bodied men to take with them?
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What prompted the able-bodied men to immediately pursue the stranger?
What prompted the able-bodied men to immediately pursue the stranger?
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How did the shepherd's guests light their way during the pursuit?
How did the shepherd's guests light their way during the pursuit?
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What emotion did the crying child express while the events unfolded below?
What emotion did the crying child express while the events unfolded below?
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What did the stranger of the chimney-corner do upon his return?
What did the stranger of the chimney-corner do upon his return?
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What happened to the room on the ground-floor after the able-bodied men left?
What happened to the room on the ground-floor after the able-bodied men left?
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What concern did the second stranger express upon entering the room?
What concern did the second stranger express upon entering the room?
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What best describes the setting in which the events took place?
What best describes the setting in which the events took place?
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What is described as a sheltering environment for the group searching for the man?
What is described as a sheltering environment for the group searching for the man?
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What does the constable initially say to the figure they encounter?
What does the constable initially say to the figure they encounter?
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How does John Pitcher respond to the constable's insistence?
How does John Pitcher respond to the constable's insistence?
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What indicates that the man under the tree has resigned to his fate?
What indicates that the man under the tree has resigned to his fate?
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What was the charge against the man they were capturing?
What was the charge against the man they were capturing?
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What does the party do once they find the man?
What does the party do once they find the man?
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What does the light shining from the open door signify as they approach the house?
What does the light shining from the open door signify as they approach the house?
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What emotion does the man they are pursuing display as he is confronted?
What emotion does the man they are pursuing display as he is confronted?
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Who entered the shepherd's living-room at the beginning of the story?
Who entered the shepherd's living-room at the beginning of the story?
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What did the constable claim about the prisoner he brought back?
What did the constable claim about the prisoner he brought back?
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How did the prisoner react when the 'man in the chimney-corner' was mentioned?
How did the prisoner react when the 'man in the chimney-corner' was mentioned?
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What was the prisoner's actual action that led to his presence in the shepherd's home?
What was the prisoner's actual action that led to his presence in the shepherd's home?
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What behavior did the prisoner display when he entered the house?
What behavior did the prisoner display when he entered the house?
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What was the magistrate's response to the constable's confusion regarding the prisoners?
What was the magistrate's response to the constable's confusion regarding the prisoners?
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Why did the prisoners' identity cause confusion among the officers?
Why did the prisoners' identity cause confusion among the officers?
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What was the pivotal item that triggered interest in the 'man in the chimney-corner'?
What was the pivotal item that triggered interest in the 'man in the chimney-corner'?
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Study Notes
The Three Strangers
- Setting: Rural England, a lonely cottage on a down
- Time Period: Fifty years ago (circa 182-)
- Key Characters: Shepherd, his family, guests at christening party, a stranger (possibly a criminal)
- Themes: Loneliness, hospitality, social class, conflict between appearance and reality, fate
- Description of the cottage: Isolated, but close to a town, made of makeshift materials, exposed to the elements.
- Description of the guests: Nineteen people, including women, girls, men; various ages, dressed in appropriate attire for celebration.
- Description of the stranger: Dark complexion, not unprepossessing, large and open eyes, determined look. His clothes are of fustian and hobnailed boots. An ordinary individual but with an unusual air of mystery.
- Description of the shepherd: A simple, hospitable person, good natured, and with a sense of duty .
- Description of the party: A christening celebration; a gathering with music, drinking mead, and festivity.
- The stranger's entrance: He is admitted to the shepherd's dwelling. A sense of mystery surrounds the stranger right from the onset.
- The escape of the prisoner: The possibility that the stranger is a prisoner on the run from prison
- The importance of the song sung by the prisoner: That particular song is central to the story, stirring the emotions and prompting questions about justice.
- The conclusion: The story ends with the arrival of the authorities and apprehension of the stranger, who turns out to be the sought-after criminal.
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Test your knowledge on 'The Three Strangers,' a story set in rural England featuring themes of loneliness, hospitality, and the conflict between appearance and reality. Explore the characters and setting while reflecting on the deeper meanings behind their actions. Perfect for literature enthusiasts!
