The Woman In Black

THE WOMAN IN BLACK

EXERCISES:
CHAPTER 1;

1) Where does Arthur Kipps live? Who does he live with?
Arthur Kipps lives in London with Esmé, his wife.
2) Why do the children’s stories not frighten Arthur?
Because the stories weren’t true.
3) Why is Arthur not able to tell a story?
Because Arthur was frightened and his story was true.
4) What does Arthur decide to do?Arthur decides to tell to the childrens his story true.

CHAPTER 2;

1) How old was Arthur when his story began? What was his work?
Arthur was twenty-three years old and he worked for Mr Bentley, a solicitor.
2) Mr. Bentley asked Arthur to go to Mrs. Drablow’s funeral.
A) What was the name of Mrs. Drablow’s house?
The name of Mrs. Drablow’s house is Eel Marsh House.B) Where was it?
In Yorkshire.
C) What was Arthur to do after the funeral?
Arthur went to the Mrs. Drablow’s to see at the old papers.
3) “What a strange address!” I said. What was Mr. Bentley’s reply?
“Yes, it’s a strange address and it’s a strange place. Now off you go, my boy”.
4) Why did Arthur write a note to Stella?
Arthur writes a note to Stella, hisgirlfriend, for to tell her that he went to the King’s Cross Station.
5) “Didn’t Mrs. Drablow have any friends?” I asked
A) Why did Arthur ask Mr. Daily this question?
Because Daily said to Arthur that nobody went to the funeral of Mrs. Drablow.
B) What was Mr. Daily’s reply?
“No, she didn’t have any friends. People become strange when they live in strange places”
6)“Are you trying to frighten me, Mr. Daily?” Arthur asked.
A) What was Mr. Daily’s reply?
“No, I’m not trying to frighten you. But there are other people in Crythin Gifford who will try to frighten you.”
B) How did Mr. Daily show he was a kind man?
Because Mr. Daily took Arthur to an inn.
7) Did Arthur sleep well at the Gifford Arms? Why was he thankful for that onenight’s good sleep?
Yes, he did. Because Arthur never slept so well again.




CHAPTER 3;

1) Describe the countryside round the town of Crythin Gifford.
The countryside all round the town of Crythin Gifford was flat and here there were no hills. The marshes were to the east of the town and Eel Marsh House was in the marshes.
2) Who was Mr. Jerome?
Mr. Jeromewas Mrs. Drablow’s agent.
3) Describe the woman Arthur saw standing at the back of the church.
The woman was dressed in old-fashioned black clothes, clothes of sixty years ago. A large bonnet, old-fashioned covered her face. The woman face was white and very thin.
4) What happened when Arthur tried to point the woman out to Mr. Jerome?
Mr. Jerome put him ill suddenly.
5) Who wasgoing to take Arthur to Eel Marsh House?
Keckwick was going to take Arthur to Eel Marsh House.
6) Why was it not always possible to go to Eel Mash House?
Because the sea had covered the causeway.

CHAPTER 4;

1) Describe the journey across Nine Lives Causeway.
Arthur and Keckwick passed the churchyard and were soon in open country. The country around the town was completelyflat. The marshes were strange and beautiful. There weren´t people and there weren´t houses. There was silence. They drove along the path until they came to the causeway. The sandy causeway was not much higher than the water on each side.
2) Describe Eel Mash House.
There was old furniture in every room. It was all large, heavy and old. There were old pictures on the walls. In therooms had desks and cupboards. In the house there was a damp smell. The whole house was dark and shadowy.
3) How long could Arthur stay before the tide covered the causeway again?
Arthur could stay before the tide covered the causeway again two hours.
4) Arthur saw a woman in the churchyard. Why did he shake with fear?
Because the woman-s eyes were eveil.
5) What...