CHAPTER ONE

Q1: Who were the three main characters in the story?

A1: The three main characters were Jerry (Gerald), Jimmy (James), and Kathleen.

Q2: Where were the three children at the beginning of the story?

A2: They were at school in a little town in the west of England, with the boys and girls attending different
schools.

Q3: What was the children’s initial plan for the holidays?

A3: They planned to spend the holidays together at their Hampshire home, enjoying outdoor activities
and playing.

Q4: Why did their holiday plans change?

A4: Their holiday plans changed because their cousin Betty got the measles, and they couldn’t go home.
So, they made alternative arrangements.

Q5: Who did the children approach to seek permission for their new plans?

A5: The children approached Mademoiselle, a French governess, to discuss their new plans for the
holidays.

Q6: How did they convince Mademoiselle to allow their outdoor adventure?

A6: Gerald used his diplomatic skills and politeness to persuade Mademoiselle to permit them to go
outdoors for the day, assuring her they wouldn’t be a trouble.

Q7: What did the children discover when they entered the cave?

A7: When the children entered the cave, they found it led to an enchanted garden with a beautiful view.

Q8: Who or what did they find in the enchanted garden?

A8: They found a young girl dressed in old-fashioned clothes, who they believed to be an enchanted
princess.
Q9: How did they attempt to wake the sleeping girl?

A9: The children tried to wake the girl by lifting her veil and then by having Jimmy kiss her on the cheek,
but she remained asleep.

Q10: What was the initial outcome of their attempts to wake her?

A10: Their attempts to wake her did not succeed; the princess remained in a deep slumber.

Q11: Who was reluctant to kiss the sleeping girl, and why?

A11: Gerald was reluctant to kiss the sleeping girl because he was afraid of her reaction when she woke
up.

Q12: Who eventually kissed the princess?

A12: Jimmy kissed the princess to try to wake her from her slumber.

Q13: What was the result of Jimmy’s kiss?

A13: The result of Jimmy’s kiss was that the princess woke up from her deep slumber.

Q14: What did the princess do after waking up?

A14: After waking up, the princess opened her eyes, stretched, yawned, and appeared to come back to
life.

Q15: How did the story end in this passage?

A15: The passage ends with the princess waking up after Jimmy’s kiss, and the children eagerly awaiting
her response.

Q16: What do the children believe the princess to be?

A16: The children believe that the girl they found in the enchanted garden is a princess.
Summary: In this passage from “Chapter One,” three children find an enchanted garden and discover a
sleeping girl whom they believe to be a princess. They attempt to wake her using a red thread as a clue
and eventually succeed when Jimmy kisses her on the cheek. The story leaves off with the princess
waking up and stretching, while the children await her reaction.

CHAPTER TWO

Summary:

Summary:

In “The Enchanted Castle,” the children encounter an invisible princess in a magical castle. The princess,
initially skeptical of her invisibility, is distressed and seeks a solution. As the children try to help, they
discover the princess is, in fact, the housekeeper’s niece, trapped in her invisible state. The magical
elements challenge their understanding, leading to a quest for a solution.

Question-Answer Pairs:

Q: Who is the invisible princess in “The Enchanted Castle”?

A: The invisible princess is the housekeeper’s niece, named Mabel Prowse.

Q: What causes the princess to become invisible?

A: The princess becomes invisible due to a magical ring she found in a secret cupboard.

Q: How do the children discover the princess’s invisibility?

A: Gerald holds the princess’s invisible hand, convincing her of her unseen state.

Q: What is the princess’s reaction to her invisibility?

A: The princess is distressed and regrets playing with magical elements, fearing she may remain invisible
forever.

Q: Where do the children suggest going to find a solution?

A: The children propose holding a solemn council in the garden near the lake to discuss a solution.
Q: What revelation about the princess’s identity surprises the children?

A: The princess reveals she is the housekeeper’s niece, challenging the children’s initial belief that she
was royalty.

Q: What does the princess believe about her invisibility?

A: The princess initially believes her invisibility is a consequence of playing with magical elements.

Q: How does the story introduce uncertainty about the magical castle?

A: The story introduces uncertainty as the magical castle’s enchantment seems to crumble, leaving only
the princess’s invisibility as evidence.

CHAPTER THREE

Q: Who is the invisible companion?

A: Mabel is the invisible companion.

Q: Where do the children sit and talk with the enchanted Mabel?

A: They sit on the steps of the white marble Temple of Flora.

Q: What idea does Mabel propose to the others?

A: Mabel suggests that Gerald should go to the fair and perform conjuring tricks.

Q: Why does Gerald disguise himself?

A: Gerald disguises himself to appear as a conjurer from India for a performance at the fair.
Q: What does Mabel propose to do while Gerald is at the fair?

A: Mabel plans to stay invisible and share her ideas and observations with the others.

Q: How does Gerald convince the woman at the fair of his conjuring abilities?

A: Gerald makes an apple move through the air and vanish, impressing the woman and gathering a small
crowd.

Q: What is the crowd’s reaction when Gerald claims to have an invisible accomplice?

A: The crowd is skeptical and laughs when Gerald claims to have an invisible accomplice for reading
letters.

Q: What does the invisible accomplice read from the man’s letter?

A: The invisible accomplice reads a fictitious mortgage-related content, causing confusion and adding
intrigue to the performance.

Q: What offers does Gerald receive after his successful performance at the fair?

A: Gerald is offered partnerships in the cocoanut shies, free board and lodging from the rifle gallery
owner, and an opportunity at the forthcoming Bazaar for Reformed Bandsmen.

Q: How do the others remain unnoticed while Gerald is the center of attention?

A: The others blend into the crowd, remaining unnoticed while the focus is on Gerald’s conjuring
performance.
Q: What is Gerald’s concern as the crowd presses closer?

A: Gerald is worried about how to escape the crowd’s attention and leave the fair with the others.

Q: How does Mabel help Gerald in his plan to escape?

A: Mabel suggests dividing the money, offering some for a shawl, and then using the invisible shawl as
part of the final disappearing act.

Q: Why does the last trick, where Gerald attempts to vanish, fail?

A: The invisible shawl does not conceal Gerald, leading to disappointment and skepticism from the
crowd.

Q: How does Gerald finally manage to disappear?

A: Gerald decides to use the ring to become invisible again. Mabel slips into the tent, pushes the ring
under the canvas, and joins the others at the back, and Gerald disappears as they leave the fair.

Q: What do the children hear after leaving the fair, and how do they react?

A: They hear a roar of surprise and annoyance from the crowd, realizing that Gerald has successfully
disappeared. They react with a mix of surprise and relief.

CHAPTER FOUR

Q: Why is Gerald invisible?

A: Gerald is invisible because he put on a ring that he couldn’t take off.

Q: Why is Mabel no longer invisible?

A: Mabel is no longer invisible because Gerald, who was initially invisible, put on the ring, and Mabel
became visible.

Q: Why is Mabel hesitant to go back home?

A: Mabel is hesitant to go back home because she doesn’t want to face her aunt and explain the
situation, especially regarding the motor-car lady and the adopting plans.

Q: What does Gerald suggest to Mabel regarding their situation?

A: Gerald suggests telling the truth to Mademoiselle about Mabel’s presence and asking her to let Mabel
stay the night, as it’s too late for her to go home.

Q: What do the children discuss with Johnson, the constable?

A: The children discuss a recent burglary at Houghton Grange with Johnson, the constable, and express
interest in the reward offered for information leading to the recovery of stolen property.

Q: What plan does Gerald propose to the others regarding the burglary?

A: Gerald proposes to act as a detective, investigate the burglary, and catch the thieves, suggesting they
visit the police station to gather information.

Q: Why does Mabel suddenly want to go home urgently?

A: Mabel wants to go home urgently when she remembers that the window in the panelled room at her
home is open, and valuable items are exposed. She fears her aunt might discover this.

Q: What does Gerald decide to do as part of his detective work?

A: Gerald decides to investigate the burglary by keeping an eye out for suspicious characters leaving the
town and follow them, hoping to catch them red-handed.

Q: What is Gerald’s experience in the enchanted garden?

A: In the enchanted garden, Gerald encounters statues that appear to come alive, a stone lizard, and a
feeling of being in another world. He also experiences a moment of fear when he touches the stone
lizard.
Q: How does Gerald feel after his encounter in the garden?

A: Gerald feels different and senses the enchantment of the garden. He is both fascinated and slightly
unnerved by the magical atmosphere, realizing there is more to the castle than meets the eye.

Q: Why did Eliza scream when she entered Gerald’s room in the morning?

A: Eliza screamed when she entered Gerald’s room because his bed appeared empty and blackened.
However, upon a second look, she realized he was in the bed but covered in black, creating a shocking
and confusing sight for her.

Q: What trick did Gerald play that shocked Eliza?

A: Gerald had blackened himself to create the appearance of a dirty figure, causing his sheets and pillow-
cases to become stained. Eliza found this surprising and thought it was a strange and beyond-the-norm
behavior.

Q: Why did Eliza agree to keep Gerald’s secret?

A: Eliza agreed to keep Gerald’s secret because he promised to give her two shillings in exchange for her
silence. Gerald wanted to ensure that the information about his invisibility and other magical
experiences remained confidential.

Q: How did Gerald become visible again?

A: Gerald became visible again when Mabel called him. The ring that made him invisible came off during
this moment, making him visible once more.

Q: Why didn’t Gerald have the ring with him when he woke up?

A: Gerald didn’t have the ring with him when he woke up because Eliza had made the bed, and he
assumed the ring might be somewhere in the bed. However, it was not there, and Eliza confirmed she
hadn’t seen it.

Q: Why didn’t Gerald immediately share the details of his adventure with his siblings?

A: Gerald didn’t immediately share the details of his adventure because he wanted to keep the mystery
alive and build suspense. He preferred to wait before revealing everything to Kathleen and Jimmy.

Q: What is Eliza’s reaction when she realizes Gerald is safe?

A: Eliza expresses relief and happiness when she realizes Gerald is safe. Her initial shock and concern
about the empty and blackened bed are replaced by a sense of reassurance when she sees him well.

CHAPTER FIVE

Question: Who lost the ring?

Answer: Mabel lost the ring.

Question: Where did the children search for the ring?

Answer: The children searched for the ring in the bedroom, including under the bed, carpet, and
furniture.

Question: What did Gerald suggest to Johnson regarding the burglars?

Answer: Gerald suggested that Johnson set up an ambush in the wood-yard to catch the burglars when
they attempt to take the stolen goods.

Question: Why did Gerald blow his nose as a signal to Johnson?

Answer: Gerald blew his nose as a signal to Johnson because he didn’t want to use a visible signal and
risk being seen by someone else.

Question: What unusual event happened at the back door of the children’s house?

Answer: A young man, Eliza’s gentleman friend, appeared at the back door, claiming that he couldn’t see
Eliza and that something strange had happened to him.

Question: How did Eliza react when Gerald mentioned her being invisible?
Answer: Eliza went into a violent fit of hysterics upon realizing that she was invisible.

Question: What did the children do to try to help Eliza during her hysterics?

Answer: The children did their best to help Eliza during her hysterics, including burning bits of the
feather dusting-brush to create a smell and using a mirror to show her that she was invisible.

Q: What did the children convince Eliza of?

A: The children convinced Eliza that she was invisible using a magic ring.

Q: How did the children plan to help Eliza?

A: The children planned to help Eliza by keeping her invisible state a secret and assisting her in various
activities.

Q: What did the children do to make Eliza believe she was invisible?

A: The children sprinkled water on Eliza while she held a borrowed ring, making her believe she was
invisible.

Q: What was Eliza’s initial reaction to being invisible?

A: Eliza was initially concerned and unsure about being invisible, but the children assured her and
promised to help.

Q: Where did the children take Eliza for a picnic?

A: The children took Eliza to a cave and later to a garden with Italian scenery for a picnic.
Q: What did Eliza witness when the statues came alive?

A: Eliza saw statues coming alive, moving, and engaging in various activities, such as swimming, flying,
and playing with animals.

Q: What happened when Eliza touched one of the statues?

A: Eliza touched one of the statues, became frightened, and started screaming, prompting the children
to run after her.

Q: How did the story conclude regarding Eliza’s invisibility?

A: Eliza’s invisibility ended when she ran in fear after touching a statue. She later returned to her visible
state, holding the magic ring in her hands

CHAPTER SIX

Q: Who was the hero of the hour in the passage?

A: Johnson was the hero of the hour.

Q: What did Johnson accomplish?

A: Johnson tracked the burglars, laid plans, and recovered the lost silver.

Q: What did Gerald suggest they do for Mademoiselle?

A: Gerald suggested they act out a play for Mademoiselle as a form of entertainment.

Q: How did the children obtain items for their play?

A: They borrowed various items, including scarves, dressing gowns, peacock fans, and handkerchiefs,
from Mademoiselle.
Q: What surprised Mademoiselle when she entered the dining room?

A: Mademoiselle was surprised to find a makeshift audience of figures made from bolsters, blankets,
broom handles, and other objects.

Q: How did Mademoiselle and Eliza react to the discovery of the audience?

A: Mademoiselle laughed and sat down suddenly, while Eliza screamed and pointed out that the figures
had no insides.

Q: What did Gerald use to create the faces for the play?

A: Gerald used the untutored brush tied to round heads made from the ends of stuffed bolster cases to
create the faces for the play.

Q: How did Mademoiselle react to the play?

A: Mademoiselle recovered herself and clapped, expressing approval of the play.

Q: What did Mabel ask Gerald during the performance?

A: Mabel asked Gerald to return the ring they had used as a prop during the play.

Q: What unexpected event occurred during the performance?

A: The paper faces and hands used as props for the play came alive, causing panic among the
performers.

Q: How did Gerald attempt to fix the situation?

A: Gerald tried to use the magic ring to undo Mabel’s wish and stop the paper faces and hands from
being alive.

Q: What did the alive paper faces ask Gerald when they came to life?

A: The alive paper faces asked Gerald, “Can you recommend me to a good hotel?”