Character Perspectives and Reactions

On a train to the East, a young woman named Miss Fairchild encounters Mr. Easton, an old acquaintance, who is handcuffed to another man. Initially, she believes Mr. Easton is a marshal escorting a prisoner. However, a conversation between two nearby passengers reveals that Mr. Easton is actually the prisoner, and the other man is the marshal. The story highlights themes of appearances and misunderstandings.

What is the setting of the story?

• A train station

• A hotel lobby

• A courtroom

• A coach on a train

How is the young woman described?

• Casually dressed

• Wearing a uniform

• Elegantly dressed

• Roughly dressed

What is the relationship between the two men?

• They are brothers

• They are strangers

• They are friends

• They are handcuffed together

Who does the young woman recognize?

• The glum-faced man

• The handsome man

• The ticket inspector

• The train conductor

What is Mr. Easton's excuse for not using his right hand?

• It's in his pocket

• It's injured

• It's holding a book

• It's handcuffed

What is the young woman's initial reaction to seeing the handcuffs?

• Curiosity

• Indifference

• Horror

• Amusement

What does Mr. Easton claim to be?

• A doctor

• A banker

• A marshal

• A lawyer

Why does Mr. Easton say he became a marshal?

• To find adventure

• To impress Miss Fairchild

• To earn more money

• To escape his past

How does Miss Fairchild feel about Mr. Easton's new life?

• She is indifferent

• She disapproves

• She is confused

• She admires it

What does the other man request from Miss Fairchild?

• A loan

• A word with the marshal

• A letter of recommendation

• A place to stay