The Signalman: Themes and Reactions

The transcript narrates a story involving a signalman who is troubled by a spectre that appears to warn of impending tragedies. The narrator meets the signalman and learns about his experiences with the spectre, which appears before accidents occur on the railway line. Despite the warnings, a tragic incident occurs, leading to the signalman's death. The story explores themes of premonition, fear, and the supernatural.

What was the signalman holding when the narrator first saw him?

• A book

• A flag

• A whistle

• A lantern

What did the narrator do to see the signalman clearly?

• He waited for the sun to set

• He shaded his eyes

• He used binoculars

• He moved closer

What did the narrator feel when he heard the voice calling?

• Excitement

• Fear

• Curiosity

• Indifference

How did the narrator feel when he first approached the signalman?

• Doubtful

• Frightened

• Confident

• Angry

What was the signalman's initial reaction to the narrator's presence?

• He was confused

• He seemed to dread him

• He ignored him

• He was welcoming

What did the narrator ask the signalman when he first approached?

• If he was busy

• If he was alone

• If he could come down

• If he needed help

What troubled the signalman about the voice he heard?

• It was loud

• It was familiar

• It was a deception

• It was a warning

What did the signalman see that made him uneasy?

• A shadow

• A ghostly figure

• A light

• A train

What did the signalman do when he saw the ghostly figure?

• He shouted

• He ran towards it

• He waved his arm

• He ignored it

What happened six hours after the ghostly figure appeared?

• The signalman disappeared

• The narrator left

• An accident occurred

• A train arrived