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What is Elliot is an inspector investigating the death of Alex Fawley.
Who is Elliot, and what is his role in the chapter?
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What is Elliot finds that the French windows in Alex's house are unlocked, which he finds odd.
Where does Elliot find the French windows in Alex's house, and what is unusual about them?
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What is Alex took pride in his house and garden, showing that he cared about his living environment.
What can we infer about Alex’s character based on how he cared for his house?
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What is "Unlocked" means not locked, allowing the windows to be opened easily.
What does "unlocked" mean in this sentence: "He was quite surprised to find they were unlocked"?
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What is Most of the chapter takes place in Alex Fawley’s house and garden.
Where does most of the chapter take place?
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What is Mr. Crowther and Alex Fawley had a close, almost father-son-like relationship for about 15 years.
Describe the relationship between Mr. Crowther and Alex Fawley
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What is The bathroom shows that Alex lived alone, as there was only one toothbrush and one towel.
What does the state of the bathroom suggest about Alex’s living arrangements?
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What is Elliot finds it strange because it hasn't been good weather for enjoying the garden, yet the windows were left open.
Why does Elliot think it’s odd that the French windows were unlocked?
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What is A pathologist examines bodies to determine the cause of death. In the chapter, the pathologist is working on Alex Fawley’s case.
Use the word "pathologist" in a sentence related to the chapter.
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What is The garden reflects Alex’s attention to detail and care, but also contrasts with the darker elements of the story.
How does the garden around Alex’s house contribute to the atmosphere of the story?
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What is Mr. Crowther has white hair, stands very straight, and his hands are shaking.
What does Elliot notice about Mr. Crowther's physical appearance?
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What is The pathologist tells Elliot that Alex hasn’t been dead for very long, but more information will be available after further examination.
What does the pathologist tell Elliot about Alex Fawley’s death?
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What is The new gate might symbolize Alex’s desire for easier access to his garden or possibly something related to the ongoing mystery.
What might be the significance of the new gate in Alex’s garden?
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What is "Embarrassment" means a feeling of self-consciousness, awkwardness, or shame, which Catherine shows when discussing her relationship with Alex.
What does the word "embarrassment" mean in the context of the chapter?
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What is The investigation takes place in the evening, which adds a mysterious and suspenseful mood.
What time of day is it when Elliot is investigating the house, and how does this affect the mood?
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What is Catherine describes Alex as a long-time friend with whom she used to play music every Friday.
How does Catherine Crowther describe her relationship with Alex Fawley?
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What is Mr. and Mrs. Crowther called the police because Alex hadn’t been seen for a week, and they were worried.
Why did Mr. and Mrs. Crowther call the police regarding Alex Fawley?
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What is The neighbors probably didn’t care about Alex because they were new to the area and city people often keep to themselves.
Why do you think the neighbors knew so little about Alex Fawley?
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What is "Calmly" describes how Catherine answered questions about Alex without showing much emotion.
How does the word "calmly" describe Catherine Crowther’s behavior when answering questions?
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What is Elliot comments that city people don’t care about their neighbors, showing that Alex was isolated in a place where no one noticed his absence.
What can we learn about the neighborhood from Elliot’s comments about city people?
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What is Catherine becomes emotional when talking about Alex, especially when she has to refer to him in the past tense.
What is unusual about Catherine Crowther’s emotional reaction when talking about Alex?
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What is Mr. Crowther reveals that Alex inherited a lot of money from his mother, making him wealthy.
What does Elliot learn about Alex’s financial situation from Mr. Crowther?
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What is Elliot is a family man, as referenced by the pathologist, who implies that Elliot will have more pleasant things to think about during the weekend.
What can we infer about Elliot’s personal life from his interactions with the pathologist?
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What is The "explosions of fireworks" refer to fireworks going off outside while Elliot is talking to the Crowthers. It helps set a contrasting mood of celebration outside versus the serious discussion happening inside.
Explain the meaning of "explosions of fireworks" and why they are mentioned in the chapter.
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What is If the story took place in a different setting, like a rural area, Alex’s disappearance might have been noticed sooner, and the close-knit nature of the community might have changed the dynamics.
How might the setting change the story if it took place in a different location or type of house?
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