Characters & Places
The main character of the story
Lucy Morgan
What does flee mean?
run away quickly
What color were the woman’s eyes?
black
What did Lucy decide to do after her dream?
she decided not to go to Kingston
The village Lucy first planned to visit
Kingston
What is shaking with fear?
trembling
What was strange about the carpet?
it looked like trap doors
Where did Lucy finally decide to go?
Dorset
Who warned Lucy to “flee while you can”?
woman with the pale face
What does fastened shut mean?
closed firmly with nails or locks
What was unusual about the windows?
windows were nailed shut
What did the bedroom look like when the landlady opened the bedroom door?
it looked exactly like her dream
Who suggested Lucy visit Dorset?
her landlady
What does coincidence mean?
something happening by chance
Describe the woman’s hair and face
pale face, long black hair
Who knocked on the door at the end?
the woman with the pale face knocked
The kind of job Lucy had
an artist
What does ordinary mean?
plain or normal
What did the woman whisper to Lucy?
“This is an evil place. Flee while you can.”
What did Lucy do after seeing the woman again?
she grabbed her things and ran away