1. Characters
Who is the main character?
Henry Adams
What does Henry do on Saturday afternoons in San Francisco?
He sails his small boat.
Where does Henry live at the beginning of the story?
San Francisco
What causes Henry to end up in the Pacific Ocean?
A strong wind pushes his boat.
How old is Henry when the story begins?
27
Who rescues Henry from the ocean?
British sailors.
How does Henry end up in London?
He is rescued by a British ship and travels with them.
Where does Henry end up after being rescued?
London
What do the old gentlemen bet about?
If Henry can survive with the million-pound note.
What does Henry do for work before his adventure?
He works in an office.
Who makes a bet about Henry?
Two old gentlemen
What do the old gentlemen give Henry?
A million-pound banknote
Where does Henry go to eat when he arrives in London?
A restaurant.
How does Henry pay for things without money?
He shows the million-pound note.
What does Henry use his last dollar for in London?
To eat and sleep for the first day.
Who does Henry fall in love with?
Portia Langham
How long does Henry need to keep the banknote?
30 days
Where does Henry go to get new clothes?
A tailor shop.
What happens to the pear Henry wants to eat?
Someone else takes it (it is gone when he leaves).
Who invites Henry to a dinner party?
The American Ambassador.
What is the name of Henry's friend he meets again at the dinner party?
Mr. Lloyd Hastings
What happens when Henry shows the banknote at the restaurant?
The owner is shocked and thinks Henry is rich.
Where does Henry meet the American Ambassador?
At a dinner party.
What does Henry decide to do with the banknote for a month?
Keep it and not lose it.
What do the old gentlemen give Henry at the end of the story?
A job offer (but he asks to be their son-in-law instead).