The crown
Who was the narratorʼs friend?
Henry Long
Why did Paxton stop at the shop
To buy a book for reading
What was in Paxton’s black bag?
There was an old crown and a black book inside.
Why did they assist Paxton?
Because he was scared and needed help.
What was the name of the man who suddenly came in the through the door one evening?
Paxton
What did the woman tell Paxton about William Agers?
William Agers was dead at twenty-eight and no children
Why did Paxton stop the narrator from touching the crown?
He believed it was dangerous and cursed.
What did the narrator notice near the trees?
A shadow or a man observing them.
How did Paxton go to the church near the town one day?
On his bicycle
Where was William Agersʼs house located?
Near the sea
Why did Paxton want to return the crown to the ground?
He felt haunted and wanted to stop the strange events.
What was unusual about the coat?
It wasn’t Paxton’s coat.
Why did the English put three crowns in the ground?
To protect their country from other countries across the sea
What was behind the house
A small hill
What made the narrator and Long feel nervous at the hotel?
They saw a fast-moving shadow near their room.
What did the hotel staff mention?
He noticed a man behind them.
Where are the crowns now, according to the old man?
One is in London, one is in the sea and one is in the ground
Did Paxton agree to show them the crown?
Yes
How did the shadow affect Paxton after he found the crown?
It followed him, making him fearful and anxious.
How did Paxton feel in the end?
He was still frightened and uncertain.