The crown
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 did Long have with him when the narrator came downstairs?
Long had a newspaper and some coffee.
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 look when he came to the table in the morning?
He said he was okay, but he seemed quiet and nervous.
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.
What did the narrator and Long do after their walk?
They ate some food at a café in a nearby town.
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 did they agree to meet Paxton in the afternoon?
They planned to meet at the hotel at three o’clock.
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.
What was Paxton doing when they saw him at the hotel later?
He was holding a book and had a smile on his face.