35 Portland Row
What room does Lucy get as her bedroom?
The attic
Who is Mr. Potter?
A client who visits Lockwood & Co.
Where does the fire happen?
The Hope House
What does George say when Lucy returns home?
He is furious with her and Lockwood.
What does this section reveal about Lockwood’s leadership?
He is bold and takes risks.
What does Lockwood warn Lucy not to do?
Enter a particular room in the house
Why does Mr. Potter come to Portland Row?
He reports spectral activity at his property.
What injuries does Lucy sustain?
A limp, cuts, but no broken bones
Why is George upset with Lockwood and Lucy?
They went to Hope House without him.
Why does Lockwood refuse to let Lucy into a specific room?
It holds secrets from his past.
What is kept in the basement of the house?
Lockwood & Co.’s headquarters
What does Mr. Potter think about the ghost?
He believes there is no ghost at all.
What do emergency personnel wear for protection?
Chain-mail tunics
How does Lucy react to George’s anger?
She gets angry and defensive.
How does Lucy’s determination affect her actions?
She pushes herself into dangerous situations.
Who prepares dinner on Lucy’s first night?
George
How does Lockwood respond to Mr. Potter’s concerns?
He agrees to investigate the case.
Why does Lucy feel guilty after the fire?
She urged Lockwood to confront the ghost.
What had George been doing while Lucy and Lockwood were at Hope House?
Researching the case
How does Lockwood handle the fire’s consequences?
He takes responsibility and deals with the authorities.
What list does Lockwood run through with Lucy?
The list of items he used in her interview
Why do Lucy and Lockwood assume the case will be easy?
They believe it is a weak ghost and not dangerous.
Where does Lockwood go after the fire?
The hospital and then the police station
How does this argument change their group dynamic?
It creates tension but also shows their different roles in the team.
What does this part of the book foreshadow about future dangers?
The cases will become riskier, and teamwork will be tested.