Characters
Who was the character behind the rat?
The judge
What is the name of the town the main character visits?
Benchurch
What makes the protagonist travel?
A math exam
What is the name of the protagonist?
Malcolm Malcolmson's
What type of house did the protagonist rent?
An old jacobean house
What kind of book scares the rat away?
The Bible
Who manages the inn Malcolm arrives to?
Mrs. Witham
What was the name of the inn the protagonist stayed in?
The Good Traveler
Blue eyes, scarlet robes and an evil smile.
Who was the one painted in the portrait of the house?
The judge
What room of the house did Malcolm use to sleep in?
The great dining room
What is Mrs. Witham reaction to hearing where the protagonist is staying in?
She is inmediately scared and recommends the young man to search for another place
Who was the maid?
Mrs. Dempster
Where was the rope located in the house?
It hung down in a corner to the right of the fireplace.
Why did the bell ring at the end of the story?
Because the judge had returned