The Umbrella Man

by Roald Dahl

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The Umbrella Man Questions and Answers

I need a brief summary of the story "The Umbrella Man" by Roald Dahl. Highlight its important events.

What is the theme of "Umbrella Man" by Roald Dahl?

What is the setting in "The Umbrella Man" by Roald Dahl?

Describe the  mother in "The Umbrella Man" by Roald Dahl.

Describe the old man and his trick in "The Umbrella Man" from the point of view of the little girl (the narrator).

How would one analyze "The Umbrella Man," by Roald Dahl.

What impression does the old gentleman make on the narrator in "The Umbrella Man"?

Give a brief character sketch of the old man in "The Umbrella Man" by Roald Dahl and how he managed to make the mother believe his story.  

Why did the mother insist on taking a cab to get back home ?

In "The Umbrella Man," what do the girl and her mother find out about the gentleman after he enters the pub?

How did the mother deal with her suspicions?

In "The Umbrella Man," do you agree with the old man's actions? Why yes? Or why no?

How does the reader get to know the characters in "The Umbrella Man"?

In "The Umbrella Man," why has the narrator gone to London with her mother?

What is the favor asked of the mother in "The Umbrella Man"?

Describe the old man's action after he had gone into the pub. How did it affect the mother and daughter? The Umbrella Man

Did the girl enjoy the visit to the dentist in "The Umbrella Man"? How do we know?

What does the narrator's mother see in "The Umbrella Man"?

How would I create a character sketch of the mother in "The Umbrella Man"?

How does the narrator's mother treat the stranger at first in "The Umbrella Man"?

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Umbrella Man In the 'Umbrella Man', I hard a little hard time finding words for the character sketches. I'm in 8th grade and am preparing myself for exams. Does anyone have better suggestions of words for a character sketch??? Mother- .Inquisitive/ curious .Suspicious .prides herself on having the ability to judge people correctly .Judgemental (?)