1. When did the story take place?
- It was October.
2. Where did the story take place?
- Semerwater near Wensleydale in Yorkshire.
3. What do we learn about the characters in this story?
- The selfishness , kindness and generosity of people in a foreign land. Hopes of travelers who think that there is a shelter for him.
4. What is the overall message or theme of this story?
- Short story.
5. Describe the author's tone. Is it, for example, serious, humorous, sympathetic, or ironic?
- Someone selfish but someone by the hearth. ( sympathetic )