Wasp’s Nest by Agatha Christie-
Short Answer
Questions (40–45 words each)
Q1. Why does
Poirot visit John Harrison unexpectedly?
Ans. Poirot visits John Harrison because he
suspects that a murder is about to take place. Although he pretends it is a
casual visit, he has actually come to prevent a planned crime involving poison
and personal revenge.
Q2. What is
the significance of the wasp’s nest in the story?
Ans.The wasp’s nest represents hidden danger. Just
like wasps can sting, Harrison’s plan could hurt others. It also connects to
the poison he plans to use, making it a symbol of his deadly intentions and the
concealed threat in the peaceful garden.
Q3. How is Claude
Langton connected to John Harrison?
Ans. Claude Langton is engaged to Molly Deane, who
was once engaged to John Harrison. Claude and John know each other well, and
although they appear friendly, a quiet rivalry exists between them due to their
past and current connections with Molly.
Q4. What was
Harrison’s plan to harm Claude Langton?
Ans. Harrison planned to drink poison and die after
Claude’s visit, making it appear that Claude murdered him. He hoped this would
ruin Claude’s life as revenge for taking Molly away. Harrison would die, but
Claude would suffer punishment.
Q5. How does
Poirot stop the crime?
Ans. Poirot uses his intelligence to piece together
Harrison’s plan. He visits Harrison, reveals everything he has discovered, and
gently persuades him not to go through with it. Poirot’s timely interference
stops a murder before it happens.
Q6. Why does
Harrison want to harm Claude Langton?
Ans. Harrison is deeply hurt and jealous because
Molly Deane, whom he once loved, is now engaged to Claude. He feels betrayed
and wants revenge by framing Claude for his own suicide, making it look like
murder.
Q7. What
does Poirot discover about Harrison’s illness?
Ans. Poirot finds out that Harrison’s illness is a
lie. Harrison told people he was seriously ill, but Poirot realizes it’s just a
part of his plan to make his upcoming death seem natural or suspicious enough
to blame Claude.
Q8. How does
Poirot show compassion toward Harrison?
Ans. Poirot chooses not to accuse or arrest
Harrison. Instead, he talks to him kindly and offers a second chance. He
believes Harrison is not truly evil, just misguided and hurt, and helps him see
the value of life.
Q9. How is
Wasp’s Nest different from other detective stories?
Ans. Most detective stories involve solving a crime
after it happens. In Wasp’s Nest, Poirot prevents a murder before it occurs.
This story is more about saving a life than solving a puzzle after a tragedy.
Q.10. What
message does the story give about revenge?
Ans. The story shows that revenge, especially when
based on jealousy, can lead to tragedy. Harrison’s desire to hurt Claude would
have destroyed two lives. Poirot’s intervention shows that forgiveness and
self-control are better than giving in to anger.
