Where does the play take place?
The play takes place In the dining room of Monsieur Durand, a former railroad worker, widower and owner of the boarding house who lives there with his three daughters
Why has Monsieur Duran paid fire insurance?
Monsieur Durand has paid fire insurance to make a compensation claim later on. He intends to get compensation from the fire insurance by burning his house so that the money given as compensation will help his daughters.