"The Open Window" and "One in a Million"

Vera is "self-assured." This means she is: 

• confident
• worried about the future
• waiting for a chance
• working by herself

I want to go to a scary movie. I have to ________ my friend to go with me.

• teach
• convince
• doubt
• shock

If you doubt something, you ________ it.

• forget
• question
• control
• like

Another way to describe a foolish person is: 

• silly
• lucky
• polite
• helpful

What are nerves? 

• bad jokes
• difficult jobs
• loud sounds
• worried feelings

If someone is shocked, they are: 

• tired
• certain
• surprised
• hungry

Which word means "a sad event"? 

• tragedy
• discovery
• doubt
• coincidence

A synonym for worthless is: 

• spotless
• useless
• careless
• harmless

How do we know that Framton is not comfortable around strangers? 

• At the beginning of the story, there is dialogue about Framton's sister that explains this.
• The narrator explains it.
• The sister is a character in the story. 
• Framton is comfortable around strangers.

Because of Vera's tale, Framton:

• is afraid of dogs
• feels better
• leaves suddenly
• calls his sister